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Architectural and Engineering Drawings Relating to the Hyde Park Project

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Unique IDAS-0784Start dateBetween 1st January 1855 and 1st January 1992Start date qualifiercircaFormatPlanDescriptionThis series consists of plans drawn and collected by CA 35, [CCSS] Parks and Properties Department, 1989+ which was commissioned by the Sydney City Council to implement the Plan of Management and Master Plan of Hyde Park . The preparation of the plans was undertaken in coordination with the City Engineer of Sydney City under the cross-servicing arrangement. Included in this series are originals and copies of previous plans of Hyde Park gathered from different Council departments, including a plan from the Railway Department showing the rail tunnel below Hyde Park and PMG Department plans. The drawings show elevations and views, and diagrams of other components of the Park.

On 27 January 1987, Architect Tempe Macgowan commenced work as Landscape Architect to assist in the preparation of the Plan of Management for Hyde Park. Her brief included the development of landscape design and documentation for project tendering purposes.

Consultants in engineering, surveying, irrigation, soil conservation, lighting, and architecture for various elements of the project were also appointed. These consultants helped in the preparation of design and specifications for irrigation system, soil testing, quantity surveying services, and stormwater sub-soil drainage studies.

The Plan of Management and Master Plan of Hyde Park reinforced the formality of the Park as enunciated in the 1927 designs, and restored the avenue hierarchy as a principal feature of the Park. Where applicable, aspects of the 1926 modified plan of Norman Weekes were also incorporated, such as the water gardens on either side of the main avenue in Hyde Park North, tea rooms near St. James Station and a grassed amphitheater. Visitors' amenities and security were to be improved. The upgrading of the major underground services was given priority, together with a new lighting system for the park and improvement of the drainage and irrigation.

The approach required in the completed plan emphasised a "sensitive balance between historic integrity and the maximisation of the present and future use of the Park." As a whole, the plan revolved around the park as a place of cultural significance, a formal landscape, a place for recreation, a natural environment and garden, and as a management operation.

The plan was divided into three stages. Stage One required the ratification of the plans and the establishment of a structure for undertaking the different stages of work. Stage Two involved the undertaking of additional work such as detailed designs of various project components prior to its commencement on site.

Stage Three included the implementation of the 1990 Hyde Park Priority Works on site under the supervision of the Project Park Manager and in coordination with the Project Landscape Architect and other officers from both Councils responsible for specific aspects of the work.

On 28 August 1989, the Sydney City Council adopted the draft. The procedures for the 1990 Priority Works Program, also known as [and part of] the 1990 City Parks Projects, were prepared and subsequently adopted on 26 February 1990. South Sydney City Council adopted the Hyde Park Plan on 28 February 1990.

Under the cross-servicing arrangement, CA 35, Parks and Properties Department of South Sydney City Council was commissioned by the Sydney City Council to coordinate, administer and implement the plans under the direction of the City Engineer of the Sydney City Council. Based on the final recommendations and detailed designs, cost estimates were prepared by relevant Departments, consultants and/or quantity surveyors. Also developed was a detailed programme for park buildings, lighting and drainage.

The 1990 Priority Works Programme for Hyde Park focused on Hyde Park South, part of the Park identified by the 1987 Visitor Use Survey as requiring most immediate attention. Specifically, the installation of drainage, lighting, and irrigation services in Hyde Park South were on the priority list.

Other works undertaken in Hyde Park South during this time were the area around the War Memorial, including the pool of reflection, the obelisk, the Captain Cook Monument, the Emden Gun, and the construction of the wall along College Street.

In October 1993, the cross-servicing arrangement between the two Councils ceased and the responsibility for the Hyde Park Project reverted back to the Sydney City Council and was assigned to CA 136, City Projects, 1993+.

Included in this series are plans drawn by private architectural and engineering firms, including plans of specific projects not proceeded with, such as the proposed car park under Hyde Park South fronting College Street and the pedestrian bridge over Park Street.

In addition to the complete tender set for Hyde Park South, an incomplete set is also included in the series since the original plans for works undertaken in 1993 are not part of this series.
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End Date: 01/01/1992Relationship summaryCREATED BY: South Sydney City Council Parks and Properties Department AG-0035 (01/01/1989 to 01/01/1992) CREATED BY: Parks and Recreations Department AG-0010 (01/01/1987 to 01/01/1988) CREATED BY: City Engineering and Building Surveyors Department AG-0061 (01/01/1928 to 01/01/1936) CREATED BY: City Engineers Department II AG-0028 (01/01/1989 to 01/01/1992) CREATED BY: City Engineers Department I AG-0005 (01/01/1936 to 01/01/1987) CREATED BY: Town Clerks Department AG-0040 (01/01/1855 to 01/01/1928) CREATED BY: South Sydney City Council Parks and Properties Department AG-0035 RELATED TO: Records of the Hyde Park Project AS-0770 (27/01/1987 to 01/01/1992) RELATED TO: Photographs of the Hyde Park Project AS-0769 (01/01/1987 to 01/01/1992) RELATED TO: Waratah Festival Files AS-0911 (01/01/1964 to 01/01/1973) RELATED TO: Management of public monuments and artworks AY-75 (01/01/1987 to 01/01/1992) RELATED TO: Planning for public spaces AY-31 (01/01/1987 to 01/01/1992) RELATED TO: Management of parks and reserves AY-84 (01/01/1987 to 01/01/1992) LanguageEnglish (eng)

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Waratah Festival Files

Records of the Hyde Park Project

Photographs of the Hyde Park Project

Council Plans I

Hyde Park Plans drawn by Norman Weekes

Plans drawn for/by Government Departments

City Engineer's Road Reconstruction Plans (E1)

Plans of Engineering and Survey Standards (E3)

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CollectionHyde ParkRelated seriesWaratah Festival FilesPhotographs of the Hyde Park ProjectRecords of the Hyde Park ProjectCreating agenciesTown Clerk's DepartmentCity Engineer's Department ICity Engineer's Department IICity Engineering and Building Surveyor's DepartmentParks and Recreations DepartmentSouth Sydney City Council Parks and Properties DepartmentRelated activitiesManagement of parks and reservesPlanning for public spacesManagement of public monuments and artworks

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