Cockle Bay is the waterway component of the Darling Harbour precinct, bounded by Pyrmont Bridge and the waterfront promenades.
The bay is the core water feature of Darling Harbour with a strong relationship to the waterfront promenade and adjacent facilities e.g. Darling Harbour Marina, Cockle Bay Wharf building and Harbourside Shopping Centre.
Application and booking information
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Photography
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Activations
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Live sites
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Fireworks and laser shows on event barges
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Video/water screens on barges
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Water based sports and displays
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Events
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Filming
- Passive recreation and public seating area
- Place for performances
- Charter boat pick up point
- Casual berthing
- Major and State Significant events
Water
- Cumulative impact of temporary uses/events
- Limited power access
- Environmental impacts to the harbour
- Active marina – consideration to vessel movements
- Access for large vessels may require bridge opening
Promenades
- Pedestrian circulation and amenity of the promenade users
- Risk mitigation strategies in relation to water’s edge
- Consideration of maintaining tenants’ views of the water and Cockle Bay foreshores
- Weight loading restrictions on promenades, in particular the timber decking on the
- southern promenade and at Pier 26
- Limited power access
- Restricted vehicle access
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SurfaceWater, paved promenades and areas of timber decking
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ToiletsUnder Pyrmont Bridge east and west (including accessible toilets)
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Pedestrian accessVia Iron Wharf Place, Bathurst Street pedestrian bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, Druitt Street steps, and Darling Harbour foreshore promenade
Lift access: Pyrmont Bridge, Druitt Street -
Vehicle accessVia Wheat Road for eastern promenades, via Zollner Circuit or Iron Cove Place for western or southern promenade
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ParkingDarling Quarter carpark, Harbourside car park (access from Murray Street, Pyrmont) and the ICC Sydney car park
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PowerVarious power available depending on location and activity
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WaterNone
In addition to general standards/criteria, the proposed event must:
- Not obstruct pedestrian access – continuous public access along the Cockle Bay pedestrian waterfront promenade is to be maintained
- Protect the amenity of Cockle Bay users
- Consult with Roads and Maritime Service and gain relevant approvals for water-based activity where necessary
- Maintain a 4 metre emergency vehicle thoroughfare
- Develop risk mitigation strategies in relation to water’s edge
- Consult with PMNSW before any vehicle movements on timber decking areas due to weight loading restrictions.