Hickson Road Reserve is a grassy open space in The Rocks, set against the backdrop of Dawes Point and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
It is a part of the waterfront promenade that links land-based activities along the edge of the harbour including Walsh Bay, Campbell’s Cove and the Overseas Passenger Terminal.
Application and booking information
- Photography
- Individual ceremonies e.g. weddings
- Events
- Functions, Launches
- Filming
- Public gatherings
- Passive recreation
- Public view point
- Pedestrian circulation
- The area’s public status as a primary waterfront open space
- Location of underground services
- Pedestrian circulation along the waterfront promenade
- Amenity of Park Hyatt Hotel guests
- Cumulative impact of temporary events
- Limited power access
- Sloping or uneven ground
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Surface
Predominantly grass with paved and asphalt pathways
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Toilets
George Street, beneath Cumberland Street steps, closest accessible toilets are in The Rocks Centre
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Pedestrian access
From George Street via Dawes Point Park, Hickson Road and Campbells Cove boardwalk
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Vehicle access
From Hickson Road
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Parking
Metered street parking managed by City of Sydney
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Power
Box 1 (Garden bed near Park Hyatt)
2x 32 amp 3 phase (5 pin Wilco outlet),
1x 15 amp single phase,
1x dual 10 amp single phase, -
Water
Portable water available
In addition to general standards/criteria, the proposed event must:
- Maintain a 1.5 metre setback from promenades and footpaths for the purpose of pedestrian flow
- Obtain City of Sydney (landowner) permission for the use of parking spaces along lower Hickson Road if required
- Be set back 1.5 metres from trees
- Protect the amenity of public realm users and adjoining properties (e.g. Park Hyatt Hotel), in terms of event orientation, noise, lighting and environmental impacts
- Set up and pull down shall generally be restricted to the hours of 10am to 10pm, unless otherwise authorised by Place Management NSW
- Not use pegs or stakes to secure items on the grassed area