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The Interpretation Plan, Landscape and Architectural Design project has produced the detailed plans and specifications for the next stage of landscaping and architectural works, new displays and exhibitions and programs of events and activities. The plans were on display for public comment in March/April 2007 and have now been finalised.
The next stage of park improvement works commenced in April 2008. Key elements include:
a new walking track, the Burrawang Walk, which will guide visitors through the historic precinct. The walk commences at the "Meeting Place" a sandstone seating area which will provide a gathering space and introductory information about the history of the site.
restoration of dune forest along the Burrawang Walk. The restored vegetation will assist visitors in understanding the landscape that supported Aboriginal people for thousands of years, and the vegetation that was explored and collected by the botanists Banks and Solander.
construction of a new timber jetty/viewing platform on the site of the early 1900’s jetty (retaining the sandstone abutment of the old jetty). The viewing platform will incorporate seating and information about the history of the site.
restoration of the historic shelter shed associated with the old ferry wharf, to provide a covered seating and gathering space for visitors.
restoration of the freshwater stream, including re-opening the stream to the Bay as it was when Cook arrived in 1770. Works include installation of a pedestrian bridge, seating and information about the stream and the history of the park.
protection of all monuments and memorials and inclusion of information about their history. Two plaques will be raised on sandstone plinths to improve their accessibility for visitors
improvements to the Visitor Centre. Works include new forecourt and gathering spaces, inclusion of the Environmental Education Centre within the building and creation of a theatrette for the display of audio-visual material about the values of the site