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Carrington

Cross the delightful Cowper Street Bridge and you are into the Carrington Precinct. As you pass over the story-book bridge, it’s easy to be lulled by the gentle bobbing of the fishing boats as they rest, waiting for their next journey out through the harbour mouth and into the open sea searching for the catch of the day. Carrington is the epitome of the inner-city suburb enjoying the inner-city revival. It’s here the four-kilometre stretch to Nobbys begins with a meander through Throsby Creek’s famous mangroves.

Planned outcome/impact Achieved Outstanding
Reconstruction, widening and elevation of the Carrington Bridge Completed 1993
Deepening and narrowing of Throsby Creek Completed (east and west banks and dredging) 1995
Reclamation of dredged material as parkland Stage one 1993
Ensure linkages to CBD Pedestrian and cycle path to CBD
Increase supply of housing 93 residential units delivered 1994-97
Ensure links and relationships to surrounding area
  • Street grid
  • Path ways
  • Double-siding of Garrett Street
Generate investment in surrounding area
  • $14.7m additional residential investment and
  • $28.2m mixed used development
Provision of new open space 4 ha landscaped open space
Development of place making features
  • Development of Mt Carrington
  • Gateway presentation of Carrington Bridge
Ensure environmental improvements
  • Dredging of Throsby Creek
  • Restoration of mangrove communities
  • Maintenance of seawalls
  • Landscaping with native species
  • Management of storm water run off
Provision of community facilities
  • Refurbishment of Community Hall
  • Development of s94 plan for developer contributions
Engagement of local community
  • Involvement of school and local community in openings and planning processes
  • Community Ideas Competition for housing development