Sullivan's Cove, Tasmania
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Sullivans Cove is on the Derwent River adjacent to the Hobart CBD in Tasmania
. It was the site of initial European settlement in the area.
. It was founded on 21 February 1804 by Lieutenant Governor
David Collins
, who travelled to the shore via what was then a rocky island
named Hunter Island. The connection to the shore was developed and is now known as Hunter Street. The island now has a building directly above it.
Although the first Europe
an settlement in the state was further up the river at Risdon Cove
by John Bowen a year earlier, that settlement was abandoned and relocated to join the Sullivans Cove settlers.
Collins named Sullivans Cove after John Sullivan, Permanent Under Secretary to the Colonies.
for the city. Many of the original buildings along the esplanade
are still standing.
The University of Tasmania's
School of the Arts building is based on Hunter Street.
A serviced apartment
building, ZeroDavey, has drawn criticism for its Davey Street facade, being condemned by the local community as aesthetically unpleasing consisting of a grey concrete prefabricated wall with jarring blue metal ledges, as opposed to the rest of the building having a sandstone facade to blend with the heritage Hunter Street buildings next door.
During 2004 there has also been discussions about a proposal for a tourist tram
from Sullivans Cove to the CBD, and possibly to North Hobart
.
An International design competition was held for the Hobart waterfront in 2006. It attracted 280 entries from over 50 countries. Three winners were announced on January 26, 2007.
The Cove also looks set to receive a facelift to some parts including Parliament Square where a $100 million redevelopment is set to begin in March 2010, as well as redevelopment of Prince Wharf Shed 1 to be more adequately prepared for the huge Taste of Tasmania Festival and to be more aesthetically pleasing. Other redevelopments are also in the work such as the $350 million revitalisation of the TMAG (Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery) and plans to develop the Brooke Street Pier into a more suitable ferry terminal for a renewed public transport ferry service.
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
. It was the site of initial European settlement in the area.
History
The Cove was the initial landing site of what is now the city of HobartHobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
. It was founded on 21 February 1804 by Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant governor
A lieutenant governor or lieutenant-governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction, but is often the deputy or lieutenant to or ranking under a governor — a "second-in-command"...
David Collins
David Collins (governor)
Colonel David Collins was the first Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of Van Diemens Land, founded in 1804, which in 1901 became the state of Tasmania in the Commonwealth of Australia.-Early life and military career:...
, who travelled to the shore via what was then a rocky island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
named Hunter Island. The connection to the shore was developed and is now known as Hunter Street. The island now has a building directly above it.
Although the first Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an settlement in the state was further up the river at Risdon Cove
Risdon Cove
Risdon Cove was the site of the first British settlement in Van Diemen's Land, now Tasmania, the smallest Australian state. Risdon Cove, which was named after William Bellamy Risdon, second officer of the ship Duke of Clarence. Risdon served under Lt...
by John Bowen a year earlier, that settlement was abandoned and relocated to join the Sullivans Cove settlers.
Collins named Sullivans Cove after John Sullivan, Permanent Under Secretary to the Colonies.
Today
Sullivans Cove holds large historical and sentimental value for the city. The cove area itself is now known as Macquarie Wharf and serves as the main portPort
A port is a location on a coast or shore containing one or more harbors where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land....
for the city. Many of the original buildings along the esplanade
Esplanade
An esplanade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or large body of water, where people may walk. The original meaning of esplanade was a large, open, level area outside fortress or city walls to provide clear fields of fire for the fortress' guns...
are still standing.
The University of Tasmania's
University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania is a medium-sized public Australian university based in Tasmania, Australia. Officially founded on 1 January 1890, it was the fourth university to be established in nineteenth-century Australia...
School of the Arts building is based on Hunter Street.
A serviced apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
building, ZeroDavey, has drawn criticism for its Davey Street facade, being condemned by the local community as aesthetically unpleasing consisting of a grey concrete prefabricated wall with jarring blue metal ledges, as opposed to the rest of the building having a sandstone facade to blend with the heritage Hunter Street buildings next door.
During 2004 there has also been discussions about a proposal for a tourist tram
Tram
A tram is a passenger rail vehicle which runs on tracks along public urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way. It may also run between cities and/or towns , and/or partially grade separated even in the cities...
from Sullivans Cove to the CBD, and possibly to North Hobart
North Hobart, Tasmania
North Hobart is a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. As its name suggests, it lies directly north of the CBD.The main street of North Hobart is Elizabeth Street, which extends northward from the Elizabeth Street Mall in the city, through North Hobart, and then becomes the Main Road...
.
An International design competition was held for the Hobart waterfront in 2006. It attracted 280 entries from over 50 countries. Three winners were announced on January 26, 2007.
The Cove also looks set to receive a facelift to some parts including Parliament Square where a $100 million redevelopment is set to begin in March 2010, as well as redevelopment of Prince Wharf Shed 1 to be more adequately prepared for the huge Taste of Tasmania Festival and to be more aesthetically pleasing. Other redevelopments are also in the work such as the $350 million revitalisation of the TMAG (Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery) and plans to develop the Brooke Street Pier into a more suitable ferry terminal for a renewed public transport ferry service.