We hope to re-establish 'the Grand Vista' and the picture gives an inkling of why it earned that name and what it will look like...
Until, that is, the proposed modern three storey building is constructed on the site next door, between the column (and person) and the house.
The new building will go along the full length of Coutts Sailors Home including the verandah at the front (which isn't there now) and up to gutter height almost hiding Coutts completely from view.
What is more, the plot of land is part of the Heritage Listed Convict Lumber Yard which also has evidence of very early aboriginal settlement!
Facing the Convict Lumber Yard will be a brick wall taller than that column.
We have put in an objection and are hoping that we will be able to discuss issues with them prior to DA approval.
In the meantime our slightly modified plans are with the Heritage Council of NSW for approval, and in the meantime we continue with all those things that are currently approved, doing our best to save what is left that is salvageable and replacing what isn't with clones!! There's over 500 metres of cornice on order, and similar lengths of cedar architraves and skirting board.
Facing the Convict Lumber Yard will be a brick wall taller than that column.
We have put in an objection and are hoping that we will be able to discuss issues with them prior to DA approval.
In the meantime our slightly modified plans are with the Heritage Council of NSW for approval, and in the meantime we continue with all those things that are currently approved, doing our best to save what is left that is salvageable and replacing what isn't with clones!! There's over 500 metres of cornice on order, and similar lengths of cedar architraves and skirting board.
Next instalment - inside progress...very positive!!
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