Old Aquarium To Go ....

​Since the SeaLife aquarium building was closed in 2018, it has remained vacant and is not fit for reuse. The aquarium building is dilapidated, and it still houses custom built tanks and enclosures not easily adapted to a future new use. The building also blocks sight lines to the heritage buildings behind.

          Existing site with old Aquarium.              Proposed redevelopment without Aquarium

After working with key stakeholders such as Northern Beaches Council and referring to its heritage plan, Transport NSW has announced the old SeaLife Aquarium is to be demolished and the area returned to the public. 

The heritage Pavillion building will be connected to the beach by extending the boardwalk space allowing for more outdoor dining and recreational space. 

More design information will be provided once the concept design and environmental assessment have been further developed. 

Next steps
Work has started on the design, and carrying out different environmental studies. These studies will be used in the development of the Review of Enviroment Factors (REF). 
Transport NSW plans on carrying out further consultation later this year when they put the REF for this project on public display.

(A full report of the consultation and it's outcomes is below)
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