Contact Us Our Places Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Annual Report 2005-2006 Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Statement of Affairs Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Summary of Affairs

Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is responsible for Sydney’s most historically and culturally significant waterfront locations. Our role is to:

• Restore, preserve, manage and promote some of Australia's most important heritage buildings and areas.
• Run events, community and education programs.
• Manage properties, carry out capital works and undertake major projects. 

The Foreshore Authority is one of the biggest landholders in Sydney, owning just over 400 hectares. It also manages a number of other properties on behalf of other NSW Government agencies.

The Foreshore Authority land holdings include two major precincts: The Rocks and Darling Harbour. It also owns key foreshore sites in Pyrmont and Ultimo, the White Bay Power Station, the Rozelle Railway Yards and Ballast Point.

The portfolio of properties managed by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority include Circular Quay wharf retail, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, King Street Wharf promenade, Blackwattle Bay and other public open spaces in its precincts.

It also owns commercial businesses, including Chinese Garden of Friendship and Darling Harbour Car Parks. The Foreshore Authority has management agreements with commercial entities for selected major assets it owns, including Sydney Entertainment Centre and Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Visit Our Places to find out more on all of these precincts, areas and commercial interests.

Being a Best Employer

In 2007, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority was recognised as one of Australia's 23 best employers in the annual Hewitt Best Employer Awards. It was also announced as the inaugural Best Employer in the Public Sector.

Last updated: 25 June 2008