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Ballast Point Park opens

Park / Reserve Operating Not Listed

Ballast Point Park is a 2.6-hectare site dedicated to passive recreation. It contains areas for picnicking and walking along the foreshore as well as spaces to enjoy the spectacular views and historic remains from when the area was originally one of Sydney's major oil distribution sites.

Type Park / Reserve
Current status Operating
Heritage listing Not Listed

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Views from Ballast Point Parks towards the city of Sydney
2020's Views from Ballast Point Parks towards the city of Sydney
Views over Mort Bay
2020's Views over Mort Bay
aerial view when park was completed
2009 aerial view when park was completed
Refinery operating at Ballast point
1980's Refinery operating at Ballast point

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