Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct

Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct
A 1949 image of part of the precinct, with the MSB building (now MCA) under construction and former wharf facilities in place; since removed and redeveloped.
Location112–156 George Street, The Rocks, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°51′37″S 151°12′33″E / 33.8602°S 151.2091°E / -33.8602; 151.2091
Built1797–1939
OwnerProperty NSW
Official nameSydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct; Museum of Contemporary Art; Maritime Services Board; Colonial Government naval dockyard; Commissariat Stores; Colonial Hospital; Kings and Queens Wharf; First Fleet Park
TypeState heritage (archaeological-terrestrial)
Designated5 August 2011
Reference no.1860
Typehistoric site
Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct is located in Sydney
Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct
Location of Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct in Sydney

Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct is a heritage-listed precinct that contains The Rocks police station, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, car park, parks, shops and roads located at 112–156 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The precinct previously contained a commissariat store, Maritime Services Board offices, dockyard and Department of Labour & Industry offices. Buildings in the precinct were developed in various stages since 1797 to date, with heritage-listed buildings dating from 1797 to 1939. The precinct is also known as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Maritime Services Board, Colonial Government naval dockyard, Commissariat Stores, Colonial Hospital, Kings and Queens Wharf and First Fleet Park. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 5 August 2011.[1]

  1. ^ "Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01860. Retrieved 14 October 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.