Elizabeth Healey Reserve
Elizabeth Healey Reserve is a small public green space on the corner of Pyrmont Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road in Pyrmont. Its most notable feature is protected sunlight, with planning controls guarding it from overshadowing between 10am and 2pm. It works as a quiet rest stop for people walking through Pyrmont, with benches, grass and a bubbler.
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About Elizabeth Healey Reserve
History of Elizabeth Healey Reserve
Elizabeth Healey Reserve is named after Elizabeth Mildred Healey (1878–1977), who lived in Pyrmont from the 1890s until her death. Healey was a founding member of the Pyrmont branch of the Australian Labor Party and stayed active in politics for more than 60 years. A plaque honouring her stands in Elizabeth Healey Reserve and is the reserve's main historical feature, tying this small green space to Pyrmont's political heritage.
Sun Access Protection at Elizabeth Healey Reserve
Elizabeth Healey Reserve is protected from overshadowing under the alternate controls of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The City of Sydney lists the reserve among places with sun-access protection, which applies all year, including the winter solstice. A sun access plane was developed for Elizabeth Healey Reserve, so any proposed development above set heights would protrude through that plane and cut its sunlight.
Facilities at Elizabeth Healey Reserve
Visitor tips for Elizabeth Healey Reserve
- ✓Grab a takeaway coffee from the adjoining cafe or the cafes along Harris Street, as none is sold in the reserve.
- ✓Refill your water bottle at the bubbler before walking on through Pyrmont.
- ✓For sun on the benches, avoid 9:35am to 9:55am, when an existing warehouse shades the reserve.
Getting to Elizabeth Healey Reserve
Corner of Pyrmont Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009. Bus stops are nearby.
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- 📍Sydney Fish Market
- 📍Harris Street cafes
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Healey Reserve
Is there a playground at Elizabeth Healey Reserve?
No, the reserve has no children's play equipment, so it suits a short rest more than a play stop.
Who is Elizabeth Healey Reserve named after?
It honours Elizabeth Mildred Healey, a Pyrmont local who helped found the area's Labor Party branch.
Can I get drinking water at Elizabeth Healey Reserve?
Yes, a bubbler on site lets you drink or refill a bottle.
Is there seating at Elizabeth Healey Reserve?
Yes, there are three benches as well as a small patch of grass to sit on.