Newcastle Council has released its final concept design for the first stage of upgrades to the Newcastle Ocean Baths.
One of the biggest additions – a ramp for people with a disability, on the western edge of the pool.
A new pump station will also be installed for more effective cleaning.
The rounded heritage stairs in the middle of the facility will stay, along with the existing bleacher seating.
Work is expected to start in the coming weeks.
55m superyacht Sovereign sold
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24 February 2021 15:00 Design
Justin Ratcliffe
Designers carry a responsibility for ensuring that the materials, finishes and products they source for yacht interiors are harvested, farmed or manufactured sustainably – not an easy task when luxury is often synonymous with rarity. Here, we talk to a selection of leading design studios to discover how concern for the environment is influencing style choices.
Safira was launched by Newcastle Marine back in 2013, her ‘green’ design values became a talking point. “We want to reduce, recycle and reuse whenever possible and live in a more sustainable, environmentally sensitive way,” announced her original owner.
Apart from energy-efficient solutions such as UV-treated glass and heat-resistant paint for the superstructure, this involved specifying recycled or renewable materials for the interior.
25 January 2021 09:30 New-Build
Justin Ratcliffe
Turkish shipyard Dunya Yachts has secured a major contract to finish the construction of the 54.08-metre yacht
Ulucitcan for her original Russian owner. The all-steel explorer is due to be completed in 2023 and includes an interior by Winch Design.
Photo: Justin Ratcliffe“This is an exciting contract for the shipyard,” says Jeremy Roche, Dunya’s Sales & Marketing Director. “At more than 1,200 GT she will be one of the largest explorer yachts on the water. We are delighted that the owner has entrusted us to complete his vessel.”
Ulucitcan was started 10 years ago as project
Chuggaboom, a global explorer with a range of 6,000nm, at Newcastle Marine in Florida. At the time, Bart Bouwhuis from Vripack described her as “outrageously spacious and designed for a very experienced yachting family with the typical no-nonsense attitude we love.”
Part of Australia’s maritime history has left the Port of Newcastle, bound for the National Maritime Museum in Sydney.
Built in Western Australia, the ‘Duyfken’ is a replica of the first sailing ship, that reached Australian shores.
Newcastle’s famous replica ship ‘William the Fourth’ gave it a final send off.
“It was difficult for them with the COVID rules, to sail the ship around, so they hitched a ride with one of the other cargo vessels coming around, and Newcastle was the available port for them to unload and re-rig with all their sailing.” – Bob Cook, Newcastle Maritime Museum.
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