Blackwattle Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blackwattle Bay |
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Blackwattle Bay Pontoon, Glebe
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 Blackwattle Bay
Location in New South Wales
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| Location | Sydney Harbour, New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 33°52′21″S 151°11′20″E / 33.872564°S 151.188912°E |
| Part of | Sydney Harbour |
| Primary outflows | Johnstons Bay |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Settlements | Glebe |
Blackwattle Bay is a lovely bay found in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. It sits just southeast of Glebe Island and east of Rozelle Bay. The bay got its name in 1788 from the Black Wattle tree that grew there. These trees were important for building houses back then.
When it was first discovered, Blackwattle Bay was a swampy area. A small creek flowed into it from the eastern side. Over time, different industries started using the bay. This caused some pollution and made the air smell bad, which bothered the people living nearby.
Changes Over Time
Building Roads and Parks
To make it easier to travel, a raised road with a bridge was built across the swamp. This road connected Glebe to Pyrmont and is now known as Bridge Road. The land on the eastern side of this new road was filled in. This filled-in area became a popular place called Wentworth Park.
Modern Facilities
On the western side of Bridge Road, new facilities were built. These included a special area for unloading coal from ships. Today, this side of the bay is also home to the famous Sydney Fish Market. It's a busy place where lots of fresh seafood is bought and sold every day.
Images for kids
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Bellevue House at waterside end of Leichhardt Street, Glebe, which includes a cafe and restaurant
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Bellevue House, Leichhardt Street Glebe at Blackwattle Bay Park
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Blackwattle Bay view from end of Cook Street, Glebe Point, across to Sydney Fish Market and Sydney CBD
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Walter Burley Griffin historic, now re-purposed, incinerator in Sheehy Street
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View of ANZAC Bridge from dragon boat on Blackwattle Bay
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Blackwattle Bay, marina area
