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{{Distinguish|text = [[Meadowbank, New South Wales|Meadowbank]], another suburb of Sydney}} {{Use Australian English|date=January 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}} {{Infobox Australian place| type = suburb | name = Banksmeadow | city = Sydney | state = nsw | image = Banksmeadow.JPG | caption = Botany Bay Hotel, Botany Road, Banksmeadow | local_map = yes | zoom = 13 | lga = [[Bayside Council]] | postcode = 2019 | pop = 508 | pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}} | pop_footnotes = <ref name="ABS">{{Census 2021 AUS | id = SAL10180 | name =Banksmeadow | quick = on | accessdate = 7 November 2022}}</ref> | area = 3 | density = 161 | stategov = [[Electoral district of Maroubra|Maroubra]] | fedgov = [[Division of Kingsford Smith|Kingsford Smith]] | dist1 = 11 | dir1 = south | location1= [[Sydney CBD]] | near-nw = [[Botany, New South Wales|Botany]] | near-n = [[Pagewood, New South Wales|Pagewood]] | near-ne = [[Eastgardens, New South Wales|Eastgardens]] | near-w = [[Botany, New South Wales|Botany]] | near-e = [[Hillsdale, New South Wales|Hillsdale]] | near-sw = [[Sydney Airport]] | near-s = [[Port Botany, New South Wales|Port Botany]] | near-se = [[Matraville, New South Wales|Matraville]] }} [[File:Pagewood9.JPG|thumb|right|275px|View of Banksmeadow from Eastgardens Shopping Centre, with Botany Athletic Centre in the foreground]] '''Banksmeadow''' is a [[suburb]] located in the Eastern Suburbs of [[Sydney]], within the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. Situated 11 kilometers south of the [[Sydney central business district]], it falls under the jurisdiction of the [[Bayside Council]]. Banksmeadow is positioned on the northern shores of [[Botany Bay]]. |
{{Distinguish|text = [[Meadowbank, New South Wales|Meadowbank]], another suburb of Sydney}} {{Use Australian English|date=January 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}} {{Infobox Australian place| type = suburb | name = Banksmeadow | city = Sydney | state = nsw | image = Banksmeadow.JPG | caption = Botany Bay Hotel, Botany Road, Banksmeadow | local_map = yes | zoom = 13 | lga = [[Bayside Council]] | postcode = 2019 | pop = 508 | pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}} | pop_footnotes = <ref name="ABS">{{Census 2021 AUS | id = SAL10180 | name =Banksmeadow | quick = on | accessdate = 7 November 2022}}</ref> | area = 3 | density = 161 | stategov = [[Electoral district of Maroubra|Maroubra]] | fedgov = [[Division of Kingsford Smith|Kingsford Smith]] | dist1 = 11 | dir1 = south | location1= [[Sydney CBD]] | near-nw = [[Botany, New South Wales|Botany]] | near-n = [[Pagewood, New South Wales|Pagewood]] | near-ne = [[Eastgardens, New South Wales|Eastgardens]] | near-w = [[Botany, New South Wales|Botany]] | near-e = [[Hillsdale, New South Wales|Hillsdale]] | near-sw = [[Sydney Airport]] | near-s = [[Port Botany, New South Wales|Port Botany]] | near-se = [[Matraville, New South Wales|Matraville]] }} [[File:Pagewood9.JPG|thumb|right|275px|View of Banksmeadow from Eastgardens Shopping Centre, with Botany Athletic Centre in the foreground]] '''Banksmeadow''' is a [[suburb]] located in the Eastern Suburbs of [[Sydney]], within the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. Situated 11 kilometers south of the [[Sydney central business district]], it falls under the jurisdiction of the [[Bayside Council]]. Banksmeadow is positioned on the northern shores of [[Botany Bay]]. |
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| ⚫ | The naming of Banksmeadow pays tribute to the naturalist Sir [[Joseph Banks]], who journeyed to Australia alongside [[Captain James Cook]] in 1770. Their initial landfall occurred at Botany Bay on April 29, 1770, during their navigation around Australia aboard the [[HM Bark Endeavour|Endeavour]].<ref>The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollon, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, p. 18 {{ISBN|0-207-14495-8}}</ref> |
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In the early 1970s, extensive land reclamation took place in Botany Bay, resulting in the creation of a foreshore beach, a golf course, and the substantial container port facilities of [[Patrick Corporation|Patricks]] and [[Hutchison Port Holdings|Hutchison]].<ref name="dom"/> |
In the early 1970s, extensive land reclamation took place in Botany Bay, resulting in the creation of a foreshore beach, a golf course, and the substantial container port facilities of [[Patrick Corporation|Patricks]] and [[Hutchison Port Holdings|Hutchison]].<ref name="dom"/> |
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| Banksmeadow Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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 Botany Bay Hotel, Botany Road, Banksmeadow | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 508 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 161/km2 (420/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 11 km (7 mi) south of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Bayside Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maroubra | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Kingsford Smith | ||||||||||||||
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Banksmeadow is a suburb located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, within the state of New South Wales, Australia. Situated 11 kilometers south of the Sydney central business district, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Bayside Council. Banksmeadow is positioned on the northern shores of Botany Bay.
History
The naming of Banksmeadow pays tribute to the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, who journeyed to Australia alongside Captain James Cook in 1770. Their initial landfall occurred at Botany Bay on April 29, 1770, during their navigation around Australia aboard the Endeavour.[2] In the early 1970s, extensive land reclamation took place in Botany Bay, resulting in the creation of a foreshore beach, a golf course, and the substantial container port facilities of Patricks and Hutchison.[3]
Land use
Banksmeadow is primarily an industrial area and lacks residential land.[3] Its landscape is dominated by commercial and industrial establishments closely tied to nearby Port Botany, which includes various oil terminals, the Sydenham-Botany Goods Railway, and a substantial chemical facility operated by Orica Limited. Banksmeadow is also home to a Kelloggs factory.[3]
Landmarks
The Foreshore Beach, also known as Botany Beach, stretches along the coastline of Botany Bay. However, the expansion of port facilities by the Sydney Ports Corporation has led to the loss of a portion of the sandy public beach in recent years. A rock seawall now spans a significant stretch of the beach, limiting its use as a public beach. The beach suffers from poor water quality and substantial erosion. Efforts are underway by Sydney Ports to build two groynes to safeguard the remaining section of the beach. The area encompasses Banksmeadow Park and the Botany Golf Club.
Schools
The Banksmeadow Public School is situated at the intersection of Wiggins and Trevelyan Streets in Botany. Its establishment dates back to 1881.[4]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Banksmeadow". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollon, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, p. 18 ISBN 0-207-14495-8
- ^ a b c "Banksmeadow: The Sydney suburb with two pubs, a bakery but no-one lives there". Domain. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ Banksmeadow Public School
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