Our Proposal

Overview

We plan to transform the White Bay Power Station into our base of operations as well as the location of the fusion reactor and power plant.

After the reactor has been constructed and is in operation, we will begin looking into many more projects focusing on sustainability as well as expanding the centre into a marketplace/recreational location.

The result of this project will be an unlimited amount of energy for humanity to use with no expense to the environment, using a fuel as simple as a cup of water. Humanity will enter a new age of energy usage possibly resulting in the burning of fossil fuels and other non-renewable resources being completely discarded. Once the marketplace/recreational areas are added, the site will also act as a social hub of the city, where people from all over can come and socialise, shop, learn and enjoy themselves.

Changes to the Natural Enviroment

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Since it was abandoned, the natural environment surrounding the building has been left untouched. Weeds and any other unwanted plants will be removed before covering most of the exposed and barren dirt with grass in the areas closely surrounding the building. The west side of the precinct will be transformed into a massive luscious grass field and will act as a recreational area/park. To make the grassy areas more aesthetically pleasing shrubs and trees will be planted. A pond/water feature will also be added to the main park area to make the area appear more natural. Crops and other plantations will be introduced in the north-east corner of the precinct.

These areas where the natural environment thrives will contrast the industrial feel and architecture of the built environment

Green - Grassy areas

Yellow - Crops

Blue - Man-made water feature

Changes to the Built Enviroment

The inside of the building will be reinforced in order to maintain the structure of the walls floors and roof.

Some of the machinery and other interior structures will need to be removed in order to redesign the interior of the building.

Eco-friendly concrete, steel and wood will be the main materials used for construction.

The reactor and reactor experiments will take place in the Turbine Hall and won't be accessible to the public unless they take a guided tour

More floors will be added to the Boiler Room with indoor balconies facing out to the west, this will be a lobby/social hub area as it is a suitable size and has direct access to the grass area.

Piping and water ducts will also need to be added to the buildings, grass areas and bay so that water can travel around the precinct and be used for drinking, gardening, reactor fuel, the pond and sprinklers.

Red - Reactor Room

Light Green - Greenhouse

Light Blue - Lobby/Indoor Recreation

Design Concepts

Fusion Reactor

The fusion reactor is the main purpose of the project and will be used to power the site and possibly the entire city sometime in the near future, producing a limitless amount of clean energy. At the White Bay Power Station, it will be the focal point in the first few years of construction and research, as once it is operational it will provide all the energy we will need for future projects on a city-wide scale and beyond.

Fusion reactors are currently being experimented with right now in countries such as China and France. It is unknown whether fusion reactors will become commercially viable in the future as the costs of these experiments are extreme. Today fusion reactors can produce more than 10 megawatts of electricity, this number is expected to increase upwards of 500 megawatts in the near future.

Overview

Changes

Design Concepts

Indoor/Outdoor Gardening

We will also be looking into growing our own crops and plants both indoor and outdoor, this will act as a food source for our workers as well as a source of income from our shops/stalls who will be selling fresh produce on-site.

Indoor growing will take place in a greenhouse that will be added on the north side of the building. In here we will be experimenting with sustainable and effective growth methods such as hydroponics, allowing for faster growth, more efficient use of water as well as negating the need for pesticides and the like. Experiments with vertical gardening are also likely to take place here as well as the growth of many different types of food such as tomato, cucumber, beans.

Crops and the like will also be grown outdoors in the northeast side of the precinct and this area will be dedicated to farming as well as gardening.

Recreational Areas/Markeplace

Currently, we're planning on converting the west side of the precinct into a recreational area, park, marketplace and dining attraction.

This transformation will include the White Bay Power Station's Boiler Room, which will act as a lobby/indoor area where shops and stalls will be set up for not only our produce, but for third party businesses or farmers who want sell their goods as well.

The lobby will also have direct access to the vast park/outdoor area where people can enjoy the water-front view, socialise or exercise. Pathways, benches, drinking fountains, recycling bins, toilets and barbecues will also be installed frequently around the park, as well as a man-made water feature which will host some species of water fauna.

This area will be completely accessible to the public for free and will also be regularly cleaned and kept in good condition.

Location & Transport

The White Bay Power Station is located in the suburb of Rozelle in Sydney, Australia. The site is close to major roads such as Victoria Rd and The Anzac Bridge allowing for a fast route to the city as well as outer suburbs. The location also allows for easy access to public transport units such as busses, ferries as well as the upcoming Sydney Metro project.

The waterside location will make it a lot easier to harness hydropower as a source of renewable energy. The water will also be used as a source of Hydrogen and Oxygen and these elements will be used for fusion experiments and research.

The large area of the site will also allow for easy expansion for future projects or construction of production as well as recreational features and buildings.

Location

4. The Future Starts Here

Once the reactor is built the possibilities are virtually endless.

We will continue looking into many more projects focusing on sustainability and the preservation of our environment. The west side of the precinct will be converted into a recreational outdoor and indoor attraction and will act as a social hub and marketplace for all to enjoy.

Future Plans & Development Strategies

2. Construction

Construction will begin on the interior of the buildings, transforming the Turbine Hall into the reactor room/lab and providing it with all the resources needed for testing to take place.

1. Repair & Renewal

What remains of the White Bay Power Station will be completely repaired and renewed and the foundations of the fusion reactor will be put in place.

A self-sufficient base of operations will be established on-site and solar panels, wind turbines and tidal turbines will be installed around the site to produce the energy needed for construction. Crops and other plantations will also be introduced as a food source for the workers.

3. Reactor

Research and testing on fusion reactors will commence, hopefully proving that fusion power can be commercially viable. During this process, our energy will be sourced from renewables and our workers will be fed with the vegetables we've grown.

Future Plans

Sustainability

We here a Nova Industries strive for sustainability and the preservation of the natural and built environment. This project was made with this in mind and we will see to it that the project is sustainable from beginning to end.

Some strategies that we will be using are:

Solely using renewable energy sources such as solar panels, wind and tidal turbines before the reactor is in operation
Using as many sustainable materials in construction as possible
Filtering and purifying water from the bay and using rainwater for drinking, gardening, reactor fuel and sprinklers
Growing, harvesting and selling our own fresh produce