This waterfront area was the city’s main industrial and docking area until the mid-1960s. In the mid ‘90s, precincts for certain types of activity were developed. Among them are a purpose-built studio complex and residential, retail and entertainment areas. Of most interest to travellers is the first born, New Quay , with public art, promenades and a wide variety of cafes and restaurants. Waterfront City also has restaurants, bars, a yacht club and, if it rises again, the troublesome observation wheel, which was erected in 2009 then dissembled as structural problems became evident.
