reclaiming the western edge

Sydney’s global and national economic success will be reinforced by extending the City Centre west to Barangaroo. Supported by improved public transport, walking and cycling connections, new opportunities will position Sydney and Australia for the next wave of global economic development.

The fine detailed architecture and laneways to the west of George Street and south of Erskine Street will become desirable destinations for shopping, leisure and urban living.

The project explores a more sustainable future for Darling Harbour, transformed to parklands supporting an expanded residential community as the current buildings reach the end of their useful life.

The long term plan investigates removing the barriers that isolate Darling Harbour, the western waterfront and Pyrmont-Ultimo by burying the Western Distributor and reconfiguring Pier Street.

- A revitalised Western Edge of the City Centre
- - Before
- More open space for people to enjoy
- - Before
Benefits to the City
- Greater access to the western waterfront and making it pleasant and easy to walk across the City
- A new urban park at Darling Harbour, about 80% the size of Hyde Park
- A potential additional 640,000m² gross floor area, equivalent to 11,700 jobs and 3,100 residential units
- A connection between the two peninsulas, the City Centre and Ultimo–Pyrmont by burying the Western Distributor
- Sydney remains globally competitive in the future with the long–term relocation of the Convention and Exhibition Centres

reclaiming the western edge

Benefits to the City

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