Completed Projects
The City of Sydney is committed to delivering innovative urban design projects that improve the quality and scope of the public domain for residents, workers and visitors.
Balfour Street Park, Chippendale
The closure of Balfour Street at O'Connor Street provides the opportunity to create a pocket park, linking Chippendale and the future development of the former Carlton United Breweries site.
CBD Streetscape Upgrade
The CBD streetscape upgrade works include Austral black granite paving, improved disability access, new smart poles and additional street trees in accordance with the City’s Street Tree Masterplan.
Chippendale Streetscape Upgrade
The streetscape works on Buckland, Myrtle and Meagher Streets encompass the detailed design of the City of Sydney’s Pedestrian Cycling Traffic Calming (PCTC) scheme for Chippendale.
Eveleigh Precinct Park Upgrade
City of Sydney has upgraded 3 parks in the Eveleigh Street Precinct: Yellowmundee Park, Hugo Street Reserve and Pemulwuy Park.
Frog Hollow Reserve, Surry Hills
Frog Hollow Reserve is located on the corner of Albion and Riley Street in Surry Hills, up to 8m below the adjacent streets. The upgrade has improved access and created a variety of spaces for public enjoyment.
Glebe Foreshore
The City is realising the long-held dream of the Glebe community for a continuous foreshore promenade around the Glebe Peninsula.
Glebe Point Road Streetscape Upgrade
The project aims to implement urban design improvements to provide a more vibrant, active and safe public domain that will reinforce Glebe Point Road as the ‘main street’ for Glebe.
Harris Street Upgrade
The Harris Street Upgrade project is a public domain and streetscape improvement project along the Harris Street corridor to revitalise the area’s main street connecting Pyrmont from the waterfront to Ultimo and Broadway. The Pyrmont Village project is the first stage of the upgrade.
Harmony Park, Surry Hills
The City has created a much needed new open green space in this densely populated precinct, suitable for relaxation, recreation and community use.
Lilian Fowler Reserve and Newtown Public School Playground Upgrade
The recently renewed Lilian Fowler Reserve, located on the corner of Angel Street and Norfolk Street Newtown and adjacent to Newtown Public School, was officially opened on 5 November 2011.
Macleay Street, Potts Point improvement works
The City of Sydney has recently completed improvements in the Potts Point area, including significant streetscape, drainage and footpath renewal works.
Orphan School Creek
The City had a rare opportunity to re-establish a natural creek line, increase tree shading and attract native wildlife to the area when this inner-city space was upgraded. Work on the Wood Street site is now complete.
Oxford Street
The City is working with the local community to introduce improvements to Oxford Street that will restore and enhance its popular appeal.
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
The Walter Read landscape upgrade will reopen a valuable public open space closed since the early 1990’s. The upgrade will increase local public open space in the area and celebrate the historical significant of the reservoir structure.
Pirrama Park
The City of Sydney has transformed the former Water Police site at Pyrmont into a stunning waterfront park.
Redfern Park Upgrade
The City has recently completed a $32 million upgrade to create a quality recreation facility at Redfern Park.
Rushcutters Bay Park
Rushcutters Bay Park has been completely revitalised with all areas now open to residents and visitors. The City of Sydney’s $8.3 million improvements have made the park greener, more sustainable and safer.
Surry Hills Library & Community Centre
The City’s newest, greenest community facility is complete and open for the public to enjoy.
The Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
The Ultimo community is the location for the new Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre designed by Harry Seidler and Associates.
Turruwul Park & Tarakan Reserve, Rosebery
The City has completed the upgrade of Turruwul Park Rosebery. The upgrade improved the existing park layout, amenity and facilities.
Victoria Park Playground
The City’s upgrade of the playground complements other high-quality community facilities within Victoria Park. The new playground aims to inspire children of all ages and abilities with its interesting and stimulating equipment and natural surrounds.
Walla Mulla and Bourke Street Parks Upgrade
The City has recently transformed Bourke Street and Walla Mulla Parks in Woolloomooloo, as part of the Woolloomooloo Improvements Plan, to ensure they are safe, attractive and accessible.
