Help shape future open spaces in the Danks Street south precinct, Waterloo

We are developing a concept plan for new open spaces in this area.

Project Status: Closed

Community feedback has been included in the concept design for open spaces and public art in the area. View the summary report.

The development application for the former Sydney Water site at 903–921 Bourke Street, Waterloo has been approved. View the development application details.

Public consultation period28 October 2020 to 30 November 2020

Gareth Jenkins

Senior Community Engagement Coordinator

John Vu

Senior Urban Designer

What we’re doing

We are developing a concept plan for new public spaces in this area.

Bounded by Danks, Bourke, McEvoy and Morehead streets, this precinct is part of the Green Square urban renewal area.

We want these spaces to reflect the existing character of the local area and its people, acknowledge and celebrate local Aboriginal perspectives, and become a welcoming place to live and work for all.

The concept ideas being developed include:

a central park
plaza with heritage buildings
a neighbourhood pocket park.

5 separate landowners and industrial strata units privately own land in this precinct.

We’re developing the designs to ensure that when future development takes place, well-designed and quality open spaces are available for our communities.

The concept designs will be given to developers who will progress them to detailed design and construction.

Aerial image showing precinct boundary. The Danks Street south precinct boundary is Morehead Street, McEvoy Street, Bourke Street and Danks Street.

How you can give feedback

Online feedback closes at 5pm on Monday 30 November 2020.

We invite you to explore key design principles and project ideas for the new public spaces in this precinct through an interactive map. You can give your feedback directly on the map or underneath a project idea. There is also a quick survey you can take within the map.

Community briefing

Join City staff at an online briefing to find out more about the plans and next steps.

Danks Street south precinct online briefing
Wednesday 4 November 2020
6pm–7:30pm
Register your attendance online.

Next steps

We will use your feedback to develop the open space concept plans. The concept designs will be given to developers who will progress them to detailed design and construction.

Construction timing will depend on when the landowner develops their site.

Other ways you can give feedback

Accessibility needs

The City of Sydney is committed to providing accessible and inclusive events. If you have any access or communication needs please contact Ali Dexter on 02 9265 9333 and we will be happy to discuss your needs.