Pyrmont to be new gateway to Sydney CBD

Artist impression of Sydney Fish Market
Artist impression of new Sydney Fish Market

Pyrmont to be the new gateway to Sydney CBD

Premier Gladys Berejiklian made the announcement following the release of the Greater Sydney Commission’s (GSC) review into the area’s planning rules.

The NSW Government has accepted the three key recommendations of the GSC report and will immediately move to amend the planning controls with a focus on jobs and economic activity to better support proposals to develop the area.

Through the revitalisation, Pyrmont and the Western Harbour precinct will become the gateway to the CBD.

The rule changes will support larger-scale development, maintain the unique heritage nature of Pyrmont and ensure the long-term livability and sustainability of the area.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said, “For our city and state to continue to be the jobs capital of the nation, we need this area to be revitalised. We have successfully transformed Barangaroo into a spectacular waterfront precinct and are in the midst of revitalising Central.”

The NSW Government will fast-track work to investigate the feasibility of building a Metro station in Pyrmont to support greater density and jobs in the area.

Pyrmont is a prime jobs and tourism precinct and Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes said the NSW Government would also ensure there is greater coordination of large-scale developments in Pyrmont, including the Powerhouse, Bays Precinct, Harbourside Shopping Centre, University of Technology Sydney expansion, the Star Casino and the existing and future Fish Market sites.

Learn more about the Pyrmont Planning Review

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