Following extensive remediation works and investment from the NSW Government of $100 million, the restored heritage site has been transformed into a unique art, cultural and creative industries hub.
As one of the few power stations in the world that has retained its machinery and equipment dating back to the 1950s, the site serves as a reminder of Sydney’s electrical industry and the many skilled workers who kept Sydney’s extensive rail network going.
Visitors and history-buffs alike will be able to explore White Bay Power Station’s historic Turbine Hall and Boiler Room, the two main spaces of the building, while exploring the 2024 Biennale of Sydney.
The NSW Government is developing a long-term strategy for the building to ensure that it is a cultural venue for current and future generations.
The international art exhibition is the first free public event at the site and opens this weekend, Saturday 9 March until 10 June 2024.
The restoration of the former power station is the first big move in the urban renewal of Bays West.
Encompassing Rozelle Bay, White Bay and Glebe Island, the Bays West precinct is set to become an area of innovation and sustainability for living, working and recreation.
