New Community, Parks Planned Over Sydney Central Station Rail Yards

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Artist’s impression of Central Square at Central Precinct (Photo credit: Transport for NSW)

Plans to build three new parks, a public square, and social services hubs for a new community over the rail corridor of Sydney central station have been unveiled, including a 24-ha deck that will connect parts of Sydney which have been divided since the railway line split Ultimo from Surry Hills back in 1874.

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There will be around 15 new buildings ranging in size and scale from three to 34 storeys for a range of uses including tech and office space, hotel and residential, bars, restaurants and cafes, education, community and cultural uses.

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It will feature 850 new homes, including a minimum 15 percent affordable housing as well as 266 rooms for student housing.

The project is part of the Central Precinct’s redevelopment, which is expected to cost around $11 billion. 

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the NSW Government’s vision for Central Station will utilise unused space over the current rail corridor to deliver a vibrant destination and provide much needed space for the expansion of the CBD.

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“We have a once in a generation opportunity to reimagine this iconic part of our CBD and transform it into a world-class precinct of shops, restaurants, office spaces, parkland and additional housing,” Mr Perrottet said.

The announcement came just days after works have already started for the Atlassian Central tower, which will be located on the western edge of the new deck and dubbed as the largest component of the Tech Central precinct.    

“This proposal will be another major investment into the future of the Sydney CBD. Our vision will convert Central precinct into a must-visit part of our city for locals as well as for domestic and international tourists,” Mr Perrottet added.                                                                                                                                                                                              

Have Your Say

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To clear the way for the redevelopment, Transport for NSW has prepared a rezoning proposal for the Central Precinct. It will go on public exhibition until Monday 19 September 2022.

To view the proposal and have your zay about plans for Sydney Central Station, visit https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/.