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Planning process


To unlock the precinct for urban renewal, Infrastructure NSW has followed a State Significant Precinct planning process.

  1. Minister for planning determines Blackwattle Bay a state-significant precinct
  2. Department issues State-significant Precinct Study requirements
  3. A State-significant Precinct Study is prepared including proposed planning framework
  4. The State-significant Precinct Study is placed on public exhibition for feedback
  5. Infrastructure NSW considers feedback from submissions and prepares a Response to Submissions Report and Revised Precinct Plan
  6. Department of Planning and Environment makes an assessment and submits a recommendation to the Minister for Planning
  7. The Minister for Planning makes a determination on the Precinct Study and planning framework for future development We are here

Public exhibition of the State-significant Precinct plan

The Blackwattle Bay Precinct was declared a State Significant Precinct (SSP) and has been following a Department of Planning and Environment SSP planning process. The planning process is illustrated on the left.

The SSP Study prepared in 2021 provided a comprehensive assessment to determine the development potential of the area, carefully considering environmental and social factors, and identifying the infrastructure needs of the future population. The study included an Explanation of Intended Effects (EIE), Design Code and supporting technical studies. Community engagement has been essential in the development of the Precinct, and will continue throughout the urban renewal.

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Next steps

In 2023 the NSW Government will go to market to find a delivery partner for the existing Sydney Fish Market site. Urban renewal is expected to occur after the new Sydney Fish Market is operational in late 2024.

A design consultant has been appointed to develop concepts for the new Bank Street Park. Register for project updates to hear about consultation opportunities and project updates.

Introducing the new Sydney Fish Market

Bank Street Park: Site of the new park

Video: Introduction to the 3 concepts

bank street potential park layout

A potential layout for the park as presented in the SSP Study

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Acknowledgement of Country

Infrastructure NSW acknowledges the Wangal and Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, the Traditional and Historical Custodians of the lands and waters spreading across the cultural landscape of Blackwattle Bay. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.​

We recognise the input of Aboriginal people and cultural knowledge into the Master Planning process, and we recognise the value that knowledge gives to the site.

The location of the initiatives are not specific to the location shown on the map

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Drop-in sessions

Visit us in person at the following drop-in sessions:
  • Sunday 5 March 2023, 11am - 1pm, Union Square Pyrmont
  • Sunday 12 March 2023, 11am - 1pm, 1-3 Bank Street, Pyrmont

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New Sydney Fish Market

Powerhouse Parramatta

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Infrastructure NSW acknowledges the Wan and Gadi peoples. The Traditional and Historical Custodians of the lands and waters spreading across the cultural landscape of Blackwattle Bay. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.​

We recognise the input of Aboriginal people and cultural knowledge into the Master Planning process, and we recognise the value that knowledge gives to the site.

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Introducing the new Sydney Fish Market

Bank Street Park: Site of the new park

Video: Introduction to the 3 concepts

bank street potential park layout

A potential layout for the park as presented in the SSP Study

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Submission received

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Submission received

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Acknowledgement of Country

Infrastructure NSW acknowledges the Wangal and Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, the Traditional and Historical Custodians of the lands and waters spreading across the cultural landscape of Blackwattle Bay. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.​

We recognise the input of Aboriginal people and cultural knowledge into the Master Planning process, and we recognise the value that knowledge gives to the site.

The location of the initiatives are not specific to the location shown on the map

Blackwattle Bay Consultation
Blackwattle Bay Consultation
Blackwattle Bay Consultation
Blackwattle Bay Consultation
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Drop-in sessions

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  • Sunday 5 March 2023, 11am - 1pm, Union Square Pyrmont
  • Sunday 12 March 2023, 11am - 1pm, 1-3 Bank Street, Pyrmont

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