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.

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