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Key features of the precinct

Links to a future Glebe Island Bridge Connection

The importance of a connection between Glebe Island and the Pyrmont Peninsula is recognised in the Bays West Place Strategy. The Bays West Place Strategy calls out the opportunity to value and respect the heritage of the structure and its history while planning for its future.

The NSW Government will continue to explore options for the crossing at Glebe Island Bridge in consultation with stakeholders.

Integrated transport to the CBD and Greater Sydney

Improved public transport and active transport options to minimise private vehicle usage. Other strategies include:

Minimising car parking spaces with limited on-street parking
Opportunity for buses to service through site link
Connections to the existing light rail
Access to the future Sydney Metro West Station in Pyrmont

A vibrant mixed-use precinct

The Precinct includes a mix of commercial, retail and residential land uses, creating all the convenience needed for day-to-day needs. The Precinct Plan allows for an estimated 1,200 new homes. The number of homes is calculated using the average size of various types of housing and the Ground Floor Areas set out in the Design Code.

A continuous world-class public foreshore

Creating a world-class foreshore promenade, the precinct will deliver the missing link to an otherwise 15 kilometre harbourside walk from Rozelle Bay to Woolloomooloo. For the first time in a century, the community will be reconnected to the harbour of Blackwattle Bay.

Sustainable precinct

Implementing sustainable initiatives that add to the resilience and liveability of the area, the Blackwattle Bay Precinct is targeting Net Zero by 2041.

Find out more about our sustainability initiatives

A high-quality public domain

High-quality public spaces will be delivered in consultation with a Design Excellence Panel, community consultation and statutory planning approvals.

A renewed tourist destination

Set to deliver 6 million visitors a year, the architectural masterpiece will sit over Blackwattle Bay, set to open in 2024.

A green harbourside

A new 1.1 hectare park will be delivered at Bank Street including potential reuse of the buildings at 1-3 Bank Street.

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Bank Street Park

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New waterfront park

The redevelopment of Blackwattle Bay offers an exciting opportunity to build an inclusive and iconic waterfront destination that celebrates innovation, diversity and community. As part of this redevelopment, there will be a new 1.1-hectare waterside park at Bank Street, Pyrmont.

Infrastructure to be delivered

There are many infrastructure needs that must be delivered in Bank Street Park. These have been identified in the Pyrmont Peninsula Place Strategy and Blackwattle Bay State Significant Precinct Study. The infrastructure has been shown on the map. The location will be subject to further design and consultation.

Old buildings at 1-3 Bank Street

The buildings have a unique and varied history since construction, thought to be in the 1940’s. The future of the buildings is currently under investigation and requires further investigations.

Bank Street Park community consultation

Phase 1 Consultation

Community and stakeholder consultation was undertaken between August and September 2022, to help inform a design brief for Bank Street Park that reflects community needs and aspirations. From the Phase 1 consultation, we heard priorities for the park from the community.

Phase 2 Consultation

In February and March 2023, community and stakeholder consultation was undertaken on 3 design concepts. The concepts consideration community priorities heard from Phase 1 consultation, site constraints, identified local infrastructure needs and the need to provide a space that can be enjoyed by all.

Feedback received will help inform the preferred concept design for the park. The preferred park design may be a combination of different elements of all three concepts.

View next steps here on the Phase 2 Consultation page.

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Heritage and connecting with Country

Connecting with Country and a heritage walk

Recognising and celebrating the traditional custodians of the land and water of Blackwattle Bay – the Wan and Gadi people - is a key objective for the Precinct.

The rezoning planning for the Precinct includes a strong emphasis on collaboration and co-leadership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the design process.

Some of the initiative included in the Design Code as displayed on the map. View the Design Code for more information.

Design code document

Nearby heritage items

Glebe Island Bridge
Railway cutting (i1203)
Former MWS & DB Sewage Pumping Station No 2 including interior (i1257)
Pyrmont Conservation Area (C52)
Railway viaduct (i800)
Street trees (i816)
Glebe former incinerator and interpreted sheds (i683)
Glebe Point Conservation Area (C28)

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

Read about the history of Blackwattle Bay

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Sustainability and open space

Sustainability initiatives

ESD targets and net zero pathway

Some of the initiatives included in the Design Code include:

targeting net zero for the precinct by 2041
5-star Green Star Buildings ratings required for all buildings as a minimum
incorporate sustainability measures and initiatives that contribute to achieving net zero

Transport

Targeting 85/15 modal split, with only 15% private vehicle use.

This will be achieved by integrating public and active transport and supporting initiatives and reduce the need for private vehicle dependency. Some of these initiatives include:

Promoting a walkable urban environment, prioritising safe and comfortable access and movement of people
improving intersection links towards the Pyrmont Metro West station
minimising through traffic and impacts of vehicle access and servicing in public spaces
deliver bicycle infrastructure (including facilities in buildings)
provide for a connection to a future pedestrian and cycling connection at the Glebe Island Bridge (Transport for NSW)

Water management

Some of the initiatives included in the Design Code include:

water sensitive urban design incorporated throughout the precinct
public open space irrigated with recycled water

Flood planning and sea level rise

Some of the initiatives included in the Design Code include:

Minimum ground floor podium and foreshore promenade site levels
seawall design requirements

Urban heat management and reflectivity

Some of the initiatives included in the Design Code include:

canopy coverage targets
water sensitive urban design (WSUD) features
shading and seating providing visitors with respite from heat
shade to active transport routes
light reflectivity requirements
optimising permeable pavements where possible
use of building materials catering to higher operating temperatures.

Waste management

Specific waste targets including construction and demolition waste, operational waste, food and organic waste.

Urban and marine ecology

Some of the initiatives included in the Design Code include:

Aquatic habitat enhancement opportunities
terrestrial habitat features into landscape plans and building designs.

Design code document

Open space in the precinct

Bank Street Park
Waterfront Promenade
Miller Street Reserve
Boardwalk
North Entry Plaza
Sydney Fish Market Urban Park
Local Park
South Entry Plaza
Potential story-telling space
Promontory

Nearby parks and open space

Waterfront Park
Pirrama Park
Ballarat Park
Metcalfe Park
Pyrmont Bay Park
Tumbalong Park
Wentworth Park
Blackwattle Bay Park
Federal Park
Jubilee Park
Bicentennial Park
Easton Park
Cohen Park

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

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Connection to Water

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Recreational boating

Working Harbour

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Mixed-use precinct

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Key features of the precinct

Links to a future Glebe Island Bridge Connection

Integrated transport to the CBD and Greater Sydney

A vibrant mixed-use precinct

A continuous world-class public foreshore

Sustainable precinct

A high-quality public domain

A renewed tourist destination

A green harbourside

Bank Street Park

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Infrastructure to be delivered

Old buildings at 1-3 Bank Street

Bank Street Park community consultation

Phase 1 Consultation

Phase 2 Consultation

Heritage and connecting with Country

Connecting with Country and a heritage walk

Nearby heritage items

Connectivity and transport

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Sustainability and open space

Sustainability initiatives

ESD targets and net zero pathway

Transport

Water management

Flood planning and sea level rise

Urban heat management and reflectivity

Waste management

Urban and marine ecology

Open space in the precinct

Nearby parks and open space

Connection to Water

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New Sydney Fish Market

Mixed-use precinct

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Pedestrian and cycle network

Public transport

Key features of the precinct

Connecting with Country and a heritage walk

Connectivity and transport

Sustainability and open space

Bank Street Park

New Sydney Fish Market

Links to a future Glebe Island Bridge Connection

Integrated transport to the CBD and Greater Sydney

A vibrant mixed-use precinct

A continuous world-class public foreshore

Sustainable precinct

A high-quality public domain

A renewed tourist destination

A green harbourside

Infrastructure to be delivered

Old buildings at 1-3 Bank Street

Bank Street Park community consultation

Phase 1 Consultation

Phase 2 Consultation

Connecting with Country and a heritage walk

Nearby heritage items

Sustainability initiatives

ESD targets and net zero pathway

Transport

Water management

Flood planning and sea level rise

Urban heat management and reflectivity

Waste management

Urban and marine ecology

Open space in the precinct

Nearby parks and open space

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