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Transport for NSW Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision October 2019
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Acknowledgement of country
Transport for NSW respectfully
acknowledges the Traditional Owners
and custodians of the land within Central
Precinct, the Gadigal of the Eora Nation,
and recognises the importance of this place
to all Aboriginal people. Transport for NSW
The vision for Central Precinct:
pays its respect to Elders past, present and
emerging.
Central Precinct will be a vibrant and exciting
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interchange with innovative businesses
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translation.
at its boundaries, celebrate its heritage and
Disclaimer
become a centre for the jobs of the future and
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Images
The photos used within these document
include those showing the existing
environment as well as precedent imagery
from other local, Australian and international
examples. The precedent images are
provided to demonstrate how they achieve
some of the same outcomes proposed
for Central Precinct. They should not be
interpreted as a like for like example of what
will be seen at Central Precinct.
Central Precinct overview
Comprising land in and around Central Station
Chippendale
Darling Harbour
Ultimo
Barangaroo
Redfern
Haymarket
Chinatown
Central Sydney
Central Station
Prince Alfred Park
Belmore Park
Surry Hills
transport interchange, Central Precinct will be
a new destination for the local, metropolitan,
regional and global community. It will draw on the
character and significant heritage within Central
Precinct and the surrounding suburbs to foster a
unique and vibrant urban place.
Leveraging the convenience of existing and planned transport
infrastructure and services, Central Precinct will revitalise southern
Central Sydney to create a world class transport destination. It
will improve connections to surrounding employment, education,
health and cultural institutions, supporting the Camperdown-Ultimo
Collaboration Area as well as ensuring accessibility for all and
embracing future changes in mobility.
The focus will be on people with the enhancement of existing, and
creation of new, public and community spaces which support a
diverse range of uses and activities. Central Precinct will also be
pedestrian friendly by being walkable, connected and safe.
Central Precinct will foster the jobs of the future and economic
growth through a new well-connected commercial hub for Sydney,
helping to support new and emerging industries and providing
employment space and supporting the establishment of the Sydney
Innovation and Technology Precinct. Along with new entertainment,
retail and dining, it will be activated day and night, promoting
liveability and productivity.
Sustainability will be embedded as whole-of-life in all use and
development. Through its resource efficiency and resilience Central
Precinct will benefit current and future generations. Underpinning
the success of Central Precinct will be its commitment to delivering
design excellence through high quality built form and public spaces.
Central Precinct location
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Contents
Introduction 6
Part 1 Understanding Central Precinct 9
Urban context 10
State and local strategic planning context 16
Community and stakeholder engagement 19
Why transform Central Precinct 20
Part 2 Central Precinct vision 23
The vision for Central Precinct 24
Themes and planning priorities 25
Preliminary Precinct Plan 26
Part 3 Central Precinct sub-precincts 31
Sub-precincts overview 32
Sub-precinct character statements 34
Next steps54
References
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Glossary 56
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Darling Hyde Park
Planning for the Western Gateway
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sub-precinct C E N T R A L SY D N E Y
Introduction The Western Gateway sub-precinct includes
the commercial buildings and public plaza
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existing leaseholds and is subject to private
in and around the Central Station transport
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interchange known as Central Precinct.
The Western Gateway sub-precinct has the
potential to be the first step in the creation of
Central Precinct will provide an enhanced transport interchange
a new planning framework for Central Precinct.
experience, important space for jobs in innovation and technology,
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public spaces and social infrastructure to support the community. H AY M A R K E T
technology and businesses with new public
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Introduction
The Strategic Vision will: Central Precinct will provide:
• provide an opportunity for the community • investigations undertaken to understand The Strategic Vision will evolve into a
and stakeholders to have a say in the Central Precinct and surrounds, including strategic framework and will incorporate A renewed Central Station and improved
future of Central Precinct by Transport for NSW, the Sydney community and stakeholder feedback transport interchange
Innovation and Technology Precinct Panel received during public exhibition.
• guide future, more detailed sub-precinct
and the Greater Sydney Commission
planning Following the development of the Strategic
New and enhanced public and
• relevant state and local government Framework, the Department of Planning,
• set up a framework in which to start to community spaces
strategic planning policies, including the Industry and Environment will issue SSP
consider individual proposals.
Greater Sydney Region Plan, Eastern City study requirements. These along with
Future planning should address the District Plan and Camperdown-Ultimo the Strategic Framework will inform
Place Strategy Stage 2 of the SSP planning process New pedestrian connections across the
challenges and realise the opportunities in
whereby Transport for NSW will produce a rail line
a way that considers the vision, planning
• community and customer engagement
priorities and desired future character for comprehensive SSP study for community
undertaken by Transport for NSW and the
the sub-precincts. and stakeholder consultation.
preliminary reported outcomes of City of New space for the jobs of the future in
Preparation of this Strategic Vision has been Sydney engagement on the refresh of its
innovation and technology
informed by the significant amount of work community strategic plan – Sustainable
undertaken to date to including: Sydney 2030.
New dining, shopping and entertainment
Process for creating a new statutory planning framework for Central Precinct
October to
2016-2018 July 2019 November 2019 2020 2021
Community Transport Central Transport for Department Feedback Department Transport for Department Feedback is Assessment by Determination
and for NSW Precinct is NSW prepares of Planning, from early of Planning, NSW prepares of Planning, reviewed and Department of new
stakeholder nominates declared a a Strategic Industry and consultation is Industry and Central Industry and considered by of Planning, planning
engagement Central nominated Vision Environment reviewed and Environment Precinct SSP Environment Transport for Industry and controls
Precinct State publicly considered in issues Study publicly NSW as part Environment for Central
as a State Significant exhibits developing SSP Study exhibits of finalising Precinct by
Significant Precinct by Strategic the Strategic requirements SSP Study SSP Study the Minister for
Precinct the Minister for Vision and Vision and invites Planning and
Planning and invites community Public Spaces
Public Spaces community and
and stakeholder
stakeholder feedback
feedback
Have your say Have your say
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Part 1
Understanding Central Precinct
This section describes Central Precinct, its context, why it should be
renewed and the opportunities and challenges of this renewal
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Urban context City context
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Central Precinct SSP site boundary
Key transport interchanges
Railway network Circular Quay
Sydney Metro (under construction)
Inner West Light Rail
CBD & South East Light Rail (due to
start services December 2019)
Key bus routes
City connections Open space Wynyard
Sydney Innovation and Technology
An appreciation of Central Precinct requires Precinct
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an understanding of the site and its
immediate surrounds which provide it with its WO O L LO O M O O LO O
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unique identity and context. C E N T R A L SY D N E Y
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Location
Comprised of over 24 hectares of Government-owned land,
Central Precinct lies at the southern end of Central Sydney,
covering a corridor of land running between Goulburn and
Cleveland Streets. At the core of Central Precinct lies Central DA R L I N G H U R S T
Station transport interchange and associated rail infrastructure.
Central Precinct is located within the City of Sydney Local GLEBE H AY M A R K E T
Government Area and its neighbouring suburbs are Surry Hills,
Haymarket, Chippendale, Ultimo and Redfern. It is also close to U LT I M O
well-known Sydney attractions such as Broadway, Central Park, Central PA D D I N G TO N
World Square, Darling Harbour and the Goods Line.
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Jobs and economy
Sydney Innovation and Technology
Although it is located at the southern end of Central Sydney, Central
Precinct
Precinct contains a relatively small number of jobs, mainly in office,
retail and food and beverage. The surrounding areas are characterised This Precinct is the NSW Government’s
by a large diverse workforce in the finance, education, government vision for Sydney to be known as
and business sectors, creatives as well as people working in food and a global leader in innovation and
beverage and tourism, culture and leisure. technology. It is located in southern
Central Sydney to capitalise on
Central Precinct is positioned within the northern end of the NSW
the existing rich heritage, culture,
Government’s Sydney Innovation and Technology Precinct and the
activity, innovation and technology,
western edge of the Greater Sydney Commission’s Camperdown-
education and health institutions of the
Ultimo Collaboration Area. These initiatives promote the creation of
surrounding suburbs and the excellent
job opportunities, particularly jobs of the future in innovation and
transport links provided by Central and
technology.
Redfern Station transport interchanges.
The Innovation and Technology
Precinct Panel Report identifies the
aims of the Precinct. It will aim to
create 250,000 square metres of net
lettable floor space for technology
companies, including affordable
work space for start ups and early
Camperdown-Ultimo Collaboration Area stage companies. It will also aim to
create 25,000 new jobs, increased
The Collaboration Area is an initiative by the Greater educational opportunities focused on
Sydney Commission to build on the existing education, Science, Technology, Education and
science, health and skills institutions. It will foster sharing Mathematics (STEM) and life sciences
of information and ideas leading to innovation and new and increased technology exports.
opportunities.
The Collaboration Area stretches from Camperdown
to Ultimo, and covers Darlington and Eveleigh; most of
Haymarket, Ultimo and Camperdown; and parts of Glebe,
Forest Lodge, Newtown, Redfern and Surry Hills.
The vision and actions associated with the Collaboration
Area have been identified in the Camperdown-Ultimo
Place Strategy.
Source: The Sydney Innovation and Technology Precinct Panel Report, 2018.
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Transport and access Community Education
Central Precinct has been an important site for transport operations Surrounding Central Precinct are some of Sydney’s most diverse Central Precinct is highly accessible to some of Sydney’s best higher
for over 150 years. Today, Central Station is one of Australia’s busiest residential and cultural communities each with their own distinctive education institutions, including the University of Technology Sydney
transport interchanges and is the anchor of NSW’s rail network. character and history. Most of the population in the surrounding (UTS), the University of Notre Dame and the University of Sydney.
It provides 24 platforms for suburban, intercity and interstate suburbs are 18-34 and live in a mixture of family, group and single TAFE Sydney is located nearby in the historic Marcus Clarke Building,
connections as well as a direct link to Kingsford Smith Airport. The households. and the NSW Government has commenced work on construction of
broader transport interchange also caters for light rail, bus, coach and the new Cleveland Street High School adjoining Prince Alfred Park.
People who visit Central Precinct are from diverse backgrounds and
point to point connections such as taxis.
primarily do so to access or traverse the transport interchange and
Health
tend not to remain on site.
From 2019, the transport interchange will be part of the Sydney CBD
and South East Light Rail network and Sydney Metro services will Central Precinct is located between world-class health and medical
There are a number of community centres and spaces in the
begin in 2024. institutions including the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and St
surrounding area including cultural services and facilities. This includes
Vincent’s Hospital. The Sydney Dental Hospital, located adjacent to
mobile and fixed support services for the homeless.
Central Precinct, provides important dental health services for the
Built form and public domain
Prince Alfred Park contains a range of publicly accessible sporting community.
Land to the east, south and west (with the exclusion of the land either and recreation facilities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts,
side of Broadway) is shaped by a fine grain street pattern and diverse, basketball courts, playgrounds and an exercise circuit. Accommodation
mixed use built form. Land to the north has a larger scale built form
and street pattern with many high rise office and apartment buildings. Central Precinct currently contains no residential accommodation,
Art and culture
George Street and Broadway have a more varied mix of uses and built however, it sits at the intersection of a number of inner
form. Central Precinct is in proximity to the ABC, Museum of Applied Arts city neighbourhoods that provide a diversity of residential
and Sciences, the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence and accommodation. This ranges from the high rise residential flat
The rail infrastructure restricts public access to much of the site and Carriageworks. Surry Hills and Chippendale also have a vibrant arts buildings at Central Park to the west to the dense smaller scale
connections between the surrounding suburbs. culture. hostels, boarding houses and residential flat buildings in Haymarket,
Chippendale, Surry Hills and Redfern.
Other than Henry Deane Plaza, Central Precinct has limited public
outdoor open spaces. It is however located adjacent to some of Central Precinct also contains the Adina Hotel on the western
Sydney’s most historic parks and squares, including Belmore Park to edge and there are extensive tourist and visitor accommodation
the north, Prince Alfred Park to the east and Railway Square to the options surrounding Central which provide temporary or short stay
west. Railway Square and the Western Forecourt form part of the City accommodation.
of Sydney’s vision for three public squares in Central Sydney.
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A rich heritage
For tens of thousands of years before European settlement, the
Cadigal (also known as Gadigal) of the Eora Nation lived on the lands Chi p p end al e Sur r y Hi l l s
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1. AHMS, 2015, Central to Eveleigh Corridor: Aboriginal and Historical Heritage Review 8 Bradfield Flying Junctions
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Central Railway Station 1940s (Source: Frank Hurley, National Library of Australia, Mortuary Station 1871 (Source: Mitchell Library) Railway Institute Building 1919 (Source: NSW State Archives)
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Following European settlement, the site of Central Precinct remained Opened in 1855, Sydney’s Central Station (also known as Sydney The majority of Central Precinct is listed as having State heritage
largely undeveloped until the 1920’s when the Devonshire Street Terminal) and associated rail infrastructure has provided Sydney with significance on the NSW State Heritage Register. Central Precinct
Cemetery (or Sandhills Cemetery) was consecrated due to its suitably over 160 years of continuous service. Originating on land between contains three State heritage listed items: Central Terminal and Railway
remote location from a growing Sydney and the Old Burial Ground, Devonshire and Cleveland streets, the station has progressively Station Group (which includes Central Station, the formers Parcels
now occupied by Sydney Town Hall, reaching capacity. evolved in response to an expanding population and rail network, Post Office and Bradfield Flying Junctions), Mortuary Railway Station
moving northwards to its current location. During this time, other and Railway Institute Building. One of the key reasons for Central
The Benevolent Asylum was also established at this time providing
important buildings were also established including the gothic style Terminal and Railway Station Group’s State heritage significance is
shelter, food and medical assistance. By 1840 it was extended to
Mortuary Station, designed to transport mourners and coffins to the that it continues to be used for its original purpose as a transport
accommodate over 1000 people living there. In 1847 the Wesleyan
new general cemetery at Rookwood. interchange, aiding the efficient functioning of the city and supporting
Mission Chapel was established on Regent Street, later used as a
the economy of NSW. Other contributing reasons for its significance
school with the establishment of a larger church adjacent to it. Despite When the current Central Station building was progressively built
include its visual qualities and its engineering innovation for that time.
this development, most of the site remained undeveloped with some between 1901-1921, it was an urban intervention of unprecedented
areas of public pasturage, called the Cleveland Paddocks, occupying scale and influenced the structure of the city around it. It was the Surrounding Central Precinct there are heritage conservation areas in
the southern portion of the area of Central Precinct first major terminus to be constructed in Australia and its design was Surry Hills, Chippendale and Redfern as well as over fifty separately
inspired by the grand classical stations of Europe. The sandstone listed heritage items within the visual catchment of Central Precinct.
clock tower became a landmark in the local area and was known as
the ‘working man’s watch’. The station and network of buildings and
infrastructure have remained largely unchanged since electrification of
the rail network and introduction of the suburban rail lines in 1926.
Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision 15State and local strategic planning context
A number of existing State
and local strategic planning Greater Sydney Region Plan A Eastern City District Plan Future Transport Strategy Central to Eveleigh Urban
Metropolis of Three Cities 2056 Transformation Strategy
documents and policies
provide guidance and
GSC, March 2018 GSC, March 2018 TfNSW, 2018 NSW Government, November 2016
direction for the renewal
The 40 year vision and 20 year plan A 20-year plan to manage growth in The 40 year vision, directions and The vision of how the Central to
of Central Precinct. The to manage growth and change across the context of economic, social and outcomes framework for customer Eveleigh area can contribute to a
following policies and their Greater Sydney. It sets a number environmental matters for the Eastern mobility in NSW. growing Sydney and how it will help
of directions around liveability, City to fulfil the vision of the Greater deliver a broader range of homes,
relevant priorities and actions productivity and sustainability. Sydney Region Plan. new and higher quality public open
have been considered in the space, better connections and
community facilities.
development of the Strategic
• Collaboration between governments • Grow and invest in the innovation • Improved customer experience • Create a green network (Key Move 2)
Vision. and the community (Objective 5) corridor (Planning Priority E8) (Outcome 1)
• Create walking and cycling connections
• Deliver collaboration areas (Action 1) • Reduce carbon emissions and manage • Transport enhancing the liveability, across the railway corridor (Key Move 3)
energy, water and waste efficiently amenity and economic success of
• Create great places (Objective 12) • Connect the city with surrounding
(Planning Priority E19) communities to create great places
places (Key Move 4)
• Protect environmental heritage (Outcome 4)
• Achieve net zero emissions by 2056
(Objective 13) • Create centres of activity around
including low impact precincts (Action • Transport supporting economic activity
stations (Key Move 6)
• Make the Harbour CBD more 68) and productivity (Outcome 3)
competitive (Objective 18) • Create a centre for Sydney’s growing
• Precinct base initiatives to increase • A safe, high performing, efficient
economies (Key Move 7)
• Support the Camperdown Ultimo renewable energy generation and transport network (Outcome 4)
Collaboration Area (Action 8) energy and water efficiency (Action 69) • Strengthen arts, culture and heritage
• Accessible, inclusive transport
(Key Move 8)
• A low carbon city and low carbon (Outcome 5)
precincts (Objective 33, Strategy 33.1) • Integrate new high-density, mixed use
• An economically and environmental
buildings with existing neighbourhoods
• Renewable energy and water (Objective sustainable transport network
and places (Key Move 9)
34) contributing to emissions reductions
(Outcome 6)
16 Central Precinct Draft Strategic VisionState and local strategic planning framework
The Sydney Innovation and Camperdown– Ultimo Place Draft Central Sydney planning Sustainable Sydney 2030 and Draft Local Strategic Planning
Technology Precinct Panel Strategy strategy Community Strategic Plan Statement City of Sydney
Report 2017–2021
NSW Government, 2018 GSC, February 2019 City of Sydney, 2016 City of Sydney, 2017 City of Sydney, 2019
Identifies actions and Establishes a vision and narrative A 20-year growth strategy that A set of goals to help make Sydney A 20-year vision and supporting
recommendations for realising the for the Camperdown–Ultimo revises previous planning controls city as green, global and connected planning priorities and actions for
vision for a globally competitive Collaboration Area, sets priorities and and delivers on the City of Sydney’s as possible by 2030. land use planning in the city.
innovation and technology precinct in identifies actions to deliver upon the Sustainable Sydney 2030 program
Central Sydney. vision for the collaboration area. for a green, global and connected city
focusing on 10 key moves.
• Create 25,000 additional innovation • Renew Central Station, integrate the • Prioritise employment growth and • A globally competitive and innovative • Walkable neighbourhoods and a
jobs through additional net lettable floor transport interchange and improve increase capacity (Key Move 1) city (Strategic Direction 1) connected city (Planning Priority 1)
space (Action 1) pedestrian and cycling connectivity
• Ensure development responds to • A leading environmental performer • Align development and growth with
(Action 5)
• A vibrant and connected place to context (Key Move 2) (Strategic Direction 2) supporting infrastructure (Planning
spark innovation which has great • Identify transport solutions to optimise Priority 2)
• Integrate disconnected precincts back • Integrated transport for a connected
spaces, improved walking and cycling connectivity (Action 9)
into the city (Key Move 3) city (Strategic Direction 3) • Support community wellbeing with
connections, upgraded transport and
• Activate night time precincts and Infrastructure (Planning Priority 3)
embedded sustainability (Action 2) • Provide for employment growth in new • A city for walking and cycling (Strategic
ground floor area and promote meeting
tower clusters (Key Move 4) Direction 4) • A creative and socially connected city
places and cultural assets (Action 17)
(Planning Priority 4)
• Move towards a more sustainable city • A lively and engaging city centre
• Celebrate local culture and events in
(Key Move 6) (Strategic Direction 5) • Create great places (Planning Priority
partnership (Action 18)
5)
• Protect, enhance and expand Central • Vibrant local communities and
• Provide spaces to encourage student
Sydney’s heritage, public places and economies (Strategic Direction 6) • Grow a stronger, more competitive
connections, networking and innovation
spaces (Key Move 7) Central Sydney (Planning Priority 7)
and increase commercial outcomes • A cultural and creative city (Strategic
(Action 24) • Move people more easily by prioritising Direction 7) • Develop innovative and diverse business
streets for walking and cycling and clusters in City Fringe (Planning Priority
• Deliver affordable space in • Sustainable development, renewal and
expanding the pedestrian and open 8)
developments for tech start-ups, design (Strategic Direction 9)
space network (Key Move 8)
innovation, creative industries, cultural • Protect and enhance the natural
• Implementation through effective
uses, community uses (Action 28) • Reaffirm commitment to design environment for a resilient city
governance and partnership (Strategic
excellence (Key Move 9) (Planning Priority 10)
• Promote community use and activities Direction 10)
(Action 30) • Create better buildings and places to
reduce emissions and waste and use
• Improve energy, waste and water
water efficiently (Planning Priority 11)
efficiency, and improve health outcomes
(Action 31) • Increase the resilience of people and
infrastructure against natural and urban
• Investigate precinct solutions for energy,
hazards (Planning Priority 12)
water and waste management (Action
33)
Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision 17Belmore Park with Central Sydney in the background 18 Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision
Community and stakeholder
engagement
2016 2017 2018
We heard:
We heard: We heard:
• The highlight of Central Precinct
• People supported a renewal of • People want a vibrant city hub
was its heritage and the
Central Precinct with easy access to transport
architecture of Central Station
services
• There was a desire to preserve
• There was support for a
Community and stakeholder engagement revitalisation of Central Station
and enhance heritage aspects of • Central Precinct should be a
the station and surrounding area destination in itself, not just a
has been an important factor in shaping the • Central Station was sometimes a transport interchange
• The existing user experience
preparation of this Strategic Vision. disappointing experience and that
was poor in terms of wayfinding, • There should be cultural and
it needed to be easier to navigate,
facilities, the public realm and leisure opportunities as well as
The following community and stakeholder engagement has been cleaner, have better lighting and
diversity of local services open space.
undertaken for Central Precinct: security
• There was a desire for more high
• In 2016, the community, customers and visitors were surveyed • A need for more variety of food,
quality civic spaces
and an online discussion forum was held with close to 200 people shops, cafes and bars
participating in a conversation about the future redevelopment of • Better connections across the
• There was a desire to see more
Central Station. station and to surrounding areas
commercial and retail places;
were needed
• In 2017, early stakeholder engagement with a range of Government improved facilities and more
department and agencies, the City of Sydney and peak bodies, public open spaces that respect • Renewal needed to address social
representative groups and advocacy groups focused on creating the heritage of the area and and community issues.
the vision and values for the renewal of Central Precinct. buildings.
• In 2018, customers were asked what they would like to see as part
of a renewed Central Station and surrounding area.
Significant collaboration has also been undertaken with key
Government agencies and stakeholders, including the Government
Architect NSW, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment,
Department of Premier and Cabinet, Greater Sydney Commission and
City of Sydney Council.
The feedback received from the above consultation has helped inform
the vision, themes and planning priorities for Central Precinct and the
proposed future character of the sub-precincts.
Engagement will continue to underpin the renewal of Central Precinct
to take into consideration the views, ideas and issues raised by
stakeholders and the community.
Central Station Grand Concourse
Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision 19Why transform Central Precinct
Challenges
Accommodating Resolving the
growth pressures disconnection that
associated the railway corridor
with increased currently creates to
Central Precinct is an exceptional opportunity demand for new surrounding suburbs
to deliver development with far reaching urban employment,
education
renewal outcomes that benefit Sydney and and housing
NSW. The opportunity is comparable in terms development
of relevance, scale and potential impacts to
large urban renewal programs across the globe
including Kings Cross, Euston and Olympic Park
Technical complexity
in London and Hudson Yards in New York. To be of building in
successful the renewal of Central Precinct will and around an
operational railway
need to address the challenges and realise the in a busy city
opportunities. location
For all its inherent advantages of location and transport connections,
Central Precinct is yet to reach its full potential as a place.
Central Station is constrained from issues of congestion, poor layout Central Station, Sydney Disconnected from surrounding suburbs
and uneven quality. The railway corridor provides a physical barrier
between surrounding neighbourhoods and disconnects businesses
from higher education institutions.
Facilitating Protecting the Accommodating Maintaining
The area is considered a transit route rather than a destination to stay development of heritage significance growing demand and growing
land beyond Central of the precinct and on the station and the city’s global
and enjoy. The lack of facilities and amenity does not attract people
Precinct SSP surrounding areas interchange with competitiveness
to stay in the area or encourage businesses to invest.
boundary while facilitating transport customers with Central Sydney
In the surrounding area of Central Sydney, a lack of commercial floor new development anticipated to reach a key to supporting
space has the potential to hinder Sydney’s economic competitiveness. 450,000 daily by economic growth
The need for employment floor space is outpacing supply and 2040
Sydney prime office rents are rising. Without further Central Sydney
development sites opening up, this trend is likely to continue and
constrain jobs growth, particularly in new and emerging industries.
20 Central Precinct Draft Strategic VisionWhy transform Central Precinct
Opportunities for transformation
24 hectares of land Northern anchor of Southern Central Providing space
for potential renewal Sydney Innovation Sydney location and connections
with the ability to and Technology providing a natural for retail, dining,
provide critical Precinct providing extension to the entertainment and
Central Precinct provides an exceptional
employment space space and links to city’s development cultural activity
opportunity to expand southern Central
for the jobs of the educational facilities
future, as well as to facilitate jobs Sydney and create new space for jobs and
retail, community and businesses the community by renewing 24 hectares of
and public spaces in innovation and government owned land.
technology
It will provide a revitalised transport
Barangaroo, Sydney
interchange, building upon the existing
connections and the new CBD and South
Granary Square, London East light rail and Metro.
Multi-modal transport Creating new and
Eastern edge of Creating a new
interchange including enhanced public Cross rail corridor links and new and
Camperdown- address for Central
airport links to spaces including enhanced public spaces will provide
Ultimo Place Station, giving
the international catalysing and important connections between business,
Collaboration Area it an identifiable
community, providing supporting existing education, health and skills institutions,
providing important grand entrance
competitive advantage plans for Central
connections and identity while fostering collaboration and innovation.
and attracting Sydney such as the
for health and also improving
business City of Sydney’s vision Critical employment space will be created
education accessibility and
for a new public for the jobs of the future, anchoring
wayfinding
square the Sydney Innovation and Technology
Precinct.
Government Existing transport initiatives and transformations Reconnecting
ownership enabling underway including Sydney Metro, CBD and South Sydney’s dynamic
coordination and East Light Rail and Central Walk combined with communities of
collaboration station improvements will enhance interchange, Ultimo, Chippendale,
wayfinding and connections Haymarket, Surry
Hills and Redfern
Spice Alley, Chippendale
Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision 21Granary Square, London (Photo: John Sturrock) 22 Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision
Part 2
Central Precinct Vision
This section describes the key themes, planning priorities and preliminary
principles for achieving the vision for Central Precinct
Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision 23The vision for Central Precinct
Central Precinct will be a vibrant
and exciting place that unites a
world-class transport interchange
with innovative businesses and
public spaces. It will connect the
city at its boundaries, celebrate
its heritage and become a centre
for the jobs of the future and
economic growth.
Pancras Plaza, London (Photo: John Sturrock)
24 Central Precinct Draft Strategic VisionThemes and planning priorities
To help realise the vision of Central Precinct and the desired local character of the sub-precincts, the following planning priorities have been
developed and are grouped into five key themes. The urban and strategic planning context described in Part 1 has informed the themes and
planning priorities.
CAFÉ
Place and destination People and community Mobility and access Economy and innovation Sustainability
Uniting the city by reconnecting with Designing public spaces that Providing a world class, integrated Advancing Sydney’s status as a Taking a whole-of-life approach to
the surrounding suburbs promote health, equality and well- and seamless transport interchange global city sustainability through planning,
being design, construction and ongoing
Shaping a great place that is vibrant, Maintaining the precinct’s role as Supporting the creation of jobs and
precinct management
diverse, active, inclusive and has a Promoting social cohesion by NSW’s main transport interchange economic growth including in new
high level of amenity providing spaces for gathering, and emerging industries such as Maximising resource efficiency to
Improving the transport customer
connection, exchange, opportunity innovation and technology contribute to net zero emissions by
Delivering a precinct which responds experience, including wayfinding,
and cultural expression 2050
to its urban context and embeds pedestrian flows and interchange Providing an active and diverse
design excellence Honouring the culture and identity of between different transport modes commercial hub with a rich network Strengthening the precinct’s
the precinct’s Aboriginal and non- of complementary uses that nurture resilience to potential shocks and
Improving existing and providing Facilitating and enhancing
Aboriginal community and support business stresses, including climate change
additional public space in the connections within and towards key
precinct of high environmental Creating a safe and intuitive precinct locations in southern Central Sydney. Supporting both the day and night Enabling positive social and
amenity and comfort that promotes social access and economies of the precinct, community outcomes including
Delivering an accessible, people
inclusion promoting liveability and through social workforce
Celebrating and promoting the focussed precinct that is walkable,
productivity opportunities
significant heritage of the precinct Supporting programs and initiatives well connected and safe
that benefit communities and people Fostering collaboration between Enhancing biodiversity through the
Providing walkable neighbourhoods Designing infrastructure that will
major institutions in the precinct greening of public and private
Creating a precinct that responds to adapt to future changes in transport
Facilitating the precinct’s primary including transport, education, health spaces
the current and future needs of and mobility.
function as a transport, tourism, and business
transport customers and Embedding sustainable procurement
business, and retail precinct with
communities. Creating a smart precinct that throughout the precinct’s
residential as a limited and
incorporates digital infrastructure to development, activities and uses.
supplementary use.
support research and innovation.
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The Preliminary Precinct Plan and principles provides an initial look at what could be achieved through the renewal of Central Precinct. They will
need to be further investigated as part of the SSP process and will likely change and evolve over time to respond to detailed site analysis and
impact assessment.
Public domain and open space Connections and mobility
1 Enable the creation of a new public space for Sydney situated 4 Reinforce Central as the main public transport interchange
at the heart of southern Central Sydney of Sydney
The Western Forecourt, Henry Deane Plaza and Railway Square Central Station will be recognised as a world-class public
will be redefined and enhanced to form a new significant public transport interchange and facilitate interchange with other
open space that will create a major civic and community modes of transport such as the future Sydney Metro and CBD
destination for southern Central Sydney. and South East Light Rail, existing bus and light rail services and
active transport.
Situated at an important pedestrian junction, the new square will
enable the provision of new and activated spaces for people, as The potential extension of Central Walk to the west will improve
well as provide high-amenity connections to key attractions. It access to Central Station and provide safe, efficient and
will contribute to realising the City of Sydney’s vision of the Three convenient connections between the station and its surrounds.
Squares linking Central, Town Hall and Circular Quay along the An improved pedestrian and transport interchange environment
George Street spine. will be provided through improved entry, access and wayfinding,
as well as alleviating pedestrian congestion.
2 Contribute to public domain and open space network through
new and enhanced open space linked by green connections 5 Reconnect the precinct into its surrounds
A network of parks, plazas, streets and lanes within Central Multiple cross-corridor connections aligned with the surrounding
Precinct will create a diverse and walkable open space network street network will improve pedestrian and cycle connections
that provides for a variety of activities and uses that connect to through the precinct, and provide variety and choice.
the surrounding villages. Public space and streets are
underpinned by the over arching principle of being ‘open to the A key east-west link over the tracks along the Devonshire Street
sky’, provide high levels of amenity, be accessible, and provide alignment will create a much needed connection between Surry
important view corridors to key heritage and other landmarks. Hills and Ultimo/Haymarket. This will be supported by other
pedestrian east-west and north-south cross corridor
The opportunity for new open space over the railway corridor connections.
provides a balance to potential future built form and ensures that
the amount of open space aligns with the needs of the existing
and future population. Place de la Republique, Paris
3 Improve biodiversity and reduce urban heat
Green open space, tree-lined streets and landscaping will build
on the surrounding ‘green’ assets such as Prince Alfred Park and
Belmore Park, to encourage habitat, improve biodiversity and
reduce urban heat. This will also encourage walking and cycling
and promote good health and wellbeing outcomes.
Central Precinct Draft Strategic Vision 27Preliminary Precinct Plan
Built form and heritage
6 Establish a context-responsive built form approach that 8 Celebrate the unique architectural and cultural heritage of
achieves a balanced distribution of height, density and scale Central Precinct through adaptive reuse and interpretation
Potential development over the rail corridor and at the edges of Reinforce the iconic architecture of the Sydney Terminal building,
Central Precinct will enable the creation of a vibrant precinct that former Parcels Post Office and Mortuary Station as important
supports the aspirations for the growing southern Central and defining character elements in the streetscape.
Sydney and Sydney Innovation and Technology Precinct. This will
provide for employment opportunities as well as retail, dining There is the opportunity to unlock, reveal and adaptively reuse
and entertainment venues. the Sydney Terminal building and other key heritage items for
commercial or community uses. The Aboriginal history of Central
Future built form will respond to the existing varying built form Precinct and the surrounding areas as well as the industrial
and local character at the site’s adjacencies. The potential block heritage significance of the rail infrastructure will be explored
pattern will reflect the intricate urban grain of the surrounding through various mediums.
area to enable consistency with scale and grain of the rest of the
city. Height and density will be located in appropriate places, 9 Ensure that future development sensitively interfaces with
balanced by sufficient open space, good quality streets and existing key heritage items
connections. Establish a sensitive built form response to heritage interfaces,
including retaining a sufficient heritage curtilage and separation
Potential development over the rail corridor is subject to to potential future development and visual connections to key
technical feasibility and will not compromise rail operations. heritage items.
7 Retain amenity to the public domain Preserve the Sydney Terminal building as a significant heritage
Ensure that any proposed built form does not reduce the and civic landmark, maintaining views and vistas to the clock
amenity of existing public open space, particularly Prince Alfred tower. Retain a key heritage view corridor along the Devonshire
Park to the southeast of the precinct. Any future development Street alignment towards the Marcus Clark TAFE tower.
should be limited to comply with the Sun Access Plane (SAP)
controls to Prince Alfred Park to limit overshadowing as outlined
in the Draft Central Sydney Planning Strategy.
Loftus Street, Sydney (Photo: Hans Georg Esch)
28 Central Precinct Draft Strategic VisionPreliminary Precinct Plan
Sustainability Design excellence
10 Develop a holistic approach to sustainability that achieves 11 Implement best practice processes to ensure design excellence
environmental, social and economic outcomes The nature and vision of Central Precinct requires a tailored and
Central Precinct will seek to achieve optimal environmental, social multi-layered approach to design excellence. This will ensure
and economic outcomes through all aspects of Central Precinct’s innovative, sustainable and sophisticated design solutions that
planning, design, procurement, development and operational recognise the complexity of renewal of Central Precinct which
stages. This will apply to both the transport infrastructure and will involve multiple development phases over a long period of
services and the wider precinct land use and development. time.
Central Precinct will embed best practice standards and create a The guidance of Government Architect NSW and the City of
low impact precinct. It will seek to use local and renewable Sydney’s Design Excellence policies and requirements will be
energy and water sources and aim to be water positive. It will embedded in the renewal of Central Precinct.
improve resource efficiencies and reduce the generation of
waste and greenhouse gases, striving to achieve net zero carbon Development of Central Precinct will need to demonstrate and
emissions, contributing to the NSW Government’s net zero achieve design excellence through one of the following means:
emission target.
• undertaking and completing a competitive design process
New and enhanced green spaces and landscaping will be used in accordance with the City of Sydney’s Competitive Design
to reduce urban heat and make it more resilient to the impacts of Policy, or
climate change. This will allow Central Precinct to be more
pedestrian friendly and provide important community spaces for • undertaking and completing a design excellence process that
social cohesion. has been agreed with the Government Architect NSW.
Existing social inequities will be addressed through the The Central Precinct of the future will be pleasing and
creation of community spaces and facilities, a diversity of functional, promote liveability and productivity and foster
employment opportunities and social procurement. wellbeing in the people that use it.
Private vehicle use will be discouraged by promoting the use of
public and active transport.
Central Park, Chippendale
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