Clover Moore unveils 4,500 sq metre Sydney plaza design after more than 40 years of planning
The City of Sydney has unveiled plans for a 4,500 square metre public plaza near Town Hall, a project over 40 years in the making. The $150 million redevelopment involves acquiring and demolishing seven buildings, with construction expected to conclude by 2031.
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This project represents a significant urban renewal effort in a major global city, balancing long-term public infrastructure goals against concerns regarding business disruption.
Artist render of the proposed Sydney Town Hall square redevelopment, expected to be completed in 2031. Illustration: JPW and ASPECT Studios Artist render of the proposed Sydney Town Hall square redevelopment, expected to be completed in 2031. Illustration: JPW and ASPECT Studios Sydney Clover Moore unveils 4,500 sq metre Sydney plaza design after more than 40 years of planning Lord mayor says Town Hall square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Sydneysiders have been given a first glimpse of a new public square set to “unify” the CBD, more 40 years after the project was initially conceived.
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