The NSW Government has unveiled plans for a new residential and entertainment precinct at Bays West that promises to drive visitor economy growth for Sydney.
Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West transformation will convert under-utilised government-owned port land on Sydney Harbour into the city's newest suburb.
The White Bay cruise terminal will be retained in its current location, meaning visitors arriving in Sydney will be welcomed by the new precinct, with new shore-power facilities currently being installed that will reduce noise and emissions.
Night-time entertainment and creative industries will be anchored by the revitalisation of the historic White Bay Power Station as a cultural and community destination, connected to the harbour across a new expansive public forecourt.
A new staging area will also be established in White Bay, securing the future of the New Year’s Eve fireworks, Vivid Sydney and other major events for decades to come.
The precinct will deliver up to 8500 homes directly above the new Bays West Metro Station currently under construction, helping to tackle the state’s housing crisis.
It will combine this new housing with open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years.
The Government will lead a master planning process that will include an international design competition to guide development across the precinct, ensuring homes, essential infrastructure, jobs, public spaces and transport links are delivered together.
Minister for Transport, the Arts, Music and the Night Time Economy John Graham said: “The new Bays West Metro Station will unlock this precinct for thousands of future residents, and with the White Bay Power Station at its heart it will also become one of the most exciting cultural destinations in Sydney.
“This plan strikes the right balance of building thousands of well-located homes with world-class transport, whilst maintaining a functioning working harbour.
“With the metro, ferries, walking and cycling - this will be one of the best-connected communities anywhere in Australia.”
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