Local landcare volunteers have planted more than 100 flowering shrubs, grasses and creepers to attract native wildlife at our newly upgraded park in Pyrmont. The plants are the final touch in the Maybanke Park upgrade that includes new seats, paved surfaces and a ramp to make the pocket park accessible for more people. READ MORE:
We’re transforming an industrial building into a beautiful new recreation centre for sports-loving locals. The new centre on Huntley Street is part of our work to meet growing demand for more indoor sporting facilities. Early designs for the centre at 6-8 Huntley Street propose 4 indoor multipurpose courts, outdoor practice recreation courts, a fitness space
Pyrmont is firming as a likely site for a new metro train station as the NSW government is set to release within days the latest plans for taller buildings and other larger scale developments in the suburb near the Sydney CBD. Sydney Metro will finalise transport and economic modelling for a potential Pyrmont station over
No one should have to worry about having enough to eat. But right now, many Sydneysiders are. Accessing affordable, nutritious food has become even harder for vulnerable people. And the economic impact has seen many young people and families go hungry for the first time. But we can all make a difference. We’re asking for
As more people return to the city, wider footpaths will open up extra space for us all to gather and get around safely in a project set to further transform George Street. To create better access for people walking, temporary traffic changes will be introduced, including extending the current southbound lane closure of George Street
Our floral displays are brightening up local neighbourhoods this winter, bringing much needed joy to residents and workers. Living Colour displays are usually concentrated in the city centre. But in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and more people working from home, we’ve brought our popular displays to local villages. READ MORE:
New walking and riding connections have been fast-tracked and more road space will be reserved for cycling as part of our plan to help people move around while physically distancing. We’re working with Transport for NSW to see the rapid installation of trial cycleways on key routes. This will provide an essential transport option for many
We’ve put Sydney under the microscope, examining block by block the workings of our city. We’ve poured over the detail, analysing daily movements and connections, along with sunlight access to our significant places, parks and plazas. And we’ve looked at opportunities for areas of growth and how we can meet the infrastructure needs of our
The southern and western façades of Sydney Town Hall will soon disappear behind printed screen wraps and scaffolding will go up in the final stage of a once-in-a-lifetime conservation project. The façade of the 140-year-old building will be polished, repaired and replaced with local Sydney sandstone in the two-year project. MORE: Conservation work will also begin