Consultation begins for NSW Hunter Street over-station buildings
The landmark Sydney Metro West Hunter Street Station precinct development is progressing well towards the construction phase with the reveal of concept plans for two new buildings.
Concept Environmental Impact Statements have been released by Sydney Metro for the two new above station buildings and community members are invited to learn more about the project and have their say.
“This visionary development will reimagine the local area through the creation of a vibrant precinct and sense of place, not just a station,” Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said.
The proposals include a 58-storey building above Hunter Street Station East between O’Connell Street and Bligh Street as well as a 51-storey building above Hunter Street Station West on the corner of George Street and Hunter Street.
Both buildings are planned to include retail spaces and commercial offices.
Source: Sydney Metro
Planning for both Hunter Street Station over-station buildings will be undertaken concurrently with the procurement of the Hunter Street Precinct Development Partner. Two consortia have already been shortlisted to tender for the development of the Hunter Street Station precinct.
This consultation period provides an opportunity for the community to give their feedback on the concept of the two buildings.
“Feedback received during this planning stage will set the framework for how design excellence is achieved during further planning stages, when the community will again be invited to have their say,” Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts said.
Source: Sydney Metro
The Environmental Impact Statements for the Hunter Street East and Hunter Street West projects will be on public display until 30 January 2023.
Hunter Street Station is one of nine new metro stations being delivered as part of the 24-kilometre Sydney Metro West line that will connect Greater Parramatta and Sydney CBDs. The station is located in the commercial heart of the city, and it will provide commuters with connections to George Street, Light Rail, Sydney Trains services at Wynyard and Martin Place with underground walkways that allows easy transit from Martin Place to Barangaroo.
Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; Sydney Metro (1, 2, 3)
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