There’s a warning “the most important public space in the country” could be ruined by “multibillionaires” and the Government making cosy deals.
While Sydney has given the world one of its most iconic structures in the Opera House, in recent years it’s also built some harbourside horrors such as the much mocked “Toaster” apartment building located just metres from the famous performing arts venue.
The project is now not expected to be shovel-ready until 2023 when the initial plans had suggested building work would be happening right now.Transport for NSW, which is spearheading the project, said the redevelopment has been conducted “equitably and transparently” and “public benefit and urban design is at the heart” of the renewal. New apartments will be a no-no.
The area is dominated by the Cahill Expressway and railway line, neither of which will be removed. Picture: Tim Pascoe.“At the moment it’s a jumbled mess, a place you move though as quickly as possible rather than a destination,” Clinton Cole, Managing Director of architecture firm CplusC told news.com.au.
CplusC’s design, called Sydney Cove, included new ferry wharves topped off with roof gardens directly accessible from the platforms of the railway station. The expressway would be slowed down with greenery, cycle paths and harbour lookouts added; eventually it could be turned it into a pathway similar to New York’s famed High Line. Public spaces, cafes and farmers markets along with transport access would be at street level.
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