Next stop for Central Station restoration
Plans for the Sydney Terminal Building revitalisation are now open for public feedback, detailing the proposal for customer and community experience improvements, heritage restoration and new retail, dining and events spaces.
The plans will transform hidden spaces such as the storeroom and loading dock into a multi-purpose event space and thriving marketplace, connecting previously inaccessible areas and creating a world class transport interchange.
Minister for Infrastructure Rob Stokes said the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) now on public exhibition reflects early feedback about the need to improve wayfinding and accessibility, retail offerings and heritage restoration.
“Central Station is Sydney’s gateway to the regions. The magnificent colonnade and clocktower are a centerpiece of our state to be celebrated,” Mr Stokes said.
“The sandstone walls of the Sydney Terminal Building have witnessed so many moments of Australian history, great and small. So many farewells and reunions that have formed the collective memory of NSW.
“Heritage enhancements come with modernisation, introducing Wi-Fi connectivity, charging points for commuters and a brand new event space for live music, public art and pop-up events.”
The EIS will outline the proposed renewal of the Sydney Terminal Building, including the loading dock, Grand Concourse, Booking Hall and the Central Electric Building.
In addition to the creation of new social spaces for the community, the revitalisation will also prioritise new and improved pedestrian connections including new lifts, stairs and escalators to provide convenient and direct pedestrian connectivity.
The community will be able to provide feedback from February 8 to March 8 2023 which will inform a decision by the Minister for Planning on the project. If approved, construction could start this year and would take around three years to complete. To have your say on the Sydney Terminal Building EIS go to: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/sydney-terminal-building-revitalisation
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