The Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) has reviewed the planning rules for Pyrmont and the Western Harbour precinct, clearing the way for it to become the next jobs hub and economic driver for Sydney.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the move saying it was part of a plan to revitalise the key inner-city precinct.
“We are sending a clear message that Pyrmont is open for business and ready to be taken to the next level,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“We are, for the first time, treating Pyrmont and the Western Harbour precinct as the gateway to the CBD,” she said.
“For our city and State to continue to be the jobs capital of the nation, we need this area to be revitalised.”
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes said planning controls would be amended to focus on jobs and economic activity and support proposals to develop the area better.
“We can support larger-scale development and maintain the unique heritage nature of Pyrmont – it’s not an ‘either/or’ choice,” Mr Stokes said.
He said there would also be greater coordination of large scale developments in Pyrmont, including the Powerhouse, Bays Precinct, Harbourside Shopping Centre, University of Technology Sydney expansion, the Star casino and the existing and future Fish Market sites.
