Sydney Harbour is scoring a huge new 200-metre long moving light feature – the Sydney Fish Market roof
'The roof with its magnificent wave-like form and fish-scale design is a sight to behold during the day, and even more spectacular at night when it is lit up,' said Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper.
Turning technicolour isn't the roof's only magic trick – it's designed to naturally illuminate the inside of the building (redirecting natural sunlight at different times in the day), generate solar energy and collect rainwater for recycling.
The huge new market will be a key feature in the full transformation of Blackwattle Bay, which is set to welcome 300 new homes, new commercial spaces, a public waterfront park and a brand new ferry wharf connecting Sydneysiders straight to the market. here.
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18 hours ago
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Sydney Harbour is scoring a huge new 200-metre long moving light feature – the Sydney Fish Market roof
It's been almost a year since Sydneysiders got the first official sneak peek at the new Sydney Fish Market – the huge revitalisation of Sydney's enormous harbourside market. The major makeover was announced way back in 2016, with a $750-million upgrade getting the green light back in 2020. Now, after a few wobbles (including one of the contractors going into voluntary administration), the market is on track – and it's just unveiled the jewel in its crown. The market's 200-metre-long floating roof canopy established itself as the key feature early in the piece based on its unique shape – a striking wave-like form, comprising more than 400 individual roof panels, weighing a hefty 2,500 tonnes and held up by 594 timber roof beams. And the roof has just turned its main character energy up – revealing its dynamic lighting system which will be able to create Vivid-like visuals any day of the turns out, each of the 400 shell-like panels features lighting technology that can turn the roof into a dynamic display – expected to be turned on to mark special events. The huge, 200-metre long light feature on the edge of the harbour is operated by four kilometres of cabling, and a recent 'test performance' proved that it's ready to put on a show. 'The roof with its magnificent wave-like form and fish-scale design is a sight to behold during the day, and even more spectacular at night when it is lit up,' said Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper. Turning technicolour isn't the roof's only magic trick – it's designed to naturally illuminate the inside of the building (redirecting natural sunlight at different times in the day), generate solar energy and collect rainwater for recycling. The huge new market will be a key feature in the full transformation of Blackwattle Bay, which is set to welcome 300 new homes, new commercial spaces, a public waterfront park and a brand new ferry wharf connecting Sydneysiders straight to the market. here.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Is it a house or a maze? Quirky terrace with more than 20 ROOMS going under the hammer next month
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On the ground floor there is a bar area, with a sign above providing a nod to the house's history as a former marquee business. According to Auction House, the terraced property is 'deceptively spacious, incorporating a range of buildings to the rear.' It said the extra buildings at the back could be used for storage or, subject to getting planning permission, turned into further bedrooms or even a new development. While the property will need reconfiguring and updating, many of the rooms are in good order. One of the living room spaces has mint green walls, comfortable cream armchairs and a small chandelier-style light. The property has one spacious bathroom featuring a bath and separate shower. For creative people, the house would provide a number of spaces to develop for an artist's studio, pottery studio or other workshop. The house is being sold freehold and has an energy performance certificate rating of D. 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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Fed-up locals in 'overcrowded' suburb slam the hundreds of units being built on their doorstep - warning the area is already at breaking point
Sydneysiders living in a suburb set to receive hundreds of new units have voiced their anger at the pressure on their already 'overcrowded' and under-resourced community. Construction giant Meriton has proposed 620 new units in Carlingford, 22km north-west of the CBD, with the first stage under construction promising seven luxury residential towers, soaring to 29 levels. The development on 18 Shirley Street and 263–273 Pennant Hills Road, which boasts the tallest towers in the area, has been met with backlash from locals who feel the area is already overcrowded. Parramatta Council reluctantly supported Meriton's proposal for the new development in 2023, citing fears the area could have lost out on community infrastructure if they didn't back the plans. 'We feel like our hands are tied because we're going to get the developments anyway,' Councillor Michelle Garrard said at the time. Meriton's new development, which temporarily shut down last week after construction worker Paulo Mau'u died on site and another was left fighting for his life, includes plans for a community centre, library and a supermarket. However, locals claim there isn't sufficient infrastructure in the area such as schools and hospitals to support the already overcrowded community. Carlingford resident Claudine told Daily Mail the development is 'driven by money and very little thought'. 'They need to fix the roads first before they start moving more people in, that's the biggest thing,' she said. 'The traffic is already really s**t around here. It would be nice if they had a plan for that too.' She stressed the need for more local schools and hospitals adding: 'I was in hospital recently in ED and there were people waiting for almost 48 hours to be seen because there's too many people.' Young couple James and Amelia voiced their concerns that the new development will be unaffordable for local families. One-bedroom apartments in the development are on the market starting from $595,000 while at the other end of the scale four-bedrooms are priced up to $1,895,000. 'People are being pushed further and further west,' James said. 'No one can afford to live where they've grown up. 'I know families that have grown up here but they've had to move all the way out west because everything has shot up in price or been turned into apartment blocks they can't afford.' The couple, who live about 6km away in West Ryde, said new high-rise developments have 'blocked off the view' and fear the same for Carlingford. Sandra (pictured), who moved to Sydney in 1972, said the new apartments represent the 'changing face of Australia' 'There's so many new developments being built but there's no infrastructure to support it,' James added. 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A spokesperson for Meriton said they 'worked closely with council to ensure the project addresses local concerns such as traffic, parking, and infrastructure needs'. The proposal 'went through an extensive planning process, including assessment by independent planning and design review panels, referrals to key government agencies such as the Department of Education and Transport for NSW, and thorough community consultation. 'The proposal was endorsed by Council in July 2024 following a comprehensive assessment report. 'In addition to housing, the project will deliver over 5,000m² of new public open space, interactive children's playgrounds, upgraded pedestrian links, on-site childcare, specialty and service based retail shops, a national supermarket, and a new 2,500m² Community Hub featuring a library and multiple community facilities, bringing improved and lasting benefits to both residents in the local Carlingford community and beyond. 'Importantly, the development will contribute significantly to NSW's critical housing supply, with 90 per cent of apartments at The Carling priced well below Sydney's median house price of $1.5million. 'To further support home buyers, Meriton is offering Australia's lowest two-year fixed home loan rate of just four per cent, making purchasing more affordable than renting for many. 'The apartments have been well received by the market and are selling strongly.'
