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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sydney Fish Market redevelopment to deliver 1,500 homes
The New South Wales (NSW) state government in Australia has fast-tracked the redevelopment of the old Sydney Fish Market site at Blackwattle Bay, which is set to deliver more than 1,500 homes. This acceleration comes after a rezoning initiative that aims to unlock an additional 320 homes in the precinct. The project includes a 7.5% affordable housing contribution, ensuring these homes remain affordable in perpetuity. The Rezoning Proposal, enabled by the NSW Government's State Significant Rezoning Policy, has amended the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 to increase residential floor space. This move is part of a broader effort to revitalise the harbour foreshore and address the exodus of young people from Sydney due to high housing costs. The development will offer new homes near transport links, with over half of the Blackwattle Bay precinct becoming open and accessible to the public. This includes a 1.1-hectare waterside park and a waterfront promenade that completes a 15km foreshore walk from Rozelle Bay to Woolloomooloo. Infrastructure NSW is in the process of selecting a development partner through an open and competitive expression of interest. Lendlease, Mirvac, and Stockland are the three shortlisted developers expected to submit their proposals next month. The state government aims to start the project as soon as possible, with a focus on public spaces along the waterfront. Upon completion, the site will offer housing, commercial spaces, retail, and cultural experiences. The first new homes are anticipated to be built by 2028, with construction expected to continue for another six to eight years. Meanwhile, Powerhouse Parramatta, the museum project in NSW, has reached a significant milestone, achieving its full 75m height. The project's steel exoskeleton, which constitutes the majority of the 12,000 tonnes of steel used, allows for seven column-free exhibition spaces. Two spaces are already being prepared for exhibits. Powerhouse Parramatta, set to attract two million visitors annually, represents a cultural infrastructure investment by the NSW Government. The Neilson Foundation has donated A$5m ($3.2m) to the project, which includes naming rights for an exhibition space. The Powerhouse Museum philanthropic campaign has now raised A$65.9m, in addition to the NSW Government's A$840m investment. Construction of Powerhouse Parramatta is expected to be completed by the end of this year, with a public opening scheduled for late 2026. NSW Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said: 'Today's topping out and completion of the exoskeleton marks an impressive milestone and is a clear indication of the scale and momentum behind this landmark build. "Once finished, Powerhouse Parramatta will be the largest museum in NSW, with 18,000m² of exhibition and public space - a true cultural and architectural icon for Parramatta and Western Sydney.' In April this year, the NSW Government approved a new A$139m warehousing estate in Western Sydney's Aerotropolis, marking further development in the region. "Sydney Fish Market redevelopment to deliver 1,500 homes" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
The Age
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
Get a rare glimpse behind the counter of top Sydney producers with new food tours
Food tours often pause outside the white-tiled facade of Vinata's Hot Bread in Cabramatta, where owner Thi Bach Yen Vu slices through crusty baguettes, loading them with sweet, garlicky grilled nem nuong (pork sausage), zingy pickles and fragrant herbs. Vinata's is one of Cabramatta's banh mi institutions. Vu and her family were among the first Vietnamese families to settle in the area, opening Vinata's Hot Bread in 1989. For 36 years, they've been crafting pork rolls, with three generations now working side by side in the kitchen. Usually, the cash register is as close as you can get to the action. 'Cabramatta is a fast and furious place. A lot of the business owners don't have the resources or the time to stand around and chat,' says Peter Nguyen, who runs Cabramatta food tours as part of Gourmet Food Safari. But later this year, visitors will have a rare opportunity to step behind the counter. As part of the Powerhouse Food: Producers series – a new monthly program of talks, workshops and events curated by Powerhouse Parramatta – Nguyen will hold a one-off behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vinata's, where guests will explore the culinary traditions behind one of western Sydney's most beloved banh mi spots.
Sydney Morning Herald
27-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Get a rare glimpse behind the counter of top Sydney producers with new food tours
Food tours often pause outside the white-tiled facade of Vinata's Hot Bread in Cabramatta, where owner Thi Bach Yen Vu slices through crusty baguettes, loading them with sweet, garlicky grilled nem nuong (pork sausage), zingy pickles and fragrant herbs. Vinata's is one of Cabramatta's banh mi institutions. Vu and her family were among the first Vietnamese families to settle in the area, opening Vinata's Hot Bread in 1989. For 36 years, they've been crafting pork rolls, with three generations now working side by side in the kitchen. Usually, the cash register is as close as you can get to the action. 'Cabramatta is a fast and furious place. A lot of the business owners don't have the resources or the time to stand around and chat,' says Peter Nguyen, who runs Cabramatta food tours as part of Gourmet Food Safari. But later this year, visitors will have a rare opportunity to step behind the counter. As part of the Powerhouse Food: Producers series – a new monthly program of talks, workshops and events curated by Powerhouse Parramatta – Nguyen will hold a one-off behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vinata's, where guests will explore the culinary traditions behind one of western Sydney's most beloved banh mi spots.
The Age
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
A very good Friday spent in Parramatta
Today's note comes to you from the Herald's newly opened Parramatta bureau. At the desk behind me, bureau chief Anthony Segaert is finalising a project exploring an intensifying war about who gets to speak for western Sydney – particularly as the region's economic, cultural and political power skyrockets. Next to him, reporter Ellie Busby is writing a story about 14 amateur sleuths spending a huge amount of time trying to get to the bottom of one of Sydney's favourite urban legends: the Blue Mountains Panther. From the desk next to me, reporter Mostafa Rachwani recently published this great first look at the Parramatta Eels' new $70 million Centre of Excellence, the world's largest rugby league facility. Our fabulous little office here above the $3.5 billion Parramatta Square urban renewal project has a view that encapsulates why the Herald has established a dedicated reporting team in the geographic heart of Sydney. Loading As I type, I can see the new Powerhouse Parramatta (the largest cultural investment in Sydney since the Opera House) rising from the riverbank, and can look down into a huge hole in the ground which will eventually become one of the stations on the Metro West rail line. A little further along, I can see the terrific CommBank Stadium, a real boost for sport in the heart of Parramatta since its opening in 2019. And all around us are new apartment buildings, filled with families and young professionals who are part of a boom that will see the population of the City of Parramatta and its 22 surrounding suburbs climb from 516,000 to 892,000 by 2041. Anthony, who heads up the new Parramatta bureau, joined the Herald in 2022 and jumped at the chance to move from our North Sydney headquarters. Like Ellie and Mostafa, he's bursting with ideas and energy about how to make sure our coverage truly reflects everything going on in this exciting part of Sydney. I thought I'd ask him a few questions about Parramatta. Enjoy!
Sydney Morning Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
A very good Friday spent in Parramatta
Today's note comes to you from the Herald's newly opened Parramatta bureau. At the desk behind me, bureau chief Anthony Segaert is finalising a project exploring an intensifying war about who gets to speak for western Sydney – particularly as the region's economic, cultural and political power skyrockets. Next to him, reporter Ellie Busby is writing a story about 14 amateur sleuths spending a huge amount of time trying to get to the bottom of one of Sydney's favourite urban legends: the Blue Mountains Panther. From the desk next to me, reporter Mostafa Rachwani recently published this great first look at the Parramatta Eels' new $70 million Centre of Excellence, the world's largest rugby league facility. Our fabulous little office here above the $3.5 billion Parramatta Square urban renewal project has a view that encapsulates why the Herald has established a dedicated reporting team in the geographic heart of Sydney. Loading As I type, I can see the new Powerhouse Parramatta (the largest cultural investment in Sydney since the Opera House) rising from the riverbank, and can look down into a huge hole in the ground which will eventually become one of the stations on the Metro West rail line. A little further along, I can see the terrific CommBank Stadium, a real boost for sport in the heart of Parramatta since its opening in 2019. And all around us are new apartment buildings, filled with families and young professionals who are part of a boom that will see the population of the City of Parramatta and its 22 surrounding suburbs climb from 516,000 to 892,000 by 2041. Anthony, who heads up the new Parramatta bureau, joined the Herald in 2022 and jumped at the chance to move from our North Sydney headquarters. Like Ellie and Mostafa, he's bursting with ideas and energy about how to make sure our coverage truly reflects everything going on in this exciting part of Sydney. I thought I'd ask him a few questions about Parramatta. Enjoy!
