The relocation of the Sydney Fish Market to the new building will open up the Blackwattle Bay foreshore and clear the path for thousands of more homes in towers up to 35 storeys on the old site, Premier Chris Minns said.
About 1400 apartments, including student housing, are planned for the old 3.6-hectare fish market site, with thousands more planned at surrounding sites around Wentworth Park, Pyrmont and The Bays precinct.
“That means that thousands of new families will be able to call this beautiful, beautiful part of Sydney home and enjoy the stunning fish market on a regular basis,” Minns said.
NSW taxpayers are footing the bill for the $836 million facility, designed by world-renowned Danish architects 3XN, in collaboration with BVN Architecture and Aspect Studios. Its distinctive rook is designed to resemble fish scales.
“It’s a daunting prospect to bring a major new building like this in what is already the most beautiful city on earth, but I think you’ll all agree they’ve achieved it, and it’s a wonderful addition to the city’s landscape,” Minns said.
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