What is the project?

The redevelopment of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct is a priority infrastructure project for the NSW Government. It will create a public arts and cultural hub on Sydney’s famous waterfront, while preserving its iconic heritage. 

The project has refurbished and updated the arts facilities in Wharf 4/5 and will create new facilities and performance venues in Pier 2/3

On completion, the revitalised Walsh Bay Arts precinct will be home to an expanded group of companies:

• Sydney Theatre Company
• Sydney Dance Company
• Bangarra Dance Theatre
• Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
• Gondwana Choirs
• The Song Company
• Bell Shakespeare
• Australian Chamber Orchestra
• Australian Theatre for Young People. 

Infrastructure NSW is overseeing delivery of this project on behalf of Create NSW.

How is COVID-19 being managed? 

A comprehensive COVID-19 Safety Plan is in place for the site with safety measures such as controls on movements between sites, reduced contact between workers within the site and improved tracing capability.

In line with the Environmental Planning and Assessment (COVID-19 Development—Construction Work Days) Order (No 3) 2021 work order, Richard Crookes Constructions' working hours will include Sundays between 7am and 5pm. Works carried out on Sundays will be internal to Pier 2/3 and Richard Crookes Constructions will take all feasible and reasonable measures to minimise noise.

Safety is the number one priority for Infrastructure NSW and Richard Crookes Constructions and we are following all health advice in relation to construction sites. 

How do I walk around the precinct?

The Pier 2/3 walkway will remain closed with construction continuing. However, access will be maintained through the Pier 2/3 breezeway, with traffic controllers to ensure pedestrians can cross safely. The map below shows the pedestrian routes in the precinct. 

Where can I find more information?

Construction updates are provided on our website, you can read the latest update here. 

To read about the project history and planning process, please visit the Create NSW Walsh Bay webpage.

Questions or comments?

For any enquiries about construction at Pier 2/3, please continue to contact Infrastructure NSW on 1800 717 648 or walshbayinfo@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au or PO Box R220, Royal Exchange NSW 1225 

For any enquiries about operations at Wharf 4/5, please contact the Create NSW Precinct Manager on walshbayartsprecinct@create.nsw.gov.au.

Please email walshbayinfo@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au if you would like to subscribe to receive construction project updates.