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Green Square
Sydney’s oldest industrial heartland is transforming into a vibrant, sustainable and connected community.
Green Square’s urban renewal is taking place across Beaconsfield and Zetland, and parts of Rosebery, Alexandria and Waterloo.
We’re revitalising the heritage and charm of this inner-city area using innovative and sustainable design to create a great place to live, work and visit.
For the first time in over 100 years, we’re designing a new town centre.
The Green Square town centre has a 6 Star Green Star - Communities rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, the highest possible rating.
Close to the airport and city centre, Green Square is connected by rail, bus and cycleway.
Green Square has a rich past and an exciting future.
New primary school and community spaces
The NSW Government is building a new primary school and community spaces in Green Square on the old Royal South Sydney Hospital site on Joynton Avenue. The project is jointly funded by the NSW Government and the City of Sydney.
The new primary school will provide fit-for-purpose learning spaces and include additional facilities designed for both school and community use.
The ground floor is designed to foster connection with the broader community, surrounding parks and community facilities. It includes dedicated multipurpose community spaces and areas for the broader community at night and on weekends.
You can contact School Infrastructure NSW for any queries on the project.
Our developments
We have committed $540 million to create world-class community facilities including an innovative new library and plaza, an aquatic centre, many parks and playgrounds, a childcare centre and a creative hub.
We’re also ensuring important infrastructure like stormwater drains, roads, footpaths and a transport corridor for future light rail are in place.
We’re working closely with private developers to ensure growth and development is sustainable, innovative and respects the character of our existing neighbourhoods.
Building new infrastructure
The Drying Green – building Green Square’s central parkProviding a huge central open space for locals and walking connections to the Green Square town centre.In progress · Green SquareBuilding new infrastructure
Upgrading Portman Street and constructing Zetland Avenue (west and mid) in Green SquareWorks include improved footpaths, garden beds, a cycleway, street furniture and smart infrastructure.In progressBuilding new infrastructure
Building Joynton Avenue stormwater drainReducing the risk of severe flooding in Green Square.In progressBuilding new infrastructure
Building the Green Square to Ashmore connectorThis project will provide better access for people walking, riding bikes and using public transport.Planned · Green Square, AlexandriaBuilding new infrastructure
Building state-of-the-art Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation CentreInspired by Sydney’s famous ocean swimming spots, our new facility offers great water experiences, plenty of green, open space and a multipurpose sports field.Completed · ZetlandBuilding new infrastructure
Joynton Avenue upgrade and construction of Zetland Avenue (east) in Green SquareWorks include drainage and creating a tree-lined boulevard and transport corridors.CompletedBuilding new infrastructure
Green Square stormwater drainNew infrastructure will protect against flooding.Completed
Construction and you
Green Square is one of Australia’s fastest growing neighbourhoods with over 30,000 new residential dwellings expected by 2030.
Right now, much of the construction work is concentrated in or near the town centre.
The City has developed an easy to use interactive construction map of the town centre. It gives you access to information about what the City and private developers are building in the town centre and who to contact if you have a construction concern or question.
Surveys, case studies & reports
Engagement report on revised plans for parking on streets in Green Square
The purpose of our consultation was to balance the need for on-street parking with that of a rapidly growing new town centre that’s safe for people walking and riding.
Published 23 July 2021City of Sydney News
News
Take a virtual tour: Green Square primary school and community spacesYou're invited to find out more about the project, design and facilities planned for our communities.21 September 2021News
Green Square Library opens as a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinicOrganised by Sydney Local Health District and NSW Health, the clinic provides Pfizer vaccines to anyone aged 16 to 59.16 September 2021News
Discover Green Square’s history on foot with a new self-guided walkTransform, available on the Sydney Culture Walks app, documents the neighbourhood’s fascinating history and stunning architecture.7 September 2021News
New Green Square school will mean space for allWe’re sharing the winning design for a state-of-the-art primary school and community hub in our inner-city.15 July 2021News
New aquatic centre laps up design awardsAesthetics, access and renewable design at our new Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre.2 July 2021News
Poets in residence program – call for expressions of interestRed Room Poetry is calling for expressions of interest as part of Poetry Month22 June 2021News
Honey Kisses and Licorice Allsorts: New parks immortalise Australia’s most-loved lollies2 public spaces will be named in honour of Rosebery’s rich confectionary history.8 March 2021News
Green Square celebrates its stunning new aquatic centreSydneysiders are invited to dive into the biggest pool complex in Sydney since the 2000 Olympic Games.2 February 2021News
Watch: the making of Green Square artwork, BangalaExplore the creation of 2 cast bronze Eora water carriers nestled in the wetland landscape of our aquatic centre.2 February 2021News
In pictures: Slide, splash and stretch at Sydney’s newest aquatic centreBeautiful organic lines, a 60s beach culture throwback and links to people, place and culture. There’s more to our freshest pool than swim lanes and goal posts1 February 2021
Go by bicycle to get where you want to go quickly and easily
Green Square cycling mapPDF · 1.45 MB · Last modified
