Town Hall Square
We’re creating a new public square in the heart of the city opposite Sydney Town Hall.
Town Hall Square will be the next stage in the transformation of central Sydney.
With plenty of trees and seats it will be a place to sit on a weekday lunch break, home to large scale events and gatherings like festivals, markets and celebrations, and a meeting spot as well-known as the Sydney Town Hall steps.
Framed by Pitt, George and park streets, the future square is key to the City of Sydney’s long-term vision of a city centre with plenty of space for people to walk, cycle and gather.
The area between St Andrew’s Cathedral and Sydney Town Hall is also is set for a $35 million upgrade with new paving, furniture and lighting.
Related projects
Major upgrades to Sydney Town Hall, including internal and external building works totalling $72 million, have been completed.
Town Hall Square will complement our work in progress to turn George Street into a complete pedestrian boulevard and central spine for the city. An extension and makeover of George Street south has turned the noisy, traffic-choked street into a seamless car-free path for walking, dining and seating. Works to pedestrianise George Street north are under way.
Planning and development
We’ve committed $150 million to the new public square, one of our biggest ever projects. The design for the square will now get under way.
The community will have the opportunity to provide feedback on a draft concept in 2026 with construction to start in 2028.
Town Hall precinct public domain plan
The new Town Hall Square is one of 3 civic plazas we envision as part of a transformation of Sydney. Linked by the pedestrianised George Street, it includes squares at Circular Quay and Central station.
