City transformation

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Keeping Sydney moving: Planning is key

Every day 1.3 million people are in the City of Sydney area to live, work, study, do business, shop and go out. This number will continue to grow. Some areas in the City of Sydney will double in population in the next 20 years. To cope with this extraordinary growth, Sydney’s transport network is undergoing major changes.

A series of transport infrastructure projects are being provided by the NSW Government including a new light rail from Circular Quay to Randwick and Kingsford, a redesigned bus network, major upgrades to train stations, Wynyard Walk, Barangaroo Ferry Hub and Sydney Metro and a new harbour tunnel. These developments will have an impact on everyone who lives, works and travels in the city centre. Plan and play a role in keeping Sydney moving..

For full details go to mysydney.nsw.gov.au

Sydney's main street

The City of Sydney is working to unlock the city centre’s potential to become a more attractive, vibrant and connected place to live, work and visit.

Light rail and creating areas for people to walk on George Street plays a crucial part to improve city amenity.

Benefits of city transformation

Community consultation on our vision for George Street highlighted a desire for a well-designed, attractive plaza lined with trees, street furniture and public art. Along with:

high level support to remove buses and install light rail to improve access for people walking
excitement about George Street becoming a new destination to meet, socialise, dine and shop
support for a visually attractive 'wire-free' light rail system in areas where people walk
using trees and public art to create a sense of space along what will become Sydney's major boulevard.

The City is also planning to improve major public squares at Town Hall and Circular Quay, with a new square at Railway Square, Central station.