Public
foreshore
The public domain is the first part of the Blackwattle Bay redevelopment to move into detailed planning – because we want to open up the water's edge to the community as early as possible, and we'd love your input to help shape it.
The designs below are proposals that will continue to evolve as we move through the planning process and hear more from our stakeholders and the broader community.
Our vision is to reconnect people with the harbour through a generous public foreshore that draws on the natural character of Blackwattle Bay. The proposed design creates a variety of spaces along the water's edge – places to walk, pause, gather and enjoy the bay.
What's proposed along the foreshore?
Natural edge
The proposed foreshore promenade features a natural sandstone edge that steps down toward the water, reflecting the site's topography and tidal character. It is designed to strengthen the connection between land and harbour.
Pedestrian boardwalk
A proposed over-water boardwalk would provide a vital link between the site and Bank Street Park beneath the Anzac Bridge, completing the long-missing link in Sydney's 15-kilometre foreshore walk from Rozelle Bay to Woolloomooloo.
Bridge connection
A proposed bridge connection celebrates the old watercourse that once ran from Wattle Street to Blackwattle Bay, maintaining a natural separation between the precinct and the Sydney Fish Market while keeping the site's natural systems visible.
Connection to water
The proposed design offers a mix of active and quieter spaces along the water's edge, using a cascading landscape that draws people toward the harbour. Proposed marine restoration works, in partnership with SIMS, aim to improve the ecological health of the bay.
Proposed foreshore design
Around 26,000 square metres of proposed new public space is planned for the precinct – including the creation of an 'outdoor living room' for the community that would reconnect this part of Sydney Harbour for the first time in generations.
As part of the proposed foreshore design, we've been working with the community to explore ideas including:
- Green spaces, planting and trees
- Walkability and connectivity
- Water recreation
- Events and activations
- Family and kid-friendly activities
- Public art and culture
- Safety and lighting
- Seating and comfort
- Workshops and education
We heard strong feedback from the community on what they would like to see in the new public spaces at Blackwattle Bay.
Pre-lodgement consultation closed on Tuesday 23 June 2026. You can find a summary of what we’ve heard in the materials below.
*Plan as at May 2026 was produced prior to planning approval, statutory approval and commencement of construction. The information and plan depicted are intended only as a guide and are not to be relied on as a representative of the final layout. The plan is indicative only and subject to change.
What we presented
Take a look at the materials we shared with the community during the Foreshore pre-SSDA consultation. Catch up on the webinar recording or download the boards below.
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Community pop-up boards
16 May 2026 — early feedback on public spaces
Presented at our community pop-up at Sydney Fish Market Civic Plaza, introducing the project and seeking early feedback on the public spaces.
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Webinar recording
15 June 2026 — how our foreshore design responds (plus early works details)
Presented online at our community webinar, walking through how the foreshore design responds to your feedback, plus an overview of the early works.
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Community pop-up boards
20 June 2026 — how our foreshore design responds (plus early works details)
Presented at our community pop-up at Sydney Fish Market Civic Plaza, covering the same foreshore design response and early works detail as the webinar.
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