The NSW Government has awarded the first major contract for what will be one of Sydney’s greatest tourism assets, the new Sydney Fish Market.
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said work will be underway in a matter of weeks on the $750 million project following the appointment of the Stage One contractor.
“We’ll soon see the old wharfs and structures removed following the appointment of Hansen Yuncken who will quickly set this highly valuable project in motion,” Mr Ayres said.
“Redeveloping the Sydney Fish Market is a key project to help reboot our economy following the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This project will create 700 construction jobs over four years and support more than 700 ongoing jobs once the new precinct opens in 2024.
“The new precinct will co-locate fishers, wholesalers, retailers and restaurateurs, a market hall, new public promenades and a ferry wharf, providing an exciting and engaging aquatic based premium tourism experience for visitors.
“And importantly, the new Sydney Fish Market will be an iconic Sydney landmark that preserves a vital part of Sydney’s maritime heritage, whilst contributing to Sydney’s urban future with access to the waterfront and the creation of new public spaces.”
The current fish market site will remain fully operational for four years while the new site is being built.
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Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said work will be underway in a matter of weeks on the $750 million project following the appointment of the Stage One contractor.
“We’ll soon see the old wharfs and structures removed following the appointment of Hansen Yuncken who will quickly set this highly valuable project in motion,” Mr Ayres said.
“Redeveloping the Sydney Fish Market is a key project to help reboot our economy following the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This project will create 700 construction jobs over four years and support more than 700 ongoing jobs once the new precinct opens in 2024.
“The new precinct will co-locate fishers, wholesalers, retailers and restaurateurs, a market hall, new public promenades and a ferry wharf, providing an exciting and engaging aquatic based premium tourism experience for visitors.
“And importantly, the new Sydney Fish Market will be an iconic Sydney landmark that preserves a vital part of Sydney’s maritime heritage, whilst contributing to Sydney’s urban future with access to the waterfront and the creation of new public spaces.”
The current fish market site will remain fully operational for four years while the new site is being built.
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