Construcciones Yamaro: $150 million plan for Town Hall Square moves forward

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$150 million plan for Town Hall Square moves forward
Artist’s impression: Town Hall Square is one of three new public spaces planned in the City of Sydney’s transformation vision. (Image: Concept by Gehl with the City of Sydney)

The City of Sydney has committed more than $150 million to deliver a new public square opposite Sydney Town Hall, with construction expected to begin in 2028.

Bounded by George, Pitt and Park streets, the future Town Hall Square forms part of the city’s long-term vision for a more people-focused city centre.

Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore said the project has been more than 40 years in the making and is one of the largest ever undertaken by the City of Sydney.

“Like other major cities around the world, we need large, lively, welcoming civic spaces for the growing number of people living in and visiting Sydney. Described as the city’s living room, a central public square will be the heart of the city,” said Moore.

“For more than three decades, the City of Sydney has been progressively acquiring properties opposite Town Hall to create space for a future Town Hall Square and we’re excited to be in a position to deliver this incredible community asset.

“With ample 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, celebrations and protests, and a meeting spot as iconic as the Town Hall steps.

“The extra public space along George Street has transformed the city centre and this square will take our work creating a city for people even further.”

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The surrounding precinct is also set for an upgrade. In 2027, the area between St Andrew’s Cathedral and Sydney Town Hall will be updated with new paving, furniture and lighting, with council to consider the scope of the works later this month.

Town Hall Square is one of three proposed civic spaces planned by the City of Sydney, along with future squares at Circular Quay and Central Station. All three will be linked by the pedestrianised George Street.

Following council approval on Monday 12 May 2025, design development will progress over the next year. The community will be invited to provide feedback on a draft concept in 2026.

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