Demolition works have begun at the site of the proposed Liverpool Civic Plaza, designed by FJMT, as the council submits its development application for the project.
Jointly developed by Liverpool City Council and Built, the project is “one of the most significant projects in our city’s history,” said Liverpool mayor Wendy Waller.
“Liverpool Civic Place will anchor and activate the southern end of the Liverpool city centre, providing new public spaces, community facilities and job opportunities for our growing city.
The project will be located at a prominent corner of Scott and Macquarie streets. It will be delivered in two stages: first, the council offices, council chambers, a childcare facility, a new library and community hub, civic plaza and car parking; second, the office spaces and a nine-storey hotel and student accommodation building.
“Liverpool Civic Place is part of more than $1 billion worth of major mixed-use developments in the pipeline for the Liverpool city centre, aided by Council’s 2018 rezoning to mixed-use development,” Waller said.
“Council is also paving the way to a greener, more vibrant and active city centre through our 10-year Public Domain Master Plan, which will see more street trees, public art, furniture, and wider footpaths implemented to improve amenity and accessibility while helping foster an 18-hour economy.”
“Liverpool has emerged as Sydney’s Third CBD and Council is proud to play a part in transforming Liverpool into a city of opportunity.”
Liverpool City Council has committed $195 million to deliver the council buildings, while Built will cover the commercial costs of the remaining stages of the project.
Demolition and excavation works are expected to finish in mid-2021. A development application for the first phase of the project has been lodged and will go on public exhibition later in November.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
