The NSW government has signed a major contract with Mirvac to develop the former Sydney Fish Market and surrounding foreshore of Blackwattle Bay, in west Sydney Harbour, into a renewed precinct integrating the new Sydney Fish Market. The project’s design has been led by Woods Bagot and Oculus, with visions unveiled in late 2025.
Minister for Planning and Public Space Paul Scully said Mirvac’s appointment marked “another step forward for the renewal of Blackwattle Bay … delivering great new public spaces and maximising the opportunity for well-located housing.”
A media release from the state government notes that “partnering with Mirvac, a trusted Australian developer, will ensure the best outcome for the community, with diverse uses including quality homes, retail, and public spaces all guided by design excellence and in partnership with leading architects.”
On the site of the former Sydney Fish Market, the project will deliver approximately 1,400 homes, including a 26-storey student-living building operated by Scape by The Living Company. These will be complemented with a mix of commercial and retail offerings, and more than three hectares of public open space.
According to the state government, the project will begin with a new 30-metre-wide promenade and boardwalk, completing the 15-kilometre Harbour Walk from Woolloomooloo to Rozelle Bay, and connecting to the new Sydney Fish Market.
Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said, “This is an exciting new chapter in the transformation of Blackwattle Bay, turning this once-neglected industrial harbourfront into a vibrant, accessible waterfront and opening up the next stretch of Sydney Harbour’s foreshore.
“Completing the missing link in the foreshore between Woolloomooloo and Rozelle Bay will be the final piece of the puzzle, creating a must-do Sydney attraction.”
As part of a commitment to sustainability, the project is targeting net zero carbon by 2030, and will include living seawalls to improve water quality, delivered in partnership with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
