Wynyard Walk

Project profile

Wynyard Walk will provide a world-class, fully-accessible pedestrian link between Wynyard Station and the developing CBD western corridor and Barangaroo.

The walkway will allow pedestrians to get from Wynyard transport hub to the Barangaroo waterfront in approximately six minutes, avoiding steep inclines and road crossings.

The project will increase the entry/exit capacity of Wynyard Station to meet current and future demands for the CBD’s western corridor and waterfront. This includes catering for the Barangaroo development, which is expected to accommodate up to 23,000 office workers and attract up to 33,000 visitors per day, when complete.

Key features

Key features of the project include:

• a new western entrance to Wynyard Station (Clarence Street portal) to provide direct access to the station concourse
• a new 3.5 metre high by 9 metre wide underground pedestrian link from the new Western Station entrance to Wynyard Station to the intersection of Kent and Napoleon Streets (approximately 110 metres long)
• a pedestrian bridge over Sussex Street, with lifts and escalators connecting to the Barangaroo development.

Benefits

The project will:

• accommodate the increase in demand for pedestrians travelling from Wynyard Station to the Barangaroo development
• provide a safe and quick route for pedestrians to get from Wynyard Station to the city’s western waterfront
• provide relief to the congested western corridor by separating pedestrian movements from bus, road and cycle routes
• provide improved access for people with a disability, those who are older and people with strollers and luggage.

Project status

Transport for NSW has completed a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) in accordance with Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The REF assesses all potential environmental impacts of the Wynyard Walk project and recommends mitigation measures to address these potential impacts.

Where can I view the REF?
The REF is on display from Wednesday 18 April until Wednesday 9 May 2012 at the following locations:

Barangaroo Delivery Authority
Level 21
AON/Maritime Trade Towers
201 Kent Street
Sydney

Transport for NSW
Transport Projects Division
Level 5, Tower A, Zenith Centre
821 Pacific Highway
Chatswood

You can visit these locations at any time during business hours, no appointment is required.

The REF and REF Summary are also available to download below.

Wynyard Walk REF Summary (3MB)
Wynyard Walk REF - Part 1 (6MB)
Wynyard Walk REF - Part 2 (5MB)

How can I have my say?
You are invited to provide feedback on the REF during the display period. Comments must be received by 5pm 9 May 2012 and can be sent to:

Email:
projects@transport.nsw.gov.au

Mail: 
Technical Director
Planning and Environment Services
Transport for NSW
Wynyard Walk REF
Locked Bag 6501
St Leonards NSW 2065

What happens next?
Once the display period has closed, Transport for NSW will review all submissions received. A report will be prepared to respond to issues raised in submissions.

Transport for NSW will use the REF and Submissions Report to determine the planning approval for Wynyard Walk, including any conditions to be implemented during delivery of the project.

Subject to this determination, construction of Wynyard Walk is expected to begin in late 2012 and be completed in 2015.

Pedestrian Improvement Works

Transport for New South Wales is delivering pedestrian improvement works to make the area around Wynyard Station safer and more efficient for pedestrians.

The pedestrian improvement works involve the widening of sections of footpaths along York and Margaret streets. The works are designed to create safer, attractive and wider pedestrian access. The pedestrian network is being improved to meet current and future demand between Wynyard Station, the western corridor of the CBD and Barangaroo.

These works will also aid pedestrian movements during the planned closure of Kent Street Tunnel between Wynyard Station and the west side of Clarence Street.

Transport for New South Wales has prepared a Review of Environmental Factors for the pedestrian improvement works to satisfy the planning approval requirements of Part 5 of the Environmental and Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). Following consultation with key stakeholders the REF was determined in April 2012

The Review of Environmental Factors and the Determination Report for the pedestrian Improvement works are available below.

Pedestrian Improvement Works Determination Report (pdf 2MB)
Pedestrian Improvement Works REF - Part 1 (pdf 4MB)
Pedestrian Improvement Works REF - Part 2 (pdf 4MB)
Pedestrian Improvement Works REF - Part 3 (pdf 4MB)
Pedestrian Improvement Works REF - Part 4 (pdf 5MB)

Work will start on the pedestrian improvements in late May 2012.