Cockle Bay Park plans to reconnect the city centre to Darling Harbour, bringing people together through nature, commerce, technology and culture.
The proposed redevelopment will deliver 10,000 square metres of public space, vastly improve the pedestrian connections between the Sydney CBD and Darling Harbour and provide a world-class retail, entertainment, dining and office precinct. It will be a significant new area of green space on the Darling Harbour waterfront, enjoying sunshine throughout the year.
The Independent Planning Commission approved the concept plan and stage one works in May 2019.
The Stage 2 development application and Environmental Impact Statement will be lodged to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in the second quarter of 2021.


At a glance
6,500
More than 6,500 square metres of open public space, bridging the Western Distributor
24/7
Access to public space
80,000*
The development aims to potentially connect thousands of city workers
10,000*
The development seeks to add capacity for more visitors to major events
2026
Estimated completion date
*Source – PWC, strategic assessment of the vision for Cockle Bay Park report