Cockle Bay Park, Sydney (AU)

Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment

Cockle Bay Park aims to reconnect the city to the harbour, with the creation of a new public space for all visitors to Darling Harbour to enjoy.
Part of the new open space is created by a new ‘cover’ above the Western Distributor. Currently the Western Distributor freeway separates Darling Harbour from the CBD.
The project will deliver 10,000 square meters of new public and green space. This is approximately the same size as the entire Martin Place pedestrian mall.
The project enables enhanced entrances on Market and Druitt streets, improving the connections to Town Hall Station, the light rail and planned Metro stations.
The development will greatly enhance Darling Harbour’s capacity to host large public events such as New Year’s Eve, Vivid and Chinese New Year. The public space is being designed to accommodate up to 10,000 people for large events.

Cockle Bay Wharf is located at a critical intersection point between the city’s CBD and the Darling Harbour tourist and entertainment district.
This makes it the natural location for a family-friendly entertainment precinct, with eating and drinking options for use throughout the year.
As part of its programming, Cockle Bay Park will curate exciting, world-class public art and cultural experiences to thousands of people each year in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

The project includes 63,000 square meters of tower program:

The design will include a premier 6-Green Star office tower with best practice sustainability and smart building design.
The project is committed to delivering a new commercial building with a slender structure to be in harmony with the existing skyline and the precinct.

The new tower will include traditional retail units, offices, and public programs.

Area:
73,000 m² gross
63,000 m² tower
10,000 m² plinth and public realm
Height:
183 meters