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It also equates to a weekday average of just 2,622 trips. In 2026, the L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line is forecast to carry a weekday average of 28,000 passengers, meaning the February 2025 average is less than 10% of the forecast. www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/cur... 2/3
Parramatta Light Rail
One of the NSW Government’s major public transport projects, part of a record $80 billion infrastructure program across the state.
www.transport.nsw.gov.au
March 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
In comparison, the busiest Sydney Trains Line in February 2025 was the T1 North Shore and Western Line. It recorded 5,408,712 trips, meaning - for the first time - the M1 North West & Bankstown Line was the busiest rail line in Sydney 2/3
March 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
And you can watch an artist’s impression here: youtu.be/7BSs_d7jl_c?...
Parramatta North vision
YouTube video by Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
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January 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
1. New Sydney Fish Market, Glebe. There was no other option for the top spot this year. The New Sydney Fish Market will offer an improved visitor experience with more restaurants, a dinner service & improved weather proofing, helping to double visitation to 1 of the city’s most famous attractions.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
2. Oxford and Foley, Darlinghurst. Speaking of delayed projects, this one has been a long time coming. Scheduled to open in mid-2025, the opening of Oxford and Foley will reactivate the northern side of one of Sydney’s most famous streets with dozens of new creative, retail & F&B operators.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
3. 111 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. After years of delays, the 111 Castlereagh Street development will finally open. With 98 apartments, commercial space & a 5-level extension of Westfield Sydney (anchored by a new Chanel flagship store), the project will re-energise the old David Jones men’s store.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
4. The Eve Hotel, Redfern. The group that operates Brisbane’s iconic Calile Hotel will debut the 102-room Eve Hotel at Surry Hills Village in February 2025. The new hotel will feature everything from a rooftop pool and restaurant to lush greenery that offers a respite from the busy inner city.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
5. The Cutaway, Barangaroo. After almost a decade of a ‘blank canvas’ approach to programming, The Cutaway is finally being refit with a specific purpose in mind. In 2025, the venue will reopen with spaces dedicated to events, exhibits and education spaces on First Nations culture.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
6. 25hours Hotel, Paddington. Scheduled to open in winter 2025, this will be the first 25hours property in Australia. The 101-room hotel is located within the meticulously renovated walls of the Olympia Theatre and will include ground level F&B, and a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
7. Parkline Place, Sydney. Measuring 155 metres in height, Parkline Place will be the tallest tower to open in the City of Sydney in 2025. The new tower will comprise a mix of commercial uses and ground level retail, all located above the northern entrance to Gadigal Station.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
8. Hay Street Market, Haymarket. Dolton House will open Sydney’s biggest food market inside Paddy’s Markets in early 2025. With 50 stalls spread over 3,000m2, the food market has the potential to do for Haymarket what Burwood Chinatown has done for Burwood’s night time economy.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
9. Caption by Hyatt, Haymarket. This 174-room hotel is expected to open in the first half of 2025. It will provide value conscious accommodation in an area rich with live entertainment and food (it’s located opposite the Capitol Theatre)
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
10. Foundry Theatre, Pyrmont. This 360-seat theatre will open in February 2025 near the Sydney Lyric at The Star. Programming indicates it will host a range of live entertainment including comedy and music. It is a very welcome addition to the live entertainment scene in the Harbour City.
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM