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Infrastructure NSW has lodged a State significant development application for a cultural facility within the Cutaway located in Barangaroo Reserve.
With a footprint of about 6,500sqm on RE1 Public Recreation land, Cutaway is a large concrete shell space that was delivered in 2015 as part of the Barangaroo Reserve, with the space being earmarked for future use and final fitout.
Consent is sought for:
The primary facilities will be supported by appropriate back of house and ancillary facilities to allow the Cutaway to be positioned as a preferred venue for events, exhibitions, cultural uses, festivals and installations.
Development within the Barangaroo Precinct that has a capital investment value in excess of $10 million is considered of State significance.
Infrastructure NSW’s ultimate objective is to create a memorable and grand experience through the design of a major, single, large format, flexible venue, which supports the cultural precincts and infrastructure around Barangaroo.
The proposal is consistent with Infrastructure NSW’s objective, as it will see the delivery of a premier cultural facility that provides excellence in arts, culture and heritage by improving the Cutaway and creating a unique multi-functional space that is not available anywhere else in Sydney.
In addition, the proposal increases the capability of the space to host a wider range of events, allows for greater utilisation of the space throughout the year and improves the experience of patrons and operators using the space.
Historically, the Cutaway has been used as a temporary events space via an approved DA by City of Sydney in 2016. This proposal seeks to formalise the ongoing use of the Cutaway as a premier cultural facility.
Circa Commercial Precinct and surrounds
Planning context
The principal environmental planning instrument applying to the site is the Eastern Harbour Precincts State Environmental Planning Policy.
Formerly known as East Darling Harbour, Barangaroo is divided into three precincts:
Barangaroo Precinct is guided by the concept plan for Barangaroo approved by the then Minister for Planning in February 2007.
The concept plan was for the creation of a new harbour precinct which encompasses 22 hectares of reclaimed land on Sydney’s foreshore and provides an extension to the Sydney CBD.
An integral component of the concept plan is the requirement to deliver 50% of the site (11 hectares) as public open space and public domain, including a new public headland park and public foreshore promenade.
The obligations and commitments applying under the concept plan also require the provision of a minimum of 12,000sqm of community uses to enhance the cultural experience at Barangaroo.
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