On public exhibition is Sydney Metro’s concept State significant development application for two new buildings above the landmark Sydney Metro West Hunter Street Station in Sydney’s CBD.

The Hunter Street Station includes two sites – the west site and east site.

The west site will be developed on 296, 300, 312 and 314 – 318 George Street, 7 – 13 Hunter Street and 5010 De Mestre Place.

With a total site area of 3736sqm, the sites are occupied by commercial office buildings, restaurants, shops, as well as a range of business and health services premises.

Adjacent to the subject sites are several heritage items, including the NSW Sports Club at 10 – 14 Hunter Street and an office building at 285 – 287 George Street (adjacent to Brookfield Place).

Concept approval is sought for a building envelope that includes a maximum building height of RL 220 (about 51 storeys), a gross floor area of 69,912sqm and the adaptive reuse of the Skinner Family Hotel for commercial and retail use.

In addition to Hunter Street, Sydney Metro is also proposing over and adjacent station developments at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays and Pyrmont.

With the intention of delivering an integrated transport system, Sydney Metro’s program of works includes:

• Sydney Metro North West – opened in May 2019
• Sydney Metro City & Southwest – open in 2024
• Sydney Metro West – open in 2030
• Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport – open when the airport opens for passenger services.