Have your say on the demolition of the former Sydney Fish Market
Blackwattle Bay is an exciting urban renewal opportunity, transforming over 10 hectares of industrial land into a sustainable world-class harbourfront destination. Following the opening of the new Sydney Fish Market, planning for demolition of the former Sydney Fish Market building is underway.
Demolition includes all former Sydney Fish Market buildings and surrounding structures to ground level, along with site clearing, temporary site setup, and disconnection of redundant services.
Key activities include:
- Use of heavy demolition machinery
- Concrete cutting and material removal
- Management and removal of hazardous materials, including asbestos
- Temporary site establishment and vehicle movements.
What is on public display?
A draft Review of Environmental Factors (REF) has been prepared to assess potential impacts such as noise, dust, traffic and safety associated with the demolition works. This planning process is designed to ensure the demolition is carried out responsibly and in line with NSW planning laws, with clear controls in place to protect nearby residents, workers and visitors to the area.
The draft Review of Environmental Factors report includes a main document, and appendices.
Feedback can be provided before Friday 12 June 2026, 5pm.
How do I make a submission?
To comment on the proposal, please email the project team.
What if I have some questions?
You can email your questions to the project team or book a 30 min ‘Chat to a Planner’ session. Book a time slot here.
What are the next steps?
Following public display of the draft REF, all comments and feedback from the community and stakeholders will be considered. The REF will be finalised and a determination will be made by Infrastructure NSW as a public authority under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
We will keep the community informed as the project progresses.
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Resource library
Review of Environmental Factors (main report)
Appendix A Mitigation Measures Table
Appendix B Title Searches
Appendix C Survey Plan
Appendix D Section 10.7(2) and (5) Planning Certificates
Appendix E Site Plan
Appendix F Demolition Plan
Appendix G Demolition Environmental Management Plan
Appendix H Pre-Demolition Hazardous Building Materials Survey
Appendix I Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report
Appendix J Blackwattle Bay State Significant Precinct European Heritage Assessment and Impact Statement
Appendix K Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix L Geotechnical Assessment
Appendix M Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Appendix N Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
Appendix O Arboricultural Impact Assessment
Appendix P Flora and Fauna Assessment
