The first step in the redevelopment of Sydney Fish Market (SFM) is underway with the call for registrations of interest (ROI) for the revitalization of the market at its new location at the head of Blackwattle Bay.
The rejuvenated facility will include a new building with public boardwalks and improved open foreshore space for dining and leisure activities, as well as an improved wholesale market with live auctions that are more open and accessible to the public.
It will house a mix of seafood retail outlets and fresh produce markets, while the Sydney Seafood School will be expanded into a larger, culinary training and education facility. There will also be improved back-of-house facilities for fishers and retailers including state-of-the-art refrigeration and improved storage.
The overall cost of the project has been estimated at AUD 250 million (USD 192.7 million, EUR 174.5 million).
Since the Australian government announced the Bays Precinct Urban Transformation Project in July 2014, SFM has been working closely with UrbanGrowth NSW to ensure that its vision for the future of the site is incorporated into the transformation plan for the whole of the Bays Precinct.
SFM said its aim is to cement the fish market’s position as not only Australia’s “home of seafood,” but also as “a mecca for fresh and healthy food in Sydney” and a unique tourist destination that celebrates its heritage and role in the community.
