Minister's media release on Redfern North Eveleigh Paint Shop Precinct Rezoning until 25 August

REDFERN ON TRACK FOR RENEWAL

More than ten hectares of public land near one of Sydney’s best-connected train stations will be transformed, creating a residential, entertainment and technology hub on the doorstep of the Sydney CBD.

Minister for Cities Rob Stokes said the draft master plan for Redfern-North Eveleigh sets a vision for affordable and diverse housing, a start-up hub and entertainment precinct within walking distance of Redfern Station.

“The Redfern-North Eveleigh precinct is a ten hectare parcel of inner city public land that has been off limits to the general public for more than a century and provides the perfect place for a new city-shaping precinct,” Mr Stokes said.

“We’re transforming the old rail yards by restoring and protecting their heritage value, building new homes and offices while creating more than 14,000 square metres of public space, including a new town square and public parkland.

“Just as we’ve seen at Carriageworks, this plan will celebrate Redfern’s deep indigenous connection and industrial past while creating a new precinct that accommodates people to live and work in the inner city.

“We’ve set a historic target of 30 per cent diverse housing, half of which must be social and affordable housing, which is triple the Greater Cities Commission’s baseline target.”

The draft masterplan is focused on the Paint Shop sub-precinct, named after the 135-year-old red brick Victorian workshop where trains were overhauled up until 1988.

Key features of the draft masterplan include:

• Adaptive reuse of the 6,000 square metre Paint Shop building.
• New public square fronting Wilson Street.
• New public parkland near Chief Mechanical Engineer’s building.
• New public square near Carriageworks and the Paint Shop.
• Plans for up to 450 new homes, around 8,000 jobs during construction and up to 16,000 jobs once activated. 
• At 30 percent diverse housing, at least half of which must be social and affordable housing.
• Building heights ranging from three to 28 storeys.

“The Paint Shop building provides an incredible canvas to re-imagine Redfern-North Eveleigh into a thriving place in the heart of the inner city,” Mr Stokes said.

“The revitalisation of the area around Redfern Station will be complemented by the upcoming plans to redevelop the area around Central Station, bookending Tech Central with two world-class precincts and transport hubs.”

“There will be dedicated spaces for startup businesses and better active transport connections between Redfern Station, North Eveleigh and to the bike network.”

The NSW Government has prepared a State Significant Precinct study and indicative masterplan for the Paint Shop Sub-Precinct which proposes to change the planning controls to guide future revitalisation. Transport for NSW is working closely with the Transport Asset Holding Entity, the site owner to deliver this transformational renewal.

The proposed masterplan for the Paint Shop sub-precinct is on public exhibition until Thursday 25 August. The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the proposal by visiting the Virtual Engagement Room at bit.ly/RNE-virtual-room

You can read more about the project here: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/paintshop

The information below has been provided by the DPE

The Paint Shop sub-precinct will be a key part of Tech Central, with floor space for technology and innovation industries, new public open space and new homes.

The Carriageworks and Clothing Store sub-precincts are not affected by this proposal.

The rezoning proposal aims to deliver:

• About 6,200 innovation, commercial and creative sector jobs.
• 450 new homes including a minimum 15% affordable housing.
• New community/cultural spaces.
• More than 1.25 hectares of public open space.
• New walking paths and connections to Redfern station.

Find out more about the rezoning proposal at TfNSW’s webpage.

The Department is responsible for gathering submissions and evaluating the proposal. Find out more about Redfern North Eveleigh at our webpage.

The Consultation information below has been provided by Transport for NSW

• Transport website https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/redfern-north-eveleigh-precinct-renewal
• View the reports and masterplan on the DPE Planning Portal and make a submission.
• Visit the Redfern North Eveleigh virtual engagement room
• View the project animation 
• See the Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct project overview video and the project update video

Media Articles

The following media articles have run about the announcement:

• Redevelopment plans for historic Sydney rail workshops unveiled (SMH 26/7/22)
• Sydney's Redfern to get 450 new homes - AFR

• Redfern scheme to spark inner city development  (News Ltd)

• Redfern rail yards set for urban renewal - ArchitectureAU