Sydney Metro West planning process
In 2020, work started at The Bays on this city shaping project. In March 2021, the project received its first major planning approval for the Project Concept between Westmead and the Sydney CBD and station excavation and tunnelling between Westmead and The Bays, and in September 2022 the project received its second major approval for station excavation and tunnelling between The Bays and Sydney CBD.
A third planning application was submitted to the Department of Planning and Environment in 2022 for rail infrastructure, stations, precincts and operations between Westmead and the Sydney CBD and was approved in 2023.Sydney Metro has also commenced planning for over and adjacent station development at Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, Hunter Street (West and East) and Pyrmont.
Environmental Impact Statements for over station development at Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, Hunter Street Station (East and West) and Pyrmont are currently under assessment.
In December 2023, following the NSW Government’s independent review into Sydney Metro, it was announced Sydney Metro would prepare scoping studies for up to two potential station locations west of Sydney Olympic Park, including one at Rosehill Gardens which could support a significant increase in housing.
Sydney Metro West development applications
Parramatta over and adjacent station development
Sydney Olympic Park over and adjacent station development
Hunter Street East over station development
Hunter Street West over station development
Pyrmont over station development
Sydney Metro West planning applications
Westmead to The Bays and Sydney CBD - approved
The Bays to Sydney CBD – approved
In March 2021, the project received its first major planning approval for the project concept between Westmead and the Sydney CBD and major construction work between Westmead and The Bays. To view this information, visit ‘Map Layers’
Sydney Metro is now seeking approval for further major civil construction work, including station excavation and tunnelling, between The Bays and Sydney CBD.
Lilyfield services facility
To provide emergency access and fresh air for the electric railway
Sydney Metro is undertaking early planning on a preferred location for a services facility in Lilyfield which is required to support operation of Sydney Metro West. Following a comprehensive evaluation, a preferred site has been identified on Glover Street in Lilyfield which would be in the vicinity of the current amenities block to the side of Leichhardt Oval 2.
This site would meet technical requirements, including direct emergency access from the Sydney Metro West tunnels, while avoiding impacts to the nearby sporting fields and residential properties.
It would also avoid directly impacting the Bay Run which would remain open throughout construction. Driveway and footpath access would also remain open, including to the Leichhardt Rowing Club. Full access to the sporting fields would also be maintained.
Sydney Metro: Sydney Olympic Park
Sydney Metro: Parramatta
Sydney Metro: Hunter Street
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Hunter Street Station East and Hunter Street Station West
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Learn more about Hunter Street Station over station development
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Hunter Street Station East
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Hunter Street Station West
Sydney Metro: Pyrmont
Have your say
Sydney Metro West does not currently have any planning applications on exhibition.
Contact us
Visit sydneymetro.info to learn more about Sydney Metro West and sign up for email alerts.
Call us on 1800 612 173 to talk to one of our dedicated place managers.
Email your queries to sydneymetrowest@transport.nsw.gov.au and we will get back to you.
Make a submission
EIS
To make a submission please CLICK HERE to visit DPIE’s Major Projects website and create a user account.
REF
To make a submission to the Sydney Metro team regarding the REF please CLICK HERE
Artist’s impression of Parramatta metro station
Artist’s impression of Westmead metro station
Artist’s impression of Sydney Olympic Park metro station
Artist’s impression of North Strathfield station
Artist’s impression of Five Dock station
Artist’s impression of Burwood North station
Artist’s impression of The Bays station
Artist’s impression of Pyrmont Station
Artist’s impression of Hunter Street Station
Sydney Metro Northwest
General information about noise levels
A change of 1 dBA or 2 dBA in the level of a sound is difficult for most people to detect.
A 3–5 dBA change corresponds to a small but noticeable change in loudness.
A 10 dBA change corresponds to an approximate doubling or halving in loudness.
Sydney Metro City & Southwest
Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade
Rozelle Interchange
Clyde Terminal Conversion Project
Westmead Innovation District
Parramatta Light Rail
Five Dock Revitalisation - Streetscape Upgrade
How to make a submission: EIS
Anyone may make a submission, in any language, about the Environmental Impact Statement, to The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
Your submission must reach The Department by Friday 26 June 2020.
Visit planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects to learn how to make a submission.
How to make a submission: REF
Community members are invited to submit their feedback on the proposal to Sydney Metro by emailing sydneymetrowest@transport.nsw.gov.au or writing to:
Sydney Metro West
PO BOX K659
Haymarket NSW 1240
Your submissions should reach Sydney Metro by 29 May 2020 and include:
- Your name and address.
- A statement on whether you support or object the proposal.
- The reasons why you support or object the proposal.
How to make a submission: Interim Corridor Protection
Anyone may make a submission, about the proposed project corridor, to The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
Your submission must reach The Department by Friday 26 June 2020.
Visit planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects to learn how to make a submission.