Go ahead for Walsh Bay arts and cultural precinct

Go ahead for Walsh Bay arts and cultural precinctThe concept plan for a world-class arts and cultural precinct at Walsh Bay has been given planning approval and $139 million set aside for the project. A transformation is planned including:a public square over the water between Wharf 4/5 and Pier 2/3 with steps down to the waterusing the precinct for arts festivals and events, as well as establishing restaurants, cafés and barsreconfiguring Wharf 4/5, currently home to number of arts organisations including the Sydney Theatre Company, Australian Theatre for Young People and Bangarra Dance Companychanging the internal layout of Pier 2/3, the last undeveloped pier at Walsh Bay, for arts and cultural uses including events and performancesmodifying the roof of Pier 2/3 to provide enhanced acoustics for the Australian Chamber Orchestra auditorium.The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct will do much to enhance the area’s appeal as an international visitor destination and is expected to host up to two million people every year. To read the media release click here.