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State government takes control of $150m Sydney Town Hall Square project

08 Oct 2026, 23:11 UTC · 2 independent sources
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🚨 SYDNEY PUBLIC SQUARE PLAN PUT UNDER STATE CONTROL NSW planning minister has declared the project “state significant”. That moves approval away from the local council. Clover Moore released renders in August for the plaza opposite Sydney’s town hall. The council says the plaza is needed for community events, music events and markets. Source: ABC Australia, The Guardian #SydneyTownHallSquare #StateGovernment #Sydney #150m

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