What we're building
The NSW Government is delivering a new Sydney Fish Market that will support tourism and the fishing industry. It will return inaccessible parts of the harbour foreshore to the community. Building the new Sydney Fish Market at the head of Blackwattle Bay will provide community and economic benefits.
What is the project delivering?
One of Australia’s leading tourist destinations
A waterfront promenade, a ferry wharf and more than 6,000 square metres of new public open space
A variety of fishmongers, restaurants, cafes, bars and specialty food retailers in a market hall setting
A new destination for art and culture in Sydney
Easy access to public transport
A place for the whole community and visitors to enjoy daily
Around 700 jobs during construction and support of over 700 jobs once operational
Economic growth with visitor numbers set to double in the next 10 years
An authentic fish market, from catch and arrival to the wharf, through to auction and seafood sales
Improved accessibility with a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists
The existing Sydney Fish Market struggles to cope with the increased visitors during Christmas, Easter, Lunar New Year, and summer weekends. The new Sydney Fish Market will improve daily operations and better cater to the crowds on event days.
The current site will remain operational until the opening of the new building.
In 2019 the NSW Government committed $750 million for construction of the new Sydney Fish Market.
Construction of the new Sydney Fish Market will be complete in 2025.
For more information, read Project management and planning documents.
The new Sydney Fish Market is part of a renewed Blackwattle Bay Precinct that will offer:
New parks
Homes
Commercial spaces
Cafes, restaurants, and retail