A new Sydney Olympic Park Metro station is set to transform access to one of Australia’s busiest sports and entertainment precincts, with the construction contract awarded to FCC Construction Australia and Ecove Group.
The Sydney Olympic Park Integrated Station Development Precinct will include the metro station, surrounding public spaces, shops, offices and about 500 new apartments across two residential towers of 42 and 32 storeys.
Designed specifically for major sporting events and concerts, the station will be the only four-platform station on the Sydney Metro network. Its configuration will allow the outer platforms to be activated during major events, creating an “event mode” to manage large crowds.
The station and surrounding precinct will be designed to move about 25,000 passengers per hour, complementing the existing Olympic Park heavy rail station, which has capacity for around 40,000 passengers per hour.
The station interior will draw on Sydney Olympic Park’s history and natural surroundings, with materials and lighting inspired by the Olympic cauldron and nearby mangrove landscapes.
Construction is expected to begin around mid-2027, with Sydney Metro West targeting an opening in 2032.
Transport Minister John Graham said the new station would make it easier for spectators to attend major events and encourage visitors to stay longer in the precinct after concerts and sporting matches.
Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully said the project would create a new precinct combining transport, housing, retail, offices and public spaces.
The final proposal will be subject to a Detailed State Significant Development Application, allowing the community to provide feedback.
The contract announcement comes as Sydney Metro West progresses, with major tunnelling works completed and track delivery and installation underway.
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