Historic Pier 2/3 is the newest addition to the Arts NSW property portfolio. The Pier is the last remaining undeveloped wharf within the Walsh Bay precinct. In 2010, Arts NSW secured a long-term lease for Pier 2/3 from NSW Maritime. This will allow the Pier to be used for arts, cultural and creative purposes into the future.
Walsh Bay represents an opportunity to create a distinct and unique arts hub which will form an integral part of Sydney’s cultural landscape as well as create a vibrant tourist, commercial, residential and business centre.
Arts NSW is working to activate the Pier in the short term through allowing the Pier to be used for arts, cultural and creative activities, while planning for the long term redevelopment of the Pier is underway.
Long Term Redevelopment of Pier 2l3
In July 2011, as part of the planning for long term redevelopment of Pier 2/3, six organisations were shortlisted as potential residents or users of the Pier. They are Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Theatre for Young People, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Bell Shakespeare, Biennale of Sydney and Sydney Writers’ Festival. Discussions are being undertaken with these organisations in parallel with development of a comprehensive Walsh Bay Arts Precinct master plan.
The Government will consider the outcomes of these discussions and the results of the master plan process before determining the final shape of the refurbishment of Pier 2/3 and the wider Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
Download a copy of Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Vision
Download a copy of the Media Release
For further information on the redevelopment of Pier 2/3 contact Rachel Cheetham: rachel.cheetham@arts.nsw.gov.au
Short Term Uses of Pier 2l3
Arts NSW has obtained a Development Consent from the City of Sydney for up to 3 years to operate Pier 2/3 as a cultural facility. This consent allows a range of uses including rehearsals, exhibitions, workshops, filming and major events such as Sydney Writers’ Festival and the Biennale of Sydney.
For more information on short term use of Pier 2-3 a Venue Information Pack can be downloaded here.
A Venue Hire Application Form can be downloaded here.
For further information on short term uses of Pier 2/3 contact Sally Webster: sally.webster@arts.nsw.gov.au
