Charles Street Square upgrade

Charles Street Square is almost here, it is an extremely complicated build on a complex site which along with inclement weather earlier in the construction program has caused some delays. However, with work expected to be completed in September, the spectacular new site is starting to shine through! The stairs and ramps alongside the river are complete and the landscaping, including surrounding the amphitheatre and some mature trees across the site, is looking great.

The works along the river are all but complete and the site fencing is being pulled back to allow better access along the river and to the ferry.  The final design is starting to take shape along the river with the amphitheatre, shade structure, lighting, stairs and ramps, seats, trees and signage being finalised.

The middle terrace connecting through to the new arcade under the Merriton apartments is almost complete, paving and seating are now visible.  The visitor kiosk is now taking shape, external timber finish has started and fit-out will commence shortly. A large mature Jacaranda has been installed in the centre of the plaza and planting around it has begun.

In the upper area, the last to be finished, works are commencing on the final granite paving, walls and ramps. The services are all in and planting will begin shortly.

Feature artwork, lighting and signage is being installed alongside completed landscape and is becoming visible from the river side.

Come Spring Charles Street Square will be one of our City’s most popular destinations.

July 2023 - extended hours and nightworks

In order to complete our project, Regal Innovations Pty Ltd will be carrying out necessary extended onsite work hours at Charles Street Square.   

Extended work hours will be scheduled between 31 July to 18 August 2023, during this time our work hours will be 6.30am to 9.30pm Monday to Sunday to allow for paving work and other finishing works to be completed. All saw cutting will take place within normal working hours 7am - 7pm with minimal nightwork disturbance after 7pm. 

Regal Innovations will take steps to minimize other impacts on you. However, there will be some unavoidable machinery noise and we thank you for your patience as we complete these works.

With approximately 10 weeks until completion, the design is really starting to take shape! The stairs and ramps alongside the river are looking great, while some mature trees have now been planted.

The underground services are all but complete, with power and drainage now being finalised. The majority of the lights have been installed and connections through to the shade structure and kiosk are also compete.

The stairs and retaining walls are just about ready with some of the decorative components now due to be installed. The concrete and timber components of the amphitheatre are also complete and can be seen from the surrounding area.

The shade structure frame has been installed with ongoing fit out to continue over the next few weeks. The river foreshore path has also re-opened while the new concrete paving has already improved access to the ferry wharf.

The project has been delayed due to the complex nature of the site and early rain. Charles Street Square is now scheduled to open in late July 2023 (subject to weather).

With some classic summer weather after extended periods of heavy rain, work at Charles Street Square is progressing well.

Sydney Water works are complete, and work has commenced on offsite fabrication of the visitor kiosk, public shelter and bespoke seating elements.

Construction of the retaining walls is well advanced, and most of the footings for the various elements have been installed across the site.

Installation of the precast seating and stairs, timber stairs and decking that will form the riverside terraces will commence in the next few weeks.

In the coming weeks, the project will start to take shape as the precast seating, precast stairs, timber stairs, timber decking, garden beds and concrete pavement are installed.

Charles Street Square is now scheduled for completion in mid-June 2023 (subject to weather).

Work has been delayed by the unprecedented rainfall we have experienced over recent months.

Nightworks and extended hours 16 to 29 January 2023

Our lead contractor Regal Innovations Pty Ltd in partnership with Sydney Water will be carrying out urgent work between 16 to 29 January 2023. During this time, extended work hours 7am to 7pm will be in place.

The sewer mains running through the site are being upgraded. To ensure sewerage services in the area are not interrupted, a pump and temporary pipeline will be installed. The pump diverting the sewerage will need to be in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week until the main line can be restored (estimated completion date 29 January).  

Please note, there will be unavoidable disturbance on Monday 16 January between the hours of 2.30am and 6.30am when equipment necessary for the work must be installed. Work needs to be scheduled within the low tide period and when sewerage levels are at the lowest. 

Regal Innovations will take steps to minimise disturbance. However, unavoidably there will be some machinery noise.  

We thank you for your patience as we complete these urgent works.

Work at Charles Street Square continues. Some sunny days, and approval for our contractors to work extended hours, have seen the construction site start to resemble the public domain we’ve envisaged for so long.  

Due to some unexpected complications, the Sydney Water work previously planned to end 22 December 2022 will now continue in January. 

Holiday closures

Construction will close down for the Christmas holiday period on 23 December with work resuming 28 December 2022.  Work on site will take a break again for New Year closing 30 December with activity resuming 3 January 2023.

2023 work program 

Sydney Water will begin work mid-January. Upon commencement of these works, the temporary pipelines and sewerage pump will be in operation 24-hours a day/7-days a week until the main line can be restored (expected completion mid-February subject to weather and site conditions). 

During this time, to complete this work as quickly as possible, contractors will work extended hours: 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday. 

Our lead contractor, Regal Innovations, will continue to take steps to minimise noise and other disruptions. However, unavoidably, there will be some machinery noise. We thank you for your patience as we complete these urgent works.

As we near the end of the project, (tracking for completion mid June 2023), the next phase of work will include:

• installation of the pre-cast seating terraces
• construction of the public shelter and kiosk building
• creation of the garden terrace.
• Work also continues to build new stairs and retaining walls and installing new paving. 

Following demolition and clearing, work at Charles Street Square has been progressing well (despite the seemingly endless rain). Behind the hoardings, the earliest signs of an attractive and accessible public space are starting to take shape. 

From 14 November to 22 December 2022, our contractor Regal Innovations Pty Ltd will be undertaking some urgent works in partnership with Sydney Water, and will be working extended hours. 

Extended work hours 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday

In order to complete this work as quickly as possible, work hours will be extended from 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday.

Part of the work program will require upgrades to the existing sewer mains running through the site. To ensure sewerage services in the area are not interrupted during the works, a pump and temporary pipeline will be installed. The pump diverting the sewerage will need to be in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week until the main line can be restored. 

Regal Innovations will take steps to minimise noise and other disruptions. However, unavoidably, there will be some machinery noise during this time. It is expected that the work requiring the temporary sewerage pump and pipeline will be completed by Friday 22 December 2022.

We thank you for your patience as we complete these urgent works.

We’re excited to announce the Charles Street Square project is set to begin in late February with site establishment and further archaeological works.

Regal Innovations Pty Ltd will be carrying out the upgrade works at Charles Street Square, Parramatta Quay. While early works are expected to begin in February, major works including demolition, will begin around 18 March 2022.

What work will take place?

• Demolition of existing seating, pavement and other structures, removal/relocation of existing services, site remediation etc
• Creation of large terraces sweeping up from the ferry wharf to Charles Street providing gathering spaces across the site and opportunities for public events. Large trees, garden beds, timber decking, and an amphitheatre will create a park style feel to the area
• New ramps, balustrades, stairs and lighting will make the ferry more accessible throughout the day and night
• An integrated timber shade structure and ferry kiosk will provide better facilities to ferry users and allow for the delivery of an exciting new artwork which will be projected onto the facing escarpment
• The existing public amenities will be reinstated in the upper square, adjacent to Charles Streets

Hours of work

Work will take place from 7.00am to 5.00pm on weekdays, and 8.00am to 2.00pm on Saturdays. No work is permitted on Sundays or Public Holidays. We will notify you separately of any works to take place outside of these hours pending Council approvals.