Barangaroo Work Permits
Placemaking NSW may issue permits for works in public areas and roads in certain circumstances - find out everything you need to know here.
Construction and maintenance work permits at Barangaroo are issued under regulation 43 of the Place Management NSW Regulation 2022, and section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.
PMNSW, the authority responsible for managing and caring for Barangaroo, has established a process for granting permits to contractors. These permits allow them to conduct work within the Barangaroo public domain and on PMNSW-owned and leased assets.
PMNSW will issue permits to contractors, granting them authorisation to carry out specific work within the Barangaroo precinct.
Contractors must obtain these permits before commencing any work. The permits ensure compliance with various regulations, including building codes, work safety, and environmental standards.
All work within the precinct, regardless of its nature, requires approval from Barangaroo precinct management. This ensures that any construction, maintenance, or other activities align with the precinct’s overall vision and standards.
Applications for minor works must be submitted at least 48 hours (2 working days excluding weekends and public holidays) prior to the proposed start of works for minor works.
Road closures required more time for PMSNW assessment and Transport Management Centre approval. See advice below for road closures.
PMNSW in association with Transport for NSW is the roads authority for Infrastructure NSW development works on Hickson Road, Sussex Street, and Napoleon Street.
City of Sydney is the roads authority for all other activities including events on Hickson Road, Sussex Street, and Napoleon Street.
For Barangaroo road closures
PMNSW, the authority responsible for managing and caring for Barangaroo, has established a process for granting permits to contractors. These permits allow them to conduct work within the Barangaroo public domain and on PMNSW-owned and leased assets.
PMNSW will issue permits to contractors, granting them authorisation to carry out specific work within the Barangaroo precinct.
Contractors must obtain these permits before commencing any work. The permits ensure compliance with various regulations, including building codes, work safety, and environmental standards.
All work within the precinct, regardless of its nature, requires approval from Barangaroo precinct management. This ensures that any construction, maintenance, or other activities align with the precinct’s overall vision and standards.
Applying for a Permit
All Barangaroo permit applications must to be submitted via the Place Permits Online Portal and choosing Construction Permits only.Applications for minor works must be submitted at least 48 hours (2 working days excluding weekends and public holidays) prior to the proposed start of works for minor works.
Road closures required more time for PMSNW assessment and Transport Management Centre approval. See advice below for road closures.
Full Road Closure or Lane Closure
PMNSW is the roads authority for Barangaroo Avenue, Watermans Quay, and Barton Street.PMNSW in association with Transport for NSW is the roads authority for Infrastructure NSW development works on Hickson Road, Sussex Street, and Napoleon Street.
City of Sydney is the roads authority for all other activities including events on Hickson Road, Sussex Street, and Napoleon Street.
For Barangaroo road closures
- Allow additional time (up to 10 working days) for works involving road closures
- Contact PMNSW at Barangaroo.Permits@property.nsw.gov.au before applying for road occupancy at the Transport Management Centre (TMC)
- PMNSW will discuss the closure with you and identify if other works or events will clash with the works
- If there is no clash with other works, then PMNSW will confirm it is okay to proceed with your Road Occupancy Application
- If there is a clash with other works, PMSNW will advise on the best date and time. Once an agreed date and time is confirmed, then the applicant can apply for road occupancy