Pictures: Plans to move historic Goods Shed at Macquarie Point to make way for multipurpose stadium

The heritage-listed Goods Shed at Macquarie Point would be moved within the site to make way for a new stadium. See the pictures >>

Renders showing the relocated Goods Shed at Macquarie Point, to make way for a multipurpose stadium. Picture: Cox Architecture

The heritage-listed Goods Shed at Macquarie Point will be relocated to make way for a multipurpose stadium, in plans released today.

The historic shed will be relocated to northern side of the Mac Point site and be used for events, markets and live performances, under the plans released by the Macquarie Point Development Corporation.

Cumulus Studio has designed the revamp and director Peter Walker said the move would breathe new life into the historic shed while preserving its character.

“The relocated Goods Shed will offer a distinctive blend of heritage and contemporary design, serving as both a unique event venue and a welcoming extension to the stadium concourse on event days,” he said.

“Importantly, incorporating the shed into the precinct and stadium design in this way ensures its continuing use as an event space, while preserving its structure, history and connection to place.”

Renders showing the relocated Goods Shed at Macquarie Point, to make way for a multipurpose stadium. Picture: Cox Architecture

The Goods Shed originally served as the terminus for the city’s freight rail line, reflecting the area’s industrial heritage.

The proposed relocation will maintain this connection by incorporating design elements that reference the former rail yards.

Mr Walker said the relocated shed would sit near where the train maintenance shed once stood, allowing the Goods Shed to retain its relationship to the historic rail alignments in the precinct.

“While no longer present on the site, the proposal includes the interpretation of the former rail tracks through paving inlays and details through the surrounding plaza,” he said.

“We’re excited to bring the Goods Shed back to life as part of our design and ensure its ongoing role at Mac Point.”

Originally published as Pictures: Plans to move historic Goods Shed at Macquarie Point to make way for multipurpose stadium