Sydney: 70 storey office tower planned for Pitt and Spring streets next to O’Connell Precinct tower

The crown for NSW tallest building keeps getting higher, with the two new kings set to be located just meters away from each other that will change Sydney’s skyline.

Pitt and Bridge Street Precinct artist impression

The crown for NSW tallest building keeps getting taller, with two new kings set to be located just meters away from each other that will change Sydney’s skyline.

The Pitt & Bridge precinct plans, currently with City of Sydney Council, propose a 305m tower next to the already approved 319m O’Connell Precinct commercial tower.

The plans reveal a commercial mega tower that will have 70 storeys, with potential to add an estimated $4.3 billion in value to Central Sydney economy.

However, the sky high building will fall just short of the O’Connell Precinct, which will stand 73 storeys high.

Pitt and Bridge Street Precinct artist impression.

Pitt and Bridge Street Precinct artist impression

It’s counterpart with also accommodate space and amenities for 9000 workers.

The tower will be located 56-60 Pitt Street and 3 Spring Street and will cover 90,000sq m of commercial and retail ground, create 7850 jobs and $620 million in labour income over the construction period, which is touted to be completed in 2029.

Pitt and Bridge Street Precinct artist impression

According to the planning proposal, the project will be an anchor to the green economy and represents a proposal for a “green and global premium grade office tower” that will attract businesses and talent that are aligned with their eco ethos.

The proposal looks to amend the current buildings from 56 Pitt Street – a 26 commercial storeys building – and four other buildings that all boast 10 plus storeys.

The new mega towers – separated by Spring Street – are two of the latest projects touted to build Sydney’s skyline, with Lord Mayor Clover Moore saying she wants to build “iconic” buildings that fit the future commercial, residential and recreational needs of the city.

“Central Sydney continues to be Australia’s leading economic centre by attracting business investment and being a preferred location for workers, residents and visitors,” a City of Sydney spokesperson said.

“The 56 Pitt and O’Connell Street proposals realise that vision for in demand Central Sydney workplaces designed to attract investment, business and talent with buildings extending to aircraft height limits, retention of heritage and expansion of public space.”