Sydney Central Station New Roof

The new 2 240 square meters span vaulted roof at central station has been revealed to the public for the first time with installation underway as part of the city s new sydney metro.

Sydney central station new roof.

14 sep 2020 by rob horgan the installation of sydney central station s 2 240m2 span vaulted roof is underway as part of the australian city s new metro line. The roof rises to 16 metres above the northern concourse becoming a landmark covered public space which will be the centre piece of the refurbished station. From the hunter valley all the way to sydney a local manufacturer has been behind a massive new landmark at a very iconic city venue. Minister for transport and roads andrew constance said the roof over the northern concourse is nearly two thirds complete after workers installed the steel girders affectionately known as the hockey sticks and cassette roof sections.

Kurri kurri company alfabs built the new 330 tonne roof over central station s northern concourse part of the city shaping sydney metro city and southwest project. Central station s new 330 tonne hockey stick roof is taking shape above the century old platforms in the heart of sydney. Designed by woods bagot in collaboration with john mcaslan partners a dominant feature of the roof are the skylights. You have read 1 of 1 free access articles allowed for 30 days.

Shaped like kites they admit daylight into the new concourse helping cement it as a clear orienting space joining all the parts of the station together. The public has just been given their first glimpse at the new 2 240 square metre vaulted roof at central station. The 80 metre long structure will cover the new concourse linking the suburban train lines to sydney s multibillion dollar metro network by 2024. Constructed using pieces brought from off site a new roof is put on sydney central station.

A first glimpse of the new roof for sydney s central station. The 80 metre long structure will cover the new concourse linking the suburban train lines to sydney s multibillion dollar metro network by 2024. For further access please register or log in. Sydney central station s new hockey stick roof sydney central station s new hockey stick roof.

The new 2 240m2 span vaulted roof at central station has been revealed to the public for the first time with installation underway as part of the city s new sydney metro constructed by laing o rourke and designed in partnership with woods bagot the lightweight canopy will dramatically over sail. The new 2 240sqm roof for sydney s central station is starting to take shape.