In October 2024, the NSW Government announced it will hold an open tender process for the long-term lease of the Entertainment Quarter (EQ), Moore Park, with the aim of unlocking the potential of the site through a world-class redevelopment.
The NSW Government, will lead the design and delivery of the open tender, in consultation with Greater Sydney Parklands as the landowner and agency responsible for the operation and care of the precinct and wider Centennial Parklands.
Proposals will be sought that deliver more visitors, live performance and events at EQ, provide key precinct and infrastructure upgrades, and support increased usage of and integration with the broader parklands and sports and entertainment precinct.
The expression of interest (EOI) process is expected to commence in 2025.
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Placemaking Framework
At the beginning of 2025, Greater Sydney Parklands led targeted community and stakeholder consultation to develop a Placemaking Framework for EQ which informs the desired place outcomes for a future revitalisation of the EQ.
Stakeholders are interested in understanding how a new venue enhances Sydney’s broader venue offer.
Understanding what type and size of venue is right and spatially testing that to determine how it fits into the context, while allowing for safe egress in and out, are key steps to assess its potential.
Improved access and public transport connections will facilitate additional visitation to Entertainment Quarter.
Existing public transport (light rail and buses) can facilitate increase visitation to Entertainment Quarter and also have potential expansion capacity. There are existing active transport connection that could be strengthened to be clear and legible.
Entertainment Quarter can be a thriving destination with the right mix of carefully considered uses.
The right quantum, quality and mix of uses that delivers a balance of options, supported by a strong market present, is necessary to achieve important critical mass for everyday and year-round activation.
Is a valuable industry for the New South Wales economy.
Film and TV Production is regarded as an important element of culture and the economy, noting the significance of its presence in the Moore Park precinct. Considering how the film theme can be part of the Entertainment Quarter experience could be an opportunity.
Tapping into the layered story of place offers the opportunity to create a distinctive identity.
Through the combination of a unique mix of attractions and place experiences, not found elsewhere, creates the opportunity for Entertainment Quarter to develop a distinctive identify and compelling proposition.
There is an opportunity to strengthen visitation to Entertainment Quarter through integration with surrounds.
When Entertainment Quarter is integrated to it surroundings to create an intuitively legible and highly permeable precinct, the benefits will be more visitors resulting from increase cross-usage between other precincts.
Celebrating the site’s history and parkland character provides the opportunity to make Entertainment Quarter a very special place.
There are valued cultural heritage elements such as the untold stories of First Nations people, the agricultural history and the Showring, that when articulated and showcased provide more reasons to visit and stay longer.
A focus on inclusion outcomes will assist Entertainment Quarter establishing itself as a great public place.
Urban recreation, community facilities and public spaces delivered as accessibe, inviting and safe spaces provide the elements to position Entertainment Quarter as a welcoming public space.
The placemaking vision is for the EQ to evolve into a world class entertainment, creative and sports precinct that is integrated, vibrant, inclusive and healthy place that is loved by locals and visitors.
The strategic pillars identify the opportunities for enhancing the EQ. These consider the existing the Moore Park 2040 Master Plan and the requirements of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Act 1983 and Greater Sydney Parklands Act 2022.
The strategic pillars are:
