Monday, 4 August 2025

VISIONS OF SYDNEY: Circular Quay facelift (1972)

Over the years, there have been several visions to give Circular Quay a facelift, many of which have never become a reality, either in part or in whole.

Below is one vision from 1972 that was published in The Daily Telegraph. In summary, the vision was to:

  • Renovate the wharves with glazing (renovations did not occur until the 1990s, and Wharf 3 was rebuilt in the 1980s to accommodate the Freshwater Class ferries and their automated gangways.)
  • Covered walkway from the Sydney Opera House would be extended down to the Cahill Expressway.
  • A waterfront public square, tavern and restaurant along the waterfront at East Circular Quay.
  • New paving
  • Electric Train with open-air carriages (carnival style)
  • New lighting
Our Quay to the future December 13 1972 daily telegraph 28-29 Source: Anon. 1972. "Our Quay to the future". The Daily Telegraph, December 13: 28. 

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