The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to strengthen Sydney\u2019s reputation as a world-class events and tourism destination, with construction on the brand-new Cutaway at Barangaroo reaching a major milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first of 13 sculptural timber elements have now been installed, marking 85% completion of the project and offering a first look at what will soon be one of Sydney\u2019s most unique cultural and event spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once complete, The Cutaway will enhance Barangaroo\u2019s standing as a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike, becoming Sydney\u2019s premier venue for events, exhibitions, festivals and installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This project is part of the Minns Labor Government\u2019s broader effort to recharge Sydney\u2019s vibrancy, boosting the visitor economy by relaxing restrictions on nighttime trading, lifting concert caps, and investing in world-class events and attractions across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 13 sculptural timber \u201ctrees\u201d form the centrepiece of the design, each standing 16 metres tall and made from up to 150 precision-crafted timber pieces. Beyond their architectural beauty, the structures also enhance the venue\u2019s acoustics through perforated plywood and insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guided by principles of Connecting with Country, the redesign draws on deep collaboration with First Nations designers Shannon Foster and Jake Nash. The transformed Cutaway will reflect the curved forms of the giba-gunya (rock shelter), creating a space that is both welcoming and culturally resonant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In line with Barangaroo\u2019s sustainability goals, the project has achieved impressive environmental outcomes, diverting over 90% of construction waste from landfill, cutting carbon emissions by more than 50%, and sourcing all timber sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When completed in early 2026, The Cutaway will feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Event programming is set to begin next year. For more information, visit NSW Government | The Cutaway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m excited to announce the Cutaway is now 85% complete, as we continue our work to bring Sydney back to life and restore our reputation as one of the great global cities for culture, nightlife and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cProjects like The Cutaway show what\u2019s possible when we invest in world-class venues that attract visitors, create jobs and re-energise our nighttime economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re rebuilding Sydney\u2019s vibrancy by backing our creative industries, our venues and our local jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe new and improved Cutaway is set to become the beating heart of Barangaroo, drawing crowds from far and wide and providing a major boost to the local precinct and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDelivering this new unique venue will ensure Barangaroo is a must-visit destination. Once completed, it will be another iconic institution set on Sydney\u2019s harbour, hosting a diverse range of events, that will really assist in unlocking the potential of the precinct.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and Night-time Economy John Graham said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe design of the Cutaway maximises the potential of the space, transforming it into a globally attractive venue for arts and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLocated in a culturally significant location and redesigned in collaboration with First Nations practitioners, the Cutaway will feature First Nations arts and culture programming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThese works will supercharge the Cutaway as an iconic destination for events and exhibitions in our great global city, and also shows the government\u2019s commitment to strengthening vibrancy in our city.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to strengthen Sydney\u2019s reputation as a world-class events and tourism destination, with construction on the brand-new Cutaway at Barangaroo reaching a major milestone. The first of 13 sculptural timber elements have now been installed, marking 85% completion of the project and offering a first look at what will … Continue reading “Sydney\u2019s newest world-class venue takes shape beneath Barangaroo”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35559"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35560,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35559\/revisions\/35560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}