Residents near Bradfield Park South, a foreshore stretch beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, say their once unobstructed views of the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay have been replaced by construction fencing, churned soil and ongoing construction.
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, a Transport for NSW compound has been established on part of the park as a temporary worksite to support maintenance of the Harbour Bridge. It is expected to be operational until at least 2028.
Locals say the disruption has grown increasingly frustrating, with some reporting environmental impacts from the site, including dust and loose soil affecting nearby homes.
Residents have also argued the continued use of the site has deprived the community of valuable green space, with concerns mounting over repeated extensions to the compound’s presence.
Some locals say the condition of the park contrasts sharply with its status as one of Sydney’s most visited tourist areas, particularly given the large numbers of visitors who gather there for views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Community groups have called for Chris Minns to provide a clear timeline and urged the removal of the compound.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
