Blacktown City Council - Media Release -Construction Contract Signed For Warrick Lane Redevelopment

 6 July 2019 

The transformation of the Blacktown CBD has taken another

step forward with the signing of a $55 million contract for 

construction work associated with the redevelopment of the 

Warrick Lane precinct.

Blacktown City Council has entered into a contract with A W 

Edwards Pty Ltd for the construction of an underground 

carpark, an open plaza and public park above the carpark, 

and 2 buildings flanking the plaza.

In welcoming the contract, Blacktown City Mayor Stephen 

Bali MP said; “A W Edwards has a proven track record in the 

construction of major public projects.

“The partnership between Blacktown City Council and A W 

Edwards will yield a huge public asset and will ignite the 

rejuvenation and development of the CBD,” Mayor Bali said.

A W Edwards CEO, Mr Greg D’Arcy said;  “A W Edwards 

welcomes the opportunity to be part of the team on the 

Warrick Lane project that will transform the Blacktown CBD 

into a vibrant and welcoming space for the community. 

“Warrick Lane is a transformational project and a vital part of 

Blacktown City Council’s 2036 Strategic Plan.”

Demolition of the building housing the former Blacktown 

Mall, at the corner of Main St and Warrick Lane has been 

completed and the site cleared. The remaining buildings will 

be demolished later this month after the Westpac branch in 

Main St has been relocated.

Following the completion of all demolition work, the site will 

be handed over to A W Edwards for the construction of the 

carpark, plaza and associated buildings.

Mayor Bali said; “Council has insisted that the construction 

contractors put in place strict dust, noise and vibration 

minimisation measures.”

The 470-space carpark will have world-class facilities 

including electric car charging points, disability access, lift 

access and parking space availability indicators.

The Main Street Plaza and 2 flanking buildings will provide a 

new CBD centrepiece providing open space, gardens, restaurants, retail shops and some office space.

Mayor Bali said; “The Warrick Lane project will pave the way 

for the construction of further multi storey buildings on land 

adjacent to the precinct providing commercial, retail and 

housing space and a home to Australian Catholic 

University’s Blacktown campus.”

The Civic Park and plaza are due for completion in August 

next year, with the carpark expected to be open late 2020.