Women in Construction to build new waterfront park at Blackwattle Bay

The Women in Construction pilot project aims to address the under-representation of women in the NSW construction industry, challenge perceptions and support a long-term increase in women’s participation across the sector - an imbalance that limits diversity, reduces the available talent pool, and makes it harder to meet the state’s infrastructure needs. 

Infrastructure NSW is working closely with head contractor BESIX Watpac to achieve a minimum target of 40% and a stretch target of 50% women working on the project.

BESIX Watpac CEO Mark Baker said, “BESIX Watpac’s signature collaborative approach, deep technical expertise and strong local networks will be instrumental in managing the project’s complexities and objectives – including stakeholder interfaces, adaptive re-use, existing assets, First Nations cultural elements and heritage integration – while working closely with Infrastructure NSW to deliver industry-leading female participation and social legacy.”

“Having collaborated extensively with NSW Government on many key community-shaping projects, BESIX Watpac is delighted to be working with Infrastructure NSW to deliver the transformative Bank Street Park development, converting it into a vibrant active waterfront precinct for the community to enjoy."

The public park will be the first green space delivered in the revitalisation of Blackwattle Bay, an exciting urban renewal opportunity that will transform over 10 hectares of industrial land into a sustainable a world-class harbourfront destination.

The new waterfront park will be a key connecting piece along the soon-to-be 15-kilometre continuous harbourfront walk from Woolloomooloo to Rozelle Bay and is positioned on the doorstep of the new Sydney Fish Market.