About the project
Powerhouse Museum Ultimo is one of Australia’s most revered museums
The NSW Government unveiled the revised concept design for the $250 million heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum in December 2023.
The heritage revitalisation will deliver refurbished exhibition spaces and new and expanded public domain, connecting Powerhouse Museum Ultimo to the Sydney CBD, The Goods Line and adjacent cultural precincts, and will retain the 1988 Wran building.
Powerhouse Museum Ultimo will continue to deliver an applied arts and sciences program, presenting exhibitions that showcase the Powerhouse collection, international exhibitions and programs that support the creative industries.
Infrastructure NSW (INSW) is leading the design and delivery of the project on behalf of the NSW Government, in partnership with the Powerhouse Museum.
The revised concept design for the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Revitalisation was developed by architects Durbach Block Jaggers partnering with Architectus, Tyrrell Studio and Youssofzay + Hart.
Where we are now
Infrastructure NSW lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in April 2024.
The SSDA and accompanying Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was on public exhibition in May 2024 and re-exhibited in September 2024, with a supplementary Response to Submissions report released in November 2024.
On 27 March 2025, DPHI made a final determination on the SSDA.
All planning documentation is available to view on the planning portal.
In November 2024, the early works contract was awarded to DECC, and initial site establishment works commenced.
Procurement of a main works delivery partner is underway, with contract award anticipated in early 2025.
