There will be markets,performances and big screens during the day,then headlining musical acts and pop-up food and bars during the night,drawing crowds to reimagined city infrastructure similar to the world-famous High Line in New York City.
The experimental project is set to be announced by the state government in Tuesday’s budget alongside a $200 million injection delivered over four years under the State Significant Event Fund,created to help secure major events to attract visitors to NSW.
Mr Perrottet said both initiatives worked against the backdrop of the state’s plan to drive the recovery and growth of the tourism and 24-hour economies,and activate public spaces in creative new ways to showcase Sydney to the world.
“As we push through the pandemic,we are working to make sure Sydney and NSW continue to shine,businesses stay in business,and people return to our amazing Harbour City to support the rebounding economy,” Mr Perrottet said.
“An innovative activation on the Cahill Expressway is one of the recommendations from businesses that we heard during the CBD Summits,and it will attract people into the city,during the key summer trading period.”