Sydney, 5 January 2026: Sydney Metro has today announced the appointment of Lendlease, Mirvac and Coombes Property Group as development and delivery partners for the new Hunter Street metro precinct, marking another significant step forward in the delivery of Sydney Metro West.
The project will deliver a landmark metro station and two over station developments in the commercial heart of Sydney’s CBD.
Lendlease, Mirvac and Coombes Property Group bring together leading expertise in station delivery, commercial development and placemaking to deliver what will be one of Sydney’s most transformative urban projects.
Lendlease in partnership with Sydney Metro will deliver the new Hunter Street Station which will become a central nexus of the Metro West network, connecting Barangaroo, Wynyard, Hunter Street and Martin Place. Set to be one of the busiest stations on the Metro West line, Hunter Street Station is expected to see more than 15,000 people move through the station every hour in the morning peak, with that number to increase to more than 30,000 by 2061.
The precinct will also feature two commercial towers above the station entrances – one to the west on the corner of George and Hunter Streets delivered by Lendlease and the second to the east on O’Connell and Hunter Streets delivered jointly by Mirvac and Coombes Property Group. Each tower will be activated by retail and hospitality offerings, alongside high-quality public spaces and laneways that create a destination for work, culture and connection.
Lendlease is expected to commence construction of the station’s main works in late 2026, with the station scheduled to open in 2032 in line with the opening of Metro West services. The over station developments are targeted to complete following the station opening.
Quotes attributable to Tom Mackellar, CEO Development, Lendlease
“Lendlease brings extensive experience in delivering city shaping, integrated station developments, including Metro Martin Place and Victoria Cross, and will apply that expertise to set new benchmarks for transport-led precincts with the delivery of the Hunter Street project.
“We’re looking forward to working with Sydney Metro to deliver a seamlessly connected destination that integrates workplaces, retail and public spaces, creating long-term economic and social value for Sydney.”
Quotes attributable to Stuart Penklis, CEO Development, Residential & Commercial Mixed Use, Mirvac
“We are thrilled to partner with Coombes Property Group to deliver one of the two landmark office towers, which will redefine the Sydney CBD office market and set a new standard for premium workplaces.
“Directly connected to the new Hunter Street Metro Station, the building offers unrivalled accessibility and is designed to achieve the highest sustainability ratings, including Platinum WELL. Leveraging our ability to deliver premium office developments, this will be a future focused workplace that brings together cutting edge design, technology and environmental performance in the heart of the CBD.”
Quotes attributable to Michael Coombes, CEO, Coombes Property Group
“Coombes Property Group is proud to be co-owner and co-developer of the East Over Station Development at Hunter Street alongside Mirvac, to deliver one of the most significant city-shaping projects in Sydney’s CBD.
“The precinct will contribute meaningfully to the city – creating enduring commercial space, high-quality public amenity and a connected destination that serves the workforce and wider community. Working alongside Grimshaw Architects, we are delivering a premium, sustainable workplace directly connected to the new Metro at the heart of Sydney’s commercial core.”
For more information:
Lendlease
Ashley Chrysler
Senior Manager External Affairs – NSW/ACT/QLD
ashley.chrysler@lendlease.com
+61 472 653 297
Coombes Property Group
Jayitri Smiles at Keep Left, on behalf of Coombes
jsmiles@keepleft.com.au
+61 468 914 627