Green Square, New South Wales facts for kids
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Green Square Town Centre
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 Green Square
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 34,253 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 12,321/km2 (31,910/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2017 (Under review by the Geographical Names Board of NSW) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.78 km2 (1.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 3.5 km (2 mi) south of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Heffron | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Sydney | ||||||||||||||
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Green Square is a modern area located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It sits at a special five-way intersection where four suburbs meet: Alexandria, Zetland, Waterloo, and Beaconsfield. This area is currently undergoing one of Australia's biggest urban renewal projects, which means it's being completely rebuilt and updated.
This huge project covers 278 hectares (that's about 687 acres!). By the year 2030, it's expected that around 60,000 people will live here and 21,000 people will work here. Even with all these people, Green Square's population density will be similar to areas like Tribeca in New York City.
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What's New in Green Square?
Green Square Town Centre has earned a 6 Star Green Star rating. This award comes from the Green building in Australia (GBCA). It means the area is built to be very good for the environment and for the people living there. It scores high in areas like how it's managed, how easy it is to live in, its economy, and its new ideas.
Zetland Avenue West
Zetland Avenue west is a new street lined with trees. It was designed to look like the famous avenues in Manhattan, New York. This street has a long row of traffic lights that are all timed together. Many new apartments have been built here, some with great views of the city.
Ebsworth Street
Ebsworth Street is a special street in Green Square. It's Sydney's first new "high street" in 100 years. A high street is usually the main street in a town or city, often with lots of shops and businesses.
Green Square Library and Plaza
The Green Square Library and Plaza is a cool public space right in the middle of Green Square. It has a large library that's 3,000 square metres (about 32,000 square feet). There's also a big plaza (a public square) that's 8,000 square metres (about 86,000 square feet). The design for this space was chosen from a worldwide competition.
This library and plaza also got a 5-star rating for its sustainability. This means it's very good for the environment. For example, it has a special system to reuse wastewater. The library is built underground, so it has a unique three-layer waterproofing system.
Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
The Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre is a fantastic place for swimming and fun. It even won an award for its design! The centre has a new pool that looks like Sydney's famous beaches. This is the biggest pool built in Sydney since the 2000 Olympic Games.
The centre has lap pools for swimming, exercise areas, and places to relax. It's part of the city's plan to build eco-friendly places that everyone in the community can enjoy.
Drying Green
The Drying Green is a large park, covering 6,200 square metres (about 66,700 square feet). It's a great green space for people to relax and play. The park is surrounded by Portman Street, Geddes Avenue, Paul Street, and Zetland Avenue.
Green Square Primary School
A new primary school is being built in Green Square and is expected to be finished in 2024. This school will have modern learning spaces for students. It will also include extra facilities that can be used by the community outside of school hours, like at night or on weekends. The City of Sydney has given $25 million to help build these shared community facilities. The new school is located near the Waranara Early Learning Centre, the Gunyama Park Aquatic Centre, and the Green Square Library.
Railway Operations Centre (ROC)
Near Green Square, there's a very important building called the Rail Operations Centre (ROC). This centre controls the entire rail network for Sydney Trains. It was built in 2019 and is a state-of-the-art facility.
The ROC brings many different systems together in one place. It has a huge display screen that is 33 metres long (about 108 feet). This is the largest display screen in the Southern Hemisphere!
Transportation in Green Square
Green Square is easy to get around. The Green Square railway station is an underground train station. It's part of the Airport & South Line, which connects to the airport and other parts of Sydney. Many buses also pass through Green Square and Zetland, making it easy to travel by public transport.
You can also get to Green Square Town Centre by riding your bicycle or walking. There are paths connecting it to areas like South Eveleigh and the Sydney CBD (central business district).
Green Square in Popular Culture
Green Square has even been featured on TV! A season of Beauty and the Geek Australia, a reality television show, was filmed in some of the buildings here.
Buildings in the area have also hosted fashion events. Skye Suites, a hotel in Green Square, is an official partner for the Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW).
Images for kids
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Green Square Town Centre
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Zetland Avenue west
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Ebsworth Street
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Green Square Library and Plaza
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Gunyama Park Aquatic Centre
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Drying Green entrance
