Barangaroo's the Cutaway is another step closer to completion

The transformation of Barangaroo’s Cutaway has reached its halfway mark, in an exciting step for the precinct.
The Cutaway is set to make Barangaroo a must-go destination for tourists, following its upgrade into a cultural hub.
Construction is expected finish in late 2025, with event programming to commence in 2026.
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Barangaroo is having its moment. With the new metro station making the area more accessible than ever before, now is the time for the precinct to thrive. The ultimate revamp of Barangaroo has just hit another milestone, too, with the transformation of the highly-anticipated cultural space, The Cutaway, reaching its halfway mark.

The new and improved Cutaway is set to become a unique and bustling venue for the waterside precinct. It first opened in 2015 as a raw concrete shell, and is now undergoing changes to turn it into a functioning space. As the Labor Government continues to relax restrictions on nighttime trading and outdoor dining, in addition to lifting concert caps on major venues, the hope is that the Cutaway will become Barangaroo’s premier cultural destination.

A rendering of the Cutaway's entrance — *A rendering of the Cutaway’s entrance. (Image supplied by NSW Government)*

The project involves creating an entry and forecourt, as well as enhancing acoustic capabilities in the space, to allow for festivals and concerts to be held there. Another element of the transformation involves closing the open ceiling voids and replacing them with soundproof, glass skylights. Hopefully they will keep any noise complaints from Barangaroo residents at bay.

The fit-out design spans three levels and will include a dedicated First Nations education space and a temporary gallery to host smaller exhibitions and events. There will be new amenities, offices for staff and back-of-house facilities, including a commercial kitchen.

The Cutaway is set to attract more tourists to Barangaroo, with Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper saying: “The new spaces and improved functionality will make The Cutaway a centrepiece for our community, enhancing Barangaroo’s status as a must-visit destination for cultural and event experiences.”

Construction is expected to be completed in late 2025, with events to commence in 2026. The ambitious project has kept true to Barangaroo’s sustainability principles, including diverting over 90% of construction waste from landfill, and reducing carbon emissions by more than 50% as compared with standard benchmarks.

We’re making excellent progress, with half of the fit-out now complete, including the internal mezzanine structure, feature cladding underway to the entrance, skylight install nearing completion and fit-out works now commencing. The Cutaway is a once in a lifetime project, a masterclass of innovative and sustainable construction set to become a significant cultural landmark for our city.
— Emma Thomy, Project Director at FDC Construction and Fitout