The Darling Quarter project is a major 1.5-hectare project that has transformed the public domain of Darling Harbour, one of Australia’s most visited destinations. The new A$500 million mixed use precinct integrates Commonwealth Bank Place, two large campus-styled 6 Star Green Star v3 commercial buildings. It is located within a public domain that comprises a new pedestrian connection, a retail terrace with cafes, restaurants and bars, grassed community areas, children’s theatre and an innovative playground as its centrepiece.
The Darling Quarter and Commonwealth Bank Place development was a challenging construction project that involved a large design and construction team and a prominent public site location. Stakeholder engagement, managing publicity, design innovation, authorities and dealing with difficult ground conditions make this project unique. The construction methodology had to incorporate many challenges including: 
•    Planning and authority approvals;
•    Ground contamination & obstructions;
•    Bulk excavation and piling in close proximity to major CBD infrastructure services with the majority below the water table;
•    Major stormwater diversion required before bulk excavation;
•    Extensive archaeological investigations;
•    Structural and geometric complexity of the glazed wave form roofs;
•    Innovative western façade with very clear glass & digital illuminated façade;
•    Complexity of the children’s water play area;
•    Reconfiguration and augmentation of the Bathurst Street footbridge;
•    The technical complexity of the recycled water plant & tri generation system.