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50-701: In February 2004, the Unsworth Review of Bus Services conducted by former Transport Minister and Premier Barrie Unsworth , reported its findings to the Carr Government , recommending that the number of contract areas that existed in Sydney be reduced from 87 to 15 with a lead entity identified for each region to negotiate a contract. This was adopted with the first seven-year performance based contract signed in January 2005. By June 2005, eight had been signed. In some cases

100-583: A competitive tendering process. The contract was put out to competitive tender in 2020 and was awarded to Keolis Downer Northern Beaches , with operations commencing on 31 October 2021. Region 9 covers the Eastern Suburbs with services extending to the Sydney CBD and Leichhardt . Principal suburbs are Bondi Junction , Botany , Maroubra , Mascot , Randwick and Surry Hills . The region operates out of Port Botany , Randwick and Waverley depots. When

150-450: A library and public creative hub. The towers will range in height from 26 to 33 storeys, and adding another 2,175 car parking spaces. A new station plaza between Macquarie University station and the centre is also part of the plan. The development will unfold in stages over several years and future applications will be developed. This mixed use development has been approved on 15 November 2016. As part of Stage 2 planning being approved, it

200-850: A store with the Macquarie store set to be its first full-line store in over a decade. Work began in March 1979 on the 9.4-hectare (23-acre) site adjoining the university when AMP agreed to become the majority shareholder and provide greater share of the finance for the $ 80 million shopping centre. Throughout the construction period, the centre had faced industrial disputes with the Industrial Commission awarding $ 24 over their awards in November 1979 as major site allowance. After further problems arose, workers were offered $ 1,000 in shopping vouchers depending on their qualification level. Further disputes continued with

250-460: A sundial clock fountain, which was removed in 2015. Macquarie Ice Rink is home to Sydney Bears and Sydney Ice Dogs ice hockey teams. The ice rink is used for ice skating , ice dance , speed skating and ice hockey . Macquarie Centre is the only shopping centre in Sydney to provide a full size Olympic rink (60m x 30m) with seating for approximately 2,000 people. Macquarie Ice Rink was used for

300-796: A tendering process, CDC NSW (parent company of Hillsbus) retained and was awarded an eight-year contract for Region 4 in November 2022. The new contract commenced in April 2023. The Hillsbus brand was phased out in favour of the CDC NSW brand. Region 6 covers the Inner West and southern suburbs with services extending to the Sydney CBD , Chatswood , Taronga Zoo , Westfield Eastgardens , Bondi Junction , Hurstville and Miranda . Principal suburbs are Ashfield , Burwood , Campsie , Leichhardt , Rockdale and Sydney Olympic Park . The region operates out of Burwood , Kingsgrove , Leichhardt and Tempe depots. When

350-476: Is a gently-ascending grade and that the levels were connected via a system of ramps, stairs and escalators. Franklins Fresh was added to the centre in 1992 and was renamed to Franklins in 2001 and operated until its closure in 2012. The middle of the centre included a spiral atrium with interconnecting stairways called the "Rain Forest". In 1997 this area underwent a refurbishment, redoing the layout entirely and adding

400-472: Is adjacent to Macquarie Centre with Metro North West & Bankstown Line trains running from Tallawong to Sydenham . Macquarie Centre has bus connections to the Sydney CBD , North Shore , Northern Sydney and Greater Western Sydney , as well as local surrounding suburbs. It is served by Busways , CDC NSW and Transit Systems . The majority of its bus services are located in Herring Road in front of

450-719: The M2 Hills Motorway to Macquarie Centre , Chatswood , Milsons Point and the Sydney CBD . When the region was established in 2005, services were operated by incumbent operator Hillsbus . Hillsbus successfully bid to retain the region with a new contract commencing on 1 August 2014. Following the short notice cessation of operations by Harris Park Transport , its routes in the Hills District were taken over by Hillsbus on 20 December 2004, then transferred to Sydney Buses as part of region 7 on 28 January 2005, with six routes returning to Region 4 on 25 September 2005. Following

500-481: The Premier of New South Wales , Neville Wran . The centre featured an Olympic sized ice rink, Grace Bros (rebranded to Myer in 2004), Big W , Target , Woolworths and 130 speciality stores. Macquarie Centre was the third centre in Sydney to facilitate an "incline mall" design (after Westfield Burwood and Westfield Hurstville ) and was built on a spiral staircase around the sundial water fountain. This meant that it

550-608: The St George area and Moore's Tours routes were transferred to Punchbowl Bus Co on 20 December 2004. When the region was established in 2005, services were operated by incumbents Pleasure Tours and Punchbowl Bus Company. The Pleasure Tours routes were taken over by Punchbowl Bus Co on 10 July 2005. Punchbowl Bus Co successfully bid to retain the region with a new contract commencing on 1 July 2014. Eight years later, in December 2022, following another competitive tender process, Punchbowl Bus Co

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600-432: The Sydney CBD . Principal suburbs are Chatswood , Gordon , Hornsby , Berowra and Brooklyn . When the region was established in 2005, services were operated by incumbent operator Shorelink, which was rebranded TransdevTSL Shorelink in 2008 and then Transdev Shorelink in 2010. Following the merger of Transdev and Veolia Transport , Transdev Shorelink was merged into Transdev NSW . It successfully bid to retain

650-708: The Upper North Shore and Hornsby to Hawkesbury River area, including Hornsby , Berowra and Brooklyn . The new contract commenced on 21 May 2023, with the Forest Coach Lines brand was phased out in favour the CDC NSW brand, and CDC NSW taking over Region 12 services from Transdev NSW. Region 5 covered the south western suburbs between Strathfield , Bankstown and Hurstville . Other principal suburbs are Lakemba , Punchbowl , Roselands and Mortdale . It also operates services to Strathfield and Sydney Olympic Park . Harris Park Transport routes operated in

700-408: The 14 contracts for competitive tender. In January 2022, tendering was opened for Regions 12, 14 and 4, closing on 14 April 2022. Transport for NSW has also indicated that Regions 12 and 14 may be procured together. In November 2022, CDC NSW (parent company of Forest Coach Lines) retained and was awarded a seven-year contract for Region 14. The region also consolidated Region 12 and expanded to cover

750-641: The 1991 World short track speed skating Championships. There were plans for a cinema complex to open in the centre in 1981, however these plans had fallen through. It was not until September 1994 when the eight screen Greater Union multiplex and leisure precinct opened on the rooftop level. In 2000, the 'Escape' and 'Loft' areas were opened, which included a major facelift in 1999 to the centre's entrances, extra parking and new retail stores. These included Borders (second store in Australia), BaySwiss, Dick Smith Powerhouse , Freedom and Wheel & Barrow. The Loft

800-483: The Forest district including Chatswood , Belrose , Frenchs Forest , Terrey Hills , St Ives and Gordon . It also operates services to the Sydney CBD . When the region was established in 2005, it was operated by incumbent operator Forest Coach Lines. It successfully bid to retain the region with a new contract commencing on 1 April 2013. In October 2019, the NSW Government announced that it would open 13 out of

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900-400: The centre after an ownership agreement was reached with former co-owner Westfield in 2012. In October 2021, Cbus and UniSuper each purchased a 25% shareholding. In late 2012, AMP Capital Shopping Centres began work on the $ 440 million redevelopment. Stage 1 of the redevelopment was completed on 17 July 2014 with the opening of Coles , Aldi and the fresh food market. Stage 2 of

950-420: The contract for region 14 which also consolidated region 12. Region 12 ceased to exist and CDC NSW took over the services from Transdev NSW on 21 May 2023. Region 13 covered the south western suburbs between Lidcombe , Granville , Bankstown and Liverpool . Other principal suburbs are Burwood and Parramatta . Minister for Transport (New South Wales) Too Many Requests If you report this error to

1000-572: The contracts commenced with Baxter's selling its remaining routes to Westbus in September 2006, Transit First selling out to Connex in February 2007. Veolia (formerly Connex), who operated in regions 10 and 13, took over region 11 operators Crowthers in January 2009 and Caringbah Bus Service in October 2011. The two takeovers resulted in the merger of regions 10 and 11 to form an expanded region 10, reducing

1050-485: The demand for an additional $ 40 a week increase which was rejected and by July 1981, only a third of the required workforce were on the job. Macquarie Centre had originally planned to open in Easter 1981, however it was delayed to September and then delayed again to November. The delays had a devastating impact on small retailers who had stocked up for opening deadlines. Macquarie Centre officially opened on 17 November 1981 by

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1100-443: The existing operators formed joint venture companies to have a single contract with the government while in other regions there were some takeovers. The contracts resulted in some consolidation of operators. Harris Park Transport and Moores Tours decided to cease operating at short notice in December 2004. Some of Baxter's Bus Lines routes passed to Connex and Transit First in January 2005. Further consolidation took place after

1150-460: The lower North Shore and Northern Beaches with services extending to the Sydney CBD . Principal suburbs are Brookvale , Chatswood , Manly , Mosman , North Sydney and Palm Beach . The region operates out of Brookvale , Mona Vale , North Sydney depots. When the region was established in 2005, the region was operated by incumbent operator State Transit. The contract was renewed on 1 July 2013, and again on 1 July 2017 for five years without

1200-505: The main campus of Macquarie University . In 1968, Grace Bros purchased 16 acres of land in North Ryde with plans to build a $ 12 million shopping centre. Rival department store David Jones had shown interest in the area and developed plans with Hooker Investment Corporation to build their own shopping centre known as Garden City on Epping Road , Macquarie Park on what was industrial land. David Jones had difficulty seeking approval with

1250-451: The north western suburbs with services extending to the Sydney CBD . Principal suburbs are Chatswood , Epping , Macquarie Park , North Sydney , Ryde and Parramatta . The region operates out of Ryde depot and Willoughby depot. When the region was established in 2005, the region was operated by incumbent operator State Transit. State Transit permanently took control of a few former Harris Park Transport services in September 2005, and

1300-631: The operation of the region. Nine years later, in December 2022, following another competitive tender process, Transit Systems retained and was awarded a seven-year contract for the region. The region also consolidated region 13 and expanded to cover Lidcombe , Granville , Bankstown and Burwood . The new contract commenced on 6 August 2023, with Transit Systems taking over Region 13 services from Transdev NSW. Region 4 covers The Hills district including Parramatta , Pennant Hills , Castle Hill and Rouse Hill . Other principal suburbs are Dural , Blacktown and Baulkham Hills . It also operates services via

1350-632: The other thirteen regions will be put out to competitive tender by 2022. These contracts were originally due to expire in 2021 and 2022. The first three regions to be put out to tender were the three remaining State Transit regions 7 to 9. Tenders for Region 8 opened in June 2020 and closed on 30 September 2020, with Keolis Downer announced as the successful tenderer in May 2021. Tenders for Region 7 opened in August 2020 and closed on 18 December 2020, with Busways announced as

1400-523: The outer western suburbs between Blacktown , Penrith , Windsor and Richmond . It also operated route 740 services via the M2 Hills Motorway to Macquarie Centre , which ceased in May 2019. When the region was established in 2005, services were operated by the Area 1 Management Company consortium of incumbent operators Busways , Hawkesbury Valley Buses and Westbus . Following a competitive tendering process, on 6 October 2013 Busways took over all services in

1450-541: The plans rejected by Ryde Municipal Council and they were forced to lodge their plans with the State Planning Authority . Garden City was designed by Donald Crone, one of the leading architects who had designed the Sydney Tower . The plans included 80 speciality stores, an office tower and a distribution centre which would replace the one at Alexandria . The initial development application made by Grace Bros

1500-515: The redevelopment was completed in October 2014, adding an entire new wing to the existing centre. Stage 2 consisted of: As a result, Macquarie Centre is now the largest Sydney suburban shopping centre. It is expected to reach $ 6 billion in spending by 2021, and can support trade for 337,770 people. Plans for the $ 1 billion redevelopment which included towers have been given approval. The plans would include 1,000 new apartments in four tower blocks, 5,000m² of dedicated community space, including

1550-419: The region expanded to cover the whole of Carlingford , Epping and include North Rocks , West Pennant Hills and Beecroft for the first time. The contract was renewed on 1 July 2013, and again on 1 July 2017 for five years without a competitive tendering process. The contract was put out to competitive tender in 2020 and was awarded to Busways , with operations commencing on 9 January 2022. Region 8 covers

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1600-404: The region in its own right. In February 2023, following another competitive tendering process, Busways successfully retained and was awarded a seven-year contract for Region 1. The contract will commence in December 2023. Region 2 initially covered the south western suburbs between Liverpool , Ingleburn and Hoxton Park . Other principal suburbs are Bringelly and Glenfield . When the region

1650-471: The region was established in 2005, it was operated by incumbent operator Connex that was later rebranded Veolia Transport, Veolia Transdev then Transdev NSW . Region 11 was absorbed into Region 10 in September 2009. Region 10 then covered all of the Sutherland Shire . Caringbah Bus Service 's routes were taken over by Veolia in October 2011. On 1 January 2013, Transdev NSW commenced a new contract that

1700-466: The region was established in 2005, services were operated by the Area 3 Management Company consortium of incumbent operators Baxter's Bus Lines , Busabout , Hopkinsons , Metro-link and Westbus which operated all routes except Liverpool–Parramatta T-way route T80 which was operated by Western Sydney Buses . Baxter's sold its routes to Westbus in September 2006. Following a competitive tendering process, on 13 October 2013, Transit Systems took over

1750-409: The region was established in 2005, the region was operated by incumbent operator State Transit. The contract was renewed 1 July 2013 for five years without a competitive tendering process. In May 2017, the government announced the operation of region 6 would be contracted out to the private sector. The contract was awarded to Transit Systems with operations commencing on 1 July 2018. Region 7 covers

1800-610: The region was established in 2005, the region was operated by incumbent operator State Transit. The contract was renewed on 1 July 2013, and again on 1 July 2017 for five years without a competitive tendering process. The contract was put out to competitive tender in 2021 and was awarded to Transdev John Holland , with operations commencing on 3 April 2022. Region 10 initially covered the south western suburbs between Bankstown , Sutherland and Engadine . Other principal suburbs are Hurstville , Menai , and Miranda . It also operates services to Burwood , Parramatta and Liverpool . When

1850-403: The region was tendered in 2012. Since October 2023, there are 10 contract regions in Sydney, each of which is tied to a geographical area. Current contracts commenced prior to 2018 operate for five years, with an option to extend for a further three years. Contracts commenced and awarded since 2018 are for an eight-year period. All of these contracts were awarded via open tender. Region 1 covers

1900-404: The region with a new contract commencing on 1 June 2013. In October 2019, the NSW Government announced that it would open 13 out of the 14 contracts for competitive tender. Transport for NSW also indicated that Regions 12 and 14 may be procured together. In January 2022, tendering was opened for Regions 12, 14 and 4, closing on 14 April 2022. In November 2022, CDC NSW was successfully awarded

1950-486: The region. The region also consolidated region 15 and expanded to cover Camden , Narellan and Macarthur , as well as services to Wollongong . The new contract commenced on 8 October 2023, with Transit Systems taking over Region 2 services from Interline and Region 15 services from Busabout. Region 3 initially covered the south western suburbs between Parramatta , Liverpool and Bonnyrigg . Other principal suburbs are Cabramatta , Fairfield and Wetherill Park . When

2000-450: The successful tenderer in July 2021. Tenders for Region 9 opened in November 2020, with a joint venture of Transdev and John Holland announced as the successful tenderer in November 2021. The three regions were transitioned to the new operators on these following dates: Between December 2021 and August 2022, the remaining ten regions were put out to tender in three tranches: The new contracts of

2050-404: The ten regions commenced between April and December 2023. A requirement of the contracts is that operators adopt a white and two blues livery as prescribed by Transport for NSW , this was implemented from 2010. Forest Coach Lines ' 2005 contract did not require their buses to be repainted blue, hence the livery applied to their buses saw the blue replaced with green. This loophole was closed when

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2100-474: The total number of regions to fourteen. With the contracts coming up for renewal and following a change in government, the O'Farrell Government decided to put the provision of the services out to competitive tender. Transdev NSW was able to negotiate a direct award for regions 10 and 13 after agreeing to provide access to its bus and depot assets at the end of the contracts. The regions operated by State Transit were not included at this stage, however region 6

2150-686: Was announced on 16 January 2019 that Macquarie Ice Rink would close on 31 January 2020 for demolition to make way for the new retail and residential towers. In February 2019, AMP Capital Shopping Centres announced it had decided to preserve the ice rink. This was largely due to the large public outcry regarding the removal of the iconic rink. Macquarie Centre has 134,900m² of floor space. The major retailers include David Jones , Myer , Big W , Kmart , Aldi , Coles , Woolworths , Cotton On , H&M , Uniqlo , Zara , JB Hi-Fi , Rebel , Fitness First , Timezone , Strike Bowling Bar , Macquarie Ice Rink and Event Cinemas . Macquarie University station

2200-588: Was awarded without a competitive tendering process. Maianbar Bundeena Bus Service continue to operate route 989 from Bundeena as a subcontractor to Transdev. In December 2022, following a competitive tender process, U-Go Mobility was awarded a seven-year contract for region 10. The region also consolidated region 5 and expanded to cover Lakemba , Punchbowl , Roselands and Mortdale . The new contract commenced on 1 July 2023, with U-Go Mobility taking over Region 10 services from Transdev NSW and Region 5 services from Punchbowl Bus Company. Region 14 initially covered

2250-484: Was designed as a home wares precinct. This development also included new food outlets and an expansion of the Greater Union cinema complex, from 8 to 16 cinemas. Greater Union was renamed to Event Cinemas in 2009. In 2010, Fitness First opened on the space vacated by Freedom and JB Hi-Fi moved from the location on level 2 to the space vacated by Borders on level 4. AMP Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund No. 2 wholly owns

2300-410: Was established in 2005, services were operated by incumbent operators Caringbah Bus Service , Crowthers and Maianbar Bundeena Bus Service . Crowthers' routes were taken over by Veolia Transport on 1 January 2009. Region 11 was absorbed into Region 10 on 21 September 2009. Region 12 covered the Upper North Shore and Hornsby to Hawkesbury River area with a limited peak hour service extending to

2350-401: Was established in 2005, services were operated by the Area 2 Management Company consortium of incumbent operators Busabout and Interline . Following a competitive tendering process, on 1 June 2014 Interline took over all services in the region in its own right. Nine years later, in February 2023, following another competitive tendering process, Transit Systems was awarded a new contract for

2400-510: Was not approved by council and instead lodged with SPA which was later rejected. Grace Bros unturned submitted a further appeal with the support of three town planners. In 1969, Grace Bros purchased further land and by November 1969, the State Government approved the Grace Bros proposal while David Jones proposal on zoning grounds was rejected. Throughout the 1970s, Grace Bros barely opened

2450-401: Was tendered out from July 2018. Under the 2005 contracts, all new buses were purchased by the government and leased to the operators. As a result, when regions have changed hands, all of the post 2005 built buses have remained with the region, with the older buses retained by the outgoing operators. With the exception of region 6, the government announced in October 2019 that the contracts for

2500-458: Was unsuccessful in retaining the contract. U-Go Mobility was awarded a seven-year contract for region 10 which also consolidated region 5. Region 5 ceased to exist and U-Go Mobility took over bus services from Punchbowl Bus Co on 1 July 2023. Region 11 covered the Miranda , Cronulla , Bundeena area in the Sutherland Shire . Other principal suburbs were Caringbah and Kurnell . When the region

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