Bold plan to transform Sydney's Paddy's Markets divides stallholders
A bold plan to turn Sydney's Paddy's Markets into a rejuvenated food precinct has divided store holders but managers of the institution argue the makeover is necessary.
The market dates back to 1834 when hay and grain traders moved to join the food sellers and second-hand dealers in Haymarket.
Now the market is a place for clothes and souvenirs but Doltone Hospitality Group is hoping to create an "authentic" food precinct inside.
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An artist has mocked up a bold plan to transform Sydney's Paddy's Markets. Supplied
Yi Ming Weng's luggage business has held prime position for 25 years but under the new plans, he will be pushed further back.
"It's not fair, it's not acceptable," Weng said.
"I think the business will collapse, that's my opinion."
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The plan has divided stall holders but managers of the institution argue the makeover is necessary. Supplied
The 23 stallholders are locked in a Supreme Court battle over the proposal.
Visitors at the market have been down 50 per cent since COVID-19 so stakeholders are hoping to transform the concrete jungle into tree-lined avenues with bright lights.
"Now that we have passed that stage it is time for renewal, rejuvenation," Haymarket Chamber of Commerce president Vincent Lim said.
The City of Sydney is hoping also hoping to spend millions giving China Town a facelift as well as Dixon Street mall.
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