Commuters travelling through one of Sydney's busiest railway stations will face four years of disruption as the hub undergoes a major makeover.
The $1 billion Wynyard Place project will be carried out at the same time as parts of the city's main thoroughfare - George Street - are restricted to pedestrians, and the tramway is built.
The Wynyard Station upgrade will see a new commercial and retail precinct, including a 27-floor office tower, a grand transit hall and a public concourse being built.
The complex project won't be completed until 2020 but people will be able to access the station during its development, Transport Minister Andrew Constance said on Wednesday.
"We are in the midst of very significant construction disruption right across the city, it does require patience," he said.
Mr Constance said the government would keep commuters aware of the changes well in advance.
Developers Brookfield Property Partners will also restore the historic Shell House on nearby Carrington Street as part of the project, while Margaret Street and Wynyard Lane will also be refurbished.
The state government is already talking to the owners and tenants of businesses now housed at Wynyard Station, Premier Mike Baird said while announcing the project's latest development with Mr Constance.
The new hub would be similar to those at railway stations in other great cities around the world, Mr Baird said.
"They're welcoming, they're inviting, they provide an overall experience whether it be retail on their way home from work picking things up, you need an improved experience," Mr Baird said.
It's expected up to 10,000 commuters will pass through the CBD precinct an hour once the project is built.
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