Year 12 Barangaroo Excursion

Our Year 12 Geography students recently embarked on a fieldwork excursion to Barangaroo, one of Sydney’s most significant urban renewal projects. This hands-on learning experience allowed students to visually and practically analyze the different stages of Barangaroo’s redevelopment, from its industrial past to its transformation into a thriving commercial, residential, and cultural precinct. By exploring the site firsthand, students assessed the sustainability initiatives, urban design strategies, and environmental management practices that have shaped Barangaroo’s evolution into a world-class waterfront destination.

This excursion directly aligned with the Stage 6 Geography syllabus, particularly the topic of Rural and Urban Places. Students engaged in fieldwork techniques such as mapping, observation, and data collection to evaluate the success of the redevelopment in addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges and changes in Barangaroo. By connecting theoretical concepts to a real-world case study, students gained a deeper understanding of how urban renewal projects can influence the liveability, functionality, and sustainability of a city.