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New Wynyard to Barangaroo walkway opens
The new Wynyard to Barangaroo walkway was officially opened today by Premier Mike Baird and Transport Minister Andrew Constance. The new tunnel from Wynyard Station links with the Sussex St Bridge and the Napoleon Bridge, providing a quick and safe route to Sydney’s newest commercial district as well as Barangaroo Reserve. The nine-metre wide pedestrian tunnel is approximately 180m long and can take 20,000 pedestrians per hour. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/photosSMH">Twitter</a> and check out our photography club <a href="https://smh.com.au/clique">Clique</a>.
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Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance open Wynyard Walk to the public.Credit:Peter Rae
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The new Wynyard walk links Wynyard train station to Barangaroo and the western side of the CBD.Credit:Peter Rae
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Commuters take in the walk for the first time.Credit:Peter Rae
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The start of the Wynyard Walk.Credit:Peter Rae
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The Barangaroo end of the new walkway.Credit:Peter Rae
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The walkway just before it opens to the public.Credit:Peter Rae
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Premier Mike Baird arrives ahead of the grand opening.Credit:Peter Rae
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Not a busker in sight.Credit:Peter Rae
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Early morning commuters start using the walkway.Credit:Peter Rae
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Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance having a chat before the grand opening.Credit:Peter Rae
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So far so good today.Credit:Peter Rae
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The massive skylight at the Barangaroo end provides plenty of natural light.Credit:Peter Rae