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Sydney Fish Market Opens to Overwhelming Crowds, Disappointment

1/19/2026

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The Sydney Fish Market opened on January 19, 2026 as an $836 million facility.
Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales, called it the biggest and best fish market.
By midday, the market reached its capacity of 5,000 patrons, with staff asking visitors to wait or return later.
Many visitors were turned away, expressing disappointment.
The project replaces the old Pyrmont site and has faced delays and financial uncertainty.

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Story summary

The Sydney Fish Market opened on January 19, 2026 as an $836 million facility.
Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales, called it the biggest and best fish market.
By midday, the market reached its capacity of 5,000 patrons, with staff asking visitors to wait or return later.
Many visitors were turned away, expressing disappointment.
The project replaces the old Pyrmont site and has faced delays and financial uncertainty.