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Taking place at the Australian Technology Park’s Innovation Plaza from 10am to 3pm, the Mirvac-hosted event will shine a spotlight on the fascinating history of this iconic location. Once home to the largest railway workshops in the Southern Hemisphere, the site operated for over 100 years as Australia’s industrial powerhouse that birthed the country’s railways.
On the day visitors are invited to join one of two heritage walking tours starting at 11am and 1pm, exploring the historic Locomotive Workshop and its surrounds. The heritage-protected building contains an array of original artefacts from its industrial heyday, as well as one of last fully functional blacksmith workshops in Sydney.
The event is a family friendly affair, with little train rides, a jumping castle, face painting and craft tables to excite children of all ages. Stencils of trains painted by children at the craft table will be used to decorate the construction hoardings, as the redevelopment of the Australian Technology Park gets underway in the coming months.
There will also be plenty to tantalise the taste buds. From a sausage sizzle to gourmet delights from Sydney’s popular Char Char Food Truck, local wines, coffee, gelato and more, this event is on track to become one of the most popular instalments in Sydney’s community festival calendar!
