Wynyard () is an urban locality adjacent to Wynyard railway station in the

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of New South Wales, Australia. Wynyard is part of the

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of the

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. The postcode is 2000. Wynyard Park is a prominent landmark in this area.

History

The area now known as Wynyard was the site of the first military barracks in Australia between 1792 and 1818. The land was later subdivided for private development, but a portion was retained as open space, eventually becoming Wynyard Square. Wynyard was named in honour of Major-General

Edward Buckley Wynyard General Edward Buckley Wynyard (1788 – 24 November 1864) was a British Army officer. History He was born in Kensington Palace, London London is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city ...

, a former British Army officer who, in September 1847, was put in command of the troops in New South Wales,

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and New Zealand. The development of Wynyard as a transportation hub began with the construction of Wynyard railway station, which opened on 28 February 1932 as part of the City Circle railway line. The station was built underground beneath Wynyard Park, necessitating significant excavation and reconstruction of the park . The station's construction was a pivotal development in Sydney's urban transportation network, coinciding with the opening of the

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Transport

Wynyard railway station is located underground and is a major

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railway station, serviced by six lines. It is also a major bus terminal, serving as the CBD terminus for many routes from the Northern Beaches and North Shore.

References

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