The City of Sydney is forging ahead with its $150 million proposal for a civic square opposite Town Hall, despite a backlash over its cost and scale.

The City of Sydney is forging ahead with its $150 million proposal for a civic square opposite Town Hall, despite a backlash over its cost and scale.

Lord mayor says town hall square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’