Work begins on a redevelopment of Sydney’s historic Henderson Hat factory in Surry Hills, with a hybrid project planned for the site after a fire damaged the building. Multiple outlets report that construction starts about three years after the fire, when charred remains of the structure were left behind. The project is intended to give the site a new purpose while incorporating elements of the existing building. The redevelopment is described as a “hybrid” development, indicating a mix of uses and/or built forms, though details beyond the project type are not provided in the shared source summaries. All accounts frame the start of construction as a significant step in the delayed recovery and planning process for the property, noting that the ground-breaking occurs after an extended period following the fire. Overall, the reporting emphasizes the timeline—from the fire to the commencement of work—and the goal of reusing the burned site as part of a renewed development in Surry Hills.