The commission was won through an anonymous global design competition with the scheme unanimously selected by the jury, which included Pritzker Prize winner Glenn Murcutt.

The jury described it as "playful work that inspires a consideration of how the enjoyment of water-based environments has developed the psyche of an entire culture".

[13] With lap pools, exercise areas and chillout zones, Gunyama Park is part of the city's commitment to build sustainable facilities that meet the diverse needs of the community.

The City of Sydney has committed $25 million towards the integrated community facilities that will be shared by local residents and businesses outside of school hours.

[17] Due to the convenience of the locality, the proximity to the CBD, the available public facilities, and the overall desirability of the suburb, rents in the area have surged by extreme amounts.

This has resulted in a mass exodus of tenants and a broad community change, with many families taking to social media to express their dissatisfaction.

[18] [19] A season of Beauty and the Geek Australia, which is an Australian reality television series was filmed in buildings in Green Square.