Billbergia and Metrics unveils Concord Central scheme with 1400 homes near Concord West Station
Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners are teaming up once again, this time in Concord, where they're taking Concord Central, an eight-building, 1400-dwelling precinct, to the NSW Government.
The State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for the 3.14-hectare site at 1 King Street, adjacent to Concord West train station, also includes plans for a new civic plaza featuring retail and commercial spaces.
Concord Central marks another major collaboration between Billbergia and Metrics, following their joint venture in the Sydney CBD, a two-tower development that will see both towers rise 80 storeys, ranking among the tallest buildings in the city.
At Concord, the initial proposal in 2024 was for 700 apartments across 10 towers. The tower heights now range from six to 37 storeys.
According to the Scoping Report prepared by Ethos Urban, the project aims to “incorporate a mixed-use approach and use urban design principles to integrate commercial, retail and residential land uses” while improving connectivity and public access to transport infrastructure.
GroupGSA has led the urban design and masterplanning, alongside architectural input from Fitzpatrick Partners, Lachlan Seegers, and Carter Williamson. The indicative masterplan shows a layout that prioritises open space, view corridors, and pedestrian permeability, with over 5000 sqm of public realm, including a central park and active street frontages.
The project’s proximity to Concord West Station and future Sydney Metro connections at North Strathfield supports the broader vision for a transport-oriented development. The Scoping Design Report notes that the masterplan “seeks to re-integrate the site into the suburb, providing residential activation with public through-site links, civic spaces and play areas”.
Retail space has been reduced slightly in the latest version to 5,100 sqm, but with a sharper focus on local activation and daily needs. A childcare centre and community facilities are also included, alongside infrastructure upgrades valued at over $100 million.
The project has been declared State Significant and is undergoing assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. According to the submitted documents, construction could begin as early as late 2026, with completion anticipated by 2029.
This project continues Billbergia’s focus on large-scale urban renewal precincts, with similar activity underway in Rhodes and Chatswood in partnership with Metrics.
Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at Apartments.com.au, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country’s most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the off the plan property market. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia’s evolving development landscape.
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