Rare new apartment tower slated above Mortdale RSL Community Club
Plans have been unveiled for the redevelopment of the Mortdale RSL Community Club, which would transform the site into a new club with a residential apartment tower above.
The development, dubbed Mortdale Gardens, is currently on exhibition as a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway.
The club occupies a 3,140 sqm site spanning 19–25 Macquarie Place and 46–56 Pitt Street. The proposal would deliver a new club facility, with 230 apartments above. Fifteen per cent of the apartments are designated as affordable housing.
The residential component is proposed across tiered buildings, predominantly ranging from eight to nine storeys, with one tower rising up to 20 storeys. Five basement levels would provide parking for around 450 vehicles.
The development will also include two levels of commercial space, accommodating medical services, retail shops, offices, a supermarket, as well as cafés and restaurants.
NOD Architecture has designed the project in collaboration with Stanisic Architects.
The Design Verification Statement said the proposal “balances bulk and scale through carefully considered setbacks, building heights and articulation that respond to the established and future urban character.”
They said the higher-density approach supports a lively and dynamic local centre by increasing population and foot traffic, which in turn activates local businesses and enhances overall amenity.
"The proposal reduces urban sprawl, supports public transport use, and enables a diverse mix of housing types to meet varying community needs. With thoughtful design and integration, the development has the potential to complement Mortdale’s character while fostering growth, inclusivity and long-term sustainability within a well-connected, future-ready centre."
The club is aiming to finalise construction plans and commence apartment pre-sales in 2027, with works expected to begin in 2028.
The Mortdale RSL Community Club said the redevelopment is focused on securing the long-term sustainability of the club.
It is not the first time a Leagues Club has pursued redevelopment to strengthen its financial future.
Capital Corporation previously partnered with Bondi Junction RSL Club to redevelop its site near Westfield, delivering a new club alongside residential apartments above.
It was also the second time Capital Corporation, led by Jim Hunter, has worked alongside a club. In partnership with NOVM and the Cronulla Sharks Leagues Club, they transformed the area surrounding Shark Park into a mixed-use precinct featuring more than 700 apartments and a new town centre.
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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