<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a> has received development approval for Archer &amp; Albert, a 32-storey, mixed-use residential development in the heart of Chatswood.

Located at 57–61 Archer Street and 34 Albert Avenue, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> will deliver 150 new homes, including affordable housing, alongside ground-floor and podium retail, commercial space, a heritage house activated as a café, additional ground-level activation, and a landscaped publicly accessible park designed for community use.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> is one of the few large-scale residential developments in the heart of Chatswood City to progress through a council-led architectural design competition and secure development approval, positioning it at the forefront of design led housing.&nbsp;

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Designed by global architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, long-term collaborators of the Coronation team, the project draws inspiration from the Sydney Blue Gum High Forest and the leafy character of the South Chatswood Heritage Conservation Area. The design integrates a restored heritage-listed home and establishes a landscaped connection between Chatswood’s urban centre and its surrounding residential neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

“This is an important project for us and our first entry into the North Shore,” said Joe Nahas, Managing Director of &nbsp;Coronation Property.&nbsp;

“We are deliberate about where we invest and build, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> stands out because the fundamentals are already strong. Transport, employment, education, retail and health are all in place. Archer &amp; Albert is about adding new housing into a centre that already works and building on what exists.”&nbsp;

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Aras Labutis, Head of Urban Transformation at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a>, said the project reflects a disciplined, collaborative approach to city shaping.&nbsp;

“Chatswood sits at an important junction between high-density commercial activity and established residential &nbsp;neighbourhoods," Labutis said.

"Our focus for Archer &amp; Albert was to manage that transition carefully, respecting what’s already there &nbsp;while contributing something new that feels deliberate and enduring."

The approved scheme delivers:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>A 32-storey mixed-use tower comprising 150 homes, including 41 affordable housing dwellings • 530sqm of ground-floor retail, dining and commercial offerings&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A 760sqm wellness tenancy integrated within the podium&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A restored heritage building, thoughtfully reimagined as a café overlooking the park&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A landscaped public park, designed as a calm green retreat in the heart of Chatswood&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Resident amenities include a premium gym, golf simulator, mahjong room, dedicated wellness areas, private &nbsp;dining facilities and a curated wine room&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Deep private balconies designed to capture outlooks and northern light&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A refined material palette of natural stone, timber and terracotta&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Joel Robinson

Coronation receives green light for Archer & Albert apartments in Chatswood

Leading Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a>, in partnership with Metrics Credit Partners, has officially broken ground on its landmark $1.8 billion Kings Bay Village project in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/five-dock-nsw-2046">Five Dock</a>, marking the beginning of construction on one of the most significant urban renewal precincts within the Parramatta Road Corridor.

A sod-turning ceremony was held at the project site on Parramatta Road, with NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully joining Deicorp Chairman Fouad Deiri OAM and Metrics CEO and Managing Partner Andrew Lockhart, to mark the significant milestone.

Located at 129-154 Parramatta Road, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> will transform more than three hectares of underutilised land into a highly connected new neighbourhood comprising 1,185 homes, including 218 affordable dwellings for essential workers, alongside new retail, commercial, and community spaces.

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Designed by award-winning architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/turner-studio">TURNER</a>, the precinct blends crafted brick architecture with a pedestrian-focused urban layout across six buildings of varying scale. The project will deliver 14,700sqm of retail and commercial space, 6,500sqm of public open space, and a new 2,290sqm landscaped park and civic plaza that will form the social heart of the community.

Kings Bay Village is positioned minutes from the future Five Dock Metro Station, supporting the NSW Government and City of Canada Bay Council’s shared ambition for a more connected, liveable and revitalised Parramatta Road Corridor. Deicorp will also contribute more than $80 million towards new and upgraded local infrastructure, including pedestrian laneways, an activated streetscape and significant public domain works.

Fouad Deiri OAM, Chairman of Deicorp, said Kings Bay Village represents a defining opportunity for Sydney’s Inner West.

&nbsp;“Today marks the beginning of a precinct that will deliver lasting benefits for the Five Dock community - new homes, new open spaces, and a vibrant mixed-use environment that brings people closer to transport, services and amenities,"&nbsp;Deiri says.

“We are proud to be delivering much-needed housing, including affordable homes for essential workers, in partnership with the NSW Government and the City of Canada Bay. Kings Bay Village is urban renewal at its best - thoughtful, connected and community-focused.”

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Metrics CEO and Managing Partner Andrew Lockhart said the company is proud to support more housing and infrastructure in a key Sydney corridor. 
&nbsp; 
“Metrics and Deicorp share a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects that align closely with the NSW Government’s housing and infrastructure priorities. Kings Bay Village marks our most significant Sydney development to date, offering quality homes, essential infrastructure, and dynamic public spaces.” 
&nbsp; 
“This project reflects our ongoing commitment to creating value by supporting economic growth, job creation, and delivering excellent outcomes for our investors,” he said.

With Kings Bay Village now underway, Deicorp’s pipeline of apartments under construction across Sydney has increased to 5,102. Kings Bay Village is scheduled for completion in Q2 of 2029.

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NSW Premier and Planning Minister join Deicorp and Metrics to break ground on $1.8 billion Kings Bay Village precinct

When Antoinette Chan and her architect husband, Peter began casually searching for an investment property, they weren’t expecting it to evolve into a life-changing family decision.

But one visit to the display suite of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/koyo-crows-nest-1-11-rodborough-avenue-crows-nest-nsw-2065">KOYO</a> development in Crows Nest changed everything, and sparked a remarkable story of three generations choosing to live side by side in one of the suburb's most architecturally-striking new developments.

Antoinette, her mother Janet Khoo, and her sister, who is currently living in Singapore, each purchased an apartment in the same building, creating a rare and meaningful multi-generational living arrangement underpinned by modern design, community values, and premium convenience.

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“It wasn’t planned,” says Antoinette, who purchased a three-bedroom garden apartment with her husband and teenage daughter. “Peter came across KOYO and encouraged me to visit because he had a lot of respect for Abadeen’s previous work. As soon as we saw it, we knew it wasn’t just an investment, this was a home.”

Shortly after, Antoinette suggested her mother, Janet Khoo, take a look at the same development. A long-time inner-city resident who had recently sold her property in The Rocks, Janet had experienced some health setbacks and was contemplating a move closer to her daughter.

“I walked into the display apartment, and it just felt right,” says Janet. “I didn’t look anywhere else. The space, the simplicity of the design, the light, everything gave me a sense of peace. It’s a new beginning, but it also feels like home.”

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In a stroke of serendipity, Janet selected the two-bedroom apartment next door to her daughter, completely unaware of Antoinette’s purchase. Around the same time, Antoinette’s sister, who resides in Singapore, viewed the property via a virtual tour and chose to buy the apartment directly above Janet’s.

“We were all drawn to KOYO individually, and it just happened that our homes ended up vertically stacked, ground, first, and second floor,” Antoinette laughs. “It was a coincidence, but also a sign. This is where we’re meant to be.”

Designed by celebrated architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, KOYO delivered on all fronts for the Chan-Khoo family.

“Our garden apartment gives us the feel of a standalone home but with none of the maintenance,” says Antoinette. “All three bedrooms open onto a generous private garden, which is perfect for our dog Archie, and for entertaining. The open-plan layout and high ceilings make it feel airy, calm and luxurious.”

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For Janet, security and accessibility were top priorities, and KOYO offered the ideal balance.

“At my age, I didn’t want to be climbing stairs,” she explains. “The first-floor apartment opens directly to the garden, and the building is small, which gives it a more personal, village-like feel. Yet I’m just steps away from my daughter and granddaughter. That gives me so much peace of mind.”

The family also appreciated the thoughtful amenities that avoided the excesses of some larger developments.

“We didn’t want a complex with too many facilities we wouldn’t use,” explains Antoinette. “KOYO has everything we need, generous storage, secure parking, beautifully landscaped walkways, and a stunning rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities that feels serene rather than busy.”

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The location was another critical factor in the family’s decision. Though they had always lived closer to Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Antoinette says the transformation of Crows Nest was a revelation.

“When we returned from living overseas, we discovered Crows Nest had become this vibrant, walkable hub,” she says. “We love being able to stroll to cafés, restaurants, and shops on Willoughby Road. The new Metro makes the commute into the CBD effortless, and our daughter can walk to her school, it’s just next door."

Janet agree. “I was worried about giving up my inner-city lifestyle, but I’ve fallen in love with this area. It has everything I need, supermarkets, quiet streets, friendly faces, and it’s all a short walk away. I feel safe, independent, and connected.”

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While design and location were important, the family also credits their decision to Abadeen’s reputation and responsiveness. With decades of experience delivering high-quality residential projects, Abadeen’s track record helped build trust during a volatile market period.

“The waiting game was tough, especially after selling my old apartment,” says Janet. “But the Abadeen team kept me updated every step of the way. They were professional, courteous, and transparent.”

Antoinette said Peter works in property and had already heard of Abadeen. "The quality of their work really impressed us, and as the project neared completion, they went above and beyond to keep us informed and supported. That level of communication is rare.”

Only a handful of three-bedroom residences remain for sale, priced from $3.5 million.

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Three generations, one address: How a family found sanctuary and connection at Abadeen's KOYO in Crows Nest

Sydney-based developer Gold Partners Australia is making its move on the Gold Coast, launching what is one of the most affordable towers to the booming Broadbeach market.

Its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harmony-on-broadbeach-2797-gold-coast-highway-broadbeach-qld-4218">Harmony on Broadbeach</a> project, just 400m from the beach, has prices starting from $975,000 for its two-bedroom apartments that measure nearly 90 sqm internally.

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There will be 113 two- and three-bedroom apartments spread out across the 33-storey tower on the 1,201 sqm site that will front First Avenue. Gold Partners Australia, which has delivered several major projects in Sydney's Norwest and has an active pipeline with projects in Hornsby and Carlingford, secured the block vacant, and want to start preliminary site works early next year through their in-house construction capability.

DBI Architects designed the tower with a four-level podium which will have an open-air swimming pool, sun deck, outdoor lounges, alfresco dining spaces, and a gym with adjoining yoga lawn. A hospitality venue will anchor the building at street level.

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Olympus Property Group is selling Harmony on Broadbeach on behalf of Gold Partners Australia. Olympus Director Deanna Lockett says the project is resonating with everyone from locals, investors, those moving from interstate, and second home buyers from Brisbane.

"There's been nothing new come to the market in Broadbeach at this price point for nearly a year," Lockett recalls. "It hits the sweet spot of affordability, good sized apartments, in a great location."

Construction will commence in Q2 2026, and wrap up, all going well, by the end of 2028.

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Harmony on Broadbeach launches to booming Gold Coast suburb

Display apartments play a crucial role in helping buyers imagine how a space will look and feel once complete.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-albertine-by-mirvac-melbourne-31-queens-lane-melbourne-vic-3004">The Albertine</a> in Melbourne, development giant Mirvac has partnered with furniture maker and retailer MCM House to create a fully furnished, full-scale prototype that showcases the proportions, finishes, and design intent of the project’s three-bedroom residences.

As an added incentive, purchasers of any two- or three-bedroom apartment can receive up to $50,000 worth of MCM House furniture, allowing them to curate their new home with the same craftsmanship, contemporary design, and aesthetic showcased in the display apartment.

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Oversized sofas, solid timber dining tables, and relaxed, low-profile seating demonstrate how the space accommodates real furniture, helping buyers clearly visualise how their new apartment could look, complete with pieces that genuinely suit the scale and design of the home.

The styling is simple but deliberate, with materials that pick up on the apartment’s natural light and neutral tones, creating cohesion without crowding the space.

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Mirvac is now welcoming buyers through the display at The Albertine. Quietly yet conveniently positioned just off St Kilda Road on Queens Road, the development has attracted strong interest from inner-Melbourne and Bayside downsizers, professional couples seeking luxurious low-maintenance living, and design-focused buyers who want proximity to the CBD.

Apartments have been designed by Mirvac's inhouse design team with owner-occupiers at the forefront.&nbsp;The living and dining areas open directly onto a balcony, reinforcing the project’s emphasis on indoor-outdoor flow, while kitchens feature integrated appliances and soft-curve cabinetry which mirror the larger architectural themes at play throughout the building.

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The Albertine offers one to four-bedroom residences complemented by exclusive resident-only amenity, including The Circadian Club, a wellness centre with an indoor pool and spa, gym, yoga and Pilates studio, and sauna, as well as The Elysian Room, a private dining space on level 10 with sweeping views across Melbourne.

Mirvac will welcome residents to The Albertine in 2026, having recently celebrated topping out the&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>&nbsp;recently topped out&nbsp; the topping out of The Albertine, with completion expected in 2026.

To find out more about the generous furniture offer with MCM House, enquire below.

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Mirvac unveils The Albertine display, offering up to $50k in MCM House furniture

Urban Renewal

Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Residences is the latest development by one of Australasia&rsquo;s largest developers, Far East Consortium.

Set to become one of the tallest buildings in the new $3.6 billion precinct, the 667-residence building still boasts a selection of one and three-bedroom residents available for purchase.

Urban takes a look at six reasons you should consider one of these apartments at Queen&rsquo;s Wharf. 
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1. Developed by Far East Consortium

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Far East Consortium is an international property development company with a strong Australian presence.

Established in 1960, the development group is now one of Asia&rsquo;s largest property developers, publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and contributing significantly to the Melbourne and Perth skyline.

The group has delivered urban renewal redevelopments equating to over $2 billion of completed projects with projects in excess of $7 billion across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in its pipeline.

2. Great architectural design

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The one, two and three-bedroom residences at Queen&rsquo;s Wharf have been curated by Cottee Parker to deliver the most to its residents.

Each apartment features winter gardens with lift and tilt windows, as well as feature views of the city, Botanic Garden or city views.

Design features in the home include herringbone floor tiles, expansive balconies and natural stone benchtops.

The building is targeting a 6 Green Star &lsquo;design and as built&rsquo; rating and is the largest residential project in Queensland doing so.

3. The ideal location

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Situated in Brisbane&rsquo;s historical heart, the project&rsquo;s atrium entrance on George Street directly connects the CBD through to the riverfront.

Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Brisbane is set to become Brisbane&rsquo;s signature landmark and the largest integrated resort development in Australia.

&ldquo;Standing like a mini Manhattan, the city will be framed on all four sides&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

<blockquote>
&ldquo;To the North by Spring Hill, the Eagle Street riverside to the East, to the South by the City Botanic Gardens and to the West it will have Queen&rsquo;s Wharf.&rdquo;
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4. Heritage buildings

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Queen&rsquo;s Wharf is a site of great historical significance, hosting Australia&rsquo;s largest collection of carefully restored heritage buildings.

The precinct will feature iconic contemporary architecture alongside a collection of beautifully restored heritage buildings, including the Brisbane Printing Office.

<blockquote>
&ldquo;[Queen&rsquo;s Wharf] celebrates the precinct&rsquo;s Indigenous and European heritage with interpretative trails and experiences spanning the Brisbane River and ridgeline.&rdquo;
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5. A brand-new precinct

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Queens Wharf provides a truly global space to Brisbane&rsquo;s skyline, offering mixed retail tenancies, heritage building conversions and parks,

The 7.5-hectare precinct will welcome tourists and locals, along with a new The Star casino, Queen&rsquo;s Wharf and four international hotels.

Over 50 restaurants and bars will share 40,000sqm of retail space with local and international brands.

&ldquo;There is no better place to live than on the waterfront in one of Australia&#39;s greatest developments.&rdquo;

6. Five-star amenities

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Residents can enjoy five-star luxury amenities exclusively for them.

Spread over two levels, facilities include a 22-metre lap pool, spas, yoga spaces, steam room, gym, wine lounge, private dining rooms and cinema.

Among its amenities include:

<ul>
	<li>Level 4 retail and access the pedestrian bridge to South Bank</li>
	<li>World-class gaming lounges on Levels 5 and 6</li>
	<li>Level 6 Ballroom</li>
	<li>Level 7 opens up to a recreational deck community space</li>
</ul>

Urban takes a look at six reasons you should consider one of these apartments at Queen’s Wharf

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Six reasons to secure a Brisbane apartment at the luxury Queen’s Wharf development

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The Melbourne developer Riverlee have commenced construction at their $2 billion New Epping community in Melbourne's north.

Stage one, which was fast-tracked under the Victorian Government’s Building Victoria Recovery Taskforce, will include a mix of 151 social and affordable homes to be operated by the homelessness services provider Haven; Home, Safe, as well as the $133 million Northern Private Hospital, to be operated by Ramsay Health Care.

They will make up part of the 51 hectare New Epping, a redevelopment of the former Epping Quarry, which Riverlee bought in 2015, around 15 years after the quarry ceased its operations.

There is slated to be over 2,500 townhouses and apartments as part of the development, as well as a new health and commercial office precinct.

The stage one residences are estimated to be completed by May 2022.

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It will take between 10 to 15 years to complete the whole urban renewal project which will drive $4.7 billion in economic benefit to Victoria.

Minister for Housing and Minister for Planning Richard Wynne was in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony around 20 kilometres north of Melbourne.

Riverlee development director David Lee says the groundbreaking milestone is significant for the community in Melbourne’s north, positioning Epping as the centre of activity in the region, following collaboration with the City of Whittlesea, state government and project partners to achieve the works. 

“Together with our project partners, local council and the state government, we are excited to be commencing Stage 1 at New Epping –a project that will play a huge role in meeting the healthcare and housing demands of this growing area," Lee says.

"The diverse mix of housing, health and commercial uses will create a vibrant culture and community with a focus on wellness and sustainability. 

“Our vision for New Epping will take urban regeneration to a new level and bring an inner-city offering to the suburbs. The site no doubt has its challenges and we thank the state government for recognising the needs of this region by fast-tracking the work under the Building Victoria Recovery Taskforce,” he says. 

"Riverlee carefully selected its project partners to ensure that New Epping would be a leader in healthcare and support services for residents, with Ramsay Health Care the largest private hospital operator in Australia and Haven; Home Safe known for its integrated approach to housing and services.

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Haven; Home Safe chair, Damien Tangey says that the Stage 1 residences area truly collaborative partnership project which will increase the supply of safe, secure, social and affordable housing in Melbourne's north.

“The Stage 1 residences area sound investment in the community and demonstrates how the private and community housing sector can work with government to deliver quality forms of housing in terms of architectural design, environmental outcomes, and internal space planning,” he says

In addition to the Stage 1 residences and the new Northern Private Hospital, the works include key supporting infrastructure including the development of the 11ha central green spine that will connect all components within New Epping.

Riverlee are developing the luxury mixed-use hotel and apartment project Seafarers in Melbourne's Docklands.

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It will take between 10 to 15 years to complete the whole urban renewal project which will drive $4.7 billion in economic benefit to Victoria.

Construction begins at Riverlee's $2 billion New Epping community 

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A new purpose-built A-League football stadium to be built in Melbourne's west received a major boost when the A-League announced a new Western Melbourne team had been successful in its bid to enter the competition.

On greenfield land located on the periphery of western Melbourne, the Sayers Road site is close to the Geelong railway line which as part of the recent state election, could be in the running to have electrified metro services running past in the near future.

The A-League team and development proponent, <a href="http://www.westernmelbourne.com/">Western Melbourne Group</a>, has stated in the past that it would not be seeking significant public investment to develop the stadium and precinct in Wyndham.

The stadium would seat 15,000 people, include training facilities and the precinct could also include a higher-education campus and conference and hotel facilities.

In June 2018, the Wyndham Mayor, Cr Peter Maynard, backed the WMG's proposal.

<blockquote>
"If successful, this project will mean great things for our local area. It will bring people from across Australia right here to Wyndham to watch on as the nation’s best football players battle it out on the field.

The value of this landmark deal for our community will be massive, positioning us as a destination of choice, and putting us on the national and international sporting stage.

We’re also looking forward to the economic boost this project could bring to Wyndham. Hundreds of jobs will be created through the construction phase, and we’ll see more created once the stadium is up and running.

There is also a plan to co-locate a university offering as part of the sports science precinct and sports centre of excellence, creating more educational opportunities for our residents.

We’re confident this project will be a catalyst for other investors. It’s brilliant to see that Western Melbourne Group Holdings, led by Maurice Bisetto, have seen our region for what it is – a thriving area worthy of significant investment.

Wyndham is definitely open for business!"
<cite>Cr Peter Maynard, Wyndham City Mayor</cite>
</blockquote>

The Western Melbourne A-League team would enter the competition in 2019/2020, playing its first games at Kardinia Park in Geelong while its own stadium is under development.

<h2>Adjusting the scope of the Western Melbourne Rail Plan</h2>

Melbourne knows quite well how to make a stadium a success - you need high-quality public transport (read: heavy rail / trains) servicing it. Just look at Waverley/AFL Park's demise versus the the usage at the MCG and Marvel/Docklands Stadium.

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@-37.8376473,144.6222823,3535m/data=!3m1!1e3">The site</a>, as quoted in <a href="http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/wyndham-council-backs-a-league-club-stadium-for-tarneit/">this Star Weekly report</a> from earlier in the year, lies right next to the Regional Rail Link corridor which currently forms part of the Geelong line.

In the recent state election campaign, the Andrews Government promised to conduct a Western Melbourne Rail Plan alongside completing its Melbourne Airport Rail Link and Higher-speed services to Geelong/Ballarat studies.

While still a work in progress, the Andrews Government did moot track quadruplication from Sunshine to Deer Park (the junction of the Ballarat and Geelong lines) and from Deer Park to West Werribee - this would allow electrified metro services to operate separate from express/regional services to Geelong and Ballarat.  

Perhaps those plans - should they eventuate - should include a brand new station as well.
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Alastair Taylor

Western Melbourne Group successful in its A-League bid

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A range of milestones have been achieved in <a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Docklands</a> in 2018, with over one million square metres of commercial floor space and 10,000 apartments delivered or under construction, signalling how far the precinct has come. <a href="/news/development-victoria-appoints-geoff-ward-to-lead-its-precincts-team">Development Victoria’s Group Head Precincts, Mr Geoff Ward</a>, said the level of investment in Docklands by both the private and public sector was a vote of confidence in the precinct.

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“We are seeing a real maturity in Docklands, with around 11,000 residents calling it home and around 58,000 people now working here. The number of blue-chip companies who have their offices in Docklands continues to grow, including Lendlease, ANZ Bank, Myer, NAB, KPMG and Medibank. Construction continues on both commercial and residential towers which sustains between 2,500 and 3,000 jobs for Victorians which is remarkable.”

- Geoff Ward, Development Victoria’s Group Head (Precincts)
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Development Victoria has worked with its stakeholders across the precinct in 2018 to facilitate the below achievements:

<h2>Completed construction</h2>

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Yarra’s Edge - Wharf’s Entrance Stage 2 Terraces: 18 town houses completed (April 2018.)</li>
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Waterfront City – Urban Alley Brewery: A 690-capacity brewery within The District Docklands (September 2018).</li>
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Waterfront City – Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq: An entertainment complex featuring arcade games, theme-park activities and bowling within The District Docklands complex (September 2018).</li>
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Melbourne Quarter – <a href="/buildings/one-melbourne-quarter-695-collins-street-docklands">One Melbourne Quarter</a>: Completion of a 12-storey, 25,000m² commercial building in Collins Street, including a Sky Park (October 2018).</li>
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NewQuay – <a href="/buildings/elm-stone-387-docklands-drive-docklands">Elm and Stone</a>: Upcoming completion of two towers, one with 34 lots and 108 apartments and the other 128 serviced apartments managed by Quest Apartments (December 2018).</li>
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Waterfront City – Hoyts Cinema: Upcoming completion of an eight-screen Hoyts Cinema complex (December 2018).</li>
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Collins Square – Tower 5: Upcoming completion of a 65,000m² commercial tower, the final stage of <a href="/developers/walker-corporation">Walker Corporation’s</a> $2.5 billion Collins Square development (to be completed in December 2018).</li>
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Victoria Harbour - <a href="/buildings/no-1-collins-wharf-915-collins-street-docklands">No. 1 Collins Wharf</a>: Upcoming completion of <a href="/developers/lendlease-development">Lendlease’s</a> residential tower with 321 apartments (to be completed in December 2018).</li>
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<a href="/buildings/east-tower-melbourne-quarter-628-flinders-street-docklands">Melbourne Quarter – Stage R1</a>: The first residential tower within the precinct will feature 45 storeys and 719 apartments (stage release in February 2018).</li>
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Melbourne Quarter – <a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Stage C3</a>: A 49,000m² commercial tower which will also deliver 500m² of community space (stage release in March 2018).</li>
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Waterfront City – The Market: A new fresh food offering at The District Docklands which will include a full-line Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s, an Asian grocer, Priceline Pharmacy and a range of specialty retailers (commenced construction in May 2018).</li>
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Yarra’s Edge - Wharf’s Entrance Stage 3 Terraces: Early works for 18 townhouses (commenced in July 2018).</li>
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Victoria Harbour - <a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Stage Y3</a>: Construction of 38,000m² commercial tower under construction (practical Completion is expected March 2019).</li>
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<h2>Community infrastructure and activity</h2>

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Collins Square – undercroft: Works completed on the undercroft area in Village Street with new tenants meeting the socio- economic criteria of accommodating charitable organisations (January 2018). Under croft lighting project completed as a collaborative place-making project between Development Victoria and Walker Corporation (August 2018).</li>
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Docklands Representative Group: Formation of a new-look community representative group (July 2018) with the assistance of Development Victoria and the City of Melbourne.</li>
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Docklands School: Settlement of the land allocated for the new Docklands School (August 2018).</li>
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Port Phillip Ferry: $6 million in Victorian Government funding for a three-year trial of a commuter ferry service between Geelong and Docklands (August 2018).</li>
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NewQuay: Launch of the first stage of NewQuay Central Park, which will eventually become a 4,000m² linear park extending to Ron Barassi Senior Sports Reserve and the end of NewQuay (November 2018).</li>
</ul>
<h2>Other announcements</h2>

<ul>
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Channel 7 building: Development Victoria acquires the Channel 7 building as part of the overall redevelopment plans for The Docklands Stadium precinct (May 2018).</li>
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Stadium upgrade: Major upgrade announced of Marvel Stadium and surrounding stadium precincts (May 2018).</li>
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By 2025, Docklands is forecast to welcome approximately 20,000 residents and 70,000 workers, with $17.5 billion of private investment into the precinct.
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Development Victoria

Milestone year in Docklands

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An amendment to North Sydney's planning scheme has been initiated in recent days as Legacy Property looks to capitalise upon a site located in a boom development corridor.

253-267 Pacific Highway is subject to a Planning Proposal that would yield a substantial development across a 1,469 square metre corner site. Plans have been drawn up that seek to unlock the well positioned site's potential by way of a new mixed-use development.

Aided by PTW Architects and GM Urban Design and Architecture, Legacy Property hopes to establish a new site-specific height control and FSR control, resulting in a high-density, dual building outcome.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image87_6.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Pacific Highway perspective. Image: PTW Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="369" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image87_6.jpg?itok=QhSh9qqb" title="Pacific Highway perspective. Image: PTW Architects" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Pacific Highway perspective. Image: PTW Architects</figcaption></figure>The result sees a conceptual building envelope spanning 67 metres with a smaller mid-rise reaching 22 metres.

Commercial, residential, retail and community uses are envisaged for the development. 89 residential apartments are included, as is 1,667 square metres of office space over four levels; 253-267 Pacific Highway holds a total Gross Floor Area of 10,477 square metres.

Public benefits are outlined and sees the inclusion of affordable rental housing (3 x 1 bedroom apartments and 1 x studio apartment) and the dedication of both office and community floor space for Council use.

349 square metres is expected to be seeded to Council as affordable office space for ‘start-up’ businesses whilst further space at ground level is earmarked for community facilities.

Continuous active edges will be provided to Pacific Highway and West Street. Church Lane as the least active of the site's three frontages will be widened and activated.

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<figcaption>Hero perspective. Image: PTW Architects</figcaption></figure>253-267 Pacific Highway aside, Legacy Property has been an active player in the greater North Sydney development scene in recent years, having had dealing in the North Sydney - Crows Nest - St Leonards urban renewal corridor.

Miller Street in North Sydney, Oxley Street in Crows Nest and St Leonards' 617-621 Pacific Highway have all fallen under the Legacy Property umbrella, although the developer did not see any of the sites through to completion.

Two sites were divested after Legacy Property's successful attempts to create development uplift whilst the Crows Nest land holding was compulsorily acquired during 2016 in order to facilitate the new Crows Nest Metro Station. It too received the green light for 100 apartments over 13 levels prior to its acquisition.
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Legacy Property sees opportunity in North Sydney

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Toga Group is pushing through with the mass redevelopment of Redfern's Surry Hills Shopping Village.

After a competitive design process which saw a consortium headed by architecture firm SJB lead all comers, a detailed development application is in motion for the sprawling Redferm site on the corner of Cleveland and Baptist streets.

The heritage listed former Bank of NSW building at 397-399 Cleveland Street is to be retained and surrounded by 8 new buildings. In line with the site's existing use, a mass of retail is included, as is commercial office space, basement parking for 345 vehicles and 157 apartments.

A key plank of the design's success is the inclusion of extensive public domain works.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image77_3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Terrace houses fronting Marriott Street. Image: SJB"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="310" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image77_3.jpg?itok=a-1cn95I" title="Terrace houses fronting Marriott Street. Image: SJB" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Terrace houses fronting Marriott Street. Image: SJB</figcaption></figure><h2>A slow road</h2>

Toga Group first surfaced as the development partner of choice for the prominent 12,244.1 square metre development site during 2015, when Coles elected to maintain its presence onsite. When the site was listed for sale during 2014, the Wesfarmers-owned Coles exercised first rights over the shopping centre with an eye toward redevelopment.

The development process has now progressed to the point where a detailed development application landed with City of Sydney late last month. Initially touted as capable of handling 300 apartments, the expected 157 apartments are well short of initial intentions.

Coles and Toga Group's joint application has a construction value of $149 million.

Coles is making a habit of pursuing development opportunities on the eastern seaboard. The Surry Hills complex joins additional current Coles developments in <a href="/developments/lindfield-nsw-2070">Lindfield</a> in Sydney and <a href="/new-apartments/the-mark-441-glen-huntly-road-elsternwick">Elsternwick</a> plus <a href="/buildings/261-271-bridge-road-richmond">Richmond</a> in Melbourne.0

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image81a.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Site overview. Image: SJB"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="332" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image81a.jpg?itok=2csuqkcG" title="Site overview. Image: SJB" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Site overview. Image: SJB</figcaption></figure><h2>Design prowess</h2>

Toga Group's Redfern site was subject to a competitive design process, with a trio of other design consortiums losing out to a team including SJB, Architect Prineas and Aspect Studios.

Design teams trumped for the Redfern site include Bates Smart/Chenchow Little/Luchetti Krelle, DKO Architecture/Archer Office/Hames Sharley/Tribe/Aspect Studio and the Woods Bagot/Alexander &amp; Co/Christopher Owen Landscape Design trio.

The Competitive Design Alternatives Report made not of the winning team's positive design outcomes.

<blockquote>
The Selection Panel also noted that the scheme included delightfully whimsical elements that provided a distinctive identity and character.

There was a genuine understanding of the character of the area and a lot of thought had gone into the design of the apartments, even down to the uniquely shaped windows. The planning strategy that enabled apartments to be no more than one stair flight from communal garden areas was also commendable.

There was considerable thought to materiality and detailing, with more intricacy and articulation to the lower levels and street frontages, supporting upper levels with less variety in material or colour. The design is also potentially suited to modularisation, although this would require further investigation.
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Toga Group takes Redfern's Surry Hills Shopping Village down the development path

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Much like Parramatta, Liverpool will become another satellite CBD for the Harbour City, having been rezoned by the State's Planning Minister.

Anthony Roberts has officially announced the rezoning of 25 hectares in and around Liverpool that will further entice development to the locality. Already no stranger to high-rise residential development in Liverpool's fringe, the passage of higher density and mixed-use applications for the heart of the suburb will be made all the more easier under the rezoning.

The move comes as both the State Government and Liverpool Council seek to attract additional commercial and residential activity to the expanding hub. Liverpool's core stands to gain bigger developments under the rezoning, but also increased ground floor uses such as cafes, bars, restaurants and retail.

<blockquote>
I am pleased to announce this plan which will transform Liverpool’s commercial areas and unlock the city’s potential as a thriving and well-connected place to live, work and play.

Changes to the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) will open the door for Liverpool to fulfil its potential as the next significant city centre in Sydney. Liverpool’s transformation has the potential to be enjoyed by locals and international visitors, with the city centre being on the doorstep of the future Western Sydney Airport.

The rezoning enables increased building heights for selected key sites and will ensure people have easy access to public transport, the city campuses of both Western Sydney University and University of Wollongong and Liverpool Hospital’s $740 million redevelopment.
<cite>Planning Minister Anthony Roberts</cite>
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The rezoning's positive aspects have been lauded by the Planning Minister, Liverpool City Council Mayor Wendy Waller and Urban Taskforce Australia's Chris Johnson.

Not content with Liverpool's emergence behind Sydney's heart and Parramatta as true Central Business Districts, Chris Johnson insists that rezoning should be applied to other suitable suburban Sydney locations.

<blockquote>
The announcement by NSW Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, that the Liverpool city centre has been rezoned for mixed-use is a good model for all centres across Sydney, says the Urban Taskforce. The 25 hectare city centre in Liverpool is now planning to house 10,000 new homes and 22,000 new jobs as a result of the change from commercial only zoning to mixed-use zoning.

The Urban Taskforce has been critical of the zoning of strategic centres as outlined in the Greater Sydney Commission’s District Plans that did not support mixed-use zoning but preferred separate zones for housing and for jobs. Most cities in the world are moving away from restrictive single use zoning towards a mixed-use approach that gives incentives to ensure a viable mixture of uses related to market needs.

The Liverpool model is following this approach.

A similar approach to mixed zoning should be considered for city centres like North Sydney, St Leonards, Chatswood, and Parramatta. Each of these city centres needs the vitalisation that comes from people living, working and shopping in an urban centre.
<cite>Urban Taskforce CEO Chris Johnson</cite>
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Liverpool already has a substantial presence in the Apartments.com.au Project Database, and this is set to grow once rezoning is ratified. The rezoning is as much about changing the balance of uses within any given development as it is about realising larger developments.

Prime developments come in the form of 277 Bigge Street which was <a href="/news/mackycorp-lines-up-a-major-liverpool-office-development">recently profiled</a> by Apartments.com.au. It involves the construction of a purely commercial tower containing in excess of 27,000 square metres of Gross Floor Area.

Also fresh to Liverpool is an application looking for the realisation of a residential tower at 402 Macquarie Street for developer Kingdom Towers. Spanning 17 levels and designed by GCCV, the applications includes 145 apartments.

To date Liverpool has 31 predominantly residential projects listed within the Apartments.com.au Project Database.
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Liverpool rezoned and earmarked as becoming Sydney's third largest CBD

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The Queensland government has moved to initiate a wider redevelopment of the precinct adjoining The Gabba with the intent of better serving the expanding Woolloongabba population and the wider public.

On Sunday Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad outlined the vision for a new bridge connecting the sporting stadium with Cross River Rail's upcoming station in Woolloongabba. Expected to be completed during 2024, the Woolloongabba link in the wider Cross River Rail network will facilitate an overhaul of the 6.5-hectares adjoining The Gabba.

Mixed uses are earmarked for the precinct and are expected to come together within a precinct plan that will see input from stakeholders such as Brisbane City Council, Stadiums Queensland and the Department of Housing and Public Works.

The Queensland government's move on the wider precinct follows on from earlier reports during May that the stadium was in line to receive a substantial capital injection in order to bring the facility up to current standards.

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<figcaption>The envisaged station with The Gabba to the rear</figcaption></figure><h2>What they Say</h2>

<blockquote>
When Cross River Rail is complete, Woolloongabba will be just minutes by train to the new Albert Street station in Brisbane’s CBD and close to the growing health, science and education precinct at Boggo Road.

Plans are for the whole city block, which includes the Landcentre, old South Brisbane Dental Hospital and Goprint sites, to be completely transformed over the next decade. It has the potential to attract up to $1.5 billion of private investment and that’s a really exciting opportunity for local industry.

The Gabba has been the scene of many great sporting triumphs and we know, through Cross River Rail, it will continue to be an integral part of Queensland culture for generations to come.
<cite>Queensland Deputy Premier and Treasurer, Jackie Trad</cite>
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<blockquote>
The Gabba is ‘internationally renowned’ without a doubt, but it can be re-elevated to ‘world’s best’ if it was easier to get to - and transport connectivity is simply an expectation of modern spectators that has to be met.

Going forward, we are rolling up our sleeves in collaboration with all stakeholders to give fans a great experience – one that will rival the freshest stadiums in the nation. In possibly the best outcome of this precinct, the opportunity to leverage both the Gabba and the Station could deliver up to 300 new affordable homes designated for key and essential services workers including nurses, teachers, police and fire officers and hospitality and tourism workers.
<cite>Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Sport, Mick de Brenni</cite>
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<figcaption>Majella's intended tower with The Gabba in sight</figcaption></figure>Whilst the infrastructure improvements are chiefly aimed at servicing the flow of people to and from the stadium, the overall precinct development will further add to Woolloongabba's rapid transformation.

Numerous projects have or are in the process of being delivered in the suburb which is a mere 2.4 kilometres from Brisbane's CBD. The Apartments.com.au Project Database shows a variety of developments earmarked for Woolloongabba, including apartment and hotel uses, through to projects such as 52-64 Annerley Road which is dedicated to high-rise office space and aged care living.

Residential use though remains the prime driver of change within Woolloongabba. Projects such as the 22 storey <a href="/buildings/silk-one-woolloongabba-825-847-stanley-street-woolloongabba">Silk One</a> launched to market earlier this year whilst others such as <a href="/buildings/the-drapery-64-logan-road-woolloongabba">The Drapery</a> and <a href="/buildings/south-city-square-148-logan-road-woolloongabba">South City Square</a> are well into construction.

The tallest and arguably the most recognisable tower earmarked for Woolloongabba has stumbled at planning though, with developer Majella withdrawing from planning their 27 storey development that would have included 262 apartments and located minutes from The Gabba.
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The Gabba's redevelopment at the heart of a wider precinct regeneration 

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An announcement last week by the NSW state government has advanced plans for the urban renewal of Waterloo's public housing estate.

Options for the renewal of the estate sees towers of up to 40 storeys envisaged, effectively making the current public housing estate an add on the the adjacent <a href="https://www.ugdc.nsw.gov.au/growth-centres/redfern-to-waterloo/metro-quarter/">Waterloo Metro Quarter</a> development. As many as 7,200 new dwellings are expected within the estate, effectively tripling the current housing number.

Private dwellings are on the agenda, accounting for as many as 70 per cent of the expected housing stock, with the balance dedicated toward affordable and public housing.

<a href="https://www.communitiesplus.com.au/major-sites/waterloo">Three options have been tabled for the 18 hectare estate</a>, dubbed Waterloo Estate, Waterloo Village Green and Waterloo Park.

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<figcaption>The area subject to renewal. Image: Communities Plus</figcaption></figure>Unsurprisingly development industry peak body Urban Taskforce Australia was highly supportive of Waterloo's renewal. Additionally Urban Taskforce CEO Chris Johnson also passed comment on the current wider Sydney planning environment.

<blockquote>
The NSW Government’s promotion of high rise development at Waterloo should also occur on private sector sites around railway stations but in a pre-election environment much planning is on hold.

We support the extent of development proposed at Waterloo but the government seems to be concerned about similar developments in Marrickville and Ryde where planning has been delayed. It is pleasing to see the NSW Government proposing 40 storey buildings along with 20 and 30 storey residential towers around the proposed metro station.

This gives the private sector confidence that tall residential buildings are supported at a time when there is much community concern about the changing character of Sydney.

The Urban Taskforce supports the use of large sites, like the old brewery site on Broadway, for urban renewal projects as their scale can create the amenities and open space for the new community. We believe that there are many decaying industrial sites across the inner west that could produce quality developments like the one proposed at Waterloo.

At a time of a big swing in Sydney towards urban living the government must provide leadership to the community about the new shape of the city by supporting private development as well as public development. Unfortunately the pre-election environment has made the government nervous about development on private land and this will slow down housing supply.
</blockquote>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image143_3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Waterloo Redevelopment Options is available for public comment. Image: Communities Plus"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="568" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image143_3.jpg?itok=c5tGYZez" title="Waterloo Redevelopment Options is available for public comment. Image: Communities Plus" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Waterloo Redevelopment Options is available for public comment. Image: Communities Plus</figcaption></figure>With a development timeframe of 15 to 20 years, the estate's masterplan is taking shape with an aim of "reflecting the community’s needs and priorities along with the findings from a range of technical studies".

The trio of development options are now subject to a period of public feedback prior to a preferred plan being adopted. Beyond the adoption of and implementation of the preferred masteplan, it will be referred to Department of Planning and Environment for assessment in order to be ratified.

Further information on the Waterloo estate urban renewal can be found <a href="https://www.communitiesplus.com.au/major-sites/waterloo">here</a>.
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UTA lauds Waterloo's proposed urban renewal as a benchmark for Sydney

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Macquarie Park's blossoming urban renewal has received a further boost with developer Meriton setting in motion the approvals sequence for their Talavera Road site.

The suburb's role as a tertiary, commercial and innovation hub is further being boosted by an influx of apartment developments. Latest to reach City of Ryde for consideration is the first stage of Meriton's 112 Talavera Road apartment development.

Previously with Goodman Group, the low-rise site which now contains commercial and industrial space was secured by Meriton who promptly went about applying to rezone the site in order to allow for four residential towers. The tallest of these would reach 200 metres and is subject to a future design excellence competition.

The rezoning allows for buildings of 27, 30, 45 and 60 storeys incorporating over 1,200 apartments.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image60_6.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Site overview. Planning image: DKO Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="334" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image60_6.jpg?itok=Lw1QO8nH" title="Site overview. Planning image: DKO Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Site overview. Planning image: DKO Architecture</figcaption></figure>With rezoning in the pocket, Merithasave applied for approval over the westernmost part of the site, with the balance subject to future development applications.

DKO Architecture have been utilised for the initial design, creating a 27 storey residential tower incorporating some 221 apartments. The tower's pseudo podium introduces a more intimate built form by way of a smaller 7 storey building that will front both a new pedestrian link and a common green area.

A childcare centre, pool and gym are situated atop the smaller building whilst the tower hosts an enclosed rooftop terrace for use by residents.

The apartment split sees 46 single, 141 double and 34 triple bedroom apartments. Limited retail spaces are also included at ground level.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image63_9.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="High and low-rise aspects of the design. Planning image: DKO Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="259" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image63_9.jpg?itok=tO4HBVU8" title="High and low-rise aspects of the design. Planning image: DKO Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>High and low-rise aspects of the design. Planning image: DKO Architecture</figcaption></figure>Macquarie Park's established mixed-use nature has been instrumental in attracting a string of big name developers to the area, cashing in on demand for apartment living. Stamoulis Property Group, Romeciti, Golden Age Group, Greenland Australia, COLI Australia, VIMG and JQZ have active apartment projects within Macquarie Park.

Hyecorp is the latest developer to launch a project, taking 9 Peach Tree Road to sales. Dubbed Monika, the project will include 116 apartments within a 14 storey building.

Urban.com.au is tracking 3,965 apartments within Macquarie Park. The large size of many development sites and multiple buildings within the respective developments is seeing a very high average apartment number of 440 across 9 separate developments.
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