Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

IN BRIEF

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	Just three double-storey Sky Homes sit at the top of The Waterline, each with its own private marina berth and rooftop terrace.
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	Construction on The Waterline is complete, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.
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	Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and are priced from $3.65 million.
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Lewis Land has opened the first completed sky home for inspection at Harbour Shores, giving buyers their first opportunity to step inside one of just three double-storey residences crowning The Waterline.

Each sky home comes with its own private marina berth, rooftop terrace and Broadwater views, combining the scale of a larger home with direct access to the boating lifestyle that underpins the wider <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan.

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Lewis Land Head of Development Michael Long said the inclusion of a berth with every Sky Home had become increasingly valuable as marina access across the Gold Coast tightened.

“Marina berths are becoming increasingly difficult to secure across the Gold Coast, so including one with every Sky Home makes this a genuinely rare offering,” Long said.

“The private 70-berth marina will accommodate boats up to 12 metres in length and is positioned just 2.5 kilometres from the Broadwater, placing the open ocean only 15 minutes away.

“Being able to step out of your home onto your boat is a rare luxury, and it’s something residents here can look forward to when it opens later this year.”

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The display opening comes as construction completes on The Waterline, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.

The three Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and each feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive kitchens with butler's pantries and large balconies taking in the Broadwater outlook.

Each residence also has three secure basement car spaces and additional storage.

“This is the first opportunity the Gold Coast has had to step into Harbour Shores and see, touch and feel what we’re bringing to life here,” Long said.

“There are only three Sky Homes within The Waterline, ranging in size from 282sqm to 367sqm, with each residence featuring three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive custom-built kitchens with butler’s pantry, and large balconies capturing Broadwater views.”

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Residents of The Waterline will have access to a private pool, along with Harbour Shores' wider collection of amenity including a lagoon pool, social clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga facilities and sauna.

Lewis Land partnered with Studio Collective to furnish the completed display, with the interiors designed to demonstrate how the residences could function as permanent homes rather than simply as show apartments.

Studio Collective Director Melissa Park said the surrounding waterways informed the interiors, but in a more restrained way than a traditional coastal scheme.

“We drew inspiration from the canals and coastal surrounds, but our approach was to interpret that subtly through layered materials and a grounded palette of earthy tones, rather than literal coastal references,” Park said.

“We introduced hero moments of green and teal to reference the surrounding waterways, while mirrored elements help reflect natural light.

“The result is a residence that feels elevated yet comfortable, somewhere buyers can genuinely imagine themselves living, entertaining and unwinding.”

Sky Homes are priced from $3.65 million.

Lewis Land is also offering private marina berths with The Residences, its limited collection of three and four-bedroom villas positioned directly along the Harbour Shores waterfront boardwalk.

Three-bedroom villas are priced from $2.99 million, while four-bedroom residences start from $3.19 million.

Harbour Shores is being marketed by Colliers International.

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Lewis Land opens sky home display as The Waterline completes at Harbour Shores

St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia has filed plans for a major mixed-use housing precinct on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, adding another significant proposal to a pocket around North Sydn​ey Station that is quickly becoming one of the LGA's busiest development zones.

The State Significant Development Application covers a 5,990 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-19-mackenzie-street-lavender-bay-nsw-2060">1-19 MacKenzie Street and 211 Blues Point Road in Lavender Bay</a>, immediately south of Nor​th Sydney Station and between the commercial core and the lower-rise Lavender Bay Heritage Conservation Area.

Designed by Wardle, the proposal would deliver a new residential tower comprising 88 build-to-sell apartments and 19 affordable apartments, alongside a separate co-living building with 57 rooms and a building manager's studio.

It would also see the significant restoration and upgrade of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the adaptive reuse of the former school building, new parish facilities, retail, a new public square and around 1,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space.

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The project is seeking a concurrent rezoning of the site to R4 High Density Residential and an increase in the maximum building height to allow a tower reaching RL120, or up to 20 storeys. The proposal was progressed through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The build-to-sell component will be weighted toward larger apartments, with just six one-bedroom apartments compared with 31 two-beds, 43 three-beds and eight four-bedroom residences.

The 19 affordable apartments will comprise two studios, 15 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments, taking the total apartment component to 107 residences before the 58 co-living rooms are included.

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Wardle's design for the Vinnies site has sought to negotiate that emerging high-rise context while retaining the lower-scale character of MacKenzie Street and the adjoining heritage conservation area.

The main building adopts a three-storey podium and tower arrangement, with the podium aligned to the ridgeline and front setback of St Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp;Wardle has designed the podium with colonnades, seating, recessed entries and active ground-floor frontages, with sandstone-toned precast concrete and face brick referencing the materiality of the existing church.

The tower then steps back eight metres to the south and six metres to the north before rising in a sculpted form comprising four interlocking quadrants. Wardle has also introduced rounded forms and chamfered corners to reduce the tower's perceived bulk and improve view sharing with neighbouring development sites.

Resident facilities and outdoor areas are planned at the separation between the podium and tower at Level 3, oriented toward Sydney Harbour and the CBD skyline.

The tower itself will feature a glass reinforced concrete facade, with recessed balconies and deep reveals used both to provide shading and privacy and frame views toward the harbour and city. The lower levels take a different architectural approach, using brick and sandstone-toned finishes intended to establish a stronger relationship with St Francis Xavier Church. The Church itself will be conserved and upgraded for its continued use, while the former school building will be adaptively reused as part of the co-living component.

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The proposal adds to an increasingly concentrated pipeline of residential development around Blue Street, MacKenzie Street and Lavender Bay.

Just west of the site, Central Element lodged plans earlier this year for one of the most significant residential developments proposed in Lavender Bay in recent years.

Central Element's SJB-designed scheme at 64-66 Lavender Street and 3-7 Middlemiss Street would deliver 163 apartments across two towers rising 23 and 32 storeys, replacing five existing apartment buildings containing 32 homes. The project also forms part of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-central-element-reveals-lavender-bay-apartment-plans?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">First look: Central Element reveals Lavender Bay apartment plans</a>

Immediately around North Sy​dney Station, another two significant proposals have emerged at 5 and 15 Blue Street.

Zurich Australian Insurance Properties is seeking to adaptively reuse its longstanding commercial building at 5 Blue Street, directly above North Sydney Station, rather than demolishing the structure.

Its SSDA proposes converting the building into a 14-storey mixed-use development with 62 apartments and 86 co-living rooms, together with ground-floor retail and a major refurbishment of Blue Street Plaza. The application is currently at the Response to Submissions stage.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-zurich-targets-north-sydney-office-conversion-with-148-unit-proposal-above-metro-station">First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station</a>

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First look: Vinnies files for 20-storey Lavender Bay apartment tower as North Sydney housing pocket heats up

When the opportunity arose for South Australian developer Palumbo to return to Kent Town, where it had previously delivered East Park Apartments and the East 
Rundle Apartments, it wasn't one the longstanding developer-builder was going to pass up.

The decision was quickly vindicated, with more than 30 apartments sold within the first month of launching <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/royal-apartments-kent-town-2-8-north-terrace-kent-town-sa-5067">Royal Apartments</a> to the market.

The 206-apartment development, which will bring significant new supply to Adelaide's tightly held eastern city fringe, also gives <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/palumbo">Palumbo</a> the opportunity to bring new life to one of Kent Town's most recognisable watering holes.

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Royal Apartments incorporates the historic Royal Hotel, a venue Palumbo Managing Director Daniel Palumbo said has a longstanding connection with the local community.

"Everyone in the area has history with the Royal Hotel," Palumbo told Apartments.com.au.

"It was quite an active pub and social gathering place for locals. We want to bring it back to its former glory."

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The wider development will comprise two residential towers alongside the restored hotel, sitting on North Terrace opposite the Adelaide Park Lands.

For Palumbo, the project also marks a return to familiar territory.

The developer completed East Park Apartments next door more than a decade ago and jumped at the opportunity to develop in Kent Town again when the Royal Hotel site became available.

"The opportunity emerged, and we moved to secure the site," Palumbo said.

"We were approached by the previous landowner, who said they had extensive commitments in Sydney and weren't in a position to deliver the project.

"We took over the site and within six months recut the design scheme to be more in keeping with the type of development we want to bring to Adelaide.

"Now we're on the market and those changes have really resonated with local buyers."

That has translated into a strong start to sales, with 33 apartments transacting in the project's first 35 days.

Palumbo said the early purchaser profile had been consistent with the group's traditional focus on owner-occupiers rather than investor-led apartment stock.

"Local owner-occupiers have always been our market," he said.

"There are always some investors, but we've never developed what would be called traditional development stock. Owner-occupiers are very much our market."

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The buyer mix has been diverse so far, with downsizers and younger professionals both accounting for a significant portion of early sales.

South Australia's current stamp duty settings, which allow&nbsp;eligible homeowners in South Australia aged 60 savings of up to $103,830 on stamp duty when they downsize to a new property valued at up to $2 million,&nbsp;have helped encourage downsizer activity, while younger buyers in their late 20s and early 30s have been attracted to the opportunity to live immediately outside the CBD while still being able to walk into the city.



Location has been a major part of the proposition for both buyer cohorts.

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Royal Apartments sits on North Terrace directly opposite the Adelaide Park Lands, with residents able to walk through the parklands toward the East End, Rundle Street and Rundle Mall.

Apartments have been positioned to capture views across the parklands, Adelaide skyline, Botanic Gardens and Adelaide Hills.

Palumbo believes the scarcity of developable land along this section of the Park Lands makes the site particularly difficult to replicate.

"There's very few allotments on that side that can be developed," he said.

"If this location was in New York and you were sitting on Central Park, you'd be talking about a $60 million apartments."

Royal Apartments will offer a broad mix of residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom sub-penthouses and penthouses.

Current listings include one-bedroom apartments from $680,000, while larger three and four-bedroom residences are priced around $2.5 million.

Residents will have access to a swimming pool, gym, barbecue and recreation areas, residents' lounge and dining space, and a communal deck.

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The apartments will feature generous balconies, while secure parking, bicycle storage and storage cages will also be provided.

A porte-cochère-style arrival and drop-off area has also resonated with buyers, particularly those attracted to being able to walk into the CBD during the day while retaining secure vehicle access at home.

Palumbo is acting as developer, architect and builder on Royal Apartments, continuing the vertically integrated model it has used across its South Australian portfolio.

The group was also behind the $150 million Sofitel Adelaide, the 251-room five-star hotel and residential tower which opened in 2021.

Palumbo said Royal's launch had come at an interesting time for the broader Adelaide apartment market.

Buyer confidence had initially been impacted by uncertainty surrounding the Federal Budget and broader economic conditions, but Palumbo believes sentiment is beginning to improve against a backdrop of significant investment flowing into South Australia.

He pointed to increased activity across defence and resources, including Olympic Dam, as potential long-term drivers of the state's economy and housing market.

"Money is starting to flow into Adeliade, significant amounts as Adelaide bucks the trend of the rest of the country.," Palumbo said.

"There's a lot of activity in the economy over the next decade. I think more investment will come into this market."

Early works on Royal Apartments are expected to commence this year, with major construction activity and cranes anticipated on site from early next year.

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Palumbo's return to Kent Town strikes early chord with buyers

Go-to builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">GRAYA</a> is continuing to bulk out its already impressive and diverse apartment portfolio across South East Queensland. Their latest milestone is securing development approval for Silk, its boutique riverfront apartment development in St Lucia.

The approval clears&nbsp;the way for the team to begin construction planning for the 22-residence project.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/silk-st-lucia-16-18-sandford-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">Silk</a> will rise 15 levels from an 810 sqm site at 16-18 Sandford Street, occupying a prominent bend of the Brisbane River with a prized northern aspect across Orleigh Park toward the Brisbane CBD.

The approved scheme will comprise 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences, continuing GRAYA's move into larger-format apartment developments targeting Brisbane's prestige owner-occupier market.

The project has been designed around the site's broad river frontage and dual-direction views, with GRAYA prioritising larger residences, privacy and outlook over apartment yield.

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GRAYA Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Rob Gray said the project had been shaped around local homeowners wanting to remain in St Lucia without maintaining a traditional family home.

"St Lucia is one of those suburbs people do not want to leave," Gray said.

"They know the river, the trees, UQ, the golf course, Toowong and Indooroopilly, and that familiarity is hard to replace.

"True riverfront opportunities here are exceptionally scarce. What we have designed at Silk is a way to stay in the suburb people love, with the scale and privacy of a private home and far less to maintain.

"This is not typical apartment product. It is a proper home on the river, and that is exactly what this market has been missing."

The approval comes as new apartment development continues to increase across the St Lucia and neighbouring Toowong corridor, although direct riverfront sites remain considerably more tightly held.

GRAYA Co-founder and Managing Director Andrew Gray said securing the approval had removed a significant element of development risk from Silk.

"Genuine riverfront sites of this quality in St Lucia are not something that comes up regularly," Gray said.

"The approval removes a substantial layer of execution risk, and the location underwrites demand in a way very few inner-city sites can.

"The fundamentals here are as strong as anything we have assessed in Brisbane."

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Silk will see GRAYA return to a stretch of the Brisbane River where it already has recent construction experience. The vertically integrated group recently completed ARC in neighbouring Toowong as builder for developer Spyre, delivering the riverfront project on a constrained site.

GRAYA will take a different role at Silk, controlling the project from design and development through construction and aftercare under its vertically integrated model.

The development will include a gym and resident leisure areas at ground level, integrated with the river's edge.

Silk joins a growing pipeline for GRAYA across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which includes Enclave, The Gallery, Coral and Ripple.

The developer-builder has also recently lodged plans for its largest project to date, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-silo-19-chester-street-newstead-qld-4006">The Silo</a>, a proposed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/graya-buys-frasers-newstead-site-plans-the-silo-between-james-street-and-gasworks-precincts">$700 million mixed-use development</a> in Brisbane's James Street precinct.

Silk is expected to predominantly target local owner-occupiers and prestige buyers seeking a permanent riverfront home in Brisbane's inner west.

Registrations of interest are now open, with further details on the project and construction program to be released as it progresses.

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<h2>SILK PROJECT FACTS</h2>

Developer-builder: GRAYA

Project: Silk

Location: 16-18 Sandford Street, St Lucia

Apartments: 22

Built form: 15 levels

Site: 810 sqm riverfront holding

Mix: 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences

Status: Development approved

Next step: Construction planning underway

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GRAYA greenlit for riverfront St Lucia apartment development, Silk

Sydney off the plan apartments

The growth in the Sydney unit market looked like it had started to slow in July, following booming gains earlier in the year.

Growth slowed to a still respectable 0.7 per cent, but that followed gains of 1.2 per cent in June and 1.8 per cent in May.&nbsp;

But the latest update in property data analytics firm CoreLogic's Monthly Hedonic Home Value Index showed solid growth of one per cent over August, taking units to a new median $822,000.

Sydney unit values (which includes apartments and townhouses), are now 5.2 per cent up over 2023 and 1.1 per cent compared to this time last year.

Nationally, August marked the sixth consecutive month of housing value recovery.

CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless noted the trend in housing values, although generally positive, is diverse.

“Sydney has led the recovery trend to-date with a gain of 8.8 per cent since values found a floor in January this year. Brisbane has also posted a strong recovery with values up 6.2 per cent since bottoming out in February."

Stock levels across Sydney rose in August, up nearly 10 per cent, but they remain lower than they were a year ago.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/city-beat-august-2023-sydney-unit-value-growth-softens-as-listings-rise-but-not-in-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">City Beat August 2023: Sydney unit value growth softens as listings rise, but not in the off the plan apartment market</a>

<h1>What's happening in the Sydney off the plan market?</h1>

Agents are reporting higher demand as we approach the back end of the year, across various different pockets of Sydney and Newcastle.

It's the premium apartments which are selling well, generally because they tend to be bought by downsizers and empty nesters, who either don't require any finance, or not as much, compared to a first home or next home buyer.

McGrath Projects Associate Director Adam Sparkes, who is marketing Grand Reve in Castle Hill, has seen the most recent enquiry coming from well qualified buyers with an intent to purchase.

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"We’re getting good enquiry for the over-sized large premium apartments at Grand Reve in Castle Hill, but we’re running low on supply," Sparkes says.

"Buyers looking at our three bedroom plus studies, four bedrooms and penthouses are typically downsizers, most of whom own their homes outright. This particular group of buyers are not affected by the RBA as closely as first home buyers or up-sizers might be."

Interestingly Sparkes is also fielding interest from Australian expats who are seeing value in the Hills area.

"One of our most recent purchasers, a couple living in Singapore, have bought a large two bedroom plus study apartment which may serve as an investment on completion, and longer term as a new home when they return to Sydney. Buyers are now seeing a completion date roughly 12 months from now, and they’re able to work toward that timeline a little easier than they would when construction completion is forecast years from now."

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Colliers Director Residential Peter Kerras has found the same levels of demand at the premium end of the market.

"The strong results we’ve seen at Newlands in St Leonards and Newmarket in Randwick are based off low supply and the significantly high house prices in the Lower North Shore and Eastern Suburbs," Kerras says.

Kerras says it's remarkable how resilient the market has been, despite the recent month-on-month rate rises.

"Buyers are now more concerned about where they are going to live. The huge jump in rents across Sydney has fuelled buyer demand, and the first home buyer scheme and NSW Shared equity scheme have assisted this."

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Kerras is expecting spring to be busy, with Colliers handling new releases at Alkira Asquith, the final release in the Woolooware Bay masterplan, and The Glade release at Newlands in St Leonards, all of which are set to fuel demand.

It's the same view from the Colliers Newcastle team, with Peter Macadam saying over 2023 he's typically seen buyers downsize in this market.

"Announcements from developers around planning status and constructions contracts will act as further stimulus for projects in Spring, whilst downsizers will be buoyed by the positive impact of the general residential market throughout that period, Macadam says.

Investor interest has been strong, Macadam says, based on the low 1.5 per cent vacancy rate in Newcastle, which is outperforming Sydney's 1.6 per cent vacancy.

"While enquiry level has reduced from the peak, the qualified buyers are still moving forward despite the higher interest rate environment," Macadam adds.

Colliers is set to launch a new project of 230 apartments during spring, pending final development consent by the local council.

Agents are reporting higher demand as we approach the back end of the year, across various different pockets of Sydney and Newcastle.

City Beat August 2023: Downsizers fuel Sydney's off the plan apartment market

New Eastern Suburb developer Toohey Miller has revealed No.1 Onslow Place, its first apartment development in <a href="/developments/elizabeth-bay-nsw-2011">Sydney's affluent Elizabeth Bay</a>.

The project, No.1 Onslow Avenue, named after its prime location just off Arthur McElhone Reserve and a close neighbour to Elizabeth Bay House, comprises just six full-floor apartments with interiors by renowned interior designer David Hicks, the Melburnian's his first high-end project in Sydney

Tzannes Architects designed the building to bring a contemporary yet timeless design to the character of the coveted neighbourhood. The facade features distinctive curved brickwork, reminiscent of the iconic New York City art deco era.

Each apartment features natural oak, double herringbone parquetry flooring and white-honed marble. boasts views across the harbour, with four of the six having different different site aspects.

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The living areas with large windows flow onto private wrap-around terraces with unobstructed views of the harbour. Four of the six apartments have two aspects.

Nick Couloumbis, Founder of Toohey Miller, said No.1 Onslow Place was designed not just as a development, but as six distinct and individual living spaces.

“Toohey Miller has curated its consultant team, bringing David Hicks’ European and International flair, combined with Tzannes’ quintessentially Australian architecture, to create an environment that resonates with the legacy of the location while offering a fresh perspective on luxury living.”

“These residences are incredibly rare given their full-floor offering and views - we liken them to a Monet or Picasso. Rarity in property equals exceptional enduring value to future owners.”

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Miller says Elizabeth Bay has some of the most beautiful views of the harbour.

"Perched so high, the elevated position of No.1 Onslow Place showcases views that are nothing short of spectacular. Every residence has an incredible view, four with two aspects, so residents can enjoy the tranquility of this picturesque pocket of Sydney. With Arthur McElhone Reserve across the road, juxtaposed by the energy and amenity of Macleay Street, a cosmopolitan playground housing Sydney’s best restaurants and retail stores, Elizabeth Bay has multifaceted allure.”

The penthouse at No.1 Onslow Place spans two floors and offers&nbsp;270-degree views of the ocean. Its upper level is designed for entertainment, featuring a bar and lounge that overlook the vista. The apartment also features a steam room, and its own identity in its finishes with&nbsp;hand-selected green onyx cladding the kitchen, bar and bathrooms. There's a pool on the rooftop.

Dangar Barin Smith's landscape design for No.1 Onslow Place complements the native context of Elizabeth Bay, with references to Arthur McElhone Reserve, harmonising the natural surroundings with the living spaces.

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Tzannes Architects designed the building to bring a contemporary yet timeless design to the character of the coveted neighbourhood

Toohey Miller reveal Onslow Place, Elizabeth Bay apartments

Ellipse Property&nbsp;has appointed multi-award-winning, iCIRT-rated construction company Decode Group&nbsp;to build Stage One of its $850 million masterplanned <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> community, Carrington Place.

The <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">huge five-building project at 36 Carrington Road</a>, opposite the Hills Showgrounds Metro Station and in the heart of <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, will comprise 771 apartments when complete in 2032.

The first stage,&nbsp;Atrium, will home 151 of those apartments within one eight-level building which will also home rooftop recreational spaces with views of the surrounding landscape.&nbsp;Atrium&nbsp;will be the gateway to the <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place precinct</a>.

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Founder of Ellipse Property, Sam El Rihani, said their&nbsp;decision to partner with Decode for the construction of stage one at <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> underscores a shared mission in delivering excellent built solutions.

“With a proven track record of excellence and reliability, Decode has a history of delivering award-winning residential and mixed-use projects that they are proud to stand behind long after construction completes.

“The attention to detail, commitment to excellence and dedication to quality aligns seamlessly with our vision for <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> as the future heart of the <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> Showground."

Ellipse and Decode have worked together on projects in Homebush and Miranda previously.

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Decode was one of the first 20 businesses to receive a Gold Star iCIRT Rating in NSW. The company was in the very first group to be rated when the rating system was unveiled by the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner in May 2022.

Providing an unbiased and independent review of an organisation, an iCIRT rating is obtained through a thorough assessment of all aspects of a business, aimed at building transparency in the industry and trust with the Australian families and individuals looking to buy-off-plan.

Decode Director Divya Mehta said the appointment for <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> was a big step forward for Decode

“Decode is delighted to be appointed as the builder on stage one of the landmark <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> master-planned, multi-staged project.

"As one of the largest new residential projects in the Hills District it is a significant step forward for Decode and we’re ready to set the benchmark for modern living in Castle Hill. We are committed to delivering excellence in construction and look forward to working closely with Ellipse to realise their vision of a community focused and sustainable lifestyle with stage one, Atrium."

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Decode recently won the 2023 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award in the Mixed-Use Development category for the construction of its Burwood Grand residential project in Sydney’s inner west.

Architectural firms&nbsp;Tony Owen Partners and Stanisic Architects worked in collaboration to design <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a>, with the main inspiration coming from the Cattai Creek which runs along the western border of the development.

A key feature of the project will be a one-kilometre boardwalk running the length of the Cattai Creek connecting to Fred Caterson Reserve, a 58-hectare local reserve featuring picnic tables, children’s playgrounds, along with multiple sports facilities.

The project will be home to over 20,000 sqm of&nbsp;outdoor recreational space and gardens, conceived by landscape architect Site Image Landscape Architects, making it one of the greenest master-planned communities in the Hills District.

Carrington Place Project Director Joseph Chiha&nbsp;emphasized that <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> is envisioned as a multi-staged urban village with a strong connection to nature, prioritizing lifestyle, sustainability, and community.

"The project seamlessly blends with the surrounding nature and aims to become one of Sydney's most sustainable urban communities," Chiha said.

Construction on Atrium is expected to commence in Q3 2023, with completed in Q3 2025. The entire five-stage precinct is due for completion in 2032.

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Decode recently won the 2023 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award in the Mixed-Use Development category for the construction of its Burwood Grand residential project in Sydney’s inner west

Decode to construct first stage of $850 million Carrington Place, Castle Hill apartment development

ASX-listed supermarket gaint Coles is seeking to create a new home for itself in Sydney's affluent Neutral Bay, in turn turfing out their fiercest competitor in the process.

They've filed concept plans with the North Sydney Council for a $170 million mixed-use village at 41-53 Grosvenor Street, currently the home of a full-line Woolworths, BWS, and a council car park.

The plans, submitted by Coles Group Property Development Ltd which is directed by Coles CFO Sharbel Elias and Chief Legal Officer David Brewster, include what is described as a new "state-of-the-art Coles supermarket" and a Vintage Cellars, as well as two additional small shopfronts. They will create a landscaped public plaza which will create a landscaped public plaza which will replace the current council carpark.

Above the street will be seven levels of apartments, which will home 72 new apartments. The one-bedroom apartments from 73 sqm, two-bedrooms from 98 sqm, and three-beds from 153 sqm.

There will be two levels of Coles customer basement parking, and a level dedicated to resident parking.

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SJB Architects handled the design, suggesting in the plans that&nbsp;Neutral Bay Town Centre will be re-imagined as a vibrant village neighbourhood with a green, porous, flexible and accessible heart.

"Situated right at the heart of Neutral Bay, the site has potential to be a place truly ingrained in the community. A combination of providing much needed public open space, pedestrian connectivity and activation linking to surrounding businesses means Neutral Bay Town Square can be the heart of community geographically and culturally."

They said landscaping plays a vital role in the success of a mixed-use precinct.

"Whether situated on the ground level, roof gardens, or balconies, gardens are essential in enhancing the overall appeal of apartments.

"By serving as an inviting space for residents and acting as a buffer between different users of the site, expansive gardens on the podium roof contribute to the flourishing retail precinct. Additionally, they provide a sanctuary for local birds and insects in the urban environment. These gardens will become a defining feature of the site, offering a unique experience to the public and creating a desirable natural backdrop for the plaza, both at street level and atop buildings."

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They suggested the&nbsp;residential component to the new development will sit as a quiet backdrop to public life below.

"Residences located in a mixed-use precinct such as this provide self-serving activation as well passive surveillance and safety of the public domain that it sits within.

"The residential component is critical in establishing an 18hr precinct that is destination throughout varying times of day and night. The residential buildings will also be quiet in their material palette with the opportunity to also incorporate masonry at the upper levels for its high level of quality, craft and familiarity in establishing new homes. In any case the residential components of the building should be light in colour and link themselves to the sky and views beyond the site."

The North Sydney Council is currently preparing a&nbsp;Neutral Bay Town Centre Planning Study, having earlier this year sought feedback from the local community. It will be prepared with input from expert economic, transport and design specialists.

They said the study will guide&nbsp;future development proposals within the centre which may include targeted modest increases in height and density while retaining the village atmosphere.

Above the street will be seven levels of apartments, which will home 72 new apartments

First look exclusive: Coles to turf out Woollies in $170 million Neutral Bay development

Frasers Property Australia and Mitsui Fudosan have established a new joint venture to deliver a further three developments in Frasers Midtown MacPark masterplan.

The duo are already in partnership to&nbsp;deliver MAC Residences, Midtown MacPark’s first development, which is currently under construction.&nbsp;

The three new apartment developments will have an estimated end value of $797 million and will bring their partnership delivery to 1,149 apartments and four terraces across all four buildings.

Mark Gleeson, Frasers Executive General Manager Investments, says the deepening of the partnership with Mitsui Fudosan aligns with Frasers Property’s strategy to leverage capital partnerships to achieve its growth objectives.

“Working together to deliver MAC Residences at Midtown MacPark has demonstrated the strong alignment in values and priorities between Frasers Property and Mitsui Fudosan," Gleeson says.

"This includes our shared commitment to create high-quality, sustainable assets as part of a wonderful community for our customers.

“Our growth strategy is to draw on our core capabilities and leverage the experience of our partners to create premium assets, and to recycle capital to pursue new opportunities aligned with our specialist expertise, particularly in large-scale, mixed-use community development and placemaking."

The partnership with Frasers Property in MAC Residences was Mitsui Fudosan’s first foray into the Australian market. This expanded joint venture at Midtown MacPark is their second.

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Kenji Oka, Managing Director of Mitsui Fudosan Australia, said the new relationship makes&nbsp;sense to take their growth in the Australian market to the next level.

Designed by Bates Smart, MAC Residences is the first building at Midtown MacPark and of its 269 apartments, only seven remain unsold. The development has proven popular with first home buyers, young families, singles and couples, downsizers, investors, and more. Completion is scheduled in 2023.

One of the next buildings, Treehouse, is part of the expanded joint venture. That will have 162 apartments and several unique green breakout spaces which give the building its name, as well as around 1,000 sqm of ground floor retail space. Construction is expected to commence in late 2023, with around 43 per cent of apartments sold since launch.

The other two developments in the expanded joint venture are as yet unnamed. One will comprise 268 market apartments, 216 community housing dwellings and four terrace homes, with a targeted sales launch in March 2024. The final building in the joint venture will feature 234 market apartments and is anticipated to be launched in the last quarter of 2024.

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All four developments in the joint venture will feature rooftop solar installation and smart meters, and Real Utilities, the wholly owned licensed energy retailing business of Frasers Property Australia, will provide 100% Climate Active-certified carbon neutral energy to the buildings.

Similar carbon neutral innovations are planned for future developments in the community. Frasers Property is targeting a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating for Midtown MacPark and the vision is for the community to be carbon neutral in operation.

To be developed in stages over the next 10 to 12 years, Frasers Property is working with the NSW Government to deliver the $2.2 billion Midtown MacPark masterplanned mixed-tenure community, which will integrate approximately 3,300 apartments with a range of community facilities.

An all-electric mixed-tenure community designed for 100% walkability, Midtown MacPark is a vibrant and inclusive community bringing more open space, new amenity and infrastructure including a central Village Green, pocket parks and playgrounds, cycling and walking trails, a commercial pay-as-you go pool and gym, community centre, as well as shops, cafes and beauty offerings, and so much more. The Village Green, pool, gym and community centre will be delivered in line with the Treehouse development.

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The three new apartment developments will bring their partnership delivery to 1,149 apartments and four terraces across all four buildings



Frasers and Mitsui Fudosan team up for three more apartment developments at $2.2 billion Midtown MacPark masterplan

Developer&nbsp;New Hope Evergreen&nbsp;has sold three luxury penthouses across its two apartment developments in St Leonards.

They've secured an $8 million sale of The Grand Harbour penthouse in the completed The Landmark development, and two penthouses in their recently launched The Landmark Quarter development nearby.

CBRE's Tim Rees secured the sales of the two Landmark Quarter penthouses, for $9 million and $7.1 million.&nbsp;

“Identified as a new Sydney growth area, St Leonards developments are booming," Rees says.

"The NSW government has now finalised details of its planning changes, bringing 16,500 new jobs and 6680 dwellings into the suburb and neighbouring Crows Nest.

“Developers are acquiring property in the precinct as the state government plans to permit higher height limits, rezoning areas to address Sydney’s housing shortage and allowing more mixed-use developments close to where people want to live with transport, education, restaurants, health and education hubs nearby."

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The Landmark Quarter, a collection of three Rothelowman-designed buildings, is located&nbsp;at St Leonards South’s highest point and the new development presents six-star levels of resort-style luxury, including amenities like a cinema, mineral pool, rooftop terrace, dining and games room, gym, hot spa and smart home technology.

Construction is due to commence this year, with completion anticipated for Q1 2026.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/a-cinema-swimming-pool-and-billiards-room-inside-the-amenity-laden-st-leonards-off-the-plan-apartment-development-the-landmark-quarter">A cinema, swimming pool, and billiards room: Inside the amenity-laden St Leonards off the plan apartment development, The Landmark Quarter</a>

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Peter Pereira, New Hope Evergreen&nbsp;Development Director, said the buyers were local downsizers who chose St Leonards after an extensive search for a penthouse that met their exacting demands for size, finish quality, location, and view.&nbsp;

"Both were further attracted by each development’s separate private parking garage, soon to become home to their respective prestigious car collections," Pereira said.

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New Hope Group have invested $1.4 billion in Sydney's Lower North Shore, with most of that concentrated in St Leonards.

Many of the apartments in Landmark Quarter benefit from city and harbour views, which can be taken in from either the balcony or living area, given all apartments have floor-to-ceiling glass doors to the balcony.

The townhouses have three bedrooms, each with their own private entrance.

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The Landmark Quarter, a collection of three Rothelowman-designed buildings, is located at St Leonards South’s highest point and the new development presents six-star levels of resort-style luxury

New Hope Evergreen secure three penthouse sales across St Leonards

Central Element has continued to pad out its apartment development pipeline with a $51 million purchase of a prime site in <a href="/developments/bondi-beach-nsw-2026">Bondi Beach</a>.

They've secured over 2,000 sqm across 20-22 Sandridge Street and 21 Wilga Street, an amalgamation of six properties across three lots.

The Nathan Chivas-led developer is intending on developing a boutique collection of ultra-premium apartments and houses, with each residences starting from $20 million.

Each residence will include direct access to the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, expansive outdoor living, swimming pools, secure car parking, and views across the <a href="/developments/bondi-beach-nsw-2026">Bondi Beach</a> to Ben Buckler headland.<a name="m_9038784936690992334__Hlk139531929"></a>&nbsp;

Chivas said the site,&nbsp;on the headland between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach, epitomises the very best of the locale, with residential feel just steps away from vibrant Campbell Parade.

“Our latest acquisition marks an important milestone for CE as we enter the tightly held world-famous location of Bondi Beach," Chivas said.

"Among the suburbs bustling development activity, none rival the unique attributes of this parcel of land. Its generous frontages cater to an ultra-premium boutique project, while its elevated position captures truly unparalleled vistas."

The DA is anticipated to be lodged by end 2023, with construction commencing in 2025/2026.

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The site was sold by Ric Serrao and Alex Lyons from Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach. Serrao and Lyons said the Bondi Beach market is one of the most exciting in Australia at the moment, attracting affluent buyers from lucrative industries such as tech, fashion and finance

“We’re seeing apartments commanding more than $100,000 per sqm, with the recent sale of Notts Avenue to Andrew Roberts, former Managing Director of Multiplex, achieving in excess of $125,000 per sqm. Demand for houses is equally buoyant, reflected in the recent sale of 31 Gaerloch Avenue, Tamarama which sold for around $45 million and 12 Bronte Marine Drive in Bronte which fetched around 22.5 million.

The site acquisition comes a few days after CE were <a href="/news/nsw/central-element-to-redevelop-coogees-1860-s-ballamac-house-into-luxury-apartments">green lit for their redevelopment of Ballamac House</a>, the landmark Coogee mansion turned strata building, which they intend on restoring extending into eight luxury apartments. CE are also currently selling Ethos in Chatswood and Bianca Drummoyne on Sydney Harbour.

Chivas said the site, on the headland between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach, epitomises the very best of the locale, with residential feel just steps away from vibrant Campbell Parade

Central Element secure prized Bondi Beach site for new apartment development

Premium boutique developer builder Made Property has achieved the highest score to date by the KPMG Origins Building Trustworthy Indicator (BTI).

They scored a BTI 4* on its recently completed Drummoyne apartment development The Isles. It's the first 4+ score received by a development in NSW.

The Building Trustworthy Indicator, created by KPMG Origins with the NSW Office of the Building Commissioner, uses an industry developed calculation by combining data provided by the developer on materials, processes, and participants of a fully constructed building to provide a Trustworthy Indicator score after the issue of an occupation certificate.

BTI differs from other ratings like iCIRT as BTI is focusing on the trustworthiness of the building itself, not the counterparty assessment of builders. BTI is a one-off indicator issued for the building after completion,&nbsp;KPMG Origins’ Lead Partner Laszlo Peter says.

“The Building Trustworthy Indicator shows that a building has been assessed against the best available construction industry evidence and standards. Investors, residents, or future tenants can have a higher level of trust in the building as demonstrated via our industry-developed indicator."

Peter says the Building Trustworthy Indicator is a metric that gives NSW buildings and the construction industry a greater trust and transparency.

Made Property was one of the first developer / builders in NSW to obtain an iCIRT in 2022 for their company. The Isles Drummoyne project is the first to gain a BTI 4* “Leading” indicator.”

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Made Property’s Construction Director, Darren Power, said Made Property is delighted to have achieved the highest score received by a builder developer in NSW.

“Our in-house construction team takes tremendous pride and pays meticulous attention to every detail in the construction and delivery of our premium residential projects, ensuring that every step of the process is delivered to the highest of construction standards," Power said.

“The Isles Drummoyne was an exciting project for us to showcase our excellence in design and construction. As a leading builder developer, we are committed to supporting initiatives from the NSW Government that improve the trust and transparency in the residential construction sector.

“We had every confidence that we would receive an exceptional score as our highly experienced and dedicated team delivers residential homes of the highest design and construction standards for our customers. The proof is in the delivery, and we have many happy new homeowners who are delighted with their stunning new harbourfront residences.”

Located on a harbourside plot at the heart of Drummoyne’s highly coveted St Georges Crescent, The Isles comprises a collection of nine luxury waterfront residences with its own secluded beach and private jetty. Designed to balance indoor and outdoor lifestyles, these expansive apartments maximise style and location with generous living and entertaining areas opening to balconies that overlook a secluded harbour garden.

David Chandler, NSW Building Commissioner said Made Property is leading the industry as one of the first trustworthy developers to have both a BTI and an iCIRT rating. &nbsp;

"A growing number of companies like Made Property are embracing the need for industry leaders to show the way, as we all commit to restoring our industry’s brand."

Made Property have recently launched their latest harbourside development&nbsp;Corsa Mortlake, an absolute waterfront residential development positioned adjacent Breakfast Point. The project comprises just 20 luxury three-bedroom apartments and a 23-berth marina.

They're also hoping to complete their Neutral Bay apartment development, Crenelle, by Q3 2024.

Made Property was also one of the first developer / builders in NSW to obtain an iCIRT in 2022 for their company.

Made Property secure KPMG Origins ’Building Trustworthy Indicator’ top score for Drummoyne apartment development The Isles

The redevelopment of the former Balmain Leagues Club has taken a big step forward.

The Inner West Council has signed off on amendments to <a href="/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a>, the new apartment and retail precinct by Sydney developer Heworth. The amendments were to improve the&nbsp;original design scheme, namely changing the retail plaza and designs of the apartments.

<a href="/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a> is set to significantly enhance and complement the local retail precinct and provide a new community hub for the much-loved inner-west suburb.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/rozelle-village-set-to-become-the-new-community-hub-of-the-community">Rozelle Village set to become the new community hub of the community</a>

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The site, located on the prominent corner site of Victoria Road, Darling and Waterloo Streets, was originally approved to develop 167 apartments across three towers, with all buildings connected above a shared retail and commercial podium.

Heworth has worked closely with architecture practice Scott Carver to improve the overall design scheme to ensure the final development will become a welcomed new addition and destination for the local community. The commercial area will include a new, state of the art, Wests Ashfield Leagues Club.

The amendments see apartment numbers drop from 167 to 149, and the mix change to increase the number of&nbsp;two bedroom and three bedroom apartments.

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Heworth Head of Property, Chris Walsh said the significant improvements to&nbsp;the overall design scheme will benefit the local community, as well as residents.

“A key focus of our development is a new village square, public plaza and major retail and hospitality podium connected by a series of laneways," Walsh said.

"It’s going to significantly contribute to Rozelle and become a major community meeting place and destination.

“Our apartment mix, now reduced in number to 149, will comprise an increased number of larger two and three bedroom apartments as we feel the larger size floor plates and premium interior architecture, fixtures and fittings, will appeal to discerning local owner-occupiers, particularly downsizers.”

Rozelle Village’s bespoke retail precinct will be anchored by a major supermarket, providing greatly increased convenience to the local area.

Early site works are now underway with demolition planned to commence later in 2023. Rozelle Village is expected to be completed by 2026.

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Rozelle Village is set to significantly enhance and complement the local retail precinct and provide a new community hub for the much-loved inner-west suburb

Rozelle Village gets closer to launch after improved plans greenlit

TOGA has received development approval for their three-tower Macquarie Park project, Macquarie Rise.

Macquarie Rise, at 122 Herring Road, will be delivered in partnership with Baptist Union NSW and Morling College. It will have three residential buildings, ranging from 12 to 14 levels, rise from a two-level, mixed-use podium with office, retail and residential lobby areas.

There will be 265 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with over half of the units including a multi-purpose room. Residents will have access to a 20-metre lap pool, a club lounge with a work and study area, a pilates studio, gym, and a cinema room.

Turner Studio designed the development, with the interiors handled by Stack Studio.&nbsp;

TOGA has previously developed One Twenty Macquarie next door, Macquarie Green, and Macquarie Central, delivering nearly 1,000 apartments in the area over the past 10 years.

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Allan Vidor, Managing Director of TOGA, said Macquarie Park has matured as a location in the past decade, now offering residents a cosmopolitan urban centre surrounded by pristine parklands.

"This shift is attracting families to the area, many of whom are opting for apartment living, which allows them to achieve significant value for money in terms of the amenity, location, and lifestyle they can access," Videor says.

“Macquarie Rise caters for these buyers through design features such as additional space in apartments, access to a host of premium work-from-home, health and wellness facilities, as well as the convenience of an activated retail precinct and public plaza at its lower levels."

Mark Bernberg, Managing Director of Ray White Projects Western Sydney who are selling the project alongside TOGA, says the innovative mixed-use residential venture in Macquarie Park is elevating the market appeal for residential real estate in Western Sydney.&nbsp;

Future residents of Macquarie Rise will enjoy views of the Lower North Shore’s pristine, leafy bushlands. Premium shopping destination, Macquarie Centre, Macquarie University, and Macquarie

University Metro station are all within walking distance, only 500 metres away. Karl May, Turner Studio’s Principal, said: “Macquarie Rise will be a desirable new precinct in Macquarie Park providing local retail, services and apartments, with new streets and open space linking to Kikkiya Creek and the surrounding nature. The new park at the centre of the project will be great for exercise, dog walking, recreation and a place for children to play.”

The location offers convenient access to public transport, further bolstered by the new Metro line which opens in 2024 and will provide fast access to Barangaroo and the CBD.

Construction is expected to commence in mid-2024, with completion due at the end of 2026.

Macquarie Rise, at 122 Herring Road, will be delivered in partnership with Baptist Union NSW and Morling College

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