Prominent Lower North Shore developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/winim">WINIM</a> has filed plans for its next project.

It's planning a 42-apartment development in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/lane-cove-nsw">Lane Cove</a>, on a near-3000 sqm site across 1 Gatacre Avenue &amp; 1-5 Allison Avenue, a site they secured in 2021 for around $25 million.

The boutique building designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, near the border of Artarmon, will replace an old three-level motel.

PBD said in their Design Report submitted to the Lane Cove Council the proposal seeks to sit in harmony with the existing context and also the newer developments that are arising in the nearby area, adding to and not diminishing the existing character.

"The architectural expression of the proposal seeks to find a balance between the existing neighbourhood character and to create a fresh new contemporary development that will bring great comfort, sanctuary and harmony to its occupants and also to the greater community and neighbourhood.

"Massing and façade details are designed to respond to both the desired character of the area and the existing context."

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The building will have 44 units, a mix of six one-bed apartments, 18 two and 18 three-bedrooms, and two townhouses.

PBD says the proposal reflects current market demands to typologies and living patterns currently established in the local area.

Future residents will have access to community amenities found on the ground floor in the form of a cinema room and adjoining wine-tasting room. The building will be surrounded by landscaping by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>.

WINIM has been busy in 2024, launching four residential projects.

They kicked off the year with <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/winim-reveal-huntington-residences-cremorne-luxury-apartment-development">Huntington Residences in Cremorne</a> then <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/winim-launch-second-apartment-development-in-2024-as-kl-o-mosman-hits-the-market">Kleo in Mosman</a> before more recently revealing <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/launch-alert-lume-gordon-townhouses-mark-winims-third-residential-launch-in-2024">Lume Gordon</a> and two <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-winim-reveal-newcastles-most-expensive-penthouses-atop-parnell-house">record-breaking penthouses in Newcastle</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

WINIM has been busy in 2024, launching four residential projects

Joel Robinson

First look exclusive: WINIM lodge plans for Lane Cove apartment development

Aniko Group has sold over 80 per cent of the apartments at their under-construction Chevron Island apartment development, Orama.

Only 21 apartments remain in the 21-level building. Priced from $1.25 million, there are a mix of two-bedroom, two-bathroom plus study configurations, as well as three-bedroom sky homes on the upper levels that are topped off by two luxury penthouses.&nbsp;

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Positioned in the thriving <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld">Chevron Island</a> precinct, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/orama-chevron-island-12-16-weemala-street-chevron-island">Orama</a> offers discerning buyers well-priced luxury in a rapidly growing market. Under the leadership of George Mastrocostas, Aniko Group’s robust sales campaign has swiftly moved apartments, leaving scarce inventory remaining as downsizers flood the limited opportunities in the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> market.&nbsp;

Mastrocostas said the sales success of&nbsp;Orama reaffirms that downsizers are the primary market driving the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>’s appetite for premium living experiences.

“These remaining apartments represent a rare opportunity for buyers to secure their slice of premium living in this coveted location”.&nbsp;

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Orama's rooftop amenity level includes a pool, spa, gym, yoga and Pilates room, residents' lounge with indoor and outdoor dining options, barbecue facilities, and a fully equipped business centre.

Peter Malady, sales and marketing director of Aniko Group, said their&nbsp;strategic pricing and emphasis on luxury amenities have resonated particularly well with local downsizers, who don’t just seek a residence, but a lifestyle tailored to their needs and desires.

"Orama epitomises our dedication to creating spaces where luxury seamlessly intertwines with everyday living, through meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of our buyers' preferences”.&nbsp;

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Aniko Group’s in-house construction team, having completed their latest Hope Island development, are on track for a late 2025 completion date of Orama.

Aniko is currently awaiting approval for the $2 billion <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/the-landmark-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach">The&nbsp;Landmark at Mermaid Beach</a>, their four-tower masterplan that will bring just shy of 1000 apartments to the tight Gold Coast unit market.

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Aniko Group’s in-house construction team, having completed their latest Hope Island development, are on track for a late 2025 completion date of Orama

Orama on Chevron Island hits 80 per cent sold as construction continues

DCN Group has become the first developer in the Bankstown area to take out Resilience Insurance's Latent Defects Insurance (LDI).

Resilience LDI is a new insurance policy that protects off the plan apartment purchasers for 10 years post-completion of the building, accounting for any structural defects that may occur and covering the costs for buyers.

LDI is obtained by either the developer or builder before construction begins since this insurance covers the entire project lifecycle. It involves a thorough review of plans, specifications, and other documents, along with monthly inspections by independent technical inspectors, extending up to the certification of Practical Completion.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/what-is-latent-defects-insurance-and-is-it-bringing-confidence-to-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">What is Latent Defects Insurance and is it bringing confidence to the off the plan apartment market?</a>

DCN has taken the cover out on their new Bankstown project, The Hoskins, two buildings on Marshall Street with 44 apartments.&nbsp;

DCN Group Managing Director Nadim Saad said getting LDI was a step forward to leading the way.

"As builder-developer company since 1987, we've always stood by our product, and we know what we build is of a high standard. what having LDI does is it tells prospective buyers we are backing ourselves that our product is of high quality and that we're not going to cut and run when the project is finished."

LDI is only offered to developers and builders deemed trustworthy by the insurer, Resilience Insurance. To receive the insurance, the development must pass rigorous and regular assessments by independent technical inspectors SDSS to ensure the quality of the construction is upheld.

DCN was the second developer in Sydney to take out LDI, shortly after Urban Property Group.

"It's a great leap for the industry," Nadim says, with the insurance coming off the back of more accountability that has come in the off the plan development market from the Building Commissioner.&nbsp;

Saad says buyers are starting to become more educated on the off the plan apartment market.

While not yet in market, a prospective purchaser stopped at the site of The Hoskins, at 78-80 Marshall Street, and asked if they were iCIRT-rated and if they had LDI.

"It's not just about buying an apartment off the plan and hoping it gets built to the standard that you're promised. Now there are safeguards in place so that shouldn't happen, and buyers are now&nbsp;starting to understand what developers should have in place to protect their investment."

DCN Group has partnered up with construction consultants and SDSS to oversee the construction process.&nbsp;

<h2>What is Resilience LDI?</h2>

Resilience LDI is the first Latent Defects Insurance policy in Australia. The insurance provides off the plan apartment buyers with a 10-year warranty on their new apartment and the building it's situated in.

The cover is purchased by the property developer/builder (pre-construction) and is designed to protect owners against any immediate or future problems with the structural components of their new property, from leaks to cracks and everything in between.

For more information about Resilience LDI, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/what-is-latent-defects-insurance-and-is-it-bringing-confidence-to-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">click here</a>.

DCN Constructions Managing Director Nadim Saad said getting LDI was a "no brainer."

DCN Group to develop first Bankstown apartment development with Latent Defects Insurance

Developer JDH Capital has had a penchant for Circular Quay in the last few years.

In 2019 the Jean-Dominique Huynh-led group bought the Sirius building in The Rocks, the brutalist building near the Harbour Bridge that was designed by Harry Seidler and built in 1980.

Now they're approaching completion of the internal reconfiguration, they're onto their next project in the area.

Two years ago the group spent $210 million on the Sir Stamford Hotel at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/93-97-macquarie-street-sydney">93-97 Macquarie Street</a>. Over the last two years they've been putting together plans to create a mixed-use building that will befit the location at the tip of Sydney's most historic street.

Now they've finalized the $183 million plans, submitted to the City of Sydney Council this month which will see the 1988-built hotel demolished to make way for a striking 15-level glass tower with commercial, retail, and luxury apartments.

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BVN was given the architectural reigns after the jury at the City of Sydney Design Excellence Competition voted unanimously for their design in early 2023.

There had been a concept development application with designs by Kann Finch approved in 2020&nbsp;

BVN said in the Architectural Design Report the proposal has been considered in response to both its pre-colonial and landscape context and within the context of the colonial and contemporary city.

"Consideration of place has included the topography, geology, hydrology, the history of its human occupation and the many contexts that affect the future of this site.

"Its prominent elevated position on a ridge line straddling two bays (Sydney Cove and Farm Cove) gives this site a unique prospect and a sense of permanence in comparison to the changing tidal flats alongside it. The proposal responds and contributes to this context with references to the sandstone escarpments - that for a long time have harboured dwelling - embedded in the aesthetic, material and sculptural qualities of the proposal."

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Part of the development of the 1,612 sqm site,&nbsp;which sits in the Macquarie Special Character area defined in the Sydney LEP 2012, will include the restoration of the heritage-listed&nbsp;Health Department Building that dates back to 1896. That was designed by Government architect Walter Liberty Vernon.

"The proposal celebrates the Health Department building- enabling new uses and a new engagement with the city," BVN said.

"Openings and entries in the new building borrow from those in the existing building, particularly along Macquarie Street where the arched form of the Health Department Building entry is re-imagined to mark entry into the carved sandstone podium of the new residential building."

A restaurant will occupy the lowest level of the building, with a cafe to be located on the ground floor. The two levels above will home office suites.

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BVN has worked alongside Bates Smart on the apartment layouts and interiors. Winter gardens will extend the living spaces, positioned largely at the building corners of the apartments to maximise views.

The 69 apartments will be spread across 10 residential levels in the new structure.

Proposed are 33 three and four-bedroom apartments, 30 two-bed apartments, five one-beds and a single studio. Level 15 will home a full-floor penthouse.

A communal area will be located on level seven. An indoor resident lounge will open onto a terrace atop the&nbsp;Macquarie Street podium and offer views toward the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House.

There will be a new public outdoor connection that BVN says is a "significant contribution to the city." Landscaping has been handled by Dangar Barin Smith.

Aside from the Sirius building in The Rocks, JDH Capital has also been developing Nautique, the first large-scale apartment development in Rushcutters Bay in well over a decade.

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BVN was given the architectural reigns after the jury at the City of Sydney Design Excellence Competition voted unanimously for their design in early 2023.

First look exclusive: JDH Capital plot $183 million Sir Stamford Hotel redevelopment on Sydney's Macquarie Street

Developer Landmark is continuing to push on with its Macquarie Park mega site it bought from Landcom four years ago.

Following the launch of its dual-tower apartment development <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/the-macquarie-collection-5-halifax-street-macquarie-park">The Macquarie Collection</a>, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/landmark-group">Landmark</a> has now submitted plans for the next section of the&nbsp;18,463 sqm, four-lot site it acquired from Landcom in 2020.

They've submitted plans to the Ryde City Council for 6,276 sqm of the site&nbsp;at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/3-halifax-street-macquarie-park">3 Halifax Street </a>where they're proposing a 75-metre, 24-level tower with 234 apartments.

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Fjcstudio, who designed the tower, said their&nbsp;concept is for a "different type of vertical living."

"Not a conventional tower apartment tower of dark glass but a unique form of vertical living that belongs, drawing on the vernacular and materiality of suburban living, and attracts residents who are drawn to the great beauty of this bushland suburb close to urban and village centre,"&nbsp;Fjcstudio wrote in their Design Report.

"Our proposal is for slim figural towers in earthy clay and brick tones suspended above the existing landscape setting. It is a concept drawn from the landscape and bushland dwelling heritage of North Ryde and Northern Sydney, abstracted and interpreted into human-scaled groupings of vertical community dwelling."

They said the heart of the design is&nbsp;an approach to create homes where healthy ecological living and a connection to the environment and landscape are intertwined.

"The strong connection with local nature provides exceptional environments that embrace and enrich health and wellness. Our sustainability objective is to consider a building which is resilient and healthy and will be adaptable to the consequences of the changing climate.

Two main communal areas are offered, the entry garden and arrival space and the 445 sqm podium rooftop garden that will be extensively landscaped.

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At the time of the purchase of the 1.8-hectare site, Landmark Group&nbsp;Head of Development, Joseph Scuderi, said they were attracted to it because they saw it as a fantastic opportunity to be able to provide the market with a high-quality residential product, at an affordable price point, in an area that will require greater supply.

“Landmark Group will be able to leverage off the many improvements to the Lachlan’s Line precinct already delivered by Landcom, including all lead infrastructure and services, high-quality public domain spaces, completed regional road infrastructure and the Lachlan’s Line ‘helix’ pedestrian and cycle bridge,” Scuderi said.

“The precinct will become a vibrant community close to the city, providing jobs and sought-after amenities.

“<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/macquarie-park-nsw">Macquarie Park</a> is one of the most accessible and sought-after residential development locations in Sydney, being close to major amenities and we are proud to be involved in this project.”

Fjcstudio, who designed the tower, said their concept is for a "different type of vertical living."

First look exclusive: Landmark file plans for Lachlan's Line, Macquarie Park apartments

Following the recent completion of its luxury Palm Beach apartment development Cabana Palm Beach, Josh Foote's Ignite Projects has secured its next development site.

They've paid around $7 million for Laurieton House, a 1960s apartment development at 186 Jefferson Lane, up the road from the Palm Beach Surf Club.

They bought the site through GV Property Group's Antonio Mercuri and Luke Reaby, who also sold the 1,600 sqm block to Sydney-based developer Daascon in 2022.

First look exclusive: <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-apartment-project-revealed-on-one-of-palm-beachs-biggest-sites">Apartment project revealed on one of Palm Beach's biggest sites</a>

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/ignite-projects">Ignite</a> will be looking to revise the 14-level plans Daascon had for the site, instead opting for a code assessable nine-level building which Foote says will be similar to Cabana on&nbsp;Nineteenth Avenue.

“No two projects are the same and we define ourselves by our point of difference, as each project is refreshingly original, but there will be similarities to Cabana,” he says.

“We live, surf and socialise in the area and respect the community so our impact is our legacy.”

Ignite sold out Cabana in 2021, within eight weeks of its launch on Boxing Day 2020.

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GV Principal Antonio Mercuri says the sale is&nbsp;a great result for the community.

“These older unit blocks like Laurieton House have well and truly had their day, but it’s great to see a local developer see the potential in the property and look to build a project that neighbours would be much happier with.

“I think that comes from just knowing the area. “It certainly helps when the developer lives locally and is raising their own families here - they genuinely want what’s best for the Coast.”

Daascon’s plans for the 14-floor tower on the site were approved by Council but were the subject of an appeal at the time of their decision to sell the property.

Ignite will be looking to revise the 14-level plans Daascon had for the site, instead opting for a code assessable nine-level building which Foote says will be similar to Cabana on Nineteenth Avenue

First look exclusive: Ignite Projects line up next luxury Palm Beach apartment development

ASX-listed developer Mirvac has submitted plans for its third and final stage in its $1 billion Newstead waterfront precinct, Sky Waterfront.

Their final tower, following the nearly sold-out Isle and Quay buildings, will be the tallest building in the mini masterplan that also includes the build-to-rent tower LIV Anura. <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/mirvac?referrer=Mirvac">Mirvac</a> is proposing a 27-level tower with 138 apartments.

The apartments will sit above four basement levels that will home 244 car parking spaces and 160 bicycle spaces.

There will be over 3,000 sqm of public open space, as well as 746 sqm of resident space that will include rooftop amenity in the form of&nbsp;a gym, swimming pool, dining area, BBQ facilities, and entertaining spaces. Level two will also home a business centre for residents, catering to the work-from-home lifestyle.

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The owner-occupier-focussed tower will have just a single one-bed apartment, 85 two-bedders, 42 three-bedroom apartments and 10 apartments with four bedrooms or more.

The development will create a community plaza on the corner of Skyring Terrace and Cunningham Street that will act as the focal point of not only the Sky Precinct but also a destination meeting place for the broader Newstead community.

Mirvac General Manager Residential Queensland, Warwick Bible, said the whole precinct has been designed from the ground up, ensuring the three buildings interact with the surrounding parkland, retail and residential to enhance amenity and connectivity for residents.

“Our vision has always been to create a precinct that acts as a visual gateway to the Teneriffe and New Farm peninsular," Bible said.

"The Civic Square delivered as a part of this proposal on the corner of Cunningham Street and Skyring Terrace will serve as an entrance into the precinct from the west while connecting Gasworks’ retail and Waterfront Park."

Mirvac says given&nbsp;Brisbane's highly amenable climate, diverse public open spaces have been thoughtfully designed on the ground level, providing inviting outdoor areas for community gatherings and interaction.&nbsp;

The project will sit on 4,989 sqm across 13 Cunningham Street and 57 Skyring Terrace, around a third of the wider 14,774 sqm site that will home the other two towers that are currently under construction.

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Mirvac Design said in the documents submitted to the Brisbane City Council the vision for stage three is&nbsp;to complete the family of biophillic buildings by creating a precinct identity and a sense of place.

They said the design shares a language of organic forms and planted green façades with the previous stages but does so in a way that gives it a unique identity.&nbsp;

"The planting strategy differs from stage one and two, a crucial element in establishing a distinct identity for this building. The treatment of the balustrade for the proposed form directly corresponds to the varied placement of planters on each floor. The balustrade sweeps around the planters, generating an undulating pattern of greenery on the façade."'

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Urbis said the proposal for Sky Stage 3 is aligned with the intent of key city strategies, with the greatest reference to Brisbane's Sustainable Growth Strategy.

"Sky Stage 3 offers inner city living at its best, being located across the road from the services and retail of Gasworks shopping centre, within 200m of the Riverwalk, directly on Skyring Terrace which is serviced by the CityGlider bus services and on the Waterfront Park," Urbis noted in the submission documents.

"With delivered experience in design excellence, the proposition by Mirvac is aligned to the future 'brand Brisbane'. With a design for the tower embodying Buildings that Breathe principles and a conscious effort to integrate a high Green factor score, the design proposal will contribute greatly to the skyline of Newstead."

Based on Newstead’s population forecast, the suburb needs an additional 5,800 dwellings by 2041.

Bible said the proposed building would provide much-needed housing to the undersupplied Brisbane market, Australia’s fastest-growing capital city.

“The Queensland Government’s population projections indicate the city will continue to grow by more than 14,000 people each year, with about a third of those to reside in Brisbane’s inner suburbs, making new projects such as this one essential to keeping pace.

“We’ve worked hard to deliver a mix of apartments at Waterfront Newstead to suit a diverse array of residents, from luxury apartments to our build-to-rent project, where 25 per cent of apartments will be key worker affordable housing, offered at a discount to market rent.”

Urbis said the proposal for Sky Stage 3 is aligned with the intent of key city strategies, with the greatest reference to Brisbane's Sustainable Growth Strategy.

Mirvac files plans for final stage of Sky Waterfront, Newstead precinct

Brisbane developer Shayher Group has revealed the first stage of its highly anticipated Bulimba Barracks masterplan.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/shayher-group">Shayher</a> secured the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/bulimba-barracks-stage-1-167-apollo-road-bulimba">Bulimba Barracks</a> in 2020, buying it from the Department of Defence who had owned it since 2015 when the Commonwealth government disposed of the site as a defence asset.

Since 2020 the majority of the buildings that were part of the barracks from World War II to the 1980s have been demolished. The only building that has been retained is the fabrication workshop which was a barge building shop in World War II.

That will form one of three buildings for the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/bulimba-barracks-stage-1-167-apollo-road-bulimba">first stage of the redevelopment</a> of the 20.73-hectare site. Shayher is first focusing on a 6,382 sqm block fronting Apollo Road in the northwest corner of the site. They're planning two low-rise apartment buildings with 69 apartments, separated by a laneway from the fabrication workshop which will be restored.

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The fabrication workshop will home a display suite during the market and construction phase of the development, before being converted into a food and beverage hospitality venue with a cafe and outdoor dining next to the Brisbane River.

Shayher had Buchan Group put together the plans for the two three-level buildings. While not having to bow to strict heritage rules given the former factories on the block had been torn down, there was the consciousness that the buildings be located, designed and constructed to reflect the footprint, overall bulk, and scale of the WWII buildings.

The 69 apartments will be split across two buildings that will be divided by a central community garden, complete with a 13-metre resident swimming pool, activities lawn, sauna, outdoor dining cabana and cabana lounges. Each building will have a rooftop garden with golf-putting greens and open lawn spaces for yoga and lawn bowls. One rooftop will have a reduced-size pickleball court.

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There will be 10 one-bedroom apartments on offer, 38 two-beds and 21 three-bedroom units. They will sit above 180 basement parking spaces.

Buchan Group said in their Urban Context Report the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/bulimba-qld">Bulimba</a> Barracks represents an eastern gateway to the river’s edge and symbolises the continuing evolution of Brisbane’s inner city.

"The intent is to start creating a new neighbourhood as envisioned in the Masterplan approved in 2022, which seamlessly integrates with adjoining neighbourhoods and surrounding residential areas providing new opportunities for connectivity and access to the riverfront," the architecture firm said.

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They said the development&nbsp;offers an exciting opportunity for the renewal of an underutilised site and activation to the surrounding area.

"The focus for the development will be on providing a new offering to the local area. The fabrication workshop will be retained and adapted to create a new community heart that will provide a strong visual identity for the neighbourhood and new neighbourhood centre."

Development of the site is set to occur over the next five to 10 years, broadly following the masterplan layout in the Bulimba District Neighbourhood Plan.

Shayher has experience delivering multi-stage developments in Brisbane. They've previously created the $1 billion mixed-use precinct, Brisbane Quarter on George Street. That features three towers, a mix of residential and commercial next door to Brisbane Square and behind Brisbane City Hall.

Development of the site is set to occur over the next five to 10 years, broadly following the masterplan layout in the Bulimba District Neighbourhood Plan.



First look exclusive: Shayher Group file for first stage of Bulimba Barracks

Cumberland City Council has given builder developer ALAND approval to begin work on Amber, the second stage of The Gladstone Village, a major component of its $800 million mixed-use development in Merrylands.

Amber will bring much-needed housing to Western Sydney, including potential affordable apartments for key workers.

Negotiations are ongoing to designate the entire 21-storey tower, consisting of 236 apartments, for affordable housing under the federal government's Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). If successful, these units will be offered at lower rental rates for essential workers, easing the housing crisis and supporting the local economy.

Dr. Andrew Charlton MP, Federal Member for <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw">Parramatta</a>, highlighted the critical role of developments like The Gladstone Village in addressing the growing housing needs of Western Sydney.

"This project will help meet the demand for affordable and appropriate housing, especially for key workers, given its proximity to Westmead Hospital, other essential services, and its direct access to <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/merrylands-nsw">Merrylands</a> train station," Charlton said.

"Projects like this are vital for meeting housing targets. Being just minutes from Parramatta, Sydney's second CBD, plays a crucial role in supporting the region's ongoing economic growth."

Amber will feature 31 one-bedroom, 186 two-bedroom, and 19 three-bedroom apartments. The tower will include a residents-only rooftop space, a children’s playground, and three retail spaces on the ground floor. The rooftop terrace will offer amenities like an outdoor cinema, barbecue areas and a community vegetable garden.

Upon completion, The Gladstone Village will transform a 2.5-hectare site into a vibrant urban precinct, featuring over 1,000 residential apartments spread across seven buildings. The development is strategically located near essential transport links and shopping convenience.

The first stage of The Gladstone Village, Quartz, was completed last month and has officially sold out its 363 apartments, with most apartments snapped up by first home buyers and investors.

ALAND Founder and owner, Andrew Hrsto expressed his excitement about the project's progress and its positive impact on the local community.

"This project plays a key role in the transformation of Merrylands,"&nbsp;Hrsto said.

"ALAND is committed to creating a best-in-class development that adds significant value to the broader community and addresses the need for more affordable housing.

"With the inclusion of planned roads and cycleways, improved walkable connections and bustling streetscapes, The Gladstone Village will become a dynamic public space for people of all ages. This precinct will also feature 4,300 sqm of retail space and over an acre of parkland and civic spaces, including the largest public park in the Merrylands town centre."

Hrsto said the Gladstone Village is designed to create a vibrant neighbourhood, fostering community growth and providing new opportunities for both business and social interaction."

The retail spaces in Amber are expected to attract alfresco dining operators, complementing the precinct’s active urban spaces and tree-lined boulevards.

ALAND's Head of Development, Anas Rahhal, said the Amber apartments would exceed the expectations of today's market, with high-quality finishes and spacious designs.

"We've created floorplans that emphasise expansive living areas and workspaces to cater to modern urban living," Rahhal said.

Construction for Stage Two is scheduled to begin in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed by Q4 2025.

Plans for Stage Three, which include three buildings with 303 apartments and four food and beverage outlets, have already been submitted to Council.

About ALAND

ALAND is an award-winning, Australian-owned family business and one of Sydney’s largest and leading private development and construction groups. For over 20 years ALAND has delivered exceptional quality at an affordable price to Greater Western Sydney and the Central Coast of New South Wales.

ALAND invests significant amounts of time and expertise in researching the market, ensuring that each location is hand-picked for growth and income potential.

Dr. Andrew Charlton MP, Federal Member for Parramatta, highlighted the critical role of developments like The Gladstone Village in addressing the growing housing needs of Western Sydney.

ALAND to launch Amber; stage two of $800 million Merrylands precinct The Gladstone Village

Building crew, staff and guests last week celebrated the topping out at Paramount on Parkes, ALAND’s new $357 million development in Paramatta CBD, marking the successful conclusion of its construction phase.

The ceremony, an age-old tradition in which a tree is hoisted onto the top floor of a new building, was held on level 46 of the mixed-use development on Parkes Street.

When completed in August this year, the new tower will contain 331 apartments, a ground-floor retail precinct, resort-style amenities and six floors of dedicated commercial space at the summit.

The ceremony was attended by Dr Andrew Charlton, federal MP for Parramatta, Cr Pierre Esber, the Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Tom Forrest, CEO of Urban Taskforce Australia and Gurmeet Tuli, President of Little India Australia.

Speaking at the event, Dr Andrew Charlton, federal MP for Parramatta said, “As the fastest growing CBD in Australia, Parramatta needs more high-quality housing, close to our exceptional transport hubs, lifestyle amenities, and beautiful parklands – Paramount of Parkes exemplifies this. With vistas of the river, little India and the CBD, it is a real contribution to our city, offering a symbol and benchmark for mixed-use development here in Parramatta.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/aland">"ALAND</a> and its partners should be extremely proud of bringing this development to fruition. I congratulate them on this remarkable contribution to the future of our growing and dynamic city.”

ALAND Founder and Owner Andrew Hrsto told the gathering that as someone who was born and raised in Western Sydney, he was immensely proud of Paramount on Parkes, one of the largest projects that ALAND has developed.

“Paramount stands as a beacon of our enduring commitment to providing much-needed housing in Paramatta CBD and Western Sydney generally,” he said.

“With its blend of residential apartments, ground floor retail and commercial spaces, and views of our much-loved Parramatta Eels stadium, Sydney CBD and surrounding parklands, this building illustrates our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of this community and is also a landmark achievement in ALAND’s own journey.”

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Hrsto paid tribute to the 5,000-strong workforce that was involved in the development of the 156-metre-high tower, plus ALAND’s many trusted suppliers and sub-contractors.

“On this momentous occasion, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to the realisation of this visionary project,” he said.

“As we gather here today to mark this occasion, let us reaffirm ALAND’s ongoing collaboration with both state and local authorities, and our commitment to help tackle the housing supply problems that we are facing in New South Wales.”

Paramount on Parkes is a cutting-edge building that features many sustainable features, such as efficient use of wind, water and solar access, state-of-the-art security technology and the latest digital comms, including optic fibre cabling.

The distinctive curved exterior of the building reflects the meandering nature of the nearby Paramatta River, 
softening the visual impact of the tower which is a gateway to the city.

Apartments are available in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and offer open-plan living, floor-to-ceiling 
windows, private balconies and high-quality appliances and finishes. Residents enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool, playground, landscaped gardens and other communal space on the podium level.

About ALAND

ALAND is an award-winning, Australian-owned family business and one of Sydney’s largest and leading private development and construction groups. For over 20 years ALAND has delivered exceptional quality at an affordable price to Greater Western Sydney and the Central Coast of New South Wales.

ALAND invests significant amounts of time and expertise in researching the market, ensuring that each location is hand-picked for growth and income potential.

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Hrsto paid tribute to the 5,000-strong workforce that was involved in the development of the 156-metre-high tower, plus ALAND’s many trusted suppliers and sub-contractors

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