This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
SYDNEY construction and development company Deicorp has submitted plans for a new 180-apartment development in Macquarie Park, which will include 15% of community housing.
The proposed DKO-designed building, located at 161 Herring Road and 13-15 Lachlan Avenue, will span 17 storeys with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences, including an affordable housing offering.
The development will be located just 300 metres from Macquarie Park Shopping Centre and Macquarie Park Metro rail, which would be in line with the state government’s plans to more housing close to the Northwest Metro line.
“Delivering homes connected to key transport infrastructure like the Northwest Metro ensures convenience and value for our purchasers,” said Fouad Deiri, chairman at Deicorp.
“Being able to provide housing that is affordable for essential workers in such a great location makes this project even more important. Building beautifully designed new apartments convenient to great amenities is how we are helping to respond to the urgent need for new homes.”
The lodged proposal includes 27 affordable housing units that will be managed by a registered community housing provider.
The development will also boast a roof top garden, upgrades to the surrounding streetscape and outdoor communal spaces, with environmentally significant trees to be retained and 58 new trees to be planted.
It will also include sustainability initiatives such as recycled water, onsite solar energy generation and an energy efficient design targeting an industry leading 7-star average NatHERS rating.
The design will also be informed by connection to country principles and engaging with local elders from the Wallumattagal clan of the Dharug Nation.
In July, Deicorp unveiled the design for its Five Dock mega-site The Kings Bay Village project, as it prepares its planning submission to the City of Canada Bay Council.
While in May, the group was given the go ahead for its $435 million 32-level mixed-use tower in Rhodes, Marquet & Mary.
