Construction underway at Deicorp’s Melrose Central in Melrose Park

The next major milestone in the transformation of Melrose Park has arrived, with construction now officially underway at Melrose Central, the $700 million apartment and retail development from builder-developer Deicorp, in partnership with PAYCE.

Following a record-breaking sales launch earlier this year, activity has ramped up on site with work commencing on the first stage of the project, a key anchor in the broader Melrose Park North Urban Renewal Precinct.

Melrose Central will ultimately deliver around 500 apartments across six architecturally distinctive towers designed by TURNER Studio, set above a vibrant five-level podium. 

The project also marks the debut of Melrose Park’s first major retail offering, a 30,000 sqm precinct anchored by Coles, and supported by dining, wellness, entertainment, and convenience retail.

With early site works commencing in February, construction of the podium and the first three towers is now well underway, with full completion of the initial stage expected by mid-2027. 

The final three buildings will follow, further contributing to the evolution of the 55-hectare precinct, which will eventually deliver 6,000 new homes to Sydney’s rapidly growing west.

Deicorp’s Melrose Central has captured the market’s attention since its launch. During the opening weekend alone, 40 apartments were snapped up.

Buyers have included first home buyers, local owner-occupiers, and investors, drawn by the combination of design, amenities, and long-term growth potential in a connected, masterplanned community.

Apartments at Melrose Central are available in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts and have been crafted with modern lifestyles in mind. 

Interiors are shaped by Turner Studio’s refined design language, with open-plan layouts, SMEG-integrated kitchens, and generous balconies or courtyards that take in views of parklands and water.

The architecture also responds to the broader precinct’s master plan, with four distinct quadrants differentiated by colour palettes, materials and façade treatments to reinforce identity and enhance place-making.

The development will be serviced by the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, with a stop located directly outside the retail precinct. 

The newly approved light rail extension—set to include a bridge over the Parramatta River—will link Melrose Park to Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point, and Parramatta, with future integration to the Sydney Metro West.