First look: Concept plans filed for Macquarie Park TOD
Macquarie Park is rapidly transforming into one of the fastest-growing suburbs in Greater Sydney.
With billions of dollar in investment and several new apartment buildings already under construction, the next stage in the Macquarie Park evolution will see four or five new towers built between the Macquarie Park and North Ryde Metro stations.
The State Significant Development Application proposes two options; either four or five towers, with around 1,760 one, two and three-bedroom dwellings, each with significant commercial and retail space.
The smallest tower proposed would be 30 levels, and increase in height to 58 levels.
The site between Macquarie Park and North Ryde Metro
Cox Architecture has put together the sketch plans for the 33,840 sqm site which borders both Wicks Road and Epping Road. The land is identified as an ‘Accelerated TOD Precinct’.
The six sites are currently owned by Charter Hall, Harvey Norman, Abacus, and a company associated with geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting services firm, JK Group.
Charter Hall filed the application.
The five tower proposal. Image credit: Cox Architecture
Urbis says the concept application seeks to establish building envelopes, high-level built form principles, and land use allocations to guide future detailed development applications for the site.
"Benefiting from its strategic location near Epping Road, Waterloo Road, and the Macquarie Park Metro Station, the project presents a major opportunity to address NSW’s housing crisis while contributing to Macquarie Park’s economic growth," the Scoping Report by Urbis noted.
They said a key feature of the proposal is a 9,700 sqm public park.
"This park will enhance pedestrian connectivity between the site, Lachlan’s Line, and the metro station while providing high-quality public amenities, including shaded play areas, seating, picnic tables, and BBQ facilities."
There will be a new road established between Wicks Road and Lachlan’s Line, improving local accessibility.
The site is currently occupied by several low to mid-rise buildings including a Domayne furniture showroom, a Storage King, the office of JK Geotechnics, and several warehouse/office buildings.
Several new apartment developments are underway in Macquarie Park.
TOGA is delivering Macquarie Rise, 268 apartments across three towers next door to the shopping centre on Herring Road. They recently installed the first tower crane on site.
Around the corner on Talavera Road, Urban Property Group is working on La Vera, around 120 apartments in a building designed by Cox Architecture.