Deicorp secures approval for East Showgrounds, Castle Hill apartment project
Deicorp has secured planning approval for its latest Castle Hill apartment development.
The developer will deliver 873 dwellings across five residential buildings in the East Showgrounds Precinct, next door to their now under construction 430-unit Hills Showground Village.
The new development will comprise of three buildings designed by GroupGSA and two designed by TURNER and will include arund 3,500 sqm of open public space in the form of landscaped courtyards, a public park and communal outdoor recreational space including a playground, barbeque area, and outdoor seating.
Deicorp was chosen by Landcom and Sydney Metro to develop both sites, with the new project delivering 136 one-bedroom, 527 two-bedroom and 210 three-bedroom dwellings.
“This approval will allow us to start construction on a range of beautifully designed, conveniently located apartments and create another vibrant, walkable and well-connected community,” said Deicorp’s founder Fouad Deiri.
“These new homes will provide their residents with a seamless connection to jobs and services along Metro North West, and the new Hills Showground Village retail precinct currently under construction.
“We look forward to deliver this much-needed housing that adds to our significant pipeline of projects along the Metro line, which includes Tallawong Village, Hills Showground Village, and The Five Ways in Crows Nest which recently was granted development approval.
“Importantly, the East Showgrounds development will include 44 affordable housing apartments for key workers on the doorstep of Sydney’s Metro rail line."
GroupGSA Director Lisa-Maree Carrigan said The Hills Showground Precinct East emphasises sustainability to enhance its environmental, social, and economic value, aiming to become a green neighbourhood with excellent amenities.
"It provides a strong connection to both the landscape and historic setting of the Castle Hills Showgrounds, with designing with Country bringing together all buildings and communal spaces through the vibrant public realm," Carrigan said.
“The buildings form a backdrop to the verdant Showgrounds above the tree line, affording the apartments expansive views over the district and towards the CBD. This natural setting is enhanced through substantial balconies, rooftop gardens and parks, with communal rooms and grand lobbies providing areas for socialisation and community.
"Located directly adjacent to the Metro, the apartments have been designed to provide generous outdoor living spaces and provide an enviable lifestyle with tremendous convenience."
The latest approval adds to the Independent Planning Commission’s approval for Deicorp’s 188-unit Crows Nest project and the City of Sydney’s consent for their 574-unit project in Joynton Ave Zetland.
