Sekisui file sixth stage of Melrose Park masterplan
Sekisui House Australia has submitted a development application for the construction of three multi-storey apartment towers in Melrose Park.
The $450 million project outlines the construction of a 21 and 24-level, plus a central seven-level tower above a podium level at 82-84 Wharf Road.
The buildings will be home to a total of 468 apartments and will include three basement levels providing 584 car parking spaces.
The current proposal is for the sixth stage of the broader Melrose Park master plan, which aims to deliver 6000 homes upon completion. Group GSA says the block for the new building, referred to in the planning documentation as Lot A, interfaces with previously approved residential flat buildings which buffer the site from Victoria Road, along the northern edge.
"As approved outside of the current DCP and masterplan, these built, or under-construction forms, present our site with a varied interface of 7-11 storeys in building heights and the street wall condition, and will be inconsistent with the DCP controls that influence our site," Group GSA noted.
"As a result, the proposed massing for Lot A seeks to address both conditions and to provide an appropriate contextual response.
This application follows another submitted by Sekisui earlier this year for stage five which proposed 368 apartments, also designed by Group GSA.
Planning for Melrose Park’s redevelopment began in 2016, with the area rezoned in 2022 following the council’s endorsement of the Parramatta Employment Lands Strategy.
The precinct is undergoing a transition from industrial to mixed-use development, including high-density residential, open space, retail/commercial uses, and a new school.
The extensive Melrose Park master plan has attracted attention from various developers, including Deicorp, highlighting its growing appeal and connectivity after the approval of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.
The light rail will provide a direct public transport link between Melrose Park, Wentworth Point, Sydney Olympic Park, and Parramatta CBD.
"Melrose Park provides for a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a sought-after place to live that attracts a mix of families, professionals, and retirees who appreciate its safe and serene environment," Group GSA added.
