Privately owned Sydney developer Aland has resubmitted plans for a $400-million mixed-use development across a previously run down and underused site in Campbelltown.
The proposal, which will be considered by the Campbelltown City Council, outlines 558 apartments within five buildings ranging from 12 to 15 storeys.
Plans for the 2ha site at 22-32 Queen Street, currently occupied by an abandoned factory outlet centre, were previously lodged in 2019 calling for upwards of 780 apartments and buildings of up to 24 storeys.
The factory outlet centre, which had only been open for a year, closed in 2010 when the business went into receivership amid trading difficulties leaving 80 empty stores over two levels, a food court and a large car park.
Aland’s proposal has now been revised with less apartments and will include 9000sq m of retail and commercial spaces, 7000sq m of landscaped open space and a new tree-lined restaurant and cafe strip through the centre of the site.
Aland head of development Ryan Lane said the development, envisaged as a planned neighbourhood, had been six years in the making.
“We know from our research surveying local businesses and residents that people want a place that feels like a real community hub,” Lane said.
“This particular site is an exceptional location that demands a high-quality approach to really lift the tone of this part of Campbelltown.
“Because of this, things like a local grocer, quality take-away and outdoor dining options as well as public art and open spaces with wide footpaths and seating have all been included [in this development].”
Lane said council and community feedback had been critical in shaping how the project could meet both future housing demand and improve liveability for the greater Campbelltown population.
Under new plans, put together by Sketch Design Group, two 12-storey buildings will sit on the two-storey northern podium and three 13 to 15-storey buildings on the single-storey southern podium.
Residents of the five new apartment buildings will have access to facilities including co-working space, gym, multi-purpose function room as well as health and wellness spaces.
The masterplanned development will also include a community park and additional open space subject to a future development application process.
If approved, the project is expected to create 4000 construction jobs and 800 full time jobs upon completion, with an economic benefit of $36 billion over the next 50 years.
Aland, one of Sydney’s largest and leading private development and construction groups, has more than 1200 apartments under construction in Sydney’s west and is developing a 47-level apartment tower in Parramatta.
The developer is known for working in Sydney’s satellite CBDs developing affordable projects including Bottlebrush in Schofield Gardens Costello in Edmondson Park.
