Bounce Sydney Plots Backpackers for Haymarket

The Bounce Group has revealed plans for a 14-storey backpackers and bar near Sydney’s Central Station as the developer looks to fill out its pipeline. The developer-operator, comprising LCI Partners and The Tourism Co, plans to return to its Sydney roots—its first Bounce Sydney backpackers, at Surry Hills, was compulsorily acquired in 2018 as part of a transport infrastructure project. The amalgamated site Bounce is planning to develop, at 806-812A George Street, Haymarket, hit the market in March of 2023 with price expectations above $28 million. Under the plans designed for Bounce Sydney by MKD Architects, the 14-storey project and would retain the facade of a pair of three-storey buildings on the 565sq m site. Plans show a communal area for the backpackers on level 4, a hotel on level 12 and with a rooftop bar and swimming pool for the hotel on level 13. This would create 577-beds for backpacker accommodation plus an eight-room hotel as well as an additional private function room and bar on the top floor. ▲ The view from Central of the backpackers planned for Haymarket. Haymarket is something of a backpackers’ hotspot with the 10-storey YHA next door, and the 790 on George and Wake Up hostels nearby. Immediately across the road at 757-663 George Street, a DA has been approved for a 105m high building with 31 levels of hotel and street level retail. Up the road, Northpoint Construction Group recently pushed to allow for expedited works to urgently fix the facade of the 1888 Kiss Building at 698-704 George Street. Those plans included a 40-storey tower that was approved in 2019 and 200 hotel rooms and 40 apartments, the developer’s biggest project so far. A City of Sydney spokesperson said there was a lot under way to celebrate the character of Haymarket while revitalising the area. “We support affordable backpacker accommodation throughout mixed-use and business areas as a form of visitor accommodation that contributes to our diverse tourism sector,” they said. ▲ Goulburn Street Plaza is to become a gateway to Chinatown. “The Haymarket and Chinatown area is a unique part of Sydney with a special urban character that’s lively and diverse. “For example, we’re currently restoring the ceremonial gates in Chinatown as part of a broader renewal of Dixon Street. “We’ve also recently proposed the heritage listing of three buildings in Chinatown that all offer a distinct glimpse into the history of the precinct.” The council’s Chinatown redevelopment plans were unveiled in 2023. This article has been republished to correct errors in the original report. The Urban Developer apologies for those errors.

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