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DevelopmentLeon Della BoscaThu 03 Apr 25

UPG Files 926-Unit Double Towers at Mount Druitt

Universal Property Group has filed a State Significant Development application for a mixed-use development at Mount Druitt comprising  926 apartments across two connected buildings.

ASIC records show Universal Property Group, which trades as Bathla, lists Bhart Bhushan as its director.

The project planned for 6-10 Mount Street has an estimated value of $270 million and would be built on two lots within the Mount Druitt Strategic Centre, an area identified for significant increases in height, floor space ratio and density.

The developer plans to dedicate 15 per cent of the gross floor area to affordable housing for a minimum of 15 years, which would equate to about 180 affordable housing units.

The project’s building height of 64m would increase to 83.2m if the affordable housing provisions were approved.

And while the scoping report lists a total of 926 apartments, the listed residential typology breakdown comprises 14 studios, 46 one-bedroom, 300 two-bedroom and 478 three-bedroom apartments—a discrepancy of 88 apartments.

Ground floor retail space will accommodate 13 commercial tenancies and a central plaza. The project would also include new footpaths along Station Lane to improve pedestrian connectivity.

The site is 700m from Mount Druitt Train Station, which “would contribute to energy efficiency and reduce emissions by promoting public transport and active transport options”, according to the scoping report prepared by Think Planners.

The scoping report said plans prepared by HCKL Architecture prioritised solar access and cross ventilation, and activated landscaped frontages along all street setbacks.

WMK's competition-winning design at 4 Mount Druitt Street
▲ A rendering of WMK’s competition-winning design for 4 Mount Druitt Street.

The project at 6-10 Mount Street aligns with plans to increase housing diversity and supply in accessible locations supported by infrastructure and commercial precincts.

“The development aims to create strong, connected communities within the Mount Druitt Strategic Centre while delivering a sustainable, liveable environment,” the scoping report said.

This adds to a growing pipeline of projects in Mount Druitt, such as the WMK Architecture-designed development at 4 Mount Druitt Street for GLP Developments and T1 Constructions.

That project features a village-style design with a Town Square, through-site retail link and childcare facilities that WMK Principal Greg Barnett said “will create a sense of place and community in the heart of Mt Druitt”.

The anticipated construction timeline for 6-10 Mount Street includes demolition of structures within 12 months after consent is issued, followed by a 30-month construction period.

The $270-million project aligns with broader renewal efforts complementing Blacktown City Council’s recently announced $86.9 million Mount Druitt revitalisation, which includes upgrades to community facilities such as the $26.8-million expansion of the Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub.

Universal Property Group, which trades as Bathla, has been contacted to confirm development details.

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