Old Sydney Park 02

<div class="row" data-reactroot=""><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p><strong>Old Sydney Town, near Gosford, was an historic theme park – recreating Australia’s first English colony in 1803. Fifteen years after its closure, the theme park has been put on the block.</strong></p><p>Property buyers have the opportunity to get their hands on a slice of history in the form of a 120-hectare mega site on New South Wales’ Central Coast. The land is divided into three portions: Old Sydney Town, the Australian Reptile Park and a surrounding farm.</p><p>Its proximity to Gosford and the Sydney expressway will likely make it an attractive proposition for property developers. </p><p>The property comprises five adjoining parcels, including the Australian Reptile Park across 54,000 square metres and former Old Sydney Town on 250,000 square metres. The remaining 890,000 square metres wraps around both sites and is utilised as a primary production farm.</p><p>Related reading: <a href="https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/developer-lodges-plans-for-major-industrial-conversion-in-sydneys-west">Developer Lodges Plans for Major Industrial Conversion in Sydney&#x27;s West</a></p></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><div><picture><img src="https://tud-prod-tudmedia-oj9w2zshuo0o.s3.amazonaws.com/raw/images/2ad60f65-ff05-4d14-80f0-e6cfb95c904d.jpg" width="1303"/></picture><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p>CBRE’s Peter Vines, who is part of the team responsible for marketing the property, said its sheer size and public recognition could create the perfect melting pot of opportunity for a developer with the right vision.</p><p>“This site offers an unprecedented landbank opportunity to secure more than one million square metres of premium land,” he said.</p><p>As an attraction, Old Sydney Town wasn’t particularly popular and closed in 2003. The site has since been used for events and as a set location for historical movies.</p><p>The Australian Reptile Park, however, remains a popular destination, with a long-term lease in place. The reptile park was established in 1948 and has been operating from the Somersby site since 1996.</p></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><iframe sandbox="allow-forms allow-scripts allow-pointer-lock allow-same-origin allow-top-navigation allow-presentation" class="embed-responsive-item" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" style="max-width:574px;width:-webkit-fill-available" height="300px" src="https://youtube.com/embed/2I1ka47Opo4"></iframe></div></div></div></div></div>

Residential Development at 89 John Whiteway Drive, Gosford

<div class="row" data-reactroot=""><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p>Developers responsible for a $110-million residential masterplan  on the former sandstone quarry site at Gosford on the NSW Central Coast have scaled back plans. </p><p>The project, being overseen by private JWD Developments, proposes five residential towers and extensive landscaping on a 2.3ha site on a ridge overlooking Gosford.</p><p>Plans for the 87-89 John Whiteway Drive site initially proposed 299 apartments in 2018, before that was reduced to 262 in early 2019. </p><p>The development application was subject to a number of public submissions, as well as nine submissions from government agencies, public authorities and organisations, during its month-long exhibition period.</p><p>The 24,000sq m residential development application has since been classed as of state significance and will remain before the state government. It will now be subject to a 14-day re-exhibition period.</p><p>JWD has resubmitted plans reducing the number of apartments to 204, and a reduction in building height from 12 storeys to between five and nine storeys. The number of car parking spaces will also drop from 400 to 305.</p><p>The development will feature a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units.</p></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><div><picture><img src="https://tud-prod-tudmedia-oj9w2zshuo0o.s3.amazonaws.com/raw/images/24fa1169-114e-4810-a1bd-d2dbd0f08afc.png" width="859"/></picture><div><span style="align-content:center;opacity:0.8">▲ Site owners Alceon, applicant JWD Developments and ADG Architects have been working closely with NSW Planning to deliver the modern ‘resort style’ design.</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p><br>It has been proposed the project will be built in three stages starting with the basement carpark, followed by three residential buildings and finally two blocks as well as the swimming pool and communal areas.</p><p>The development will boast tennis courts and 15,000sq m of green space. There will be green rooftops on each of the five residential buildings.</p><p>If approved, the project is anticipated to generate 500 jobs during construction.</p><p>Meanwhile, construction is now under way down the road on one of Gosford’s longest-running development sites with Pinnacle Construction Group on track to deliver a $60-million 97-apartment development at 86 John Whiteway Drive.</p><p>Sydney developer James Moses also has <a href="https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/developer-approval-central-coast">development approval</a> for a $133-million high-rise apartment project for a site from 321 to 331 Mann Street, opposite the Gosford Hospital.</p><p>Gosford has continued to attract migrants from Sydney seeking cheaper housing which has bolstered planned development.</p><p>Developers and investors have now cottoned on to these opportunities, moving towards Gosford on the Central Coast as well as Newcastle, with the region tipped to grow during coming years in accordance with the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036.</p><p>Other developments currently under way in Gosford include shopping centres, ICC Development Group’s 167 room 5-star hotel, restaurants and dining, and a new cinema.</p><p>The state government has also pledged $80-million to upgrade the Gosford-to-Sydney train line to allow for high-speed rail.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Plans for a residential masterplan in a former sandstone quarry on the NSW Central Coast have again been reduced…

JWD Developments Gosford development application

<div class="row" data-reactroot=""><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p>The NSW government has approved a $110-million residential masterplan for a former sandstone quarry site in Gosford on the Central Coast.</p><p>The state significant project, being overseen by private JWD Developments, proposes a collection of apartment buildings and extensive common areas and landscaping across a 2.3ha site on a ridge overlooking Brisbane Water.</p><p>Plans for the 87-89 John Whiteway Drive site were initially proposed in 2018, putting forward 299 apartments before being reduced to 262 in early 2019 after a public backlash, and then 204 <a href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/john-whiteway-drive-development-application-gosford">earlier this year</a>.</p><p>The department received 22 submissions—six from public authorities, one from the Central Coast Council, 14 from the public and two from special interest groups. </p><p>The four residential buildings, designed by ADG Architects, have been reduced from their original planned height of 12 storeys to between five and nine storeys. </p><p>“Throughout the assessment concerns were raised with the impact of the variation to building height on solar access and visual amenity,” the NSW department of planning stated in its report.</p><p>“These concerns have since been addressed through design changes.” </p><p>They will now span a combined total of 24,700sq m and feature a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units.</p></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><div><picture><img src="https://tud-prod-tudmedia-oj9w2zshuo0o.s3.amazonaws.com/raw/images/58d3a71c-12a5-485c-9c19-153d2d484ee1.png" width="859"/></picture><div><span style="align-content:center;opacity:0.8">▲ Site owners Alceon, applicant JWD Developments and ADG Architects have been working closely with NSW Planning to deliver the modern ‘resort-style’ design.</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p><br>The project will now be built in three stages starting with the basement carpark with 305 parking spaces, followed by three residential buildings and finally the remaining building along with a communal area, the swimming pool and 5800sq m of common space.</p><p>The development will boast tennis courts and 15,000sq m of green space. Each building will include a green rooftops.</p><p>Although only 600m from the Gosford CBD, the site is in a relatively remote location, away from existing services. </p><p>The site, not well serviced by public transport and with poor walkability to the Gosford CBD due to its topography and limited pedestrian infrastructure, will be connected to the city with new roads, elevated public walkways and viewing platforms.</p><p>Construction will now begin in early 2022 and is due to be completed in mid 2024. It is anticipated that the project will generate 500 jobs during construction.</p><p>Meanwhile, construction is now under way down the road on one of Gosford’s longest-running development sites with Pinnacle Construction Group on track to deliver a $60-million, 97-apartment development at 86 John Whiteway Drive.</p><p>As well, Sydney developer James Moses has <a href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/developer-approval-central-coast">development approval</a> for a $133-million high-rise apartment project for a site from 321 to 331 Mann Street, opposite the Gosford Hospital.</p><p>Gosford has continued to attract people from Sydney seeking cheaper housing which has bolstered planned development.</p><p>Developers and investors have now cottoned on to these opportunities, moving towards Gosford on the Central Coast as well as Newcastle, with the region tipped to grow during coming years in accordance with the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036.</p><p>Other developments currently under way in Gosford include shopping centres, ICC Development Group’s 167-room, 5-star hotel, restaurants and dining, and a new cinema.</p><p>The state government has also pledged $80 million to upgrade the Gosford-to-Sydney train line to allow for a high-speed rail service.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

The NSW government has approved a $110-million residential masterplan on the former sandstone quarry site in Gosford on the Central Coast...

Sydney-based developer St Hilliers has gained approval for a $150 million, triple tower development at 32 Mann St, Gosford called the Central Coast Quarter precinct. 

<div class="row" data-reactroot=""><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p>Sydney-based developer St Hilliers has gained approval from the Independent Planning Commission for a $150 million, triple-tower development in Gosford. </p><p>The mixed-use Central Coast Quarter project comprises 295 residential apartments across two towers, a 183-room hotel as well as commercial and retail space on the lower levels.</p><p>The 8,884sq m site at 32 Mann Street, Gosford opposite the rugby league field also has frontage on Baker Street.</p><p>The three DKO Architecture-designed towers, between 16 and 17-storeys (65-85 metres) in height, will be developed in three stages with completion expected in 2025.</p><p>St Hilliers has already constructed a $50 million commercial building on the site in 2019, anchored by NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation.</p></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><div><picture><img src="https://tud-prod-tudmedia-oj9w2zshuo0o.s3.amazonaws.com/raw/images/751def1a-839e-4c0d-8f00-0eafc7283fc6.jpg" width="800"/></picture><div><span style="align-content:center;opacity:0.8">▲ St Hilliers has already commenced the Central Coast Quarter precinct with the construction of an A-Grade commercial building in 2019.</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p><br>The site was formerly the home of Gosford Public School which was demolished in 2014 for the state government to create a business precinct.</p><p>In March 2019, Property NSW sold the property to St Hilliers, with the company then building the six-storey office building and first stage of the Central Coast Quarter.</p><p>Issues on the latest proposal were raised by council and the community about the design, height, scale and density of three towers, as well as the social and environmental impacts of the project. </p><p>Commissioners Chris Wilson (also the panel chair) and Wendy Lewin were appointed to consider the state-significant development application to make a determination. </p><p>The commissioners said that after careful consideration and a site tour with council and the local interest group they had decided to approve the concept plan.</p><p>“[S]ubject to a condition requiring a reduction in the amount of permissible gross floor area in the northern and southern part of the building envelope,” the commissioners said.</p><p>Related: <a href="https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/developer-approval-central-coast">JMGM Secures Approval for $133m Central Coast Tower</a></p></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><div><picture><img src="https://tud-prod-tudmedia-oj9w2zshuo0o.s3.amazonaws.com/raw/images/ffa10781-69bf-4f57-82b2-113b94bf918a.jpg" width="800"/></picture><div><span style="align-content:center;opacity:0.8">▲ The Central Coast Quarter is close to Gosford City Park and overlooks Brisbane Water.</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="row ci"><div class="cell cs12 cx12"><div class="ci cl"><p><br>The measures will reduce the visual impact, bulk and overshadowing created by the development and expand through-site links while allowing an increase in on-site residential parking, according to the commission.</p><p>“These amendments are required to ensure that design excellence…and improved environmental and amenity outcomes can be achieved through future development applications.”</p><p>St Hilliers has a history of working with government, particularly on defence projects nationally as well as TAFE precincts, emergency service training facilities and schools. </p><p>The group has also developed as part of a joint venture the Thornton properties in North Penrith, the $400 million Living Carlton urban renewal project in Victoria as well as design and construction of the $72 million Mon Komo development in Redcliffe.</p><p>Earlier this year another project was <a href="https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/developer-approval-central-coast">approved </a>on Mann Street, Gosford, a $133 million mixed-use residential tower for developer JMGM.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Sydney-based developer St Hilliers has gained approval for a $150 million, triple tower development in Gosford called Central Coast Quarter...

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