Central Park

Following approval of the modified concept plan for Frasers Broadway in February 2009, it became possible to begin submission of Project Applications (similar to Development Applications, or DAs). The first of these PAs have now been submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, as follows:

Block 5 Residential Development
7 August 2009
This Project Application seeks approval for construction of two residential buildings (designed by Johnson Pilton Walker) at Block 5 of the Frasers Broadway site, with ancillary retail uses.

Construction of Residential Building with Ancillary Retail Uses on Block 2
31 July 2009
This Project Application seeks approval for the construction of a residential building (designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel) with ancillary uses on Block 2, including residential, retail and commercial floor space; terraces which rise from the plaza to the podium levels; construction of the surrounding public domain; and stratum subdivision.

Excavation and Construction of Basements for Blocks 2, 5 and 9
6 July 2009
This Project Application seeks approval for excavation, stabilisation works and construction of basements under Blocks 2, 5 and 9; provision of parking within the basement for Blocks 2, 3(a-c), 5, 6, 7, 9 and and 10; construction of surrounding streets between Blocks 2, 5 and 9; and construction of the shell for the Black Water Treatment Plant located within the basement area.

Blocks 1 and 4 (corner Abercrombie/Broadway)
29 May 2009
This Project Application seeks approval for the construction of a new 10-15 storey commercial building (designed by Foster + Partners), accommodating retail floor space, a childcare centre and associated basement car parking. The proposal also involves demolition of the rear ground floor bar of the Australian Hotel, demolition of the rear one storey additions of 8-12 Abercrombie Street, and construction of the surrounding public domain.
This PA is on public exhibition from 12 August to 11 September 2009.

Main Park and Related Infrastructure
9 June 2009
This Project Application seeks approval for the main park and related infrastructure including the installation of a stormwater detention tank under the main park, installation of permanent roads and footpaths surrounding the main park, including parts of O’Connor Street and Irving Street, installation of signalisation at the intersections of O’Connor Street / Abercrombie Street and Regent Street / Kent Road, associated below ground services and protection of the Ovoid Drain.

This PA is on public exhibition from 12 August to 11 September 2009.

The Department of Planning places Project Applications on Exhibition, and encourages public submissions. Go to http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=search&status_id=6 to view applications on exhibition, and related documents.