Second Stage of Sekisui’s $2bn Sydney Masterplan Greenlit

Approval has been secured by Japanese-backed developer Sekisui House for the second stage of its $2-billion riverfront masterplanned project in Sydney’s inner-west.

The nod from the City of Parramatta Council paves the way for two waterside buildings—Laguna and Glade—comprising 171 apartments to be added to its multi-stage development known as Sanctuary.

The first stage of the development at 14-16 Hill Road at Wentworth Point, on the Parramatta River just north of Homebush Olympic precinct, was completed in November 2020.

Known as Landing, it included 364 apartments, 16 terraced homes and 12 two-storey maisonettes.

Sanctuary’s Turner-designed masterplan spans 9.4ha. It is being developed across six stages into a mixed-use precinct with about 2000 apartments as well as retail and other community amenities.

As part of its latest stage, Laguna with 101 apartments will stand 13 storeys and Glade with 70 apartments will reach eight storeys. Both buildings have been designed by PBD Architects.

“Stage 2 has been designed to act as the heart of the Sanctuary community with the journey through Laguna and Glade effectively connecting all stages,” Sekisui House Australia senior development manager Zac Petrovic said.

▲ The neighbourhood green will be an important amenity providing connectivity via a landscaped waterfront park.

“A comprehensive placemaking strategy has also been created to provide residents with desirable recreational amenities and a cohesive, well considered walkable community.”

Connecting the buildings will be a 3150 sq m “neighbourhood green” public open space featuring a covered communal dining area and waterplay.

Sustainability initiatives include dual water supply network, rainwater management and bio-swales, the planting of one tree per apartment, double glazed windows, water saving fittings, bike rooms, EV charging and car sharing.

A recreational facility with a swimming pool, spa, saunce and gym also will be completed as part of the second stage.

“Sekisui House is committed to building sustainable communities, focused on the company’s key principles of environmental, economic and social sustainability,” Petrovic said.

Nearby, Sydney developer Piety Group has lodged plans for the final stage of its multi-building One The Waterfront residential project.

Two stepped towers rising to 15 storeys with 155 apartments are proposed for the last phase of its $520-million redevelopment of a 2.5ha site.

If approved, the plans would bring the project’s overall apartment count to 620 across nine buildings.

Wentworth Point is currently the middle of a major transformation as it shrugs off its industrial past to become a fast-growing residential suburb.