They're set to develop four towers in the heart of Castle Hill, to be known as the Doran Drive Precinct at Sydney Metro's Showground Station
Article published by Urban 9th August 2021
Having recently received the green light to go ahead with their massive State Significant Development mixed-use precinct in Tallawong, the Sydney developer Deicorp has submitted plans for its next project.
They're set to develop four towers in the heart of Castle Hill, to be known as the Doran Drive Precinct at Sydney Metro's Showground Station.
There will be 431 apartments across the four towers, which range in height up to 20 storeys. The towers, designed by Turner Studio, will include a two to four-level podium which will home nearly 11,000 sqm of retail and commercial space.
The $445 million proposal is based on the concept approval for the Hills Showground Station Precinct, which was approved by the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces earlier this year.
The Doran Drive Precinct application is part of Deicorp’s commitment to the fast-growing Northwest, and contributes to their $1.7 billion of projects approved, under construction or under assessment in the region.
The site’s location being within 50 metres of the Metro station is consistent with the development Deicorp philosophy, which targets transport connectedness and convenience for every project.
Every one of Deicorp's developments over the last 10 years has been an average of no more than 250 metres from the nearest train station.
Deicorp's Executive Corporate Manager Rob Furolo said it is a deliberate strategy for Deicorp to deliver convenience and investment security for every purchaser.
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Deicorp’s Doran Drive Precinct application is their second Landcom/Sydney Metro site. The application proposes a full-line supermarket as part of the 11,000 sqm retail and commercial area, and will deliver a new publicly accessible Plaza on Doran Drive and activate the frontages to Mandala Parade, Andalusian Way and De Clambe Drive.
“The Northwest region is delivering strong growth in employment, with an increasing professional workforce wanting to live in the area. Combined with a world-leading metro that links people with major tertiary education and employment centres, the region will continue to see buyer interest.” Furolo said.
Deicorp expects the convenience and location of the apartments will make them popular with young families and first-home buyers who have a connection with The Hills but can’t afford to buy a house.
“Modern, well-built apartments that offer convenience and connection to transport and lifestyle options offer a real alternative for young families and couples who want to get into the housing market.” Furolo added.
“With cafes, shopping and a supermarket, and the metro across the road, our Doran Drive Precinct project will deliver all the convenience young families and downsizers are looking for in a highly-desirable area.”
