‘Ground breaking' development coming to Western Sydney
Parramatta CBD is set to have a 'ground breaking' 45-level twin tower featuring modern apartments, three levels of retail and eateries within a uniquely designed building.
Construction of 'Cosmopolitan,' the latest project by Sydney development company Deicorp, has begun and is said to be unlike anything currently within the suburb.
Located at 34 Hassall St, the twin buildings will deliver 604 new apartments into the community by 2027.
As well as the much needed injection of new homes, the development includes a three-storey commercial and retail podium, just steps away from the new Parramatta light rail line opposite James Ruse and Robin Thomas Reserves.
Designed by award-winning architecture firm Turner, the building will feature a raised podium, elevated courtyard garden, laneways and ample retail and hospitality frontages for commercial tenants.
The outdoor podium levels will include laneway eateries, elevated gardens, specialty retailers, flexible workplaces, a fitness centre and medical practice which will be connected to the surrounding parkland.
Deicorp executive manager Rob Furolo said the architecturally designed building will be a unique addition to the Western Sydney locale.
'We are delighted the construction of the Cosmopolitan will address the strong demand for well-built and well designed apartments close to jobs and public transport,' he said.
He added that the nearly 6,000 square metres of commercial and retail space will create vibrancy and convenience for future residents as well as the broader community.
'We have partnered with one of Australia's leading architecture studios Turner to create this groundbreaking building that has been designed to give its residents and visitors the sense of being surrounded by a garden while enjoying an urban village feel.'
Turner's design for the project was chosen by an expert design panel and approved by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel.
Cosmopolitan will be less than a minute walk to the nearest light rail stop and less than a 10 minute walk to Parramatta train station and ferry wharf.
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