Plans for the sixth phase of the Wentworth Point masterplanned community, known as ‘Sanctuary’, have received the tick of approval.
The vision for a new community hub in Wentworth Point is now one step closer to becoming a reality, after the Sydney Central City Planning Panel approved plans for stage six of the development.
From developers Sekisui House Australia, the sixth phase of Sanctuary will encompass a two-level sleeved podium with two buildings above, located around a central common open space area.
Building Q at the western end of the site will be 11-storeys, with Building R set to reach a whopping 40-storeys. Covering 30,385 square metres, the buildings will provide 334 new apartments to the community of Wentworth Point.
The primary common open space area will sit on the podium of the development and feature a large pool, barbecue areas and outdoor seating adjacent to multiple communal rooms and facilities for the residents.
The 14-16 Hill Road development will also contain 425 car parking spaces and five retail tenancies on the ground floor.
The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said the scale of the development is consistent with anticipated future developments within the precinct.
“Careful consideration has been given to the location, size and design of the proposed development to ensure that a high quality outcome will be achieved which is consistent with the desired future character of this site in Wentworth Point,” the document revealed.
“[It] will facilitate urban renewal of a large site which has been targeted under the NSW Government Urban Activation Precinct program as an important component of a package of wider housing delivery and jobs initiatives.”
Located at the northern edge of the Wentworth Point peninsular, the site sits alongside the Parramatta River and is about 180 metres south west of the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf.
The sixth phase of the development will also see the subdivision of lot 10 into three allotments, remediation and the construction of a road and linear park.
The developer said the buildings will provide a positive contribution to Wentworth Point.
“The continued redevelopment of the overall site will reinvigorate the Wentworth Point precinct and contribute to the vibrancy, economic success and housing choice within the area,” the SEE said.
“The proposal will deliver substantial benefits for the community with upgrades to the public domain enhancing the amenity and liveability for residents, workers and visitors to Wentworth Point.”
Construction of phase one of Sanctuary, known as ‘Landing’, was finalised in 2020, with sub-precincts two, three, four and five also now approved. Sanctuary is expected to cover a grand total of 9.4ha once the masterplan has been completed.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.