A State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for North Sydney’s first build-to-rent (BTR) project, has been submitted by Aqualand featuring a 46-story mixed-use tower at 146 Arthur Street. Designed by Woods Bagot, the proposal includes 390 rental apartments, ground-level retail, and hotel-style amenities. Located near North Sydney Station and Victoria Cross Metro, the high-rise will enhance connectivity and contribute to the evolving North Sydney CBD.
The design shows a three-story brick podium reflecting a village-scale street frontage, connecting seamlessly with adjacent streets and Doris Fitton Park through landscaped mini-laneways. Amenities include co-working spaces, a gym, a pool, a cinema, and resident lounges, with additional shared spaces on a landscaped terrace atop the podium.
Sky Gardens are incorporated into the building, residing every seven floors, and offering communal access to Sydney Harbour views and nature. The rooftop boasts six bookable lounges and a 245 square meter terrace with panoramic views of the city and harbor.
Sustainable features include a facade crafted from natural and recycled materials like sandstone and terracotta, alongside efficient ventilation systems. The building’s five apartment layouts range from one- to two-bedroom units, ensuring diverse living options while maximizing amenity spaces.
Aqualand’s Group Managing Director Jin Lin emphasized the project’s alignment with North Sydney’s transformation into a vibrant 18-hour economy, complementing their completed developments, AURA and BLUE, and future plans for the area.