Sonic Healthcare Limited has commenced the planning process for a major mixed-use redevelopment at 14 Giffnock Avenue, Macquarie Park. The project is currently at the ‘Prepare EIS’ stage under the State Significant Development pathway and seeks to deliver two high-rise residential towers.
The proposal includes two towers of 28 and 39 storeys, comprising a total of 514 apartments, with 5% allocated as affordable housing. Podiums at the base of each tower are planned for non-residential uses, alongside new roads and public open space improvements.
A concurrent rezoning is proposed to shift the site from E3 Productivity Support to MU1 Mixed Use, with a maximum building height of 130 metres and an FSR of 3.3:1. The project is subject to further environmental assessment and will address constraints such as noise, traffic, overshadowing, wind, and visual bulk.
For more information, search the application number (SSD-109971738) on the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s website.
Project Snapshot
Project Overview
| Application Number | SSD-109971738 |
| Project Title | Mixed Use 14 Giffnock Ave Macquarie Park |
| Project Status | Prepare EIS |
| Project Type | Residential & Commercial (Mixed use) |
| Address | 14 Giffnock Avenue, 95-99 Epping Road, 16-20 Giffnock Avenue |
| LGA | City of Ryde |
| Developer | Sonic Healthcare Limited |
Project Metrics
| Site Area | 14,562 sqm (1.46 ha) |
| GFA | 48,052 sqm |
| Dwellings | 514 |
| Affordable Housing | 26 dwellings | 5% |
| Storeys | 28–39 |
| Capital Investment | $350 million |
Planning Metrics
| Existing | Proposed |
| Zoning | E3 Productivity Support | MU1 Mixed Use |
| FSR | | 3.3 |
| HOB | Not stated | 130m |
Project Team
| Developer | Sonic Healthcare Limited |
| Planning | Urbis |
| Architect | DKO Architects |
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| Additional Consultants | Not stated |
