8-12 George Street, Burwood - Mixed Use Development

Project overview

We are seeking community input on a State Significant Development Application (SSD-101821984) for a mixed-use tower at 8–12 George Street, Burwood (the site).

The proposal is anticipated to include the following key components:

  • Site establishment, demolition of existing buildings, excavation, and bulk earthworks.
  • Construction of a mixed-use tower development of approximately 35–40 storeys, including:
    • Ground floor residential and non-residential lobbies, with associated servicing and vehicular access.
    • Podium containing relevant functional elements of the building.
    • Residential accommodation above podium levels, comprising approximately 108–112 dwellings, including a component of affordable housing.
    • Above ground non-residential uses.
    • Landscaped areas at ground and podium levels, shared communal space at podium level.
  • Construction of approximately 6-7 basement levels accommodating parking .
  • Public domain works, including road widening, new and upgraded footpaths, and associated landscaping in accordance with relevant design standards

Two webinar briefings have been scheduled, including a presentation from the developer and architect on the plans for the site. Please register to attend.

Project facts

Crane with solid fill

Construction management

A Construction and Traffic Management Plan will be prepared prior to construction to carefully manage adverse construction-related impacts including noise, traffic, and air quality. The proposal intends to minimise these impacts to the surrounding area.

Traffic light with solid fill

Traffic

Transport Management and Access Plan, as well as a Traffic Impact Assessment and Green Travel Plan will be prepared to assess and demonstrate both construction and operational traffic on the existing and future road network is acceptable.

Taxi with solid fill

Parking

On site parking for motor vehicles and bicycles is proposed to be located within the building in accordance with the planning controls with due design consideration applied to minimise its impacts.

Building form

The site has fronts George Street and is within the Burwood Town Centre. While key development parameters including building height, dwelling mix and non-residential uses are currently being finalised, the design will be carefully refined to respond to the surrounding built form, local character, the ambition of Burwood City Centre and the relevant State and Local planning instruments and policie.

Access and location

The proposal will provide housing and amenities in a highly accessible area. Situated within the Burwood CBD, the site benefits from close proximity to local services employment opportunities and entertainment. It is well connected to public transport, located less than 400m from Burwood Station. 

Restaurant / bar

The development plans to include a publicly accessible restaurant/ bar. The bar area would be indoors and accessed via a separate street entrance to residences. Its operations will be guided by the requirements of a separate liquor licence approval

 

The survey is now closed. Thanks for participating.