The proposal exhibits design excellence and is a sensitive addition to the site of the existing Chifley North. The scheme and awarding of the design competition to Bates Smart by a highly esteemed jury sets the basis for a design outcome of the highest standard, providing a contextually rich and striking design that will be recognisable in the city skyline.

The project will achieve industry best ESD Standards in the form of 6 Star Green Star Buildings, NABERS 4.5 Star Water rating and be considered a Climate Action Carbon Neutral Building, which reflects the City of Sydney’s net zero aspirations for new buildings.

A site-specific planning proposal was gazetted on 25 November 2022 with an accompanying site-specific DCP designed to guide the site’s redevelopment.

The gazettal of this proposal resulted in the introduction of a site-specific clause 6.60C into Sydney’s Local Environmental Plan, which established:

• a maximum permissible FSR of 20.63:1 (inclusive of additional FSR afforded under other provisions in the Sydney LEP), and
• a prohibition on development for the purposes of residential accommodation, serviced apartments and commercially operated car parking.

A voluntary planning agreement between Charter Hall and the City of Sydney has been executed, which secured:

• a monetary contribution of $14.7 million to community infrastructure in Central Sydney,
• a monetary contribution of $900k for the public domain upgrade of Chifley Square,
• provision for public art on the site to the value of $2.8 million, and
• sustainability commitments.