Building 14, Discovery Point
Cedar Pacific is proposing to transform the last remaining piece of the Discovery Point masterplan into a well-designed and well-located co-living community with ground floor retail uses.
Project background and update
Cedar Pacific is a development and investment management company with over a decade of experience in the student housing and build-to-rent living sector.
Cedar Pacific are proposing to deliver a co-living residential development for the site alongside new service retail. This change from a previous scheme builds upon previous rounds of community and stakeholder feedback and reflects current needs in Wolli Creek – including the need for more diverse housing options whilst supporting the site’s direct access to public transport.
As you may already be aware, in 2023 under previous site ownership an application to modify the 2011 Concept Masterplan was prepared to deliver Build-to-Rent (BTR) residential dwellings. A voluntary design excellence competition was held and won by renowned architecture firm, Rothelowman who have been appointed to progress the detailed design of Building 14.
With approval to modify the Concept Masterplan to facilitate co-living being granted in August, the team is now preparing to submit a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) towards the end of 2025.
Proposal details
The SSDA is seeking approval for:
Construction and use of a 8-storey co-living residential development adjacent Wolli Creek Train Station.
Building to include:
Approximately 217 studios
-Ground floor retail uses and communal amenities
Landscaping and associated public domain works
What is co-living and who is it for?
Co-living offers private studio apartments with shared communal spaces, designed to foster connection and can be a more affordable option for singles and couples as the rent includes all utility bills and come fully furnished. It typically appeals to people aged between 25-35 including students, professionals, and individuals seeking flexible, well-located housing with flexible leases but with a dependable landlord.
Discovery Point Place
Timeline of Precinct Development
This proposal represents the final stage of the Discovery Point precinct, completing more than two decades of urban renewal that began with the opening of Wolli Creek Station in 2000.
Pre-2000
Site in industrial use.
2000
Wolli Creek Station opens.
2002
Suburb of Wolli Creek established.
2008 - 2010
Preparation of Discovery Point Concept Plan.
May 2011
Concept Plan Approval.
2012 - 2013
Construction commences (Stages 1 & 6).
2014 - 2016
Ongoing construction - Completion of early stages and delivery of Discovery Park, riverfront promenade and pedestrian links.
2016
Discovery Point wins UDIA National Masterplanned Development Award.
2016 - 2018
Later precinct stages constructed (Stages 8-10).
2018 - 2018
Construction of main precinct completed. Majority of 1,900+ dwellings delivered.
2018 - 2023
Planning and consultation for Concept Plan Modification 5 - changing use of Building 14 from commercial to residential.
2018 - August 2025
NSW DPHI approves MOD 5 paving way for completion of the final stage.
Community engagement and feedback opportunities
Thank you to the members of the community who have provided feedback on plans for the site to date - which has been used to inform the design to date. We would now like to invite you to learn more about the revised proposal and provide feedback ahead of lodgement of to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), which is anticipated to occur in the coming months.
Engagement with the community is an important part of the planning process, and we have engaged Colliers Urban Planning to support this process. Details of upcoming opportunities to provide feedback are provided below.
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Community Webinar
Register for an online Zoom session to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. Includes a formal presentation with Q&A at the end of the session.
When: Monday, 3 November 2025, 6 - 7pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration is essential. Please RSVP by Sunday, 2 November 2025.
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Community Drop-In Session
Drop by anytime during the hours specified below to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback.
When: Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5 – 7pm
Where: The Highview Room, Rowers on Cooks River | 1 Levey Street, Wolli Creek
Registration is essential. Please RSVP by Tuesday, 4 November 2025
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Community Survey
You are invited to complete our online survey which will help inform the Social Impact Assessment required for the SSDA.
Survey open now, closing Friday, 7 November 2025.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, feedback or need assistance with registering for the engagement sessions or completing the survey, please reach out to our community engagement team via the contact channels below:
engagement.urbanplanning@colliers.com
1800 870 549 (Monday-Friday during business hours)