The proposal for a $1.3 billion tower to be built above Wynard Station in Sydney received approval from the NSW Planning Assessment Commission last week.

Property group Thakral Holdings, which owns the building above the train station, lodged a revised development plan for the project late last year following state government objections to earlier plans.

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The City One Wynyard concept design has been developed by Hassell, and it proposes to build a 29-storey tower above the station which includes a new shopping centre and office building.

The plans were approved for the commercial building as it was found that it would provide sufficient benefit to the public and government.

The development will include:

An upgrade to eastern access ways into Wynyard station as well as retail areas and concourse layout.

Use of the building as a mixed use development including commercial offices, business premises, shops, and general retail, food and drink premises, health/medical centre, public amenities, transport facilities and tenant car parking.

Development of the Shell House including refurbishment for commercial and retail use.
The project is deemed to be an important part of the plans to revamp the city and create easier access between Barangaroo South Office towers and the city centre.

Hassell says the underlying design philosophy for the City One development is to celebrate the activity of the precinct on the concourse and to capture as much daylight as possible.

The Concept design aspires to a 6 Star Green Star rating, with the following major features:

  • Daylight and quality of commercial office environment
  • Location to public transportation
  • Capacity for natural ventilation through the double skin façade
  • Efficient Mechanical systems
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Low energy lighting systems
  • Waste Recycling
  • Modular construction

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