Ecove, the developer that has transformed Sydney Olympic Park into a popular residential suburb, is about to launch the first apartment tower on Olympic Boulevard, arguably the most famous thoroughfare in Australia.
It was here 16 years ago where millions gathered in joyous celebration as the world watched Sydney dazzle.
Boomerang (pictured) will be built on the corner of Sarah Durack Drive, within 400 metres of the Olympic Stadium and overlooking the Aquatic Centre and the new training ground and facilities for the GWS Giants AFL club.
Designed by Bates Smart, the tower’s boomerang shape is believed to be a first for a residential building in New South Wales. Whilst difficult and expensive to construct, the shape provides several advantages.
Firstly, the curved corners will minimise downdraft and wind impact to the public domain below. Secondly, Boomerang will provide 100 percent solar access to all its 229 apartments. It means that each apartment will achieve a minimum of three hours of natural light a day.
Views from the 38-storey tower will be spectacular; across Bicentennial Park to the Sydney CBD and Sydney Harbour, and across Homebush Bay to the Parramatta River. Because of its shape and full-height glazing the lobbies on each floor will also bask in the expansive vistas.
The tower rises above a six-level, six-star commercial centre which will have around 800 sqm of ground floor retail. A communal indoor and outdoor space on level nine embracing gardens, open lawns and seating nooks will help promote social interaction as well as private contemplation.
“Boomerang is the next generation of luxury apartment living at Sydney Olympic Park, and is the result of seven years of resident feedback and design experience,” said Sue Ballesty, Marketing Manager of Ecove.
“The apartments will be the highest-quality we’ve ever created here, largely because we undertake meticulous consultation with residents.”
David Chittenden of Colliers Residential describes the interiors at Boomerang as ‘pared down luxury’, with beautiful timbers, natural stone and textural marble.
“Mindful of the iconic surroundings, the muted interiors let the views make their statement while allowing residents to infuse their own personality on the space,” Chittenden said.
Prices at Boomerang will start from AUD$ 718,000 for a one-bedroom apartment measuring from 58 sqm, and rise to more than AUD$ 2.7 million for a four-bedroom unit with up to 223 sqm of space. All one- and two-bedroom apartments get one secure car spots, and the three- and four-bedroom apartments receive two car spaces.
“Rather than the post-Olympics ‘hangover’ some doomsayers predicted, Sydney Olympic Park now has a residential ‘heart’ with a strong communal spirit,” said Chittenden.
“Purchasers have come from all parts of Sydney and have been a broad mix of investors, owner-occupiers, workers from the many local businesses, first home buyers, small family groups and downsizers.
“The influx of residents has made Sydney Olympic Park into a fully functioning suburb. There is a real sense of community here, and residents appreciate the benefits of living in the sporting and entertainment heartland of Sydney.”
The Boomerang showroom is on the ground level of Ecove’s One Australia Avenue building at Sydney Olympic Park. It will open daily from May 7 from 11am until 3pm.
