Does anyone know what happened to the 24st towers for 6 Carey Street (adjacent the three Defence Housing towers) that got planning approval a year ago? I heard an horrible rumour that the Minister's height control order has killed it despite it already having planning approval.

Does anyone know what happened to the 24st towers for 6 Carey Street (adjacent the three Defence Housing towers) that got planning approval a year ago? I heard an horrible rumour that the Minister's height control order has killed it despite it already having planning approval.

I believe this one was scaled down to about 14 stories prior to the interim control order. I have been told that the developer has changed and is now the people who built the Tipperary Waters Marina subdivision.

Will keep digging.

^^Thanks. If that's 14 storeys above ground, then unless they've started building, the Minister's development control order will kill the 14 storey project. Even at a miserly 2.8m per storey, that's at least 39m which is more than the 36m limit that includes lightning arrestors, aerials or any other structure.

Please keep digging.

No. Not 14 storeys but 3 underground and 21 above. Demolition of the existing building commencing in October 2008. This development is known as the Aspire Tower Luxury Apartments. It was designed by Bell Gabbert Associates (another one!) who also designed the adjacent 3 defence housing buildings.

Google Maps or Earth coordinates are -12.45986,130.846336 which you can copy and paste in the search bar in Google Maps or Earth to get you to the development site.

^ i wonder how it still got through???

^^ They had planning approval since the middle of 2007; before the Minister's control order on heights.

http://www.nt.gov.au/lands/planning/system/documents/IDCO_18.pdf

I've spoken with the planning people and they have a very stone-faced reply: "They have existing planning approval" they say. When I said that the control order is written in such a way as to nullify existing planning approval, their faces get even more stone-faced and they repeat: "They have existing planning approval".

Good luck to the developers of 6 Carey Street.

Well it's going up according to the NT News.

http://www.ntnews.com.au/images/uploadedfiles/editorial/pictures/2008/10/11/aspire-tower-artist-impression.jpg

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2008/10/11/8871_ntnews.html


High-rise 'gateway' to Darwin
BEN LANGFORD

October 11th, 2008


LUXURY: An artist's impression of the new tower.

A 24-STOREY luxury apartment block is set to become part of the gateway to the city of Darwin.

The Aspire high-rise will include 86 units, a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom units, and three levels underground.

It will also have an on-site manager, a 25m lap pool, sun deck, gym and children's playground.

The development will be built on Carey St on the edge of Darwin's CBD - next door to the Northern Territory News.

It will form a gateway to the city, with the Harbour View Plaza, dominating the view of the skyline for people entering the city via Tiger Brennan Drive.

Demolition work is set to begin soon to prepare for construction of the building, designed by Darwin's Bell Gabbert Associates.

Bell Gabbert director Mark Bell said the designers had considered the building's prominent position, as they designed it with a curved facade and use of plenty of glass.

He said the 24-storey building would "stagger" the skyline between the Carey St defence housing blocks and nearby high-rises.

Mr Bell said it would "fill in the gap" between the Evolution tower block and Carey St.

"Because it's such a prominent building it's got two fronts, rather than just a front and back," he said.

"There's a lot of glass ... mainly to promote light into the interiors.

"The deep balconies provide good shading to the interiors while the curved facade gives the building its sleek appearance."

Mr Bell said the building had planning approval and demolition work would begin this month.

O_o Ugly.

The pattern of the green glass in the middle, along with the shape of the building makes me feel like as I'm staring at a modern Easter Island statue...

I guess this will make it number 3 on the 2010 list of Darwin tallest.

Section 6: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=628294

Although its a bit ugly, it looks significantly different to the others currently going up.
So two thumbs up from me!

At least it fills in the skyline as suggested by the paper.
:lol: I guess the paper got the news first, as it states:
"The development will be built on Carey St on the edge of Darwin's CBD - next door to the Northern Territory News."

Also I hope that render is just a basic one, as it is on a bad angle. I hope to see something much better than that once complete....

At least it fills in the skyline as suggested by the paper.
:lol: I guess the paper got the news first, as it states:
"The development will be built on Carey St on the edge of Darwin's CBD - next door to the Northern Territory News."

Also I hope that render is just a basic one, as it is on a bad angle. I hope to see something much better than that once complete....

it's Darwin, it could look significantly worse.

looks like another Inpex related project. ie Inpex coming has suddenly freed up the money/drive for the project.

..looks like another Inpex related project. ie Inpex coming has suddenly freed up the money/drive for the project.

I don't think so. It just happens to be one of only two projects on the CBD periphery that had a planning permit before the Minister's unfair edict on height limits. So, it is a valuable development site with planning approval that expires before the middle of 2009. They just simply have to build it or loose the planning permit (which are only valid for two years). If they loose the permit, they can only build to 8 storeys. That would be a substantial economic loss to the developer.

Can't they just build a core all the way up then they can do the rest later... hahaha

Allendale Square in Perth was built as a core the whole way up in only a few months then the rest came along shortly afterwards....

^^ They just need to make a start before May 2009 but they cannot change the approved design as this would trigger a planning variation which would cancel the planning permit.

Demolition has commenced on this site (well, I'm pretty sure it is this site?)

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7885/img00043pk9.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3226/img00044ro9.jpg

^^ Yes, this is the site.

This one is now called "Aspire Luxury Apartment tower".

http://www.forarchitects.com/files/firms/1374/images/bga2view.jpg

This one is now called "Aspire Luxury Apartment tower".

http://www.forarchitects.com/files/firms/1374/images/bga2view.jpg

But is work progressing? I wonder if anything has happened beyond demolition?

They need apartment pre-sales.

This one is still on. New planning notice from yesterday

Town of Darwin 6 Carey Street Darwin City
71 x 1, 71 x 2 and 9 x 3 bedroom multiple dwellings
(including 5 levels of serviced apartments comprising 20 x 1
and 20 x 2 bedroom units) in a 22 storey building plus
5 storeys of parking basement.
Sunbuild Pty Ltd

Cool, didn't Sunbuild build Evolution on Gardiner too ?

Cool, didn't Sunbuild build Evolution on Gardiner too ?

Yes

A good quality buidling too.

I think this belongs here, as this matches the description for the site.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p300/IFB83/SSC/Diamonddarwin.jpg
Source (http://www.ntnews.com.au/uploads/nt-business-review/#/1/)

Looks good

nice

lol, "innovative" :lol:

Great to see Darwin getting another tower on the site after all. Onward & upward!

keep us posted with progress pics

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nt-darwin-106644856?

The Aspire Apartments

"The innovative design of this 23 storey apartment complex is set to create a new standard in residential living. The Aspire Apartments will include 79 One bedroom, 79 Two Bedroom and 9 Three Bedroom with a bathroom provided for each bedroom. 11 different designs available."

^^ cool thanks Frog.

I checked out that link earlier today, there appears to be floor plans and a few more renders.

http://images1.au.reastatic.net/800x600/props/106644856/Main@20Feature/20100625155824.jpg

http://images2.au.reastatic.net/800x600/props/106644856/ImageA/20100625164149.jpg

These two you can zoom in really close and pan them:
http://images3.au.reastatic.net/800x600/floorplan/106644856/2/20100628085614.gif

http://images4.au.reastatic.net/800x600/floorplan/106644856/1/20100628085614.gif

Property Description
The Aspire Apartments - Available Now!
The innovative design of this 23 storey apartment complex is set to create a new standard in residential living. The Aspire Apartments will include 79 One bedroom, 79 Two Bedroom and 9 Three Bedroom with a bathroom provided for each bedroom. 11 different designs available.

Facing Northeast to SouthWest the complex has been designed to pick up Breezes during both the Wet and Dry seasons. This Modern high rise tower will have harbour views from the first floor and will dominate the skyline for those entering the city via Tiger Brennan Drive.

Each of these apartments has been provided with sizable bedrooms and usable balconies to meet our tropical lifestyle. When Complete The Aspire Apartments will have set a new standard in Architectural design and concept, providing much needed accomodation for Darwin's booming population!

Located on the eastern side of Carey Street, only a short walk or bike ride away from the newly created Waterfront Precinct and wave pool and Darwin's CBD. Sun Build definately one of Darwins Premier Builders shall incorporate best current global practices and the use of green technologies will make The Aspire Apartments a great long-term investment.

To be a part of this exciting new release, contact Sam Wilks today on 0402 152 929 or Julia Shay on 0400 014 138 to place your details down for option to Purchase.

It's time to live the dream and make an investment in your future!

Additional Aspire Features include ;

-On site Manager
-All Car parking undercover
-Store room per unit
-Back up generator
-Security to the carpark
-Turn around drive way
-Under cover reception area
-Large podium area including lap pool, sun deck, childrens pool and more
-Building Management system access within each unit
-All units have a balcony with bedroom access

Floor plans available in the floorplan section!

Price list and Offer to purchase forms available.

Some More on another website:

http://pi.myhome.com.au/still-real5870estate1935118bchheehgcb-4-2.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p300/IFB83/SSC/1of9.jpg
http://pi.myhome.com.au/still-real5870estate1935118bchheehgcb-4-4.jpg


THe Aspire ( 3 Bedroom ) On Carey St Darwin
Aspire to Live here!
From $1,300,000
Samual Wilks
Julia Shay
Intouch Realty
Phone
0402 152 929 or 0400 014 138
Mobile
0402 152 929 or 0400 014 138

Email Agent

The innovative design of this 23 storey apartment complex is set to create a new standard in residential living. The Aspire Apartments will include 79 One bedroom, 79 Two Bedroom and 9 Three Bedroom with a bathroom provided for each bedroom. 11 Different floorplan designs to choose from.

Facing Northeast to SouthWest the complex has been designed to pick up Breezes during both the Wet and Dry seasons. This Modern high rise tower will have harbour views from the first floor and will dominate the skyline for those entering the city via Tiger Brennan Drive.

Each of these apartments has been provided with sizable bedrooms and usable balconies to meet our tropical lifestyle. When Complete The Aspire Apartments will have set a new standard in Architectural design and concept, providing much needed accomodation for Darwin's booming population!

Located on the eastern side of Carey Street, only a short walk or bike ride away from the newly created Waterfront Precinct and wave pool and Darwin's CBD. Sun Build definately one of Darwins Premier Builders shall incorporate best current global practices and the use of green technologies will make The Aspire Apartments a great long-term investment.

To be a part of this exciting new release, contact Sam Wilks today on 0402 152 929 or Julia Shay on 0400 014 138 to place your details down for your option to purchase.

It's time to live the dream and make an investment in your future!

Additional Aspire Features include ;

- On site Manager
-All Car parking undercover
-Store room per unit
-Back up generator
-Security to the carpark
-Turn around drive way
-Under cover reception area
-Large podium area including lap pool, sun deck, childrens pool and more
-Building Management system access within each unit
-All units have a balcony with bedroom access

Source (http://www.myhome.com.au/buy/nt/darwin/darwin/apartment/p0015jdh/)

^^ its a good looking building, darwin seems to be getting some good projects lately!

:banana: Great design, very innovative to have 3 balconies in 2 bedroom apartments. Well done again Darwin. Reach for the sky.:cheers:

This one is still likely to happen.

This is from the DCC Agenda for its February Town Planning Meeting.


REVISED
Lot 5953 (6) Carey Street Darwin City Town of Darwin
Proposed Development: 79X1, 79X2 and 9X3 Bedroom Multiple Dwellings In a 24 Storey Building Including a Restaurant at Level 15 Plus 5 Storeys of
Basement Car Parking

There appears to be the usual compliance issues relating to waste removal, parking, disabilty access, blah, blah that need to be addressed before final approval.

This one is still likely to happen.

This is from the DCC Agenda for its February Town Planning Meeting..

Thankfully, DCC is only a bit player in planning. The Develpment Consent Authority has the power on planning unless (politically) overruled by the minister. DCC have no more say than Power & Water Corporation, Telstra and Defence. Although Defence (RAAF) has the ultimate power of veto over development in Darwin.

This site is now up for sale by receivers Ferrier Hodgson. For sale with existing conditional approval for a 24 story apartment building.

It would appear that the suffocating bank requirements for 100% presales etc is starting to bite. In the recent Darwin Business Journal (May) it stated that 16 CBD developments have stalled due to funding constraints.

A new proposal has been put forward for this site. A 15 level apartment building with considerably less appeal than previous proposals.

Currently for sale on Realestate.com.au as ZEN Apartments.


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/wilkiebarkid/main-1.jpg

Yikes! Hope it turns out better than this image!!


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/wilkiebarkid/image2-2.jpg


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/wilkiebarkid/image3-3.jpg

oh goody, a green box. yay!!

Some more renders for this project.

15 levels above ground.

209 serviced apartments.


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/wilkiebarkid/ZEN1_zps03517794.png


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/wilkiebarkid/ZEN2_zpscd3027db.png

Sorry to say, but there is some seriously unimpressive grot being constructed or proposed in Darwin...

It would appear from the photo below that this project has already commenced. There seems to be a lift shaft already rising to the lower left.

I didn't know it was approved!

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/wilkiebarkid/main1_zps49177c4a.jpg (http://s253.photobucket.com/user/wilkiebarkid/media/main1_zps49177c4a.jpg.html)