Rhodes Bay

Overview

Billbergia is continuing its vision to deliver much-needed housing and community amenities on underutilised industrial land in Rhodes.

The Rhodes Bay Masterplan aims to create a vibrant new mixed-use residential precinct across four separate parcels of land at Leeds Street, Cavell Avenue and Averill Street in Rhodes.

The proposal has been identified by the Government’s Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) for assessment as a streamlined state significant development application (SSDA).

Planning is still in early stages, and the Billbergia team is undertaking a range of technical studies before plans are lodged with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) for future public exhibition.

About the proposal

The Rhodes Bay Masterplan has the potential to contribute to the NSW Government’s commitment to delivering 322,000 new homes in Greater Sydney by 2029 under the National Housing Accord.

It provides an opportunity to deliver:

· Approx. 2,000 new homes, (900 to be delivered by 2029) with 5% affordable housing in eight buildings, ranging in height from 20 to 48 stories

· A new foreshore promenade, providing direct access to the Parramatta River for the first time in a century

· More than 16,000sqm of new public open space, to accommodate activities including multi-purpose sports, water play space, foreshore promenade and dining precinct.

· Additional local and state contributions towards infrastructure and service

Planning Process

The site has been declared suitable for assessment under a State-led planning process. Detailed planning, including early consultation and a range of detailed technical studies such as social impacts, traffic, and construction, is being undertaken to support the preparation of a State Significant Development Application.

Get involved or find out more

The project is in the early stages and there are a range of opportunities for you to provide your input and speak with the team before plans are finalised:

Social Impact Survey (insert link here)

Urbis has been engaged to prepare a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) to identify, and report on potential social impacts. You can complete the online survey to provide input into the SIA. ( Insert link HERE

Community Webinar (online) REGISTER HERE ( insert link) for details

You can register to join an online community information session to learn more.

This will be a presentation with an opportunity for Q&As.

· When: Tuesday 28 October 2025 6pm – 7pm

· Where: Online via Zoom

Community Drop-in Session (in-person)

Come along to speak to a member of the project team at an informal drop-in session on

· When: Saturday, 25 August 2025, 10am – 12 noon (drop in any time)

· Where: 12 Leeds Street, Rhodes

What’s next?

You will have an opportunity to provide feedback and make a submission once plans are lodged with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) and placed on public exhibition.

You can also provide feedback to the project team at engagement@billbergia.com.au