{"id":1141,"date":"2025-10-21T11:54:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freecity.com\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2025-10-30T09:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T22:16:46","slug":"freecity-group-secures-third-development-approval-for-student-living-portfolio-at-forest-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freecity.com\/business\/freecity-group-secures-third-development-approval-for-student-living-portfolio-at-forest-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"Freecity Group Secures Third Development Approval for Student Living Portfolio at Forest Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Freecity Group is pleased to announce the successful development approval for its third Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) project, located at 2 Arundel Street and 6\u20138 Parramatta Road in Forest Lodge<\/a><\/strong>, opposite University of Sydney. This milestone further reinforces<\/p>\n

Freecity\u2019s commitment to delivering high-quality, community-focused purpose built student accommodation across metropolitan Sydney.<\/p>\n

With demand for student accommodation continuing to rise, the Forest Lodge development will provide 118 modular units including: 112 Standard rooms and 6 DDA-compliant apartments designed to meet the diverse needs of students.<\/p>\n

Valued at $90 million, the four-storey project will be constructed using Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC)<\/strong><\/a>, an innovative building method that ensures faster delivery while upholding exceptional standards of quality and sustainability.<\/p>\n

The application, lodged with the City of Sydney<\/a><\/strong> last year, underwent a rigorous review and extensive community consultation before receiving formal approval early October.<\/p>\n

With early works scheduled to commence in Q4 2025, and practical completion anticipated by Q4 2026, ready to welcome students in time for Semester 1, 2027.<\/p>\n

Strategically positioned in Sydney\u2019s heritage-rich inner-city suburb of Forest Lodge, the site offers direct access to the University of Sydney<\/a><\/strong>, UTS, and Notre Dame University, with excellent connectivity to the broader education precinct via Parramatta Road and public transport routes.<\/p>\n

Designed by COX Architecture<\/a><\/strong>, this innovative development will feature open corridors overlooking a central green courtyard, a range of community-oriented amenities and outdoor spaces that promote well-being and reflect ESG principles.<\/p>\n

The design thoughtfully integrates the existing facades of terrace houses, blending heritage character with contemporary living to foster a vibrant and inclusive student community.<\/p>\n

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Key communal features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n