New $14 million Wavelength twin towers greenlit for Park Beach in Coffs Harbour

Two new 13-storey towers will spring up at a sought-after Coffs location after council ticked off on the $14.2m project, which some say is too “Gold Coast-like”.

Construction will begin on the new twin towers in Coffs Harbour, Wavelength, in 2023.

A developer will build two new 13-storey towers at a sought-after Coffs Harbour location after council ticked off on the $14.2 million project.

George Dowd, developer of the Wavelength towers at Park Beach, jumped for joy as the decision was passed.

Inside Wavelength.

It comes after a wave of public submissions for and against the project.

Mr Dowd said the development was aimed at being accessible, rather than affordable.

He believes its visual appeal and quality will act as a magnet for the town.

“When we lift standards, it makes Coffs Harbour more desirable,” he said.

Each floor of the towers will include its own apartment with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three balconies, a lift and two garage spaces available.

“It’s the highest level of sustainability in the country – every apartment has its own solar system with its own EV charger,” Mr Dowd said.

As big as a family home, each floor will include its own apartment, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three balconies, a lift and two garage spaces available.

The apartments include smart features that control lighting, air conditioning and blinds.

Inside, Mr Dowd promises quality finishes such as sculptured stone for the kitchen benches.

He said the towers were designed around local feedback and would be the first of their kind in the area.

He hopes the building will appeal to retirees.

“Coffs has an ageing population and these apartments are as big as a family home,” he said.

With construction set to commence next year, Mr Dowd addressed fears Coffs could become the “new Gold Coast”.

“It’s impossible. This is the last block of land that can be rezoned,” he said.

During Thursday night’s Coffs Harbour Council meeting, some councillors expressed concerns about geological implications and the development not being in the interest of the community.

Concept images for Wavelength – the new twin towers in Coffs Harbour.

Councillor Jonathan Cassel said erosion at Park Beach could cause severe complications by 2050.

“We live in a world where science is meeting reality. Erosion can be very aggressive,” he said.

Cr Cassel referenced material outlining the risk erosion posed, which has been seen at properties in Emerald Beach and Sapphire Beach.

“The cost could end up being far greater than if we don’t support this,” he said.

Erosion has wiped out sand dunes at Park Beach and poses a threat to the famed Surf Club.

Councillor Sally Townley voiced concerns the community would not benefit from the project.

She raised vegetation clearing, the impact on neighbourhoods, views and the high cost of the tower apartments as reasons to oppose the towers.

A concept image of the inside of one of the apartments.

Mayor Paul Amos said the building “ticked all the boxes” – though, he too needed some convincing.

“I’d rather it be three or four stories – but it meets all conditions,” he said.

A vegetation management plan must be submitted to council prior to construction.

The devastating impact of erosion at Sapphire Beach.