Castle Towers management QIC plan for six high-rise towers in Castle Hill CBD

CASTLE Towers could be home to six new skyscrapers, after developers behind the retail precinct proposed plans for hundreds of apartments, two hotels and commercial space on top of the existing shopping centre.

An artist’s impression of the proposed six high-rise towers at Castle Towers.

CASTLE Towers could be home to six new skyscrapers, after developers behind the retail precinct proposed plans for hundreds of apartments, two hotels and commercial space on top of the existing shopping centre.

Retail management QIC revealed plans for the multimillion-dollar project exclusively to the Times, after submitting a planning proposal to the Hills Shire Council.

The proposal calls for the development of two residential towers, 20 and 32-storeys high, as well as two commercial office towers ranging from 17 to 18-storeys and two high-rise hotel towers ranging from 13 to 24-storeys in height.

An overview of the planned development.

QIC Global Real Estate managing director, Steven Leigh, confirmed the company’s plan for future growth and shopping centre’s “transformation into a vibrant mixed-use hub”.

The proposal earmarks the development of an “iconic” 125m skyscraper at the heart of the centre, along with a range of lower scale development.

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The application comes as QIC pushes ahead with its plans for a $1 billion stage three redevelopment of its retail precinct into an open-air laneway style centre, with direct pedestrian access to the soon-to-be-opened Metro station.

“With projects such as the new Castle Hill Metro Station enhancing connectivity, we are excited by the opportunity to extend Castle Towers’ offer and serve as a town centre for the benefit of the community,” Mr Leigh said.

Towers will rise above an open-air retail precinct.

“Our Planning Proposal seeks to enhance future vibrancy of the town centre with the integration of new commercial, office and co-working, residential, hotel and hospitality, serviced apartments, education and visitor accommodation to support population and economic growth.”

Mr Leigh said existing plans would see a major increase in retail services and opportunities for the centre, however, the new proposal would support further growth in the community from a residential aspect.

Stage three development plans for Castle Towers.

Under existing redevelopment plans, QIC sought to increase the size of the centre by up to 80,000sq m, to a total size of more than 190,000sq m.

In May, the Times revealed the shopping centre would provide a direct pedestrian link to the Castle Hill Metro station.

A QIC spokesman said the proposal would support increased commercial and hospitality employment opportunities “close to home”.

Part of an Artist's impression of what the new Piazza and restaurant areas will look like after the $900 million plus redevelopment of Castle Towers shopping Centre.

“The Planning Proposal has been submitted to The Hills Shire Council, and is subject to council approval,” the spokesman said.

“The proposal will be open to consultation with the community, surrounding landowners, and other stakeholders.”

There are no estimated costs surrounding the project at this time.