Canberra’s Yarravale residential precinct in Phillip has moved a step forward this week as the Canberra Southern Cross Club lodged a fresh plan for a two-tower residential Phillip project with 312 homes spread across two 12-storey towers on the former pitch-and-putt site.
The submission marks the third stage of the precinct, following an earlier approval for a build-to-rent component that will deliver 140 units across two six-storey buildings. If approved, the new two-tower addition would sit alongside the existing master plan, expanding the overall footprint of the Yarravale redevelopment in the south of Canberra.
The plan is currently subject to planning approvals and public consultation processes, with council staff expected to assess how the development interfaces with surrounding streets, existing infrastructure, and the precinct’s overall master plan.
Local residents and stakeholders will be watching for details on design, density, and amenities, including open space, parking, and potential traffic impacts on nearby routes. While the project aligns with broader ACT housing supply goals, questions over height, scale, and compatibility with adjacent neighbourhoods are likely to feature in discussions.
What we know
- The proposal requests 312 residential units spread across two 12-storey towers.
- The site is the former pitch-and-putt land in Phillip, where the Yarravale master plan is taking shape.
- The development is positioned as the third stage of the precinct, following an approved build-to-rent component delivering 140 units across two six-storey buildings.
- The Canberra Southern Cross Club is advancing the project as part of its ongoing Yarravale redevelopment.
- Planning approvals are still to be sought, with the outcome dependent on standard assessment processes and public consultation.
What we don’t know
- Exact project timetable, including when construction might start and when units would be ready for occupation.
- Full breakdown of unit mix (bedrooms, sizes, and price bands) and any affordable housing contributions.
- Impact on local infrastructure, including traffic, parking, and public transport access, and how these will be mitigated.
- Details on podium design, green space, noise management, and other amenity provisions.
- Potential changes to the surrounding streetscape or height allowances as part of a refined master plan.
