The approved development of a 55-apartment unit at the site of the Waverley Bowling Club on Birrell Street has been receiving a “rush of inquiries” from interested investors, per the developer.
Expected to start construction in mid-2021, the Mirvac luxury retirement project is primed to become quite popular with its target demographic — the over 55 years old — as the site is will be featured with four different buildings and two new bowling greens at the centre.
One section of the land will house a six-storey residential apartment, boasting of a view of the ocean. It will have a landscaped rooftop as a communal area for residents who would love to indulge in outdoor dining and barbecues.
The other buildings will be three-storey and two-storey structures. The development will also incorporate a club or community facility, a cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bistro and bar. All of these additions will look out to the greens.
Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, which owns the property, partnered with Mirvac for the development. The group’s chairman, Nick Politis, said that the upcoming changes will enable Waverley Bowling Club to thrive as a favourite events and recreational venue for the local community.
“We are committed to delivering a niche hospitality offering that includes an indoor-outdoor casual and contemporary café, bistro and bar, with a strong garden feel reminiscent of the site’s history, where our community can enjoy a social occasion with friends and family,” Mr Politis said.
For years, Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club sought to redevelop the site or face closure. Despite the opposition from some members, NSW Planning Portal approved the plans (DA-483/2018/A) with some modifications.
Mirvac has not yet advertised the prices of the units but sales will begin a few months after the project breaks ground.
