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Chatswood to House Sky-High Dog Park in New Vertical Community

Chatswood will be the site of a 46-storey vertical community featuring a dedicated dog park on the 23rd level to serve the growing number of apartment residents with pets.

Following the green light from the NSW Independent Planning Commission, the project at 410-416 Victoria Avenue is moving forward. Developed by Novus, the 163-million-dollar skyscraper is a build-to-rent development, meaning the 260 apartments are designed specifically for long-term tenants rather than for individual sale. This model aims to provide more stable housing options within the local area.

The decision came after the community shared feedback during public consultations regarding the building’s height and how construction might affect the busy pedestrian zones and local markets nearby.

A Backyard in the Sky

The most distinctive feature of the plan is the semi-enclosed dog park located halfway up the tower. Sitting on level 23, this space will offer grassy lawns and sand pits, allowing pets to exercise and play without their owners needing to travel to ground level.

Positioned to look out over the skyline, the area is intended to be a social spot where neighbours can meet and chat while their dogs socialise. This design addresses the specific needs of city dwellers who want the convenience of a high-rise home without giving up the outdoor benefits of a traditional backyard.

All-in-One Vertical Living

Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the building is meant to function as a “vertical community” where residents can live, work, and exercise in one place. The ground floor will feature a concierge to handle mail and a lobby for residents. Just above the street level, a wellness area will include a pool, gym, and spa.

To help those who work remotely, the 43rd floor will house a dedicated “Work Club” and sky lounge. By stacking these lifestyle zones, the project tries to bring the variety of a typical neighbourhood into a single tall structure.

Connecting to the Suburb

Located only steps away from the Chatswood Transport Interchange, the tower is designed for people who rely on trains, buses, and the metro. This central location places residents within walking distance of major shopping centres like Westfield and local cultural spots like the Concourse.

The mix of apartment sizes—ranging from small studios to larger three-bedroom units—is intended to attract a diverse group of people, from single professionals to small families, all looking to live in the heart of the suburb.

Future of the Local Skyline

This project is the second major rental-only development for Novus in the area, following a similar project on Albert Avenue. While the new tower will change the local skyline, it is being built with environmental goals in mind, aiming to meet specific energy and water efficiency targets. As the suburb continues to grow, this “mini-city” approach reflects a shift toward high-density living where convenience and resident services are the main priorities.

Published Date 22-April-2026

Chatswood Medicare Clinic (UCC) Now Open for Walk-Ins

Chatswood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic/Google Maps

Chatswood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) at 270 Victoria Avenue opens daily for walk-in, bulk-billed care on cuts, sprains, and infections, sparing Chatswood families trips to Royal North Shore Hospital.

Residents along Help Street or near Chatswood Oval head straight there for quick fixes on school holiday mishaps or weekend sports injuries, skipping long emergency waits.

The clinic runs extended hours seven days a week with no appointments needed, contributing to more than 495,800 total visits to Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across New South Wales, where one in four patients is under age 15. Local parents value this spot for after-5 p.m. needs or Sunday mornings, keeping daily routines smooth in this busy northern Sydney hub

Chatswood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) Relieves Hospital Pressure

Chatswood Medicare Clinic cuts semi-urgent cases at Royal North Shore Hospital, where 43 percent of 2023-24 presentations fell into lower urgency categories.

Families near Anderson Street shops walk in for fevers or twists instead of queuing across town. Bulk billing covers all treatments by trained staff, easing budgets during unexpected illnesses that hit after hours.

UCC — Photo Credit: Jerome Laxale XP/Facebook

Nearby Dee Why Clinic Supports Northern Beaches

The Dee Why Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at 10 Dale Street in Brookvale mirrors this setup, aiming to alleviate the 36 percent of Northern Beaches Hospital presentations that fall into lower-urgency categories. By providing a local alternative, these sites support a broader trend across New South Wales, where semi-urgent emergency visits have already dropped by 5.1 percent.

Daily Benefits for Chatswood Residents

Chatswood Medicare Clinic brings urgent care within 20 minutes for most locals, part of a push where four out of five Australians gain nearby access. Over 2.4 million national visits since 2023 show heavy weekend and after-hours use, fitting Chatswood’s active family schedules around oval games or market runs. Neighborhood care frees hospital beds for true emergencies.

Chatswood Medicare clinic photo — *Photo Credit: Chatswood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic/Google Maps*

Location and Access Details

Find Chatswood Medicare Clinic at 270 Victoria Avenue, open extended hours daily with walk-ins welcome. Dee Why sits at 10 Dale Street, Brookvale. Northern Sydney Primary Health Network runs both.

Published 24-January-2026.

Chatswood Substation Site Listed as ‘Prime’ Land, Drawing Community Attention

A slice of land in Chatswood housing a decommissioned electricity substation is hitting the market as “prime” development real estate — despite its history as a live electrical site and its modest 170 square metre footprint.

Auction Set for May

Located at 123 Victoria Avenue, the former Ausgrid site is now being offered for auction through Belle Property Lane Cove, with the sale scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. The block is zoned E1 Local Centre, meaning it can support a variety of commercial or mixed-use projects.

The Chatswood listing is part of a wider sell-off of surplus assets by electricity distributor Ausgrid, which includes similar sites across Lane Cove West, Hunters Hill, and Longueville.

The company is clearing unused or decommissioned substations from its books and placing them on the open market, often with conditions that allow Ausgrid continued maintenance access via easements.

From Substation to Sale

The Chatswood site no longer carries live power but still has a brick structure, and any redevelopment will need council approval.

Its location on busy Victoria Avenue has drawn strong interest. Similar sites, like one in Woolwich in 2024, required rezoning before development, something not yet applied for in Chatswood, though agents say buyer interest is high.

Local Concerns and Considerations

Some nearby residents have raised safety concerns about redeveloping old substation sites, but local property owners keen to expand have shown the most interest, according to Belle Property.

This Chatswood listing joins previous Ausgrid sales in Wahroonga and Zetland in recent years, forming a pattern of utilities divesting old infrastructure in areas where land is scarce and property values remain high.

Published 16-April-2025

Commercial and Hotel Space Worth $75 Million to Rise in Victoria Avenue

A new commercial and hotel space will soon be built on Victoria Avenue after the Sydney North Planning Panel recently approved Cromwell Property Group’s development application.

The plan, submitted to the Willoughby Council in 2018, underlined the erection of a four-storey building for commercial use, as well as a 15-storey hotel, which will be built on the adjacent street.

Two existing commercial buildings on the block will also be improved to link with the new structures. Additionally, the development will entail landscaping and other amenities to meet the demands of the public.

Once completed, the hotel will have 156 rooms, a 13-metre lap pool, a restaurant and three event rooms.

Cromwell, which purchased the sites in 2006, confirmed in a press release that the Victoria Avenue development will cost $75 million.

“There is an opportunity to augment the amenity in Chatswood particularly for the growing professional and residential population. When complete, Victoria Avenue will be a vibrant destination for retail, dining and leisure – similar in vision to our landmark Northpoint redevelopment in North Sydney which opened in early 2018,” Cromwell Head of Property Bobby Binning said.

“We are determined to provide our tenants with the best work environment possible in the Lower North Shore.”

Victoria Avenue in Chatswood is a significant commercial and office area in the Lower North Shore. Located some 10 kilometres away from the CBD, this site is also close to other transport facilities like the Chatswood Transport Interchange (CTI) and the Pacific Highway.