Wollongong towers would block culturally significant escarpment views
A 36-storey and a 30-storey apartment tower proposed for Wollongong's CBD would eliminate views of the Illawarra escarpment from key city locations.
Two large apartment towers proposed for Wollongong's CBD would block views of the Illawarra escarpment from city streets. Level 33's development at the old Bunnings site plans five towers.
The tallest would reach 36 storeys. A second tower, Keira Place, would rise 30 storeys nearby.
A visual study shows that from Smith and Keira streets, the two buildings would completely block views of Mount Keira or the escarpment. The study rates the change as 'considerable' and 'ongoing and irreversible'.
The City Council has raised concerns about view loss. The views hold cultural significance for local Aboriginal groups.
They also serve as an important landmark when people move through the city.
- 36 storeys at former Bunnings site
- Level 33 tower height
- 30 storeys
- Keira Place tower height
- 24 to 40 metres
- Previous height limits set
- Smith and Keira streets intersection
- Viewing location affected
Why it mattersEscarpment views are considered culturally and visually important to the local community, and their permanent loss shapes how people experience the city's geography and heritage.
AustraliaWollongong residents and visitors will no longer see the distinctive Illawarra escarpment from central city locations, affecting the city's visual character and Aboriginal cultural landmarks.
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