Frequently Asked Questions
Transforming Five Dock
About TOGA
TOGA is an integrated property developer that has been at the forefront of property development for more than six decades, shaping city scapes across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Being an integrated developer means we manage every step of the process—from initial design and construction to the ongoing operation of our completed projects.
TOGA has a proud history of creating well-loved mixed-use communities and undertaking sensitive urban renewal in established areas. Our focus is on building places that bring both new and existing residents together.
Our portfolio includes celebrated projects such as:
Surry Hills Village
Oxford and Foley Darlinghurst
Boheme Bondi Beach
Yes, beyond our developments, TOGA is deeply committed to making a positive social impact, contributing to initiatives that address youth homelessness and provide opportunities for vulnerable young people.
About the Project & Vision
It is a significant renewal project proposing a dynamic new mixed-use precinct that will bring modern living, diverse retail, and beautiful public spaces to the heart of Five Dock. Our vision is to create an urban village with modern homes, convenient shopping, and enhanced green spaces.
The site is located at 33-43 Queens Road and 51-55 and 61 Parramatta Road, Five Dock, within the City of Canada Bay. It is approximately 10 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. It is bounded by Parramatta Road to the south, Queens Road to the north, Harris Road to the west, and low-density residential properties to the east.
The proposal includes the following key features:
Residential Living: Approximately 700–750 thoughtfully designed apartments (including around 184 co-living apartments).
Retail & Community Hub: Around 8,000 m² dedicated to retail spaces, including a convenient supermarket and other community amenities.
Green Heart: A substantial new 2,090 m² public park, alongside extensive public domain improvements.
Affordable Housing: A 7.5% Affordable Housing Contribution.
A maximum total building area (GFA) of 60,000 m² and a maximum building height of 80 metres across the site.
The development will:
Seamlessly connect with the future Five Dock Metro Station and improved surrounding road infrastructure.
Introduce a new internal road connecting Parramatta Road and Queens Road to provide direct access to basement parking, helping to minimise local traffic impacts on Courland Street and Harris Street.
Feature an east-west pedestrian pathway fronting the retail areas and the new park.
Deliver significant upgrades to public spaces, including a new plaza and improvements to the Queens Road and Parramatta Road frontages and footpaths.
Planning & Approvals
The proposal is in the early stages of planning. Currently, the project team is conducting consultation to inform the concept design—this is where we are now. This follows key milestones in 2025, including:
May 2025: NSW Housing Development Authority approves the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) pathway.
August 2025: SSDA process initiated with submission of Scoping Report to NSW Department of Planning.
September 2025: Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) received.
November 2025: Community consultation to inform concept design begins.
The next key steps are:
Early 2026: Consultation continues
2026: Submit State Significant Development and Rezoning Applications.
Following submission, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) will then place the proposal on public exhibition and oversee independent assessment of the application and response to submissions.
Note: The timing of further project phases is subject to the outcome of the SSDA and rezoning applications.
The proposal aligns with:
The objectives of the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy Planning Proposal (2016-2023 release areas).
The NSW Government's priority to deliver 377,000 new well-located homes by 2029 and create more affordable housing.
The City of Canada Bay's Housing Strategy and Affordable Housing Strategy.
Benefits and Design
The project aims to deliver lasting benefits and new opportunities for Five Dock, including:
Addressing Housing Needs: Delivering 700-750 new homes, including an increased contribution of 7.5% affordable housing.
Revitalisation: Playing a crucial role in the long-awaited revitalisation of the Parramatta Road corridor.
Economic Growth: Expected to create jobs during construction and ongoing jobs once operational.
Vibrant Amenities: Providing a convenient supermarket, specialty retail, cafes, a new 2,090 m² public park, and a versatile community multi-purpose space.
Enhanced Connectivity: Offering convenient, walk-to-station living in proximity to the Five Dock Metro Station.
Improved Public Spaces: Upgrading public domains along Parramatta Road and Queens Road and creating a new pedestrian link and plaza designed to be a gathering place for the community.
TOGA has engaged a team of leading design professionals to ensure high standards of urban design:
Bates Smart: Principal Architect (masterplan) and Buildings 2 and 3.
Wardle Studio: Building 1 Architect.
Mostaghim: Building 4 (Co-Living) Architect.
Taylor Brammer: Landscape Architect.
Buildings will be designed in line with the Australian Design Guidelines (ADG) criteria which specifically address factors like privacy, outlook, and building separation, ensuring high standards of privacy and residential amenity.
The precinct scale of the site allows flexibility to manage the impacts of higher buildings on surrounding neighbours, including Rosebank College.
Careful planning and the site's scale have been used to minimise the impacts of taller buildings on surrounding neighbours.
The location of the site to the south of the primary residential area of Five Dock means that overshadowing is limited mostly to locations within the corridor itself.
Click here to view solar access diagrams.
Traffic, Parking & Construction
The plans prioritise sustainable transport and good pedestrian/bike connections across the site and into the neighbourhood supporting access to public transport, including the future Metro Station.
Access to the site, including basement parking, would be via a proposed new signalised intersection on the new internal road between Parramatta and Queens Roads. This new road is intended to help minimise local traffic impacts on Courland Street and Harris Street. Click here to see proposed arrangements for traffic and access.
A Traffic Impact Assessment will be prepared as part of the SSDA, and TOGA will continue engagement with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to identify and mitigate traffic impacts and seek their endorsement of the proposal.
In response to feedback provided to date, TOGA has updated proposed traffic and access, including:
left turn only on Queens Road in and out of the site via the proposed new road within the site. The previously proposed right turns in and out of the site have been removed. Therefore, options for entry and exit to the site will be via left turns in and out of Parramatta or Queens Roads, depending on whether you are travelling from the east or the west.
construction truck movements in and out of the site via Parramatta Road only. To mitigate traffic congestion, Harris Road, Queens Road and Courland Street will not be used during construction. Click here to view the proposed access during construction.
Parking will be provided across the site for residents, retail customers, and visitors, consistent with planning requirements and relevant codes. This includes basement-level residential and non-residential parking in all four buildings and parking bays along each side of the proposed new north-south road.
759 residential parking spaces.
204 non-residential parking spaces, including on-street parking within the site.
Click here to see new parking, traffic and pedestrian movements diagram.
TOGA is committed to working closely with neighbours to minimise any impacts during construction.
A detailed Construction and Environmental Management Plan will be prepared to outline how construction will be to safely managed and reduce noise, dust, vibration, and traffic impacts wherever possible.
A detailed Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) will set out how traffic, access, and parking will be managed. This includes:
On-Site Parking for Workers to minimise on-street parking in surrounding residential areas.
Controlled Truck Movements with designated truck routes and entry/ exit points for each stage of construction, including using Parramatta Road to enter and exit the site and prohibiting the use of Harris Street and Queens Road. Click here to see the proposed arrangements for traffic and access during construction.
TOGA will collaborate with Rosebank College to limit disruption to the school day and ensure student drop-off and pick-up areas remain safe and accessible.
TOGA will seek extended construction hours of between 7am and 10pm, Monday to Friday, and 7am to 5pm on Saturdays. If approved, these hours would be in place on a trial basis for six months with acoustic testing to manage adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
Community Engagement
You can:
Come along to our community information and feedback sessions where you can view information and speak with members of the project team to ask questions and share feedback.
Contact us by email info@togafivedock.com.au or calling 1800 031 622 to share feedback or ask questions.
Continue to visit this project website for updates including information about engagement activities as planning progresses.
The next Community Information and Feedback Session will be held on:
We will continue to provide updates via the website, including information about engagement activities.
Community feedback helps TOGA understand community priorities, aspirations and concerns. All feedback is considered and informs ongoing planning and design activities.
As part of the SSDA application, TOGA will include a Community Consultation Report that sets out community feedback and explains how it was considered in the proposal's planning and design.
Still have questions?
You can provide feedback and ask questions via:
Email info@togafivedock.com.au or Call 1800 031 622
