Project Overview
FDC Construction is thrilled to lead the delivery of Iglu’s visionary student accommodation precinct at UNSW’s Anzac Parade — a landmark development set to redefine student living in Sydney.
Rising above a vibrant new public plaza and bustling Eat Street, this landmark development features five architecturally distinct towers — from boutique low-rise buildings to 16-storey icons — all seamlessly connected by landscaped laneways and communal spaces. The project will deliver 859 rooms and 943 beds, meeting urgent demand for high-quality student housing while creating a dynamic new destination for the university and local community.
The site’s intricate transport and utility overlays, plus a basement built below the water table, showcase FDC’s expertise in managing challenging D&C projects. Our team is working closely with Iglu (the developer, owner, and operator) and UNSW to deliver a best-in-class precinct — on time, on budget, and with the community at its heart.
This is more than accommodation — it’s a vibrant new hub for students, staff, and the wider UNSW community.
Highlights
- Five towers:
- Building A: 16 storeys, 442 rooms, rooftop terraces, and a three-level podium with retail, communal, and university spaces
- Building B: 15 storeys, 287 rooms, retail, and green roof terraces
- Building C: 7 storeys, 58 rooms, rooftop PV panels
- Buildings D & E: 4 storeys each, 72 rooms, with communal terraces and bike storage
- Two-level basement: 250 car spaces (with EV charging), end-of-trip facilities, and a new ramp from Day Avenue
- Public domain: A new civic plaza, lush landscaping, and activated ground plane with food, beverage, and retail outlets, and extensive communal spaces for wellbeing and connection
- Sustainability: Green roofs, rooftop solar, recycled water for irrigation and landscaping, and targeting a 5-Star Greenstar sustainability rating
Project Update — 15 December 2025
Timeline
Progress
Light demolition activities, including the removal of existing concrete kerbs and asphalt, are currently underway. The removal of Bulk Material from the site is continuing. Sheet-piling has begun along Anzac Parade and will continue to move across to the northern elevation in the New Year.
Sheet-piling has commencement adjacent to Anzac Parade. Sheet piling involves the vibration-driven installation of steel piles into the ground to retain the surrounding foundation and facilitate the safe excavation of the two basement levels.
Upcoming Works
FDC will continue to undertake enabling works within the UNSW Western Campus car park. Site amenities are scheduled to be lifted onto the B-Class Gantry prior to the end of the year. Upon installation of the amenities and completion of the site hoarding, access to NIDA from Anzac Parade will be reinstated.
Sheet piling works will cease over the holiday period, from the 20th of December 2025 and recommence from the 5th of January 2026. Sheet piling works are anticipated to be completed in February 2026
Potential Impacts
Traffic control measures are currently in place along Day Avenue and the NIDA Laneway to safely manage increased vehicle movements associated with the delivery of material, plant and equipment, as well as the ongoing removal of bulk material.
With the commencement of sheet piling, neighbouring properties may experience increased noise and vibration. Both noise and vibration levels will be monitored for the full duration of the sheet piling activities.
