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 — 25 September 2026
Timeline
Progress
The second tower crane has now been erected onsite in preparation for the commencement of the suspended structure. In total, three cranes will support construction onsite, with the third luffing crane scheduled to be erected later this year.
The tanked basement structure is made up of eight major hydrostatic concrete base pours and a series of structural perimeter concrete walls, along with various other concrete elements which make up the buildings cores, columns and slabs . FDC have currently completed two of the eight major pours, with up to three more targeted for completion in October, along with ongoing pours to smaller elements.
Piling works are continuing along Western Campus Drive. Upon completion, the capping beams will be constructed and braced, allowing bulk excavation for the new basement car park entry to commence.
Upcoming Works
The concrete base of the Building A lift and stair core has been completed. Construction of the core is currently underway in preparation for the commencement of the jump-form system. The jump-form is an efficient self-climbing work platform that allows the buildings core to be constructed progressively ahead of the suspended floors, columns and walls, which assists in advancing construction works.
A further three concrete hydrostic pours are targetted to be completed in October, reaching just over the halfway point in construction of the lower basement.
The third tower crane is scheduled to be erected at the end of October. This will be a luffing crane, which differs from the two hammerhead cranes already operating onsite and will operate towards the Western side of the site to feed material to the smaller D & E Buildings.
Potential Impacts
FDC remains committed to maintaining pedestrian safety throughout the duration of the works. Pedestrian boom gates are being effectively utilised along Anzac Parade at key locations to assist with managing construction vehicle movements and ensure the safety of pedestrians accessing the footpath and nearby bus stops.
On Monday, 12th October, FDC will undertake the largest hydrostatic concrete pour of the project to date. Due to the size of the pour, concrete deliveries and site preparations will commence early on Monday morning. This approach will help minimise disruption to the surrounding community as much as practical.
The third tower crane, TC03, is scheduled for delivery and erection in mid-October. As with the installation of Tower Crane 2, these works will be carried out within the site and will not require any road or bus closures. The works will be undertaken during normal working hours to minimise impacts on neighbouring properties
