

169-171 Herring Road, Macquarie Park
Prefabrication & Modular Construction- Client
- Freecity Group
- Location
- Macquarie Park, NSW
- Architect
- Cox Architecture
- Builder
- Freecity Group
- Status
- In Progress
- Services
- Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering


Australia’s tallest Volumetric Modular Construction building, rising 20 storeys in Macquarie Park
Project Overview
169-171 Herring Road, Macquarie Park is a landmark, Purpose-Built-Student-Accommodation (PBSA) development in close proximity to Macquarie University, 100 metres from the Metro Station, and Sydney’s premier retail and lifestyle precinct – Macquarie Centre. The development sets a new benchmark for contemporary student living, delivering a distinctive, design‑led environment with generous shared amenities and vibrant community spaces.
Constructed using Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) methodology, the project will become Australia’s tallest VMC building, rising 20-storeys above two basement levels. The development comprises 508 premium single‑occupancy units and 20 DDA‑compliant rooms, delivering a total of 528 purpose‑built student residences.
VMC accelerates delivery, exceptional quality, sustainability, and precision—setting a new standard for modular high‑rise construction in Australia.
Scope of Work
TTW’s scope of work included:
Structural Engineering Advisory
Temporary Works Design
Shoring System Design
Façade & Public Domain Engineering Support
Civil Design
Shop Drawing Review


