Sydney developer Deicorp has commenced construction on its $1 billion Showground Pavilions project in Castle Hill, a major residential development within the Hills Showground Station Precinct in Sydney’s north-west.
Known as Precinct East, the development will deliver 873 apartments across five buildings designed by Turner Studio and GroupGSA. The project includes 44 affordable dwellings, a 3,500-square-metre public park and landscaped communal spaces featuring courtyards, a playground, barbecue areas and shaded seating.
A sod-turning ceremony was held earlier this month, attended by Hills Shire mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, Deicorp founder Fouad Deiri, Fr Nabil Kachab and members of the project’s design team.
“The Hills Shire is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, with our population projected to reach 328,000 by 2041. This rapid growth presents significant challenges, particularly amid a national housing crisis,” said Byrne.
“That’s why developments like the Pavilions are critical to addressing these challenges. It’s a prime example of situating high-density development close to public transport, community facilities, such as Castle Hill Showground and shopping centres, like Castle Towers.
“It’s also great to see affordable housing set aside for key workers such as nurses, teachers and police officers – helping them to live in the community they serve.”
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Showground Pavilions is part of the Hills Showground Station Precinct, an urban renewal initiative led by Landcom and Sydney Metro. Deicorp is delivering both the East and Village precincts, with the Hills Showground Village – comprising 430 apartments – expected to be completed by mid-year.
In total, Deicorp’s work across both developments will deliver over 1,300 homes and generate an estimated $2 billion in economic activity. The Pavilions project alone is expected to create more than 5,000 jobs and contribute over $200 million to state and local governments through taxes and infrastructure contributions.
Approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in February 2025, the scheme includes a mix of 136 one-bedroom, 527 two-bedroom and 210 three-bedroom apartments. The design draws on the site’s natural features and its connection to surrounding open space.
“This milestone marks our continued commitment to building vibrant, connected communities along the Sydney Metro line,” said Deiri. “Showground Pavilions is an outstanding example of how smart, transit-oriented development can help address Sydney’s growing housing demand while creating places people are proud to call home.”
With Deicorp acting as both builder and developer, the project is due to launch to market in the coming months.