The headline “Nedlands apartment tower planned for Stirling Highway” refers to Boronia Tower, a Strzelecki Group proposal reported in October 2021 for 83–85 Stirling Highway. The proposal was described as a large apartment complex with shared amenities. A current Western Australian register entry lists a lodged application for apartments and retail at 83 Stirling Highway, but does not name Boronia Tower; the available records do not establish whether it is the same project or what its current design is.
What the 2021 Boronia Tower proposal included
PerthNow reported on 28 October 2021 that Strzelecki Group had lodged a design with the State Development Assessment Unit for a multi-storey complex replacing the group’s headquarters at 83–85 Stirling Highway. The details below describe the proposal as reported at that time, not a confirmed current design or an approved or completed building. PerthNow’s 2021 report
Apartments and shared facilities
The report described two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with about 120 square metres of internal space and balconies of almost 50 square metres, alongside three- and four-bedroom options. Proposed shared facilities included office space on each level, a men’s shed, an arts room, a gym, sauna, spa and pool.
Parking and other transport provisions
The developer-reported plans included a minimum of two car bays per apartment, 180 bicycle racks and 85 spaces for electric bikes and motorcycles or scooters. These are proposal figures reported in 2021, not independently verified transport outcomes.
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The developer’s intended audience
Strzelecki Group presented the concept as larger, higher-end housing for people who wanted to remain in the western suburbs as their needs changed. Director Jennifer Poland told PerthNow: “We noticed there was nothing available in Nedlands that offers a solution — spacious, quality high-end living for those wanting to maintain their lifestyle and yet stay in the same community they’ve lived in and know well.” That is the developer’s rationale, not an independent assessment of housing supply.
What the current register says—and does not say
The Western Australian Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage’s significant-development register, checked 8 October 2026, lists “Residential Apartments, Restaurant/Café and Shop, Nedlands” at 83 Stirling Highway, with a value of $144 million and the status “Application lodged.” The entry does not name Boronia Tower or provide enough design detail to confirm that it is the same proposal reported in 2021. It also does not record a determination. WA significant-development register
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Accordingly, the documented status applies to the register listing: an application lodged at 83 Stirling Highway. The available records do not establish that the 2021 Boronia Tower design remains unchanged, has been approved, or has been built.
How Scheme Amendment 13 affects the planning context
The City of Nedlands says Scheme Amendment 13 was approved by the Minister for Planning, gazetted on 20 February 2026 and is in effect. It updates zoning and built-form controls along the Stirling Highway corridor. Measures described by the City include tree-planting requirements, setbacks intended to support rear laneways and reduce direct vehicle access to Stirling Highway, and provisions to maintain appropriate solar access for neighbours. The amendment also includes selected rezoning to Residential and Neighbourhood Centre. City of Nedlands: Scheme Amendment 13
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This is corridor-wide planning context. The City’s announcement alone does not establish how each provision applies to the application at 83 Stirling Highway.
Nearby Stirling Highway proposals are different projects
Similar street names and nearby sites can make planning records easy to confuse. These projects have distinct addresses and statuses:
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| Address | What the cited record describes | Status or date in the record |
|---|---|---|
| 83–85 Stirling Highway | Boronia Tower proposal reported by PerthNow, including apartments and shared amenities. | Proposal details reported 28 October 2021; its relationship to the current register listing is not confirmed. PerthNow |
| 83 Stirling Highway | Residential apartments, restaurant/café and shop; register value $144 million. | “Application lodged” in the WA register checked 8 October 2026; the listing does not name Boronia Tower. WA register |
| 37–43 Stirling Highway | Separate 18-storey proposal with 75 apartments, seven commercial tenancies and 162 parking bays. | City consultation closed in 2022. City of Nedlands project page |
| 97–105 Stirling Highway | Separate mixed-use development. | City register says it was approved following SAT reconsideration in July 2023. City of Nedlands development register |
What to check before relying on the 2021 plans
For a current picture, start with the official register and City planning records rather than assuming the historic proposal is still the live design. When comparing plans or assessing a construction proposal, check:
- the exact street number and site boundaries;
- the date and version of the plans;
- the dwelling and commercial tenancy mix, building height and parking provisions;
- the application’s determination pathway and current status; and
- which planning controls apply to that site.
For the 83 Stirling Highway listing, the register excerpt confirms the application description, listed value and lodged status, but does not supply a confirmed link to Boronia Tower or a full current design. Planning and application records can change, so use the latest official entries when checking its status.
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