Club Willoughby Redevelopment Commences

Hyecorp property group commences construction of Club Willoughby redevelopment with a groundbreaking ceremony. The $95 million project will see the 52-year-old building turned into a new state-of-the-art Club Willoughby along with a luxury retirement living facility. 



Approved in February 2021, the “Heart of Willoughby” project’s groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Member of Willoughby, Tim James. A modern Club Willoughby will replace the old building along with a 126-apartment luxury retirement community and aged care living facility, called Hyegrove Willoughby. These will be complemented by 2,000 square metres of open space with memorial gardens.

 Artist’s impression
Artist’s impression | Photo Credit: Hyecorp / hyecorp.com.au

The apartment building will comprise one, two and three-bedroom units and will offer concierge services, an on-site building manager as well as a range of daily activities, dining facilities, an indoor swimming pool, a gym/pilates studio and care.

Off-the-plan purchasers will have the option to custom design their apartment with add-ons including heated flooring, wallpaper, pendant lights and smart home automation systems.

Also, 45 luxury care suites will be set up as three small “homes” complete with kitchens, dining rooms and lounge areas.

“As people age and require more services and help, we can provide whatever they need whether it is having the heavy laundry done or meals delivered, that level of care can be dialed up or down. It’s about putting the control into their hands, a characteristic that is too often not available to people living in retirement communities or aged care facilities,” Managing Director of Hyecorp, Stephen Abolakian said.



Stage 1 is already sold out whilst Stage 2 is now selling. The construction of Hyegrove Willoughby is expected to be completed in late 2024.

Club Willoughby Redevelopment with Senior Living Complex Approved

After a decade of planning and discussions with concerned groups and officials, Club Willoughby, one of the largest RSL clubs in Sydney, has been approved for redevelopment as a club with a senior living complex and memorial gardens. 

Hyecorp Property Group plans to do a massive overhaul of the community site, utilising sustainable but modern designs that will deliver a wonderful experience for both visitors and patrons. The transformation is expected to cost around $95-million.

But the ambitious plan will entail the demolition of the 52-year-old clubhouse, which will be replaced with a three-storey facility boasting of a gaming and sports area, a dance floor and rows of restaurants. The development will also include 125 dwelling units for seniors and an aged care facility with 72 beds.

Photo Credit: Heart of Willoughby 

This building, to be called Heart of Willoughby, will at least five-storeys tall with underground parking, a concierge, swimming and gym facilities, as well as consultation rooms for doctors and therapists. 

Photo Credit: Heart of Willoughby

The plans, lodged in 2019 (DA-2019/247) and approved in March 2021, received over 150 submissions from both residents and businesses who have concerns over traffic, privacy and over-development in a low-density zone. However, Club Willoughby director Jack Seatter said that this is a much-needed renewal as the club could, otherwise, be sold to developers who could propose a different plan. 



Meanwhile, club president Matt Vertzonis said that the revamp will remain true to the legacy of the founders of the RSL club who established Club Willoughby in the 1940s as a community hub. 

A spokesperson for Hyecorp Property Group also said that they are looking forward to the project’s fruition as it will be a site for the community to come together and for the seniors to have a high-quality living option in their beloved neighbourhood. 

Construction of the new Club Willoughby is expected to begin in late 2021 and will be completed in three years.