NEVER BUILT: Early proposal for The Summit, George Street (1994)

Source: O'Brien, G. 1994. "Tower developer needs more time".  The Sydney Morning Herald, July 21: 4. 

In George Street, opposite World Square is "The Summit", a 34 level/103 metre tall tower which was built by Meriton Apartments and completed in 2000.

I have not been a fan of the building, personally viewing it was one of Sydney's uglier buildings and amongst the worst designed Meriton buildings.

It is even more saddening when compared with a 1994 proposal for the site. The Sydney Morning Herald reported on July 21 1994, plans by a developer (name unknown) to redevelop the site at 569-581 George Street. 

While it was residential, it was taller than "The Summit" at 42 levels. The artists impression featured in the article indicated that the building would be rectangular with then northern side of the building containing apartments that faced north.

The Central Sydney Planning Commission (CSPC) raised concerns over height, non compliance with planning guidelines for central Sydney and residential buildings. In addition, it would "impact on the character of the Haymarket Precinct".