A luxury new accommodation precinct has received development approval from Wollondilly Shire Council, paving the way for a boutique hotel that is set to become a new tourism destination for South West Sydney.
Hotelier Feros Group purchased the 2,500m² site directly adjoining the Country Club in Wilton’s Bingara Gorge and will develop and operate both the hotel and pub. The approved plans feature 49 rooms with a mix of sizes to suit families, couples and corporate visitors. A private gymnasium, pool, health and beauty services, and retail space are also part of the project.
Nestled on a 7,280m² parcel of land and overlooking the golf course, Bingara Gorge Country Club will accommodate between 800 – 1000 people, comprising a family bistro and bar, large outdoor kids play area, beer garden, sports bar and multiple function spaces.
Wollondilly Shire Council CEO, Ben Taylor said the addition of hotel accommodation at Bingara Gorge would be a great way to support the visitor economy as well as providing a new social hub for locals.
“This is positive news for Wilton and the wider Wollondilly community,” said Mr Taylor.
“The Country Club and accommodation will not only give residents a wonderful new place to socialise and host family and friends but also provide a boost for tourism and jobs in the region.
“As our community grows, these types of facilities are important to complement all the wonderful attractions, unique businesses and exciting events happening across our beautiful shire.
“Thank you to the community for your submissions into the development application which were important in getting this right and to the great team at Council that has helped make this project a reality,” he said.
Managing Director at Metro Property Development, Luke Hartman said the hotel approval marks another important step in Bingara Gorge’s positioning as a premier masterplanned community in the South West Growth Corridor.
“The accommodation precinct will provide a much-needed option in a region where hotel supply is limited, while also ensuring the community can host relatives, friends and business travellers. With Western Sydney International Airport, new schools, shopping precincts and major new roads underway, this investment reinforces Bingara Gorge’s location at the epicentre of a rapidly growing area.”
“Bingara Gorge continues to provide exceptional amenity for residents and visitors to the Wilton area with several new projects in the pipeline for delivery. They include opening more golf holes for play, a Coles-anchored shopping complex, playgrounds, Condell Park Homestead and a mountain bike track,” said Mr Hartman.
Architect Chris Grinham, Director at H&E Architects, said the hotel has been designed as a contemporary yet sympathetic extension of the Country Club.
“It is a sophisticated, environmentally responsive design that enhances both the Country Club and the wider Bingara Gorge community. The architecture is designed to meld with the bushland setting and neighbouring amenities – Pulse Fitness Club and the Country Club, with a
vernacular style exterior design and use of recycled brickwork to assist the building sit comfortably within the landscape and alongside the golf course,” Mr Grinham said.
“Its northern orientation provides views across the 9th to 18th golf holes, while black cladding ensures the structure quietly recedes into the pale green backdrop of the surrounding bushland. Functionally, the accommodation connects directly with the Country Club, ensuring the precinct operates as a seamless whole.
“Inspired by the area’s rural heritage, we have adopted a refined corrugated iron aesthetic and used louvres for shading and privacy in-between the rooms. Solar panels and rainwater harvesting will help reduce its environmental footprint. The pool and breakout spaces flow
naturally to the golf course, with scenic vistas over the national park.”
The Country Club is anticipated to open early in 2026, with construction of the accommodation component scheduled to commence late in 2027.
Bingara Gorge’s masterplan boasts over 200 hectares of open space, a championship golf course, playgrounds, tennis courts, retail and education facilities.
For further information visit www.bingaragorge.com.au.
