Sky garages ‘parked’ as developer reverses decision

The developer of luxury Main Beach tower The Monaco has 'parked' plans for sky garages that would have allowed residents to sit in their lounges and admire their cars.

Josh Foote, director of Ignite Projects, said the decision was in response to buyer feedback. He said the move would increase the living space of the 23-level tower's full-floor apartments, which start at more than $4 million.

"With every new project, we aim to innovate and take a fresh approach, rather than simply repeating what has been done before. Our car elevator to sky garage concept was the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere and, while that's exciting, it's not something the majority of buyers indicated they wanted."

"The new space is entirely flexible and can be custom designed as an additional bedroom, media room, library, wine cellar, study – almost anything you could think of."

Mr Foote said each apartment in The Monaco would have two car spaces in a new ramped three-level basement. The Monaco is to be built on an 898sqm Macarthur Parade site close to the Southport Yacht Club.