Park Plaza Apartments (Sydney) facts for kids
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The St. George View
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The Park Plaza Apartments are St. George's Tallest Buildings
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| Preceded by | Bellevue West Tower |
| Surpassed by | East Quarter Five (Completed by 2015) |
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| Type | Residential |
| Location | 25-35A Park Rd Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 33°57′55.15″S 151°06′15.69″E / 33.9653194°S 151.1043583°E |
| Construction started | 1995 |
| Completed | 1996 |
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| Antenna spire | 70.2 m (230 ft) |
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| Floor area | 60 m2 (650 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | Both have 3 elevators |
The Park Plaza Apartment Complex is made of two tall residential buildings in Hurstville, New South Wales. These buildings are home to many people. Park Plaza One is the tallest building in the St. George District. It stands at 67.2 meters (about 220 feet) tall. This makes it 2 meters taller than the next tallest building, the "Proximity A Building" in Rockdale. Because it is so tall, you can see Park Plaza One from many places in Sydney. This includes the Sydney Tower observation deck.
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What Are the Park Plaza Apartments?
The Park Plaza Apartment Complex includes two main buildings. They are called Park Plaza One and Park Plaza Two. These buildings are designed for people to live in. They offer homes in a busy part of Hurstville.
Park Plaza One: The Tallest Building
Park Plaza One is the taller of the two buildings. It has 20 floors. Its roof reaches 67.2 meters high. If you count the antenna on top, it reaches 70.2 meters! This makes it the highest structure in the St. George District. It was built between 1995 and 1996.
Park Plaza Two: Its Smaller Twin
Park Plaza Two is the second building in the complex. It is shorter than Park Plaza One. Park Plaza Two has 7 floors and a roof height of 22 meters. Both buildings were finished in 1996.
Where Are the Buildings Located?
The Park Plaza buildings are in Hurstville, New South Wales. Park Plaza One is at 25-35A Park Road. It is located where Cross Street and Park Road meet. Park Plaza Two is at 25-35B Park Road. It is found at the corner of Park Road and Woodville Street.
Accessing the Buildings
Only people who live in the apartments can enter the buildings. The main entrances are watched by cameras 24 hours a day. Park Plaza One has two ways to get in. There is a main entrance on Park Road with automatic doors. There is also a back door on Cross Street that needs a key. Park Plaza Two has one entrance on Woodville Street.
