Goldman Sachs’ Australian boss closes in on $5.3m Whale Beach reno
Goldman Sachs' Australian CEO Simon Rothery is nearing approval for a $5.3 million knockdown-rebuild of his Whale Beach holiday home. The project, designed by architect Susan Rothwell, includes a four-bedroom, four-level residence with a pool, lift, and double garage featuring a turntable. The Northern Beaches Council has not yet granted final consent due to pending traffic management plans for demolition and construction. Rothery and his wife have kept a low profile throughout the application process.
- ▪Simon Rothery, Goldman Sachs' Australian boss, plans a $5.3 million renovation of his Whale Beach weekender.
- ▪The proposed design includes a two-storey split-level home with four bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a double garage with a turntable.
- ▪High-profile architect Susan Rothwell is leading the knockdown-rebuild project.
- ▪Final council approval is pending satisfactory traffic management plans for construction.
- ▪The Rotherys' names did not appear in the council's assessment report, a common practice for high-profile applicants.
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