Long before the occupants of two new apartment buildings at Jardin Frenchs Forest move in, a large potted olive tree has already found its place on the rooftop.
Lifted by crane on 29 October 2026, the tree arrived as developer Platino Properties and builder DASCO celebrated the topping out of the second stage of the Skyline Place development. Future residents joined the construction team as the two buildings reached their full structural height. Rather than leaving the planting until construction was finished, the developer installed the olive tree early to give it time to establish.
From Concrete To Greenery
The rooftop olive tree was not the only plant involved in the celebrations. Purchasers were presented with personalised concrete keepsakes made from material used in the construction of the development, accompanied by small eucalyptus or wattle plants. Each plant corresponded to the name of the building in which its recipient had purchased an apartment.
Eucalyptus and Wattle will join Acacia and Banksia, the two existing buildings at Jardin Frenchs Forest. The botanical names extend to the development’s shared landscaped garden, Le Jardin, which will connect all four buildings once construction is complete.
Jardin Frenchs Forest: Stage 2 at a Glance
Building names: Eucalyptus and Wattle
Location: 5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest
Anticipated completion: Q3 2027
Apartment count and completion forecast are based on Platino Properties’ latest project announcement.
A Growing Neighbourhood At Skyline Place
According to Platino Properties, the second stage will introduce 98 apartments for people aged over 55 at 5 Skyline Place. The buildings range from three to seven storeys, with apartment configurations ranging from one to three bedrooms. The development follows a strata ownership model, with communal facilities listed by the developer including an indoor swimming pool, gym, cinema, library and men’s shed. Landscaped outdoor areas offer views towards Ku-ring-gai bushland.
DASCO, the builder behind the original Acacia and Banksia buildings, is also responsible for the expansion. While the olive tree has already arrived at its rooftop home, the apartments remain under construction, with Platino anticipating completion in the third quarter of 2027.
Published 10-November-2026
