Projects

  • Qld govt unveils master plan for Great Keppel Island (Woppa) revival

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    Queensland government unveils master plan for Great Keppel Island revival

    The Queensland government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Great Keppel Island (Woppa) into a world-class tourism destination, with a focus on community-driven development and sustainable growth. ... more

  • New partnership to develop student accommodation in Australia

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    New partnership to develop student accommodation in Australia

    Scape Australia has joined forces with Dutch pension investor APG Asset Management N.V. (APG) and global real estate investor Ivanhoé Cambridge to develop Purpose-Built-Student Accommodation (PBSA) assets in A... more

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    Billbergia tops out 48-level tower in Sydney’s inner-west

    Award-winning developer Billbergia has reached a major construction milestone on Stage Two of Rhodes Central, ‘topping out’ Peake Tower - a 48-level residential high-rise apartment building. Peake Tower is ... more

  • METRONET's Bayswater Station now complete

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    WA’s METRONET Bayswater Station now complete

    The Western Australian government's METRONET program has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the New Bayswater Station — one of the largest stations outside of Perth's CBD. The station i... more

  • Queensland government unveils master plan for Great Keppel Island revival
  • New partnership to develop student accommodation in Australia
  • Billbergia tops out 48-level tower in Sydney’s inner-west
  • WA’s METRONET Bayswater Station now complete
Future Melbourne Committee endorses Australia’s Largest BTR development

Future Melbourne Committee endorses Australia’s largest BTR development

District Living, Australia's largest Build-to-Rent (BTR) development located in Melbourne's Docklands, has received a glowing endorsement from the Future Melbourne Committee, bringing it a step closer to approval. The project, valued at over $700 million, is being developed by AsheMorgan, a specialised real estate investment and advisory group. Once completed, District Living will offer over 900 BTR apartments across two buildings on Little Docklands Drive. Designed to cater to young families within the Docklands Primary catchment, District Living will feature a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as over 4,000 square metres of amenity space. Residents…
CPB Contractors to redevelop RPA Hospital

CPB Contractors to redevelop RPA Hospital

CPB Contractors, a subsidiary of CIMIC Group, has been chosen by the New South Wales government to oversee the design, early works, and delivery phases of the Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital redevelopment in Camperdown, Sydney. The project marks the most significant redevelopment in RPA Hospital’s 140-year history and will involve upgrades and reconfiguration of various departments within the hospital. CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaria expressed his satisfaction with being selected for this project, highlighting the importance of supporting RPA Hospital in delivering advanced health services to its local community and patients from across New South Wales, Australia, and…

25-storey tower defined by industrial heritage proposed for Melbourne’s Southbank

A new 25-storey residential tower is proposed for 38 Clarke Street in the heart of Melbourne’s Southbank, designed by award-winning multi-disciplinary design practice FK in collaboration with Melbourne-based developer LAS Group. A sculptural addition to the Southbank skyline, plans for 38 Clarke Street include 188 one-and two-bedroom apartments. Located on the corner of City Road and Clarke Street, the 25-storey tower features an angled facade that plays with light and shadow. FK is excited to bring this dynamic build-to-sell residential offering to this highly desirable city centre location. In contrast to the neighbouring buildings with predominantly glass facade buildings, 38…
$113m Novus BTR project approved in Parramatta

Novus build-to-rent project approved in Parramatta

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved the construction and operation of a $113 million, 34-storey mixed-use building in the City of Parramatta local government area in New South Wales. The Novus Build-To-Rent project, located at 39-43 Hassall Street, Parramatta, will consist of 210 rental apartments, retail and commercial areas, and three basement levels. The development will be managed as build-to-rent accommodation for its entire lifespan. The Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure completed a whole-of-government assessment of the proposed development in December 2023. As the City of Parramatta Council objected to the project, the commission acted as the consent…
$250m expansion project underway at Mackay Base Hospital

$250m expansion project underway at Mackay Base Hospital

The Queensland government has marked the beginning of construction on a major $250 million expansion project at Mackay Base Hospital, as part of Queensland's largest hospital build initiative. This project will see an additional 128 beds added to the hospital, along with new birth suites, a Women's Health Unit, and a Child and Adolescent Unit, aiming to alleviate hospital pressures and enhance patient care in the region. The expansion will include 128 new beds across paediatric, medical, and surgical wards, as well as new birth suites located alongside the surgical department to facilitate smoother care transitions for mothers and newborns.…
NSW govt commits $5m to silicosis research and patient support program

NSW govt funds silicosis research and patient support program

The New South Wales government has announced a commitment of $5 million in funding for silicosis research and a patient support program — this initiative aims to assist individuals and their families dealing with the health risks associated with exposure to silica dust. Minister for Medical Research David Harris stated: “With this funding, we will put NSW at the forefront of research in this vital area - working with industry partners to better understand the occurrence of silicosis in the community. “We owe it to our community to do everything we can to find better treatments and improve the health…
City of Melbourne unveils Greenline Project

City of Melbourne unveils ‘transformative’ Greenline Project

Urban design experts and prominent Melburnians will take part in a free public event at Melbourne's Fed Square on 16 April, whereupon the transformative Greenline Project will be revealed. The event will centre on the Greenline Project vision and Master Plan, coinciding with the upcoming transformation of the Birrarung Marr Precinct, and will draw parallels with other successful urban renewal projects like New York City's High Line. The aim is to deepen public understanding and receive ongoing feedback and ideas for the project. The Greenline Project is forecast to generate substantial economic benefits, including $1.2 billion in uplift and value…