Construction of one of Melbourne’s last ‘super towers’, ​Aspire Melbourne​, is officially underway, with Hickory appointed to carry out the circa $180 million construction contract. With demolition works underway and the turning of the first sod this week, the 65-storey tower designed by Elenberg Fraser is the latest project by award-winning property developer ICD Property, in joint-venture with MaxCap Group, one of Australia’s premier real estate investment groups. Prior to construction commencing, archaeological excavations were required on-site with the remains of an eighteenth-century girls... more

The Victorian Government has approved a site-specific Planning Scheme Amendment at 140 Lonsdale Street to accommodate the specialist requirements of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) at their new Victorian State Office and that Development Approval has been granted for a major upgrade and repositioning of 150 Lonsdale Street. Part of the Wesley Place precinct, 140 Lonsdale Street will comprise a new $290 million, 22,750 square metre building fully occupied by the AFP on a 30-year lease with multiple options, while 150 Lonsdale Street’s $50 million refurbishment will transform it into a prime $300 million ... more

Sydney will soon be home to New South Wales' first museum dedicated to the history of Chinese people in Australia. The Museum of Chinese in Australia (MOCA) will be a cultural centre and museum space dedicated to the discovery, preservation and promotion of the history of Chinese people in Australia. Today Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, said relocating the City’s Haymarket library branch to Darling Square presented an opportunity to repurpose its three-storey 744 George Street, and ensure ongoing community benefit. “The Museum of Chinese in Australia will feature a gallery and exhibition space... more

A mixed-use, residential-led precinct at 505 George Street has received planning consent from the City of Sydney, through its Central Sydney Planning Committee. The landmark project, designed by Architectus and Ingenhoven Architects, is set to transform the city skyline with the delivery of Sydney’s tallest residential tower, soaring 270 metres above ground. The proposed tower includes 507 apartments including luxury serviced suites and a rooftop restaurant and bar, while the podium comprises a boutique cinema, retail, conferencing facilities, a childcare centre and a meeting room facility for Council. ... more

Construction has commenced on Riverlight North, the eleventh residential project within the $700 million Hamilton Reach masterplanned community located at Northshore, the largest waterfront urban renewal project by the Queensland Government. With 85 apartments over 11 levels, comprising of one, two-and three-bedroom floorplans and two penthouses, Riverlight North has a total value of $48.4m. Frasers Property has appointed builder Tomkins to construct Riverlight North which is expected to employ around 300 workers throughout construction, with completion slated for the second quarter of 2021. Scott Ullma... more

Frasers Property Australia has appointed Burbank Urban to deliver the first four stages of houses and townhomes at its landmark Burwood Brickworks development in Melbourne’s east. Burbank Urban will build 155 homes in the Foundation Homes and Reserve Homes precincts, located just 19 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. With civil works on the first two stages now complete, construction on the first homes is expected to begin in May. It is anticipated that the first homes will be ready for residents to move into by the second half of 2021. Sarah Bloom, General Manager Residential Victoria, Frasers Proper... more

The NSW Government has approved a $1.49 billion revamp of the Mt Druitt CBD, which will create 15,000 jobs and breathe new life into Western Sydney. The green light for the rezoning proposal paves the way for more than 2,800 new homes to be built in the precinct, as well as new cafés, restaurants, retail outlets and commercial space in taller buildings. Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian, said the Mt Druitt CBD rezoning was one of the first projects to have its assessment fast-tracked as part the Planning System Acceleration Program that is keeping people in jobs and the economy moving during the COVID-19... more

Construction of Winim Developments' Otto Apartments in Cremorne has started and will feature eight boutique two and three-bedroom apartments over four levels as well as basement parking. Located in the heart of Cremorne Shopping Village at 53-55 Gerard Street, the $20 million project will feature eight spacious, home-like apartments generously spread over four storeys on a 762 square metre site. Designed by award-winning architects, Rothelowman, and targeted at the discerning buyer, Otto, Cremorne will include one two-bedroom apartment and seven three-bedroom apartments priced from from $2.215 million to $2.71... more