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Construction on the Botanica Apartments within Banbury Village is scheduled to commence in the middle of this year, with completion expected by mid-late 2016.
Banbury Village is being developed by Cedar Woods as a $200 million urban renewal project on the former Olympic Tyre Factory site at Footscary West.
It's been billed as the southern hemisphere’s first US-college style education campus village to service two Victoria University Footscray campuses.
Banbury Village will have a mix of academic, social, community and retail facilities, along with around 430 homes.
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As part of the rejuvenation aim of the Victorian Liberal government’s ‘Plan Melbourne’ city plan, the region has the fastest growing population areas in Australia, with Victoria’s former Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, anticipating the City of Maribyrnong will grow by 42,000 people over the next 15 years.
Some 60% of those moving into Footscray are aged between 20-34, according to a report released by Urbis, which also speculated that this growth would require an additional 130,000 dwellings.
“Banbury Village is a community-defining project,” said Cedar Woods’ Victorian State Manager, Nathan Blackburne.
Botanica, the final stage of the residential development, has been designed by ROTHELOWMAN to appeal to Footscray’s younger demographic and high proportion of young professionals and students.
Offering one and two bedrooms, prices start at $305,000.
All apartments feature NBN-ready connections.
Less than a quarter of apartments remaining in the final release of the $200 million Banbury Village project, which has played a pivotal role in the renaissance of Footscray.
“Footscray’s rising popularity and proximity to the CBD has seen it competing with traditionally trendy Melbourne hotspots such as St Kilda, Richmond, Northcote and Carlton,” Blackburne said.
“Dwellings in the project have seen good price growth and we expect the same to occur for this final release.”
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Botanica, the final rejuvenation project of Footscray's Banbury Village 

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Artist John Olsen and his wife, Katherine have sold Owlswood, their 13-hectare Glenquarry property for $2.9 million. 
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://bowral.randw.com.au/rural-for-sale/1086590" target="_blank">The Sproules Lane estate </a>came with a pool and tennis court and ornamental lake. Since buying the property for $925,000 in 1999, they added two wings to the original house.
They also built a two-storey gallery and a studio designed for John to paint large canvases.
There was also groom's quarters, 10 stables, open and covered arenas, given Katherine is a keen horsewoman. 
The Olsens have downsized to Hidden Lake, an eight-hectare Avoca property. It comes with a Canadian-style fishing lodge that the Olsens have renovated extensively.
Owlswood was sold through Michael Maloney at Richardson &amp; Wrench.
It was <a href="/news/nsw/artist-john-olsens-southern-highlands-home-remains-listed">initially listed in late 2011</a>.
Title Tattle recalls John Olsen, often described as Australia’s greatest living artist, had to be dragged to the Southern Highlands. 
John’s Summer at Owls Wood series, which was launched at The Bell Gallery in Berrima, was inspired by the effect of the drought and the bushfires on the grass in his garden. 
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Artist John Olsen sells Southern Highlands inspiration, Owlswood

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A Crown trademark dispute has flared between casino operator James Packer and property developer Iwan Sunito.
James Packer's Crown Resorts is seeking to have Crown Group Holdings barred from using trademarks such as Crown Apartments, Crown Towers and Crown Resort in marketing its apartment projects.
The paperwork was filed in the Federal Court on 30 January by Peter Chalk at Ashurst Australia.
The first hearing is 24 February before Justice John Griffiths.
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Crown Resorts logo (left), Crown Group logo (upper right) with logo for Crown Apartments (lower right)
Packer is hopeful of undertaking its own apartment project as part of the proposed Crown Sydney hotel and casino development.
Iwan Sunito is CEO and 1996 co-founder of Australian property development company Crown Group. He started his own architecture firm in 1994 before forming Crown Group in 1996 with its first project in Bondi.
Crown Group has been awarded some of the industry’s top accolades including the 2014 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW President's award, UDIA High Density development award and awards from the Master Builders Association, Housing Industry Australia and International Property Awards.
A Packer spokesman told The Australian Financial Review that Crown Resorts has become "increasingly concerned that Crown International Group is taking advantage of Crown Resorts' brands and reputation in its offerings of residential apartments, serviced apartments, hotel rooms and retail shopping.
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Watch the throne: James Packer v Iwan Sunito in Crown trademark dispute

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Rumours the Palmer Coolum Resort had been sold have been denied.
Politican businessman Clive Palmer quashed the local rumour which the local paper, the Daily Mercury chased up last week.
"The property's not for sale, not offered for sale," he told them.
He said the resort was still owned by Coeur de Lion Investments, which was "100% owned by me".
He said he liked the resort, intended to keep running it as a resort and had no intention of selling.
Palmer said the rumour seemed to do the rounds periodically.
"It's just not true," he said.
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Clive says Palmer Coolum Resort is a keeper

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Retired racing car champion Mark Skaife and wife, Toni, have listed their Toorak family home.
<a href="https://www.138kooyongroad-toorak.com/gallery/" target="_blank">The Kooyong Road</a> offering has been listed for 28 February RT Edgar auction.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-toorak-105704479" target="_blank">It was bought in 2009 for $2.93 million</a>, according to realestate.com.au. It was bought in Toni's name.
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He previously lived in another Toorak home, an apartment which was sold around 2007.
Skaife was a five time champion of the V8 Supercar Series and won the prestigious Bathurst 1000 six times.
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Race car driver Mark Skaife lists Toorak home

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Music manager Roger Davies and his wife, actor Rebecca, have sold their Queenslander-style weekender at Whale Beach on Sydney's northern beaches for $4.15 million.
The Vaucluse-based manager of pop star Pink, bought the five-bedroom house in 2010 for $4,175,000.
The two-storey property was listed through LJ Hooker Palm Beach's David Edwards <a href="/news/music-manager-roger-davies-lists-whale-beach-retreat">with $4.8 million plus hopes</a>.
It is not the only northern beaches home to sell over the summer break for less than last time.
Sales woes at <a href="/news">Whale Beach</a> won't go away.
At 48 Morella Road, a $2,355,000 sale occurred last month.
It had previously sold at $2.55 million in 2007. It was listed at $2,795,000 in February last year.
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Whale Beach woes continue with pop manager Roger Davies caught in the wash

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Residential property developer AVJennings Limited has achieved a strong profit result on increased revenue of $118.5 million, up 13.7% on the corresponding period.
Increased production levels in improving market conditions were the catalyst for the strong first half results. It has previously advised affordability is an ongoing challenge but has been assisted by the benign interest rate outlook for the foreseeable future, only moderate price growth on the urban fringe of most capital city markets and Government incentives. 
It has also recently noted strong interest in purchasing lot equivalents shown by third party builders and developers across the states. 
AVJennings Chairman Simon Cheong advised today he expects contract signings for the year ending 30 June 2015 in the range of 1,700 to 1,900 lots; previously to was 1,500 to 1,700 lots.
Highlights for the half year ended 31 December 2014 were: • Profit up 34.9% to $16.8 million before tax and $11.9 million after tax • Revenue up 13.7% to $118.5 million • Work in progress levels up 58% to 1,539 lots compared to 31 December 2013 levels • Settlements up 22% to 660 lots (contract signings higher at 872 lots)
AVJennings CEO Peter Summers said consumer confidence was highest in New South Wales, and that Sydney remained the strongest market in the country with a continuing supply shortage and strong demand. The Sydney strength was pushing through to the Central Coast market too.
“Demand in Brisbane continues to rise with positive knock-on to the Noosa, Caloundra and Coomera markets, which are now also firmly in recovery," said Summers.
"The Melbourne residential land market remains stable, with the company generally experiencing good demand on its projects in the east and north-east of the city.
"The South Australian residential market remains stable but subdued overall.”
Lots under development continued to grow reaching 1,539 (1,264 lots as at 30 June 2014 and 974 lots as at 31 December 2013), which Summers said is a key indicator of future positive performance. The level of completed unsold stock remains stable and low.
AVJennings controlled 9,418 lots at balance date.
It recently contracted to purchase two new land parcels at Cobbitty, New South Wales comprising approximately 227 lots contiguous with its <a href="https://www.avjennings.com.au/NSW/DevelopmentProfiles/Arcadian_Hills.aspx?ShowMap=true" target="_blank">existing</a><a href="https://www.avjennings.com.au/NSW/DevelopmentProfiles/Arcadian_Hills.aspx?ShowMap=true" target="_blank"> Arcadian Hills project</a> (pictured above).
Arcadian Hills' first residents movied in during October 2014 as stage one of the estate had nearly sold out and the release of stage two brought forward due to demand. 
Just two years ago it cut the value of its Cobbitty, NSW project where bureaucratic red tape had been costly on getting approvals at its then 43 hectares of residential-zoned land in Sydney's south-west, where it hoped 470 lots could be developed.
Peter Summers told AV Jennings shareholders that market fundamentals remained positive, with strong consumer confidence to transact in housing bolstered by low interest rates and inflation, underlying housing shortages in some markets (especially Sydney and Auckland), strong population growth and a stable domestic macroeconomic outlook over 2015-2016.
 
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AVJennings profits up so buys more land for house and land packages at Cobbitty Arcadian Hills 

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The most affordable Sydney property reported sold at the weekend was a two bedroom unit on Equity Place at Canley Vale (building pictured above).
It sold for $307,000 through <a href="https://www.century21.com.au/property/314025/" target="_blank">Century 21 Southwest Fairfield agent Nick Dilles</a> to an owner occupier.
It last sold at $175,000 in 2009, having sold for even more in boom time 2004 at $195,000.
It was available for rent at a $260 asking rent of a week in 2011. It was most recently rented at $290 a week.
"It was a second floor unit in a modern block with great long term tenants on an expired lease," Dilles told Property Observer.
 It had two large bedrooms, large lounge/ dining area, eat-in kitchen, internal laundry, plus one bathroom.
The most expensive property reported sold at auction at the weekend was a three bedroom home at 27 Riverside Drive, Sans Souci (pictured below) that sold for $2,700,000 by Raine and Horne Sans Souci.  
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The 873 square metre waterfront reserve block sits opposite the water.
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Sydney's weekend cheapest, but big bounce back for Canley Vale offering

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The Adelaide Crows have signed a four year partnership with The Domain Group, whom they thought was Australia’s largest real estate media business.
The Domain<a href="https://www.domain.com.au/"></a> Group’s logo will appear on the Club’s match day shorts and media backdrops.
The Domain Group, a division of Fairfax Ltd, rolled out its new Domain property guide delivered free to almost 75,000 Adelaide homes last spring in a hope of competing with the long established News Ltd local publications. REA runs realestate.com.au and is majority owned by News Corp, the publisher of The Advertiser, Sunday Mail and Messenger newspapers.
Domain will be second only to long-term major sponsor Toyota in the hierarchy of Crows’ corporate supporters.
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The Domain Group chief executive Antony Catalano - a Carlton supporter - said the business's aggressive push into South Australia was because South Australia had been a market that had "not been particularly well served by other media businesses".
Last year Domain Group approached local real estate agents to buy into their digital advertising joint venture.
Domain has also finalised a new partnership that will see Patersons Stadium renamed as Domain Stadium under three-year naming rights sponsorship.
It follows the expiry of the Patersons Securities naming rights partnership at the end of 2014 in their partnership with the WAFC.
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Fairfax's Domain to sponsor the Adelaide Crows

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Not too much has been happening at the top end of Sydney’s market, estate agent John McGrath candidly advised last week.
But things could be about to change, he suggests joining the long queue of forecasts following the global financial crisis that took a swath through toppy prices across Sydney.
"I’m betting the prestige market will perform very well in 2015, thanks to increasing money coming in from overseas, the continued strengthening of the financial services and banking sectors, returning ex-pats, and the declining Australian dollar," he summed up.
Anecdotal evidence can be seen in sales data, with McGrath Mosman, on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, recording $60.3 million in sales in December last year, a 167% increase when compared to December 2013.
He widens his blue-chip popularity prospects - especially with wealthy Chinese buyers - to Sydney's eastern suburbs. 
"Chinese interest in Australian property remains high but the next big trend is going to be India. 
"Like China, it has a rising middle class and trade is increasing between our two countries," he noted on his Switzer blog. 
One in five migrants entering Australia in FY13 were from India, according to the Department of Immigration; and private business investment from India has actually increased at a faster rate than China. (
"It is up 75.8% 2008-2013 compared to China 41.7%," McGrath indicated.
McGrath's migration outlook is a little more bullish than Macquarie Wealth Management research which suggest after a stellar run up, there are some early signs of moderation in net overseas migration, with the latest figures easing slightly back to an annual pace of 231,500, down 3% from its mid-2013 peak.
Macquarie noted the pace of migration remains high by historical standards, being 74% above the 30-year trend of around 133,000.
"These firm levels of net overseas migration continue to be the dominant driver of demand, as newly arrived immigrants tend to have more urgent housing needs than other forms of population growth, such as a new birth," Macquarie noted.
While 2014 saw more transactions, there was no noticeable price growth, McGrath conceded. Records show the group sold 27 properties above $7 million in 2014, or 42 properties above $6 million.  
In 2013, the group sold 18 properties above $7 million, or 34 properties above $6 million.
"An increase in transactions is always a positive sign that growth is on the way." 
Property Observer notes the two recent Point Piper listings that come after a busy year last year, and a $28 million sale already this year.
David Trew, the former Australian chief executive of CFD providers CMC Markets and City Index, has put his <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/house/nsw/point-piper/?adid=2011485536&amp;sp=2" target="_blank">harbour front trophy home up for sale</a>. The three-level 1920s Hardy Wilson-designed cosy cove home was bought by Trew’s wife paid $25 million on Wolseley Road in 2009. It has been listed by Elliott Placks, of Ray White, who has been telling inspectees that there had been five sales above $30 million in Point Piper in the past year.
The one with gun barrel views is by McWilliam family who have listed <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/house/nsw/point-piper/?adid=2011755677&amp;sp=1" target="_blank">their hillside offering through Brad Pillinger</a> (pictured above), seemingly with plans to move elsewhere on the peninsula.
In late December 2014, RP Data released a report showing the highest median value suburbs in every capital city for the year to September 2014. These are the prestige markets where the big money was being spent last year. 
Here are the top three suburbs in each state and territory for median house prices in 2014.  
Sydney 
1. Centennial Park - $5.494 million
2. Point Piper - $5.427 million
3. Elizabeth Bay - $4.834 million
Melbourne 
1. Toorak - $2.922 million
2. Kooyong - $2.104 million
3. Canterbury - $2.100 million
Brisbane 
1. Teneriffe - $1.520 million
2. New Farm - $1.259 million
3. Ascot - $1.235 million
Canberra 
1. Forrest - $2.151 million
2. Red Hill - $1.372 million
3. Yarralumla - $1.320 million
Perth 
1. Peppermint Grove - $3.741 million
2. Dalkeith - $2.551 million
3. Cottesloe - $1.867 million 
Adelaide 
1. Springfield - $1.642 million
2. Medindie - $1.486 million
3. College Park - $1.476 million 
Hobart 
1. Battery Point - $818,000
2. Sandy Bay - $659,000
3. Tolmans Hill - $622,000
Darwin 
1. Larrakeyah - $1.289 million
2. Fannie Bay - $1.125 million
3. Bayview - $1.089 million 
Source: RP Data 
"When activity in prestige property increases, it bodes well for the whole market," he concluded.
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Betting on a prestige market price recovery: John McGrath

A trio of Queensland property groups have unveiled plans for a $300 million mixed-use redevelopment of the former Noosa Bowls Club site, a proposal that would deliver more than 200 new homes in one of the Sunshine Coast's most supply-constrained markets.

Kilter Property, Frank Developments and Calile Malouf Investments are behind the plans for the 1.8-hectare site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-noosa-drive-noosa-heads-qld-4567">99 Noosa Drive</a>, which would transform the long-vacant site into a new residential precinct featuring 208 apartments, retail, hospitality and public space.

The proposal comes as Noosa continues to grapple with housing affordability and a shortage of permanent accommodation, particularly for key workers. The site's location in Noosa Junction, close to shops, public transport and employment, aligns with the direction of Noosa Council's Housing Strategy, which encourages higher-density housing within established activity centres rather than continued urban expansion.

The draft plans include 48 affordable-by-design apartments and 48 rooming accommodation units aimed at key workers. Around 2,000 sqm of ground-floor retail and food and beverage space would activate the street frontage, alongside a new public town square and landscaped open space.

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Frank Developments Founder and Director Frank Licastro said the development would continue the company's focus on architecturally-led residential projects while addressing one of the region's biggest challenges.

"Not only will this project exude a sense of luxury, it will also enhance not only the built environment but also the surrounding community," Licastro said.

"Noosa's success relies on the people who live and work here. Providing well-designed accommodation for key workers is critical to supporting the local economy and ensuring the Shire can continue to thrive."

Kilter Property Co-Founder Huw Williams said the focus was on delivering additional permanent housing while creating a mixed-use destination that benefits both residents and the wider community.

"Our focus is on delivering a well-considered mixed-use project that provides more permanent housing options, supports local workers and businesses, and delivers an exceptional product for the local market," Williams said.

"The redevelopment vision aligns with the long-term evolution of Noosa Junction as a vibrant activity centre, creating a destination that enhances the area's character while delivering significant economic and community benefits."

Calile Malouf Investments, best known for its role in Brisbane's James Street precinct and The Calile Hotel, will bring its place-making experience to the project. The company recently commenced construction on The Calile Noosa hotel and says the residential development will complement its growing investment in the region.

CMI Director Cal Malouf said the aim was to create a walkable precinct combining housing, retail and hospitality while remaining true to Noosa's character.

"We see a similar opportunity in Noosa to deliver a vibrant, walkable destination that combines exceptional housing, hospitality and retail in one integrated project," Malouf said.

Brisbane-based Cavill Architects has been appointed to design the project.

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Noosa Bowls Club to be redeveloped into mixed-use apartment precinct

One of Brisbane's last major riverfront redevelopment opportunities has taken a significant step forward, with Lendlease selected as the Queensland Government's preferred development partner for the former Visy site in South Brisbane.

The seven-hectare industrial site, positioned between South Bank and West End and 1.3 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, will be transformed into a mixed-use precinct expected to deliver more than 4,000 new homes alongside extensive public open space and riverfront parkland.

The project is one of the largest urban renewal opportunities currently planned in Brisbane and is expected to play a key role in accommodating the city's growing population ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Plans for the precinct include a network of riverfront promenades and boardwalks, new public plazas, parkland, amphitheatre-style gathering spaces and shared pedestrian and cycling links designed to reconnect the long-isolated site with the Brisbane River.

The Queensland Government is targeting delivery of the first homes and key public spaces before the 2032 Games, allowing the precinct to begin contributing new housing and public amenity well before the broader masterplan is complete.

The redevelopment is also expected to support more than 3,000 jobs across planning, construction and ongoing operations.

For Lendlease, the appointment adds another major urban regeneration project to its Queensland portfolio. The developer has operated in the state for more than 70 years and has delivered a number of large-scale mixed-use precincts in partnership with government.

Lendlease Development CEO Claire Johnston said the project represented one of Brisbane's most significant redevelopment opportunities.

"The transformation of the former Visy site represents a rare opportunity to reimagine one of Brisbane's most significant riverfront locations, deliver thousands of much-needed homes, and create long-term legacy," Johnston said.

"In partnership with the Queensland Government, we have the opportunity to create a new riverside destination that will help shape Brisbane's growth and how people experience the city for decades to come.

"This is exactly the type of large-scale, city-shaping development that will provide lasting benefits for Queensland, bringing together housing, jobs and world-class public spaces."

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the riverfront transformation would deliver a thriving new community precinct.

“The Crisafulli Government is delivering this golden opportunity to unlock a riverfront jewel for all Queenslanders,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.

“This is a once-in-a-generation moment to reshape a significant slice of Brisbane and deliver lasting benefits – thousands of new homes, and public spaces for all Queenslanders to enjoy well beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – unlike Labor’s plan which would have delivered zero benefits and zero new homes.

“Queensland is well and truly open for business and through partnership with the private sector, we are accelerating delivery while ensuring strong housing, community and economic outcomes."

Early works on the precinct are expected to commence in April 2027.

Lendlease selected to deliver transformative South Brisbane riverfront precinct

Eddy Haddad's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/level-33">Level 33</a> is levelling up its approved Wollongong development, as the coastal city south of Sydney continues to prove popular in the high-density development space.

Level 33, a longtime developer in the Wollongong area, has gone through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority to upsize its approved two-tower development on the corner of Crown Street and Gladstone Avenue, just 100 metres from Wollongong Station.

The developer currently has approval for 252 apartments across two buildings rising to 19 storeys. It is now seeking approval for 33 and 38-storey towers that would deliver 467 apartments, including 67 affordable homes.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bka-architecture">BKA Architecture</a>, the development would comprise apartments above a three-level podium with around 1,100 sqm of retail space, along with basement parking for 448 vehicles.

According to the Urban Design Report by BKA, the proposal has the capacity to "reinforce the precinct's identity by strengthening links between health, education, and transport services, while also contributing to Wollongong's ongoing evolution as a key regional centre."

Wollongong is somewhat in vogue. Between Level 33 and Urban Property Group, the two developers have several thousand apartments planned across the city.

Level 33 is currently delivering Easterly Wollongong, one of its most boutique projects to date with just 21 high-end apartments, as well as Atchison &amp; Kenny, a 329-apartment development due for completion later this year.

The developer plans to redevelop the 13,088 sqm WIN Grand megasite into <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crown-square-216-238-keira-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Crown Square</a>, a new $500 million precinct with nearly 600 apartments. It also has more than 900 apartments planned for the former Bunnings Warehouse site at the intersection of Gipps and Flinders streets.

Urban Property Group is also playing a major role in the city's transformation. Its five-tower Keira Place precinct will deliver more than 800 homes, and it has recently lodged plans for a further 300 apartments near Wollongong Station.

First look: Level 33 upsizes Wollongong apartment towers

Just a week after filing plans for the final stage of its major Keira Place masterplan, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has unveiled another significant housing proposal in Wollongong, this time targeting a prominent site opposite North Wollongong Station.

The developer has lodged a State Significant Development Application for a 38-storey mixed-use tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-4a-flinders-street-north-wollongong-nsw-2500">4-4A Flinders Street</a>, around one kilometre north of the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place precinct</a> currently taking shape on the edge of the CBD.

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Designed by Studio.SC, the proposal comprises a 38-storey mixed-use development containing 303 apartments, including 45 affordable housing units, alongside 174 co-living residences. The scheme also includes ground-floor retail space, extensive landscaping and public domain improvements.

Studio.SC noted in the proposal it "outlines a vision for a landmark transit-oriented mixed-use development centred around North Wollongong Station, designed to support the city’s future growth while responding to the NSW Government’s housing and planning reforms."

The architecture firm said the proposal responds to the opportunities and constraints shaping future growth within the 400-metre catchment of the station and represents "a coordinated and future-focused approach to urban intensification, contributing to the long-term evolution of North Wollongong as a connected, walkable and high-density station precinct."

The site occupies a strategic corner bounded by Flinders Street, Station Street, Stafford Street and the Princes Highway, directly opposite North Wollongong Station.

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The proposal follows Urban Property Group's recent submission for the second and final stage of Keira Place, which would deliver a further three buildings comprising 657 homes opposite Beaton Park. It builds on the first stage, which features 150 apartments across two towers and recently commenced construction.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said breaking ground on the first stage marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/urban-property-group-unveils-trio-of-towers-for-next-stage-of-new-wollongong-precinct-keira-place">Urban Property Group unveils trio of towers for next stage of new Wollongong precinct, Keira Place</a>

First look: Urban Property Group plans next major Wollongong tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/arada">Arada Australia</a> has wasted little time expanding its ambitions in Campsie, lodging plans for a second major project in the rapidly transforming town centre just months after unveiling its three-tower One Campsie proposal on Beamish Street.

The UAE-backed developer has now taken aim at one of the suburb’s most strategically positioned sites, filing a State Significant Development Application for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/10-north-parade-campsie-nsw-2194">33-storey mixed-use tower</a> at 10 London Street and 43 North Parade, directly opposite the future Campsie Metro Station. The proposal is currently on public exhibition and represents another significant vote of confidence in Campsie's emergence as one of Sydney’s key transit-oriented growth centres.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the development would deliver 156 apartments above a podium containing retail and commercial space, creating a new residential and commercial gateway to the town centre. The scheme also includes a four-level above-ground parking podium and a dedicated residential amenity floor featuring wellness and recreation facilities. At least 10 per cent of the apartments would be allocated as affordable housing for a period of 10 years.

The proposal occupies a 1,631 sqm site bounded by London Street, North Parade and Dispensary Lane, immediately adjoining the future Metro station precinct and just metres from Beamish Street’s retail and dining strip. According to the Urban Design Report, the project seeks to deliver "a great place that prioritises human-scaled experience and provides spatial improvements to the area."

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Woods Bagot describes the tower as a key marker within Campsie's next phase of growth.

"Located directly opposite the new Campsie Metro Station on North Parade, 10 London Street is a thoughtfully composed 33-storey mixed-use tower that contributes to the ongoing transformation of the town centre," the Architectural Design Report states. The report says the project is intended to provide "high-quality homes within a vibrant, connected urban environment, while helping define Campsie's future skyline."

A strong emphasis has been placed on the public realm. The ground floor incorporates over 500 sqm of retail space and active frontages along both London Street and North Parade, while the podium is wrapped by extensive landscaped planting intended to soften the building's scale and strengthen the pedestrian experience. The development would also widen surrounding footpaths and improve connections between the Metro station and the broader town centre.

Above the podium, residents would have access to more than 1,400 sqm of communal amenities, including a pool, gym and landscaped recreation spaces. A distinctive green-wall treatment extending across four podium levels forms a major architectural feature, helping differentiate the project within the emerging high-density precinct.

The tower's design is closely tied to the broader Campsie Town Centre Master Plan and the arrival of Sydney Metro. The Urban Design Report notes the proposal "directly supports the Campsie Town Centre Master Plan by delivering new homes in a location explicitly identified for growth, improved accessibility, and high-quality urban renewal." It adds that the project contributes to the master plan's vision for a strengthened town centre supported by thousands of new homes around the future Metro station.

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The application follows Arada Australia's recently lodged One Campsie project at 124–142 Beamish Street and 16–18 Ninth Avenue, where the developer is seeking approval for 346 apartments across three towers rising 24, 32 and 39 storeys. Together, the two proposals would cement Arada Australia as one of the most influential developers shaping Campsie's future urban form.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-arada-files-for-trio-of-apartment-towers-in-campsie-town-centre">First Look: Arada Australia files for trio of apartment towers in Campsie town centre</a>

Arada Australia entered the Australian market in 2024 and has rapidly assembled a significant development pipeline across Sydney. Alongside its Campsie holdings, the developer is soon to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/wattle-green-2-fishburn-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Wattle Green</a> in Castle Hill, and has expanded its local operations following its acquisition of construction firm Roberts &amp; Co.

Located around 14 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, the site sits at the centre of one of Sydney's fastest-changing middle-ring precincts. The Metro conversion of Campsie Station, combined with Canterbury-Bankstown Council's master planning framework, is driving significant residential intensification around Beamish Street and North Parade, with thousands of new homes expected over coming decades.

Jonathan Chancellor

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