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The Downs Street, Brunswick house used as surety in Tony Mokbel's controversial 2004 bail, has returned to the market after the sale of earlier this year failed to settle.
Glenn Bartlett from Woodards Carlton has the listing again, this time offered at $1.23 million, having accepted a pre-auction offer above the $1.1 million that was being publicly sought before February's auction.
The <a href="https://www.woodards.com.au/index.cfm?pagecall=property&amp;propertyid=2734196" target="_blank">empty double-storey house</a><a href="https://www.woodards.com.au/index.cfm?pagecall=property&amp;propertyid=2581524" target="_blank" style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </a>sits on 500 square metres, but unlike its portrayal on the Channel 9 mini-series Underbelly and Fat Tony &amp; Co, is of modern dimensions not boom Italianiate.
The previous marketing made cryptic mention of its status when noting the "impressive size and scale are the hallmark of this imposing family home, made even more memorable for its role in Melbourne's contemporary history".
It has a 13 metre x 33 metre <a href="https://www.woodards.com.au/index.cfm?pagecall=property&amp;propertyid=2581908" target="_blank">block next door</a> currently used for pool and garden. They sold last for $850,000 and $550,000 in 2010.
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Property Observer understands Mockel paid $200,000 in 1999 after paying $160,000 next door in 1996 for the larger home.
Ownership of the property was transferred to the Attorney-General of Victoria in late 2009, under the Confiscation Act 1997.
It was the site of a clandestine drug lab which was revealed after it caught fire and exploded. Crime writer John Silvester wrote that following its February 1997 fire, detectives ascertained the lab had produced 41 kilograms of pure methylamphetamine with a street value of $78 million.
He wrote that detectives believed the Downs Street lab helped Mokbel progress from a mid-level drug trafficker to the biggest in Australia over the 1990s.
While Mokbel was not arrested over the drug lab, his friend Paul Howden was badly burnt, charged and later sentenced to four years in jail.
The property was surety when securing his bail in 2004.
It emerged the property was part of a family trust, JR Mokbel Pty Ltd, an ownership structure which hampered efforts to sell the property after Tony Mokbel fled.
After his return from Greece, Mokbel was jailed for 30 years, with a minimum of 22 years, in 2012 over his international drug business. The judge described him as "intelligent and a cunning person".
While on the run in Athens in 2007, Tony instructed his associates to look after his late mother, Lora, who was living in the family's Brunswick home.
Lora Mokbel raised her four sons after her husband Sajih's death in 1980 when Tony was 15. The family had migrated from Lebanon in 1974.
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Crime boss Tony Mokbel's former Brunswick house back for sale

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Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his wife Therese Rein have officially listed their Brisbane home.
The Norman Crescent, Norman Park home is where they have lived since 1994. It comes with extra high ceilings, original hoop pine polished floors, original fretwork and stunning stained glass features.
Their Queensland home base will be Noosa.
Tim Altass Real Estate principal Tim Altass said the listing for<a href="https://www.timaltass.com/listings/residential_sale-296586-norman-park/" target="_blank"> the five-bedroom property</a>, with a wrap-around verandah, would be sold by tender.
The couple recently <a href="/news/kevin-rudd-and-therese-rein-sell-unfulfilled-brisbane-dream-home-site">sold their nearby intended building site</a>.
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Kevin Rudd and Therese Rein now list Brissie home base

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The Rose Bay property that was once headquarters of Jodhi Meares fashion label has been sold at Cooley auction.
It was originally a barn for the Rose Bay dairy­.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence and office space at <a href="https://www.theagencyco.com/1807401/" target="_blank">5 Roberts Street</a> been listed with Daniel Baran and Reece Coleman at The Agency.
The first-floor features a large open plan living and dining area, kitchen with 5 metre-long stainless steel benchtop, indoor fish pond and ornate Balinese timber doors.
In 2006 its ground floor was transformed from a 16-car garage to modern offices with boardroom.
It was bought by the Otton family in 2006 for $2.35 million.
It had price expectations around $3.5 million.
No price has been revealed for the registered bidder only auction.
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Rose Bay warehouse style offering snapped up

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The president of the Hawthorn Football Club Andrew Newbold and his wife, Sarah, have listed their Kew home with $9 million expectations through Kay &amp; Burton.
The <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/house/vic/kew/?adid=2011582332" target="_blank" style="line-height: 1.3em;">9-11 Edward Street</a> offering is a 2,700 square metre block with an Edwardian-style residence with north-facing rear swimming pool and floodlit N/S Mod-grass tennis court. 
Sarah Newbold, an interior designer, oversaw the renovation which followed its $5.5 million purchase in 2008.
The street has had two higher sales since, both in 2012 and both to Chinese buyers. 
The couple have older children, so are said to be moving closer to Ms Newbold's family on the other side of town.
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$9 million Kew home listed by Hawks president Andrew Newbold

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Rugby Union champion Jason Little and his wife Bridget have sold their Mosman home which is set within Peter Fudge designed gardens.
The redundant Iain Halliday-redesigned home had a $5.5 million plus price guidance <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mosman-106352782" target="_blank">through David Murphy Real Estate</a>.
It was bought in late 2006 for $3.35 million.
Positioned high above Quakers Hat Bay, it was marketed as boasting a strong Scandinavian/coastal influence.  
There is a combination of timber, natural stone, marble and European oak floors.
It was listed following the couple's land purchase in the Manly development, Spring Cove. 
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Retired Wallaby Jason Little sells Mosman home

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Westpac Banking Corporation has announced its chief executive Gail Kelly was retiring from the bank after six years at the helm.
She will be succeeded by Australian financial services chief executive Brian Hartzer from February 1, 2015. Hartzer’s division included Westpac’s retail and business bank, St George Bank and BT Financial Group.
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Brian Hartzer, aged 47, has more than 25 years in financial services, having started his career at First Manhattan Consulting Group in New York.
In 1994, he first moved to Australia to work on a variety of strategic projects for ANZ, returning to San Francisco with First Manhattan in 1997, before moving back to Australia in 1999 to join ANZ full time as Managing Director of the Group's Consumer Finance Division, which included the Bank's credit card, merchant services and personal loan businesses.
Mrs Kelly was the first female chief executive of one of Australia’s big four banks.
“Gail is one of Australia’s most successful CEOs. She was appointed as the global financial crisis was unfolding and her leadership and dedication has seen Westpac emerge a stronger and better company,” Westpac chairman Lindsay Maxsted said.
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“During her tenure the value of the company has more than doubled, with market capitalisation increasing from just under $50 billion to around $104 billion,” he said in a statement to the Australian stock exchange.
The two prime candidates who were in the running to replace Kelly were Brian Hartzer and the head of the institutional bank, Rob Whitfield.
Rumours started last month with Ross Greenwood's 2BG's Money News among those who sensed Kelly was soon to depart.
Last financial year she ranked as the highest-paid boss of a retail bank in Australia, taking home $12.8 million. 
Before joining Westpac in 2012, Brian Hartzer worked as chief executive of UK retail for the Royal Bank of Scotland as well as senior roles at ANZ.
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“I am very proud of how we tackled the stresses and challenges of the Global Financial Crisis, supporting our customers while at the same time materially strengthening our balance sheet," Gail Kelly said today.
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"I am also very pleased with our successful merger with St.George. 
"We now have a strong set of customer-centred brands, all performing well and setting us apart from our competitors. 
"Most of all, I am proud of our people and the way they support our customers, each other and the community, every day. 
“As our recent results show, the Westpac Group is very well positioned with strong momentum and a high quality team. 
"This is an excellent time to hand the reins to our next CEO, who will take the Group through to our bicentennial celebrations and beyond," Mrs Kelly said.
 
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Brian Hartzer gets top job as Gail Kelly to retire from Westpac in early 2015

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Purchasing a property at the LK property showcase in Sydney this weekend could earn buyers up to 1 million Qantas frequent flyer points. 
Larry Kestelman, a property developer with more than 20 years’ experience, has utilised the offering on prior property projects by his LK Property Group.
The<a href="https://lkproperty.com.au/sydneypropertyshowcase/" target="_blank"> LK property showcase in Sydney</a> at the Hilton Hotel on 14 November and 15 November 2014 will feature Melbourne projects for investors or home buyers.
The projects on offer are Gisele South Yarra, The Marc St Kilda, Carrum Park, Barkly Place at West Footscray and The Opus Tower at Southbank. 
Christian Numa, from AmityReal Estate, will present a seminar on investing in property in Melbourne.
Since mid-2013 Larry Kestelman’s LK Property Group has <a href="https://lkproperty.com.au/qantas.php" target="_blank">marketed Qantas frequent flyer points </a>with the purchase of units in its developments when for every dollar paid on the deposit and balance of a unit, the developers will credit a frequent flyer account with one point.
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The deal between the developer and Qantas was reportedly struck after more than a year of negotiations.
Kestelman, who also founded internet provider Dodo and owns the Melbourne Tigers basketball team, has previously indicated high level of inquiries about the properties accompany any Qantas points offering.
LK Property Group have successfully developed a range of luxury apartments and residential dwellings working in partnership with some of Melbourne’s leading architects, including Rothelowman and Bruce Henderson. 
Buyers must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn points, providing their Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number to the accredited agent prior to the payment of the deposit. 
Qantas Points will be credited in two stages. Stage 1: upon the contract becoming unconditional and full deposit being paid. Stage 2: upon settlement of the Property and the balance of the purchase price being paid. 
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Sydney buyers offered Qantas Points on LK Property Melbourne purchases

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Hilton Worldwide intends putting its Sydney hotel on the market.
JLL has been appointed to sell the asset in 2015.
Price expectations are for well over $450 million as offshore interest surges for hotel assets in Australia.
It has 579 rooms at 488 George Street, opposite Sydney’s Queen ­Victoria Building.
Hilton Worldwide is a public company owned in part by private equity group Blackstone.
The newly refurbished Hilton has 23 meeting rooms, 4,000 square metre of food and beverage space and an 25 metre indoor pool.
Its lead restaurant is Luke Mangan's Glass.
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Sydney Hilton for sale with price expectations in excess of $450 million

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Nintex will set up its Australian headquarters in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, following agreement on terms of a new Collins Street lease.
The deal by the global leader in workflow software was brokered by Savills Australia.
The 595 Collins Street space is co-owned by Investa Property Group and an offshore fund.
The 1894 square metre whole floor was let on a five-year term at a commencing rental of circa $400 a square metre net.
The Savills’ Divisional Director, Office Leasing, Phil Cullity suggested the Level 15 office will provide Nintex with the standard of facility appropriate to a leading global tenant.
It was once known as Transport House, on the south side of Collins Street, between King and Spencer streets.
Built in 1984, the building underwent a refurbishment by Investa in 2007.
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Nintex agree Collins Street lease for future headquarters

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Lake Marmal Vineyards in central Victoria has been listed for sale.
Situated between Charlton and Boort, the 298 hectare property comprises a 172 hectare vineyard established in 1998.
The vineyard is planted to Shiraz (67%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (27%) varieties, with the remainder comprising some minor plantings of Durif, Mourvedre and Sangiovese.
It has a current grape supply agreement in place until 2018 with one of Australia’s largest wine producers.
CBRE Agribusiness agents Chris Holgar, James Beer and Phil Schell have been appointed to sell the central Victoria vineyard taking offers until 16 December.
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Central Victoria's Lake Marmal Vineyards for sale

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.

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