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The YMCA Brisbane has outlaid $1.3 million for a vacant aged care facility in Brisbane's Southport. 
YMCA Brisbane plans to use the 69 Walton Street premises to provide community services in the region and may look to redevelop the site in the future.
Selling agent James Crawford of Colliers International said the property attracted a range of different buyers with a 22 bedroom facility offering numerous options for use and development.
The campaign attracted 60 enquiries from array of local and interstate buyers looking at options for childcare, mental health, accommodation, offices and residential redevelopment, said Crawford.
The vendor - a private interstate investor - had operated the 2,955 square metre property as an accredited aged care facility up until November 2012.  
The existing brick building on the site is about 40 years old with 22 bedrooms on the ground level. A large private two bedroom care takers residence occupies the entire first floor. It also has about 10 parking spots.
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YMCA Brisbane acquires vacant Southport facility with redevelopment potential

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A building firm has taken out 425 square metres of office space at the Breakfast Creek Wharf in Brisbane's Newstead. 
Tantallon Construction secured a three year lease at the two level retail and commercial complex, at 192-194 Breakfast Creek Road.
The lease was struck at an initial rental of $350 gross per square metre. 
CBRE’s Michael Irvine negotiated the deal on behalf of vendor BMI Group.
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Building firm signs office lease at Newstead's Breakfast Creek Wharf 

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National retailer The Reject Shop has secured a seven year lease in a new retail development in Melbourne's Hastings.
The retailer has taken up 700 square metres, on a rental of $240,000 per annum. The deal is over seven years, with two further seven year terms.
The Hastings development is due to open in April and is being anchored by Aldi. It will house eight shops plus the supermarket.
Fitzroys agent Chris Kombi negotiated the lease. 
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Reject Shop accepts lease in new Hastings development

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One of the last remaining significant development opportunities in Melbourne's south-eastern industrial precinct of Pakenham has hit the market. 
The 2.183 hectare land holding, on three certificates of title, is expected to generate strong buyer interest from owner-occupiers and developers.  
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-vic-pakenham-501058827" target="_blank">77-79 Bald Hill Road</a> property goes under the auctioneer's hammer on April 10. 
Colliers International’s Justin Fried and Gordon Code, in conjunction with Tony Miller of Ray White Pakenham, have been appointed selling agents. 
“Opportunities of this scale with this level of exposure in the Pakenham area are becoming increasingly rare, and this is one of the last remaining significant development opportunities on Bald Hill Road”, said Mr Fried. 
“In addition to an exciting development opportunity, this property will also appeal to a wide range of occupiers including trade/wholesale users (STNC) and warehousing/distribution businesses,” added Mr Code.
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Significant Pakenham industrial development opportunity hits the market

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A refurbished freehold hotel at Nambour in the tightly held Sunshine Coast region has been offered for sale. 
Known as The Commercial Hotel, the three-storey property includes a two level accommodation annexe and a drive through bottle shop which is all situated on a site area of about 1,419 square metres.  Leon Alaban and Tony Bargwanna of Ray White Hotels Australia are marketing the <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-hotel+leisure-qld-nambour-501074031" target="_blank">35 Currie Street</a> hotel. 
It was extensively refurbished in 2007 and generated an annual turnover (exclusive of gaming revenue) of more than $6.5 million in the 2012-13 financial year. 
Mr Alaban said the property was a rare chance to secure a freehold hotel within the tightly held Sunshine Coast hinterland. 
Facilities in the hotel, he said, included a public/sports bar, dining area, alfresco dining/beer garden, function room, kitchen, drive through bottle shop, three detached bottle shops and accommodation areas.
“The hotel’s gaming room has 30 electronic gaming machines however there is an approval to operate up to 37 EGMs,” he said.
The hotel comprises of 12 hotels rooms all with en suites.
The bottle shop is independent of any liquor purchasing group. It also includes three detached bottle shops in Nambour, all within 8 kilometres of the hotel, said Mr Bargwanna. 
The tender campaign closes on April 16. 
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Refurbished freehold hotel on the Sunshine Coast offered for sale

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A cropping property in one of Australia's oldest wine regions, the Barossa Valley, has been listed for sale.
Located adjacent to the township of Shea-Oak Log, about 60 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, the aggregation comprises five separate titles totalling 249.48 hectares. The property is described as “highly productive land" and "suited to continuous cropping and minimum tillage practices”.
The vendor is the Brooks family and the properties are being <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-other-sa-shea+oak+log-7630363" target="_blank">offered in one line or separately by tender closing April 18</a>.
CBRE’s Phil Schell, who is marketing the property, said "the Barossa Valley region is typically tightly held, therefore, the offer of cropping land such as this is expected to attract strong interest from a wide range of parties including owner occupiers and investors.”
“The current share-farming agreement that is in place for the 2014 season is testament to the aggregation’s future security as a profitable cropping operation.”  
The property features main road access to all titles, benefits from extensive water supply to all paddocks, and is supported by annual rainfall of about 520 millimeters. 
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An influx of international retailers over the past 12 has been unable to curb the rising retail vacancy in Melbourne's CBD, with vacancies touching a seven year high last month. 
Knight Frank’s latest CBD retail survey found that the vacancy rate reached 3.9% in February  - the highest since 2007. That compares to the long-term average of 2.9% and is up on last year's 2.6%.
Shopping centre vacancies recorded the biggest jump up from 1% to 4.1%, while street front shops rose from 3.9% to 4.4%.
The bright spot in the results was prime retail vacancy levels in Bourke and Collins Streets, which narrowed from 5.4% to 4%. 
Despite the weaker numbers, Knight Frank retail leasing director, Gary Loo, suggests that the rise in international retailers seeking to enter the market should help bolster the take-up rate, as well as attracting other retail users.
“Well-known international brands such as Zara from Spain and Thomas Pink and Forever New from the UK have taken the lead in their entry in to the CBD while Uniqlo from Japan and H&amp;M are anticipating their flagship stores to start-up during the first half of 2014," he said. "Further, international fashion label Topshop UK is expected to make their first CBD entry while Max Mara will also expand its footprint in the Melbourne’s CBD sometime in 2014."
He also points to other big name international retailers such as Marks &amp; Spencer, Apple and Forever 21 as currently scouting prime CBD sites for store locations.
Going forward, strong competition from international retailers eyeing a slice of the Australian retail market was expected to cast a windfall on the occupancy levels, he said.   
Knight Frank research analyst, Monica Mondkar, added that many of Melbourne’s CBD arcades recorded a near to zero vacancy, thus retaining their popularity amongst boutique fashion retailers and food &amp; beverage outlets boosted by the large number of visitors and residents year after year.
But she noted that the combined vacancy rate of laneways and arcades modestly climbed to 2.3% in February, slightly up on the long-term average of 2.2% and from 2% in June 2013.
Equally significant in the findings was the overall churn factor, which almost doubled since June last year to 11.9%. Restaurants and cafes, fashion clothing and other goods retailing were the top churning categories.
Shopping centres had the highest churn factor of 17.1%, the report said, as more landlords took the opportunity of soft retail conditions to refurbish in order to compete with limited retail trade growth over the past two years.
One trend to emerge from the challenging and competitive environment, said Ms Mondkar was the "repositioning of centres by aggregating previous vacancies into large discount department stores in order to uplift their occupancy levels".
Examples include Japan’s discount department store Daiso, which has recently taken up over 1,000 square metres of retail space at QV, as well as the leasing of GPO to H&amp;M, as a single occupant.
Figures from the research showed that prime CBD retail rents currently range between $2,500 and $6,000 a square metre, while secondary rents range from $800 to $1,800 per square metre.
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Melbourne CBD vacancies hit seven-year high

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Name: Edward Bull<img src="/images/2014/03/25/edward-bull-profile.jpg" alt="" style="float: right;">
Position: Queensland director
Company: CBRE
Office location: Brisbane
How long have you been in the industry?
It will be 11 years this year.
What’s happening in the area you specialise in?
Industrial is experiencing a strong resurgence and is a very popular asset class amongst the institutions, right down to mum and dad SMSFs. We are seeing yields tighten as a result of the lack of stock available and the influx of capital. With the low interest rate environment, we expect this to be the case for the short to medium term.
Describe the most interesting property you have sold?
Industrial is not often referred to as interesting, so will have to go with the biggest and most challenging which was a pre-sale and fund through for Toll Property in Brisbane for $84.5 million. From start to finish, it will have been an 18 month process.
What are the ingredients to being successful in your job?
Product knowledge and the ability to pick up the phone and build rapport and trust with someone you may not have met before. Strong work ethic, because I believe you get out what you put in but sometimes you have to persevere in difficult times and you need to be able to pick yourself up and go again when things don’t go your way.
What aspects of your role do you enjoy the most?
The camaraderie of working with a great team and culture at CBRE and also the satisfaction of completing a deal no matter how big or small.
Where would you invest a spare $750,000?
A mix of REITs focussed on industrial, and also direct industrial property through some of the more active reputable syndications.
Which football team do you support?
The Sydney City Roosters – go the chookies!
What’s your favourite app or techno gadget?
What’s an app? 
How do you use social media?
I am active on <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://au.linkedin.com/pub/edward-bull/1b/116/443" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> and find it a good way to create brand awareness.
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In profile: CBRE's Queensland director, Edward Bull

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A Bunnings warehouse in Melbourne's Hastings is being offered for sale.
Constructed in 2011, the 1837 Frankston-Flinders Road warehouse is 9,204 square metres and is leased to Bunnings Group- a subsidiary of listed conglomerate Wesfarmers on a 12 year lease.
The property is described as having "significant depreciation tax benefits".
The net income is estimated at $985,000 per annum, with a favourable net lease structure and fixed annual increases of 3%.
A public tender campaign closes on 17 April through Mark Wizel, Justin Dowers and Rorey James of CBRE, in conjunction with GrossWaddell.
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Bunnings Warehouse in Hastings offered for sale

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Property Investment Group has leased about 234 square metres of office space in the Savoir Faire office complex in Brisbane's inner west suburb of Milton.
The 3 + 3 year lease was taken at 25/20 Park Road and the deal reflected a gross rental of about $60,000 a year. The lease was negotiated by Alex Smith of Ray White Industrial Milton.
This is the only office level in this building with an external balcony and walkway entrance adjoining nearby retailers and restaurants in the heart of Park Rd.
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Property Investment Group take out Milton, Brisbane lease

Melbourne developer Spacious Group has completed Voyage Altona, one of the closest new apartment developments to Altona Beach.

Off the plan purchasers have started moving into the 49-apartment project on Pier Street, with the remaining move-in-ready one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $500,000.

Display apartments have now been fitted out, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the completed residences by appointment.

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The completed apartments feature open-plan living and dining areas which extend onto private balconies and terraces, while full-height glazing maximises natural light throughout the interiors.&nbsp;

Hybrid timber-look flooring, stone benchtops, Miele appliances, porcelain-tiled bathrooms and generous storage feature throughout the building which also features landscaped communal areas, expansive shared terraces, lift access and secure on-grade parking.

Drawing inspiration from its bayside setting, Voyage adopts a restrained palette of warm neutral tones and textured finishes. Many of the apartments take advantage of views across Port Phillip Bay, while the indoor-outdoor living spaces have been designed to make the most of the coastal outlook.

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Voyage was developed to address what Spacious Group identified as an undersupply of higher-quality apartment product in Altona, with a focus on owner-occupiers looking to remain within the bayside community.

"Voyage responds to very strong local buyer demand for quality, owner-occupier-focused product," says Barry Plant Projects Director Jarrod Farey, who has handled sales since the project's launch.

"The project delivers an elevated lifestyle proposition, with its design and quality of finish far exceeding anything previously produced in the area, as well as its proximity to Pier Street Village and the beach."

The majority of purchasers have been local downsizers and owner-occupiers looking to stay within the Altona community but who previously had limited opportunities to buy a brand-new apartment.

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Spacious Group completes Voyage Altona in Altona's beachside precinct

Homecorp has secured approval for a $360 million apartment development at Budds Beach, paving the way for one of the Gold Coast's most amenity-rich residential projects to launch later this year.

Gold Coast City Council has approved Lýon Residences, a 32-level tower that will deliver 178 two and three-bedroom apartments across a prominent corner site at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue.

The approval comes as developers continue to invest in premium lifestyle-driven apartment projects on the Gold Coast, where owner occupiers are increasingly prioritising amenity as much as apartment size and location.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/l-on-residences-25-27-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Lýon Residences</a> has been designed around a resort-style wellness offering, headlined by a Moroccan-inspired spa precinct featuring treatment rooms, a Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a soaking pool and a residents-only juice bar.

The rooftop will include a heated infinity pool and spa, residents' lounge with private kitchen and bar, gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor entertaining areas and barbecue facilities overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline.

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Homecorp Founder and CEO Ron Bakir said Budds Beach provided the ideal location for the company's latest luxury apartment project.

"Budds Beach represents one of the most unique and sought-after pockets of the Gold Coast, and Lýon Residences has been designed to reflect that sense of rarity and refinement," Bakir said.

The project arrives as wellness continues to become a defining feature of new residential developments both in Australia and internationally.

The latest Global Wellness Institute figures show wellness real estate remains the fastest-growing segment of the global wellness economy and is forecast to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2030. Australia continues to rank among the world's 15 largest wellness real estate markets, with developers increasingly integrating health, recreation and community facilities into apartment projects.

Queensland is also experiencing strong population growth, with the Gold Coast continuing to outperform many other Australian cities as demand for new housing remains elevated ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bakir said the project had been designed to respond to that shift in buyer expectations.

"Strong population growth and sustained demand across the Gold Coast continue to highlight the need for well-designed new housing supply. Lýon Residences responds directly to this demand while setting a new benchmark for residential living," he said.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise views across the coastline, the Nerang River and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Located just minutes from Surfers Paradise beach and the Broadwater, the development also offers easy access to the light rail network, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

Early site works are underway, with construction expected to commence later this year.

Homecorp approved for Budds Beach apartment tower, Lýon Residences

New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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North-facing Swan River views drive demand at Rivière Residences in Applecross

Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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More than half of residences sold before public sales as McNab announces significant partnership with Queensland Ballet

McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

Katherine Jimenez

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