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Melbourne City Council earlier this week presided over a Melbourne Planning Scheme Amendment to apply an interim heritage overlay at 263-267 William Street. The move is in response to an application to develop a tower atop what is currently the Metropolitan Hotel.

During October last year an application covering the watering hole was lodged with the intentions of creating a commercial office tower atop the hotel. The application's status in now on hold, although plans for the tower may well proceed in time.

Mirroring a number of developments across the CBD in particular, the Metropolitan Hotel was identified as having individual heritage significance via City of Melbourne reviews, yet carries no heritage overlay.

Within the Report to the Future Melbourne (Heritage) Committee, heritage consultants Context cited the building as "having local historical and social significance to the City of Melbourne as ‘a representative example of a corner hotel building from the interwar period’ and in terms of use and typology is becoming rare in the central city."

Councillor Rohan Leppert noted that "Heritage Overlay" won't stop a tower, but could give the pub a lot more breathing space and some more dignity as a heritage building."

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<figcaption>Peddle Thorp's take on a reworked Metropolitan Hotel</figcaption></figure>Architecture firm Peddle Thorp's initial design sought the partial demolition and construction of an office tower above the hotel. Spanning approximately 80 metres the tower holds 16 levels of dedicated commercial office space with a single basement level and a reinstated hotel at ground level.

Should the tower proceed it is possible that a setback to William Street will be included as part of a redesign.

The Metropolitan Hotel last changed hands in 2016 when CBRE City Sales were appointed to move the site; it subsequently <a href="https://www.cbre.com.au/about/media-center/04122016c">sold for $8.61 million to a local investor</a>. According to CBRE City Sales the sale reflected a yield of 2.38% - the strongest ever received for a Melbourne CBD pub.

The bid to redevelop the Metropolitan Hotel brings it into line with a number of historically significant buildings around the CBD and Southbank that are subject to development.

Urban.com.au recently covered the <a href="/news/russell-streets-theosophical-society-building-sees-new-hotel-application">intended demolition of the Melbourne Theosophical Society</a> at 124-130 Russell Street; another historic building that has no present heritage protection. Also last week Melbourne City council voted in favour of the <a href="/news/a-reworked-super-southbank-development-edges-closer-to-approval">partial demolition and subsequent tower</a> behind the Robur Tea Company building at 87-127 Queensbridge Street.

Other notably historic buildings subject to development include the former Great Western Hotel at 204 King Street and 244-248 Flinders Street which is awaiting a VCAT hearing.

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Council moves to contour a tower bid atop the Metropolitan Hotel

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The latest tower loaded into South Yarra's Forrest Hill precinct renewal area at a substantial 28 levels stands to become one of the area's tallest. 

Wando Development Pty Ltd is seeking to realise a permit for the slim site at 17 Yarra Street with a predominantly residential tower. Sitting flush against the Bird de la Coeur Architects-designed Yarra House apartment tower to the north, 17 Yarra Street would replace a two level brick office building.

Whilst the developer is a new entrant into the Urban.com.au Project Database, so too is Designorama which has handled design duties for the application.

Carrying a construction value of $15 million, the site maintains a 15.24 metre frontage to Yarra Street.

<h2>17 Yarra Street application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Hero perspective. Image: Designorama</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Site area: 604 sqm</li>
	<li>Proposed: 28 level tower at 83.7m</li>
	<li>97 apartments: 21 x 1BR, 53 x 2BR and 23 x 3BR</li>
	<li>64 car parking spaces within podium + 86 bicycle bays</li>
	<li>108 sqm office at Level 1</li>
	<li>Communal facilities: rooftop spa, sauna and garden</li>
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Designorama statement:

<blockquote>
Designorama is pleased to be involved in the design of a new apartment building in the Melbourne suburb of South Yarra. The project comprises 97 apartments, ranging from one bedroom, one bedroom plus study, two bedroom, two bedroom plus study and three bedroom apartments.

Apartments are designed in line with the new residential housing standards for Victoria  to provide greater livability than that afforded to apartments previously. Apartments incorporate high ceilings, wide corridors and circulation areas, good daylight amenity and large floor plans.

Apartments are located in a glass tower starting at level 6 above the podium level. The podium levels of the building will accommodate car parking, motor scooter parking, bicycle parking and storage areas for residents. The ground floor level of the building incorporates a communal lounge, an entry foyer for the residential areas and an entry foyer for the office area.
</blockquote>

The application is still in the process of being refined, based upon feedback provided by Stonnington City Council during March. Council made note of the tower's height which is 83.7 metres, although the development team contend the variance in height between what is and the preferred 76 metre maximum is negligible.

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<figcaption>17 Yarra Street southerly perspective. Image: Designorama</figcaption></figure>17 Yarra Street sits alongside one of Forrest Hill precinct's largest undeveloped sites immediately south at 14-16 Yarra Street. It represents a substantial opportunity and is one of the diminishing number of developable sites left in the precinct.

Designorama have added a setback to their tower's southern boundary, albeit a slight one, in order to accommodate for the future development of the neighbouring southern site.

In a broader context, 17 Yarra Street becomes the tenth active development within Forrest Hill precinct. <a href="/buildings/capitol-grand-241-toorak-road-south-yarra">Capitol Grand</a> which is at construction is comfortably the precinct's tallest building, with <a href="/buildings/esque-649-chapel-street-south-yarra">Esque</a> the other project at construction.

Salcon Berhad's 27 level <a href="/buildings/yarra-one-16-22-claremont-street-south-yarra">Yarra One</a> is approaching a construction start, with a host of other projects in waiting, including <a href="/buildings/4248-42-claremont-street-south-yarra">4248</a>, <a href="/developments/south-yarra-vic-3141">55 Claremont Street</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/671-chapel-street-south-yarra">671 Chapel Street</a> waiting in the wings.
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South Yarra's latest a 28 level residential tower

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News regarding Melbourne's supersized developments has slowed dramatically in recent times mirroring market fluctuations and new planning laws, yet last night's Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee has seen a major Southbank skyscraper edge closer to reality.

The behemoth spans 87-127 Queensbridge Street, with proponent Aohua Sheng Le Property Development looking to realise multiple uses within the reworked tower form.

And Aohua Sheng Le Property Development may well be closer to a permit with Melbourne City Council planners recommending that a site-specific planning amendment be incorporated, effectively recommending approval. This, in turn, would be factored in by the Planning Minister who will determine the application.

The latest version now includes land at 107-127 Queensbridge Street and sees the overall height reduced to 47 levels. A lower height equates to less overshadowing of the proposed Boyd Park nearby whilst the development also looks to partly retain heritage structures at 107 Queensbridge Street.

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<figcaption>Before and after Queensbridge Street designs</figcaption></figure>Aohua Sheng Le Property Development first emerged as the buyer of the site during 2016, paying $32.3 million to control the 1,856 square metre site, which has since expanded to cover 87-127 Queensbridge Street.

Cox Architecture has since joined Fender Katsalidis Architects in design duties, replicating a partnership that has also yielded <a href="/buildings/queens-place-157-a-beckett-street-and-370-queen-street-melbourne">Queens Place</a> and <a href="/buildings/sapphire-by-the-gardens-63-la-trobe-street-melbourne-vic-3000">Sapphire by the Gardens</a> over recent times. The Southbank result is a sweeping, vaguely kidney-shaped tower form that has a sizeable frontage to Queensbridge Street.

The highly varied tower would primarily be dedicated to residential use by way of 733 apartments split between 200 single, 401 double and 132 three or more bedroom apartments. The figure of 733 is down from the 852 sought in earlier design iterations of the tower.

The current scheme would also see 4,995 square metres of office space, 188 hotel rooms and 1,369 square metres of retail space.

The tower would span 153 metres in height and include a massive 131,145 square metres of built form.

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<figcaption>Mixed uses on show across the development's lower levels</figcaption></figure>Earlier planning queries has seen the provision of a new 1,465 square metre publicly accessible forecourt to Queensbridge Street, plus an increased through-block link to City Road. Primary vehicular access will be via City Road.

The sizeable through-block link will see extensive landscaping at ground level whilst a reflective kinetic soffit will provide visual engagement. Amenities over two levels include a cinema and karaoke area, multiple lounges, dining space, pools, terrace, gym and wellness centre.

Aohua Sheng Le Property Development's intentions saw an amended proposal submitted late last year with further revised plans to address heritage concerns submitted last month. 
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A reworked super Southbank development edges closer to approval

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Beulah International has moved swiftly to capitalise upon the exceptionally strong demand for middle ring eastern suburb luxury apartments with the launch of their latest project.

The Grounds of Kew will look to tap into the buyer market from today after the developer secured the site late in 2017. Enlisting Fender Katsalidis Architects, Beulah International went about reworking the existing approved scheme for the 2,411 square metre site, resulting in 20 oversized apartments.

Owner-occupiers and local downsizers are firmly in sight, reflected by The Grounds' pricing model which sees apartments beginning at $1.415 million and peaking at $4.920 million.

Beulah International Executive Director Adelene Teh notes that the project is aimed at the generation looking to retire in something that is the pinnacle of design, and has accordingly dubbed The Grounds a ‘hyper luxury’ development.

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<figcaption>The Gardens of Kew exterior perspective</figcaption></figure>In a circulated project release, Beulah International Executive Director Adelene Teh provides the following commentary of the project and its place in the market:

<blockquote>
Kew is one of the most prestigious addresses in Melbourne and is an untapped market when it comes to hyper-luxury, modern developments.

Few in Melbourne are currently building in these key areas for the generation looking to retire in something that is the pinnacle of design and incredibly spacious with massive kitchens and butler's pantries, wine cellars, walk-in-robes and plenty of storage; as we acknowledge that these are still key important elements to the residents.

From every touch point, there is personalisation and high quality materials used. “Residential design is FKA’s bread and butter, they have an amazing understanding of how individuals like to live and always ensure the spaces are designed efficiently and responds to the residents' needs.
</blockquote>

For the above-mentioned price range, the corresponding apartment sizes range between 106 square metres and 300 square metres in two, three and four bedroom apartments. Garden designer Paul Bangay has accounted for the design of all associated courtyards which range in size from 200 square metres to 300 square metres.

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<figcaption>Living spaces within the development</figcaption></figure>The Apartments.com.au Project Database lists 16 active developments currently within Kew, although a modest number are currently on offer in terms of sales. The Grounds of Kew joins <a href="/buildings/68-walpole-street-kew">64 Walpole Street</a> and Grocon's <a href="/new-apartments/denmark-kew-102-denmark-street-kew">Denmark Kew</a> as the suburb's most notable projects which are at registrations or sales.

The Grounds of Kew is another in the string of current Beulah International projects around Melbourne.

Another luxury development on the developer's agenda is Fawkner House which will see 10 large-scale dwellings created in South Yarra. Rob Mills Architecture &amp; Interiors has designed the new Domain precinct address which /Beulah international expects will become a landmark for the area.
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Beulah International hits the hyper luxury heights in Kew

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<a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne's</a> tag as the World’s Most Liveable city will have a companion, although the physical manifestation will not avail itself for a few more years yet.

YarraBend which is the reincarnation of the former Alphington Paper Mill site has been identified as the World’s Most Liveable suburb by 2025. The Liveable City Futures report compiled by international trend forecasters, The Future Laboratory, anointed YarraBend as the suburb of choice based upon current and future-facing factors.

These factors which "impact urban planning across the world to identify major trends that will shape the way we live, work and play to create optimised communities" are at the heart of the report. 

The Future Laboratory include standard benchmarks for measures of liveability such as education, infrastructure, crime rates, sustainability and affordability. Beyond these though the report includes indices that reflect further measures such as quality of life, convenience, connectivity, green spaces, wellbeing, innovation and culture.

With all the above factors considered, the United Kingdom-based Laboratory considered YarraBend the most worthy of all future suburban developments on a global scale.

<figure><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="529" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image38_10.jpg?itok=l3mYk85V" title="Mixed use and technologically advanced. Image: Glenvill Group" width="580"><figcaption>Mixed use and technologically advanced. Image: <a href="/developers/glenvill">Glenvill Group</a></figcaption></figure>On the announcement, Co-founder of The Future Laboratory Martin Raymond noted the following:

<blockquote>
Suburbs of the future will generate their own energy, contain their own innovation hubs, monitor our health levels, check our wellbeing, even crowdsource civic engagement at the tap of a screen. Our research finds that factors that will influence liveability in the future boil down to how communities can be optimised through technology and design, supporting convenience, wellbeing, connectedness, collaboration and sustainability.

Developments such as YarraBend are at the forefront of profound cultural shifts in which people – and buildings – are optimising everything, which is why we’ve identified that it will become the World’s Most Liveable Suburb in the future.

Food quarters and artisan quarters have become hugely important in defining and measuring an area’s liveability and are usually found in an area that also places a high emphasis on culture, innovation, design and the entrepreneurial mindset.

This is why cities such as Melbourne, San Francisco, Stockholm, Seattle and Toronto tend to figure concurrently and regularly on Liveable City, Creative City, Culture City and Wellness City indexes.
</blockquote>

Rather than laud the announcement, Glenvill Group, the developer behind YarraBend, was quick to reinforce factors that underpin the perceived future needs and status of the development. Creative Director Len Warson said:

<blockquote>
YarraBend is founded on six visionary pillars, including health and wellbeing, technology, art and design, sustainability, knowledge, food and entertainment. These pillars were identified to reflect the changing needs and desires of the public and shape a new way of living.
</blockquote>

YarraBend design features are set to include:

<ul>
<li>Four parks and a state of the art health and wellness centre complete with an indoor spa, yoga and spin rooms with virtual reality and real life classes, massage rooms, Technogym equipment and indoor pool</li>
</ul>
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<li>A gallery space, art installations and an annual art prize for local artists valued at $50,000 over five years</li>
	<li>A dedicated three-level building for coworking and recreational purposes with a rooftop for entertaining</li>
	<li>Outdoor cinema</li>
	<li>A Scandinavian road design, where cars, bikes and pedestrians get equal share of the road, ultimately encouraging a change of attitude through safe roads for active transport</li>
	<li>Dubbed as the world’s first Tesla Town, the suburb will also feature Telsa Powerwalls in select residences to reduce energy costs and electric car charging points</li>
	<li>Free high-speed WiFi for all residents in parks</li>
</ul>
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<figcaption>The future Turbine Park. Image: Glenvill Group</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>A technology concierge available to residents should they have any IT issues</li>
	<li>A Resident app that will connect the community to each other and the surrounding environment</li>
	<li>An artisanal food district, curated by one of Australia’s top chefs, Scott Pickett, boasting leading restaurants, cafes and bars</li>
</ul>
In a broader sense The Future Laboratory's report reflects the changing goalposts in terms of what constitutes livability.

According to The Future Laboratory "access to behavioural data helps to inform planning and design and our lifestyle priorities continue to evolve, we can expect to see revolutionary concepts emerge to lift the standard of living to new heights."

To that end, YarraBend has been successfully positioned as a world-leading exponent of research-driven design. The former paper mill onsite is now demolished, with Glenvill Group progressively rolling out various stages of the 16.5 hectare parcel of land.
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Melbourne adds the World’s Most Liveable suburb title via YarraBend

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Newcastle's development momentum continues to roll along as evidenced by the latest tower to reach planning.

Core Project Group is looking to capitalise on the city's development surge by backing the new office building at 723-733 Hunter Street. It forms the last piece of developable land across the former 'Newcastle City Holden' site which has seen childcare, hotel (Holiday Inn Express) and retirement (RSL LifeCare) uses added.

EJE Architecture's latest design iteration for the 14-storey office building hit planning in the last week of May, with the public now able to provide their input over the coming weeks.

Another development falling within Newcastle's West End Precinct, the $44 million proposal is sited across 3,909 square metres of land.

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<figcaption>EJE Architecture's take on 723-733 Hunter Street</figcaption></figure>Included within the tower is 10,790 square metres of  net-lettable floor area, with the bulk located within the upper seven levels. Retails at ground level accounts for 329 square metres, with subsequent podium levels accommodating 233 vehicles and 68 bicycles.

Atop the tower is an expansive rooftop terrace and activation area.

The office levels features a double-glazed facade which according to EJE Architecture "will incorporate other features such as lux sensored lighting, water harvesting and re-use, photovoltaic power generation for house power, naturally lit foyers and at level a/c systems to minimise pipe runs."

723-733 Hunter Street is but the latest development earmarked for the already burgeoning Newcastle city centre which is seeking an increasing amount of development activity.

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<figcaption>Thirdi Group's West End Newcastle</figcaption></figure>Apartments have proven popular in the seaside city, with strong consumer uptake over a swag of recent and current apartment developments.

North Sydney-based Thirdi Group has a vested interest in the area, recently launching West End Newcastle. It consists of dual residential towers dubbed Eaton on Union and Stella on Hannell, and will ultimately see a $100 million complex built.

Canberra-based Doma Group is also heavily vested in Newcastle with a string of projects in play. Works recently commenced on the developer's 154 apartment Lume project on Honeysuckle Drive, whilst a trio of additional projects incorporating hundreds of new apartments are at various stages of development.

Another noteworthy development is IRIS Capital's mixed use East End precinct on Hunter Street. It involves a four-stage development that is expected to add hundreds of new apartments in buildings ranging from 10 to 11 storeys.

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<figcaption>Some of Doma Group's current Newcastle residential pipeline</figcaption></figure>In and among the <a href="https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5158240/more-high-rise-apartments-for-newcastle-west/">many other residential projects</a> planned, the University of Newcastle is close to lodging plans for a seven-building development on a major vacant land plot adjacent to the Hunter River.
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Newcastle's skyline flourishes with multiple towers in the works

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Melbourne builders will begin running the ruler over one of 2018's largest construction tenders. Activated last week, the tender is for the delivery of two residential towers across 85-93 Lorimer Street which combined have the potential to add 940 approved apartments to the skyline.

The sizeable site behind Mirvac's Yarra's Edge spans 8,847 square meters and is adjacent to a new tram corridor that is currently being studied as part of the Fishermans Bend planning process.

Alongside the hundreds of new apartments across both towers, the successful builder will also be required to deliver as many as 778 podium car spaces plus amenities. 53,454 square meters of approved Net Saleable Area is included under the approved Elenberg Fraser-designed scheme.

Spanning 47 and 49 levels, it remains to be seen whether the $200 plus million construction tender will be true to the approved design, or will see design modifications implemented.

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<figcaption>Ready to go. Image: Elenberg Fraser</figcaption></figure>Known as South Wharf Towers to date, the launch to tender hints toward an imminent retail launch of one or both towers.

Backed through planning by local developer Little Projects, the approved scheme was thereafter offloaded by the developer at the height of interest from Asian-based developers in the Melbourne property market. Selling agent Colliers made note during 2016 of a new Shanghai-based developer secured the development site for around $60 million.

Whilst it now shapes as one of the city's larger apartment projects in waiting, the final outcome will also see a substantial 2,100 square metre public park created, accounting for approximately one-quarter of the site. 

South Wharf Towers was initially submitted as a single 74 level apartment tower spanning 236 metres; at that height, it would have comfortably been Fishermans Bend's tallest building. Subsequent to negotiations with the State Government, the final result saw dual Elenberg Fraser-designed towers approved.

At the time of its approval, Minister for Planning Richard Wynne stated "this development reflects our vision for the future of Fishermans Bend, offering open space and well-designed apartments close to transport and services. We encourage innovative developers to put forward projects which we can be proud of decades after construction."

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image21_8_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Silhouetted south Wharf Towers in an evolving built for context. Image: MGA Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="319" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image21_8_0.jpg?itok=jQX2slcD" title="Silhouetted south Wharf Towers in an evolving built for context. Image: MGA Architects" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Silhouetted south Wharf Towers in an evolving built for context. Image: MGS Architects</figcaption></figure>
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Lorimer Street residential towers draw closer to launch with construction tender announced

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Coles Group Property Development's latest intended apartment development has hit planning, expanding on the firm's push to fully capitalise upon their significant land holdings.

Plans were lodged earlier this week with Ku-ring-gai Council for a considerable Lindfield development. In line with two current Melbourne projects, the existing Lindfield Coles across 376-390 Pacific Highway will be demolished in order to accommodate a multi-level mixed-use development with a construction value just shy of $58 million.

Christiansen O'Brien Architects are the principal design force behind the new complex which would see 70 one, two and three bedroom apartments above hundreds of car parking spaces and 4,840 square metres of retail/commercial area.

Specialist retail designers MIMA have also had a hand in design duties, specifically assisting with the finer grain materiality and place-making elements of the design.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image43_13.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Pacific Highway perspective. Image: Christiansen O'Brien "><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="318" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image43_13.jpg?itok=-qKwYMYY" title="Pacific Highway perspective. Image: Christiansen O'Brien " width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Pacific Highway perspective. Image: Christiansen O'Brien</figcaption></figure>As part of the development a 1927 Inter-War Old English Style building fronting Pacific Highway will be retained. The new build is slated to include 698 square metres of dedicated amenities atop the podium will separate dual residential wings.

Meanwhile in Melbourne, Coles Group Property Development is also pushing dual significant apartment projects.

Work is advancing on the <a href="/new-apartments/the-mark-441-glen-huntly-road-elsternwick">rebirth of Coles Elsternwick</a> which will be known as 'The Mark' upon completion. Rothelowman and i2C Design created the scheme that sees 173 apartments above a new and expanded Coles Supermarket - Liquorland which are themselves above a three level basement car park.

Builder Hacer has for the most completed the basement works, meaning that the concrete structure will begin to rise above Glen Huntly Road over coming months with an eye toward completion mid next year.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image47_11.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Mark and April's construction status. Images: Hacer"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="476" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image47_11.jpg?itok=bR2d-GNl" title="The Mark and April's construction status. Images: Hacer" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Mark and April's construction status. Images: Hacer</figcaption></figure>Also in the wings is the approved transformation of Richmond Plaza Shopping Centre. Coles Group Property Development and project partner Gresham are sitting on the right to develop the Bridge Road asset into a sizeable retail and apartment project.

Design practice SJB's late 2017 image, seen below, depicts part of the approved scheme which includes 300 plus apartments, a full line supermarket, offices and gym. The design's ground plane includes new laneways and access points which intend to open up the development to its surrounds.

<blockquote>
The design responded carefully and considerately to the heritage significance of Bridge Road, delivering pedestrian focussed scale at the street edges, across a common podium that also sought to hide the development’s car parking requirements.

Rising from the podium form, four extruded building forms were massed across the site, up to a height of 12 storeys. This approach recognised the sensitivities associated with the various interfaces, amenity impacts on neighbouring residential development and prominence at a major intersection within an important activity centre.
<cite>SJB</cite>
</blockquote>

Coles has held approval for the project since 2013 when VCAT ruled on the project, ultimately allowing an 11-storey redevelopment to proceed. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/273_20-12-2017_3343_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Richmond Plaza holds approval. Image: SJB"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="341" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/273_20-12-2017_3343_0.jpg?itok=MV2Fj35r" title="Richmond Plaza holds approval. Image: SJB" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Richmond Plaza holds approval. Image: SJB</figcaption></figure>
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Coles Group pushes shop top apartment developments in Melbourne and Sydney

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A major piece of green infrastructure is closer to reality in Sydney's inner suburbs with the draft GreenWay Master Plan now on show.

The significant step is the latest in the 15 year bid to deliver the remaining 3.2 kilometre section of GreenWay walking and cycle path through Lewisham West and Dulwich Hill that will link with existing green infrastructure at either end. Expected is a $57 million capital outlay to see the project through to fruition, with approximately half of that amount already in place.

The GreenWay Master Plan "sets out a unique, integrated, place-based approach which combines the four main functions of the GreenWay – active travel, ecology, recreation and culture – in each of the six precincts along the 5.8km corridor."

In its entirety, the green corridor spans 5.8 kilometres from Cooks River to Parramatta River's Iron Cove.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image40_10.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Hawthorn Canal Precinct. Image: GreenWay Master Plan"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="364" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image40_10.jpg?itok=ATIUcKlF" title="Hawthorn Canal Precinct. Image: GreenWay Master Plan" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Hawthorn Canal Precinct. Image: GreenWay Master Plan</figcaption></figure>Backed by multi-disciplinary design studio McGregor Coxall, the GreenWay design mirrors the route of the Inner West Light Rail. The all-encompassing nature of the project sees bike paths and foreshore walks, cultural and historical sites, public art, community events, cafes, parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities included.

Major components of the draft GreenWay Master Plan include:

<ul>
<li>4 ha of revegetation and bank naturalisation</li>
	<li>Improvements to existing and newly accessible public open space</li>
	<li>Public art installations along the length of the corridor</li>
	<li>Completion of the remaining 3.2 km of GreenWay walking and cycle path</li>
</ul>
Construction of the already funded stages is expected to commence in 2019, with latter stages slated for a 2020 start. All works as outlined within the draft GreenWay Master Plan will be rolled out over the next 10 to 15 years.

"In line with the Government Architect office NSW vision for a Green Grid network throughout the Sydney Metropolitan area, the Greater Sydney Commission has identified the GreenWay as the number one priority Green Grid project in the Eastern City District Plan". 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image41_8.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Dulwich Grove precinct. Image: GreenWay Master Plan - Visualisation of the "><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="382" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image41_8.jpg?itok=bEwZeAm1" title="Dulwich Grove precinct. Image: GreenWay Master Plan - Visualisation of the " width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Dulwich Grove precinct. Image: GreenWay Master Plan - Visualisation of the</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say</h2>

<blockquote>
The GreenWay was first envisaged twenty years ago, and the current Master Plan follows two decades of hard work to keep the idea alive and bring it to this point, much of it by volunteers. It's an honour to play a role at this important time in the life of the GreenWay.

In 2018, the project resonates in a city where residents are demanding better quality open space and natural areas, active transport links, and places where local arts and cultural programs can flourish.
<cite>Quotes Project Director, Alexa McAuley</cite>
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
The Inner West GreenWay has got every single thing you want to have as part of the Green Grid. Green space is a key hallmark of liveability. We propose a network of high-quality green space that connects town centres, public transport hubs and major residential areas. Known as the Sydney Green Grid, it is an integral part of the Greater Sydney Region and District Plans.

The Green Grid promotes sustainable development while maximising quality of life and wellbeing.
<cite>Environment Commissioner Rod Simpson</cite>
</blockquote>

It's expected that the finalised 2018 GreenWay Master Plan will be adopted by Inner West Council in August. Public comments are invited regarding the draft Plan which is on public exhibition until 24th June. The draft plan is available at <a href="http://yoursayinnerwest.com.au/greenway">yoursayinnerwest.com.au/greenway</a>
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Sydney's GreenWay Draft Master Plan open for public comment

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Dynamic Property Group's move into the Melbourne development scene has been underlined with the success of their maiden project. Elwood Park is the first physical manifestation of the business created during 2016 by Sonya Miller and Olivia Christie.

The $25 million Elwood project was launched to Market during March and immediately found traction with buyers. 

DKO Architecture and Mim Design were enlisted to bring the project to fruition, accounting for overall and interior design duties respectively. Dynamic Property Group's want to encapsulate their stance toward development with Elwood Park resulted in only 14 apartments that range in size between 95 and 160 square metres.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image114_4.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Elwood Park's communal terrace"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="360" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image114_4.jpg?itok=1DJhGExW" title="Elwood Park's communal terrace" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Elwood Park's communal terrace</figcaption></figure>On the back of Elwood Park's success, Apartments.com.au spoke with both Sonya Miller and Olivia Christie on all things Dynamic Property Group.

Regarding Elwood Park's design credentials, the question regarding the choice of architect was posed. In response, Olivia Christie noted that a handful of firms were shortlisted, with DKO Architecture ultimately chosen due to a shared enthusiasm and vision for the small-scale development.

Furthermore, DKO Architecture was able to meet the brief that requested a simple, efficient, elegant yet high spec design.

This has translated into the project achieving sales success on the back of it being billed as a development akin to a family home, heavy on surrounding amenity and ideal in location. The buyer catchment has seen the surrounding suburbs provide the bulk of buyers, although a Templestowe-based buyer has also chosen Elwood Park.

Sonya Miller also confirmed that construction of Elwood Park is on track to commence in a few short weeks, with completion expected in late 2019.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/hero-facade-preview.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Elwood Park exterior render"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="280" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/hero-facade-preview.jpg?itok=bJO1IZaP" title="Elwood Park exterior render" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Elwood Park exterior render</figcaption></figure>Asked how Dynamic Property Group came to be, the duo pointed out their experience in Armitage Jones. Their joint property management business has allowed both Olivia and Sonya to garner the skill set required to branch into property development.

That experience, including site acquisitions and settlement, plus project management across all facets and scale of development was pointed out as being the decisive factor behind the creation of Dynamic Property Group.

Asked about their project pipeline, Olivia noted that between Armitage Jones and Dynamic Property Group many potential sites come into focus. A handful of potential sites are under scrutiny, but the vast majority are of no interest owing to a variety of constraints.

Sonya Miller confirmed that delving into commercial development is of interest, underlining the duo's push to immediately diversify their project type.

On to where the duo see Dynamic Property Group in five years from now, they expect the brand will represent quality at the right price point. Wellness also factors highly, reflective of the desire to create livable spaces from a residential perspective.

A question commonly asked of the duo is their position of influence given they are two leading females in what is historically a male-dominated industry. Both Olivia and Sonya effectively dismiss any notion of they being pioneers in certain aspects of development.

They do though want to be known for their collaborative approach, quality of work and passion for development.
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Elwood Park represents Dynamic Property Group's successful entry into development

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

<img alt="First look: SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8271bc87-1b0a-41b7-ac73-a425ee375261" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/3_2.png?VersionId=G4lw23o90B1boX4k4dj7rdz2ZEajS9wy" />

Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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Joel Robinson

SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

Article summary

<ul data-end="888" data-start="289">
	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

<img alt="DVB Projects to commence demolition on $320m Broadbeach luxury tower" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2944b4be-c84e-4b54-8dc1-c712e76704c0" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/E02_Exterior_Street%20Level%20Entrance.jpg?VersionId=YoNig7pRdrE3HCue7sUj78LzJteeQf3H" />

The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Mark Baljak

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