Jonathan Leishman’s Churchill Development Group has submitted a development application for a mixed-use project in Newstead.

Dubbed Breakfast Creek Quarter, the proposal aims to transform a 6778-square-metre site fronting Breakfast Creek Road, as well as Ross and Durong streets, into a vibrant residential and commercial precinct.

Breakfast Creek Quarter will comprise three towers rising 23, 26, and 28 storeys housing a total of 752 apartments, with almost 80 per cent designated as build-to-rent units.&nbsp;

The tallest tower will feature 164 build-to-sell apartments.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/mas-architecture-studio">MAS Architecture Studio</a>, Breakfast Creek Quarter maximises northern solar exposure and offers expansive views of Hamilton Hill and the Brisbane River.&nbsp;

Full-height glazing in the residential towers is intended to allow deep solar penetration into living spaces, while solid elements on the western façade will mitigate the effects of western solar exposure and provide privacy.

At the ground level, the plan includes an activated laneway and a landscaped civic plaza facing Breakfast Creek Road, envisioned as an extension of <a href="/new-apartments/newstead-qld-4006">Newstead</a> Park, designed to enhance interaction with the streetscape.&nbsp;

Communal recreation and green spaces are also distributed throughout the podium, with ‘City Rooms’ offering residents spaces to relax and engage with views of the Brisbane River.

The development will include various amenities for residents, such as pools, steam rooms, outdoor kitchens, dining spaces, and sun decks on the rooftop and podium terraces. Dedicated work-from-home spaces will also be available to residents.

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Strategically located, Breakfast Creek Quarter is within walking distance of the Gasworks precinct and Fortitude Valley's dining and entertainment areas.&nbsp;

The project is also within numerous active transport options, including Brisbane City Council buses, QR trains (Fortitude Valley and Albion stations), and CityCat ferries. The proximity to cycleways and pedestrian paths also supports the use of e-scooters and city cycles.

A new laneway from Ross Street to Breakfast Creek Road is also planned to enhance pedestrian traffic through the site and support the use of e-scooters and city cycles.

The Breakfast Creek Quarter development will proceed in two stages.&nbsp;

The first stage will involve constructing the 28-storey north tower, followed by the simultaneous construction of the east and west towers with a combined 588 build-to-rent units.&nbsp;

Parking for around 580 cars will be accommodated in two basement levels and three podium levels.

Designed by MAS Architecture Studio, Breakfast Creek Quarter maximises northern solar exposure and offers expansive views of Hamilton Hill and the Brisbane River

mikah.m@urban.com.au

Breakfast Creek Quarter to bring three apartment towers to Newstead

Urban Property Group&nbsp;has picked&nbsp;Central Coast Quarter, the mixed-use development in Gosford, from collapsed developer St Hilliers Group.

The development comprises 334 apartments, 2,800 sqm of retail space, and a public domain, including a food and beverage precinct.

The <a href="/new-apartments/central-coast-quarter-32-mann-street-gosford">Central Coast Quarter</a> project transition to <a href="/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> reflects the NSW Industry reforms of the past five years, aimed at fostering trust and quality in the building sector.

David Chandler OAM, NSW Building Commissioner, highlighted this, stating, “Trustworthy players delivering trustworthy buildings – which we backed by the assurance of iCIRT ratings and LDI – 10-year warranty insurance.”

Urban Property Group views this acquisition as a strategic investment in the Central Coast. The company is committed to resuming construction immediately, starting with stage one, dubbed The Waterfront.&nbsp;

This phase will involve the development of a 25-storey mixed-use building. Sales for the project will recommence this month, and existing sales agreements will be honoured.

To protect buyers, Urban Property Group will implement 10-year Latent Defects Insurance, offering protection against unforeseen construction defects for a decade from the purchase date.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/what-is-latent-defects-insurance-and-is-it-bringing-confidence-to-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">What is Latent Defects Insurance and is it bringing confidence to the off the plan apartment market?</a>

The move aims to provide additional security and confidence to buyers, who have already been given the option to rescind their contracts if desired.

Patrick Elias, CEO of Urban Property Group, highlighted the crucial role of well-capitalised and well-managed property groups in maintaining stability and revitalising projects during uncertain times to ensure continuity for buyers, the construction industry, and communities.

Urban Property Group, a family business with over three decades of experience, plans to leverage its comprehensive capabilities in funding, designing, developing, and building to ensure the successful completion of the Central Coast Quarter project.

To protect buyers, Urban Property Group will implement 10-year Latent Defects Insurance, offering protection against unforeseen construction defects for a decade from the purchase date

Urban Property Group acquires Central Coast Quarter from St Hilliers

Stage Two of the <a href="/developments/maidstone-vic-3012">Maidstone</a> townhouse development,&nbsp;<a href="/new-townhouses/wattle-house-maidstone-62-90-wattle-road-maidstone">Wattle House</a>, has been released to the market.

Located in the heart of family-oriented Maidstone, Wattle House comprises a total of 79 freehold townhouse lots designed by award-winning architect <a href="/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke-0">Clarke Hopkins Clarke</a>.

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Wattle House is characterised by a neutral external palette of materials that matches the homeliness of its interiors.

Each townhouse boasts a generous four-bedroom floor plan with secure garage parking, providing the space and flexibility for growing families.&nbsp;

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The homes come equipped with high-end SMEG appliances in their designer kitchens, complete with cleverly integrated storage solutions to ensure residents do not need to compromise on space within their homes.

Buyers at Wattle House also have the option to choose from two distinct colour palettes for their new homes.

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Residents of Wattle House will have access to a range of amenities, including the existing Central Park, gardens, children’s playground, and BBQ area that are part of the newly completed Stage One of the development.&nbsp;

The community is also strategically situated, offering easy access to Highpoint Shopping Center and <a href="/new-apartments/maribyrnong-vic-3032">Maribyrnong</a>.

Prices for the Stage Two units at Wattle House start from $945,000.

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Prices for the Stage Two units at Wattle House start from $945,000

Remaining Wattle House townhouses in Maidstone released

KM Develop's Chapter Ashburton apartment development is nearing its final stages, with construction now 95 per cent complete.&nbsp;

Located at 363-367 High Street in Ashburton, <a href="/buildings/chapter-ashburton-363-367-high-street-ashburton">Chapter Ashburton</a> comprises 24 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments designed with the owner-occupier in mind, in a collaborative effort between <a href="/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a> and landscape architecture firm <a href="/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick</a>.&nbsp;

<a href="/builders/hamilton-marino">Hamilton Marino</a>, the construction firm behind the project, has projected the development to be fully completed within three weeks.&nbsp;

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Chapter has already sold over 85 per cent of its apartments, with only a few two and three-bedroom units still available, starting at $898,000. KM Develop is only requiring a $20,000 deposit at this stage.

Steven Wong, <a href="/developers/km-develop">KM Develop</a> Managing Director, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting its significance for the area.

"Apartment projects of this quality do not exist in <a href="/developments/ashburton-vic-3147">Ashburton</a>," Wong says.

"The options for people to downsize within this area are very limited. People love living in Ashburton because of its great vibe and strong sense of community. We saw an opportunity to fill a gap and to provide high-quality apartments equal to those you see in <a href="/new-apartments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/malvern-vic-3144">Malvern</a>, and <a href="/new-apartments/camberwell-vic-3124">Camberwell</a>."

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Residents of Chapter Ashburton will enjoy an array of amenities, including EV charging with individual power outlets for all resident car parking spaces, integrated parcel delivery through secure lockers, and a convenient dog wash bay for pet owners.&nbsp;

The project also meets BESS sustainability standards, incorporating initiatives such as a rainwater harvesting system for toilet flushing and irrigation.

Darren Blair from Blair Property Group is handling the sales.

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Steven Wong, KM Develop Managing Director, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting its significance for the area

KM Develop's Chapter Ashburton now 95 per cent complete

Multi-residential apartment developer H1Land Group has commenced construction on their Highett apartment development, Southpoint.

<a href="/developers/h1land-group">H1Land</a> grabbed one of the most connected blocks of land in the whole of Highett, where the&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed <a href="/new-apartments/southpoint-highett-1233-nepean-highway-highett">Southpoint</a> towers will rise from completed in early 2026.

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Southpoint will consist of a 12-level building offering views over Bayside and a four-level building fronting Matthieson Street, designed for more exclusive, boutique-style living.

The development will include 217 apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, with prices starting at $465,000 for a one-bedroom unit.

The 12-level building will feature rooftop amenities, including a plunge pool, communal well-being spaces, barbecue facilities, and a bar area. These amenities will provide uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Bay, CBD, and Dandenong Ranges.

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Southpoint is strategically located across the road from Westfield Southland, one of Australia's largest shopping centres, and is just a six-minute walk from Southland Train Station.

The development is also a 10-minute drive from Melbourne's Bayside beaches and within the catchment area of several reputable educational institutions including Firbank Grammar, Mentone Grammar, and Cheltenham Secondary College.

Southpoint is expected to be completed by early 2026, providing a mix of residential options aimed at both families and professionals looking for a connected and well-serviced location.

Savills is handling the project marketing for Southpoint.

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Southpoint is expected to be completed by early 2026, providing a mix of residential options aimed at both families and professionals looking for a connected and well-serviced location

H1Land Group commence construction on Southpoint, Highett apartments

The eastern Melbourne suburb of Scoresby, on the fringe of the Dandenong Ranges, has recently welcomed a rare new townhouse development.

The boutique project at <a href="/buildings/747-749-stud-road-scoresby">747-749 Stud Road</a> comprises 12 modern townhouses designed to cater to families and professionals looking for affordable luxury in a well-connected and community-focused area.

With prices starting from $680,000, the development offers a mix of two to four-bedroom configurations.

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Each townhouse features a modern open-plan design with large windows to maximise natural light. Many units also include a balcony.

Durable stone benchtops add a sleekness to the kitchens well-equipped with BOSCH stainless steel appliances.

The residences come with multiple bathrooms, all featuring floor-to-ceiling tiles.

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The development is situated across the road from the Scoresby Recreation Reserve, home to local tennis, health, and cricket clubs.&nbsp;

The location also offers convenient access to a Woolworths supermarket, various specialty stores, and dining options such as Cinta Raya Restaurant, Cafe Dinicious, and Stanley Burgers.

Educational institutions are within a short drive, with Swinburne University of Technology and several primary and secondary schools, including <a href="/developments/scoresby-vic-3179">Scoresby</a> Primary School, Carrington Primary School, and Scoresby Secondary College, all nearby.

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With prices starting from $680,000, the development offers a mix of two to four-bedroom configurations

Scoresby welcomes rare new townhouse development

<a href="/developers/m3-group">M3 Group</a> has sold out all of the townhomes at their <a href="/buildings/158-purinuan-rd-by-m3-group-158-purinuan-road-reservoir">158 Purinuan Road</a> development.

The development, which features four two-bedroom townhomes, is nearing completion, with new owners set to move in over the next few weeks.

Each townhome includes two bedrooms, private ensuites, a courtyard, and a single garage.

158 Purinuan Rd blends traditional design elements with contemporary touches, such as feature brickwork and a curated material palette, reflecting the character of Reservoir.

The homes are also designed with sustainability in mind, featuring a minimum 6-star energy rating, rainwater collection tanks, and EV-ready garages.

The development is just steps from Cheddar Road and minutes from the heart of Reservoir, with a short walk to the train station.

158 Purinuan Rd is part of a trio of developments by M3 Group in Reservoir, including projects at <a href="/buildings/48-dundee-st-by-m3-group-48-dundee-street-reservoir">48 Dundee Street</a> and <a href="/buildings/69-hickford-st-by-m3-group-69-hickford-street-reservoir">69 Hickford Street</a>. Each development is located within a few hundred metres of one another.&nbsp;

The Hickford and Dundee St projects have one townhouse left in each. Darren Blair from Blair Property sold out 158 Purinuan, and is handling the sales of the other two projects.

M3 Group sell out Reservoir townhouse development, 158 Purinuan Road

Award-winning developer <a href="/developers/toore-developments">Toore Developments</a> has completed its Catalina apartment development in <a href="/developments/wynnum-qld-4178">Wynnum</a>, adding 28 new residences to the suburb's limited apartment supply.

Designed by <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>-based boutique studio <a href="/architects/red-door-architecture">Red Door Architecture</a>, <a href="/buildings/catalina-residences-wynnum-117-chestnut-street-wynnum-qld">Catalina</a> stands out as a landmark building that reflects the seaside elements that define Wynnum's rich history of sailing and bayside lifestyle.

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The interiors of Catalina feature bespoke details, natural finishes, and spacious layouts that evoke a grand, house-like feel.&nbsp;

Each residence boasts a large entertainer kitchen with a full-height pantry and stone benchtops, complemented by premium European appliances.&nbsp;

The expansive wrap-around balconies provide residents with outdoor spaces ideal for entertaining and enjoying the coastal ambience.

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Sustainability is a key focus of Catalina, with initiatives such as two dedicated EV charging stations, rainwater tank harvesting, and an all-electric hot water system and appliances. These features align with modern environmental standards and contribute to the development's overall eco-friendly design.

Catalina is crowned by a rooftop oasis, which includes a heated pool with views of the islands, designer sun lounges, a yoga and training lawn, BBQ facilities, outdoor dining areas, and a resort-style outdoor shower—all surrounded by mature sub-tropical landscaping by <a href="/landscape-architect/form">Form Landscape Architects</a>.

The residences at Catalina offer two-bedroom options starting at $1.1 million and three-bedroom units from $1.25 million

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The residences at Catalina offer two-bedroom options starting at $1.1 million and three-bedroom units from $1.25 millio

Torre Developments complete Catalina Residences in Wynnum

Brisbane's&nbsp;<a href="/developments/nundah-qld-4012">Nundah</a> Village is set to undergo a vibrant transformation with the launch of multi-award-winning property developer Gardner Vaughan Group's (GVG) mixed-use residential and commercial development, DANBY LN.

Located at the corners of Danby Lane, Buckland Road, and Sandgate Road, DANBY LN marks GVG’s 20th residential endeavour in South East Queensland.

<a href="/new-apartments/danby-lane-nundah-village-5-danby-lane-nundah">DANBY LN</a> will feature a 12-level tower comprising 84 pet-friendly apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms. The apartments are priced between $599,000 and $3,199,000.&nbsp;

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The development will integrate premium residential units with ground-floor retail spaces, first-floor commercial areas, and recreational facilities spread across several levels.

The ground floor will house three retail tenancies, bike storage, and parcel lockers, while the first floor will feature a resident pool and gym, alongside commercial spaces.&nbsp;

Crowning DANBY LN will be a rooftop complete with BBQ facilities, a herb and vegetable garden, and outdoor dining areas.

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Bicycle storage will be available in the basement, and user-paid EV charging stations will be operational upon project completion.

DANBY LN has been designed with sustainability in mind and will be solar-compatible.&nbsp; The development has achieved EnviroDevelopment status across all six elements: ecosystems, waste, energy, materials, water, and community.

<a href="/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan</a>, an integrated builder-developer, is forecasting the completion of DANBY LN in mid-2026.

The family-run developer has an extensive portfolio of apartment developments across South East Queensland. They are approaching completion of their Chermside multi-stage development Estillo on the Park, while they have several projects on the Sunshine Coast.

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Gardner Vaughan, an integrated builder-developer, is forecasting the completion of DANBY LN in mid-2026

Launch Alert: Gardner Vaughan Group launch DANBY LN as part of Nundah Village transformation

Fortis&nbsp;luxury Rose Bay apartment development, Atlas, is approaching a significant milestone.

Luxury builder&nbsp;<a href="/builders/lords-group">Lords Group</a>&nbsp;is set to remove the scaffolding from the boutique development of just 12 apartments at 5 Spencer Street

The scaffold removal marks a crucial phase in the project's progression as the final touches on the external facade and the installation of penthouse skylights near completion.

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<a href="/buildings/atlas-rose-bay-5-spencer-street-rose-bay">Atlas</a>&nbsp;represents the third residential development in <a href="/developments/rose-bay-nsw-2029">Rose Bay</a> for <a href="/developers/fortis">Fortis</a>.

The development sits on a 2,223 sqm site, which consolidates four independent properties acquired by Fortis for $28.5 million in early 2021.&nbsp;

The building, designed by <a href="/architects/mhn-design-union">MHN Design Union</a>, is home to a mix of grandly proportioned two, three, and four-bedroom apartments with interiors curated by Alexander &amp; CO.&nbsp;

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Each unit features expansive living, entertainment, and outdoor areas.

Atlas is located just a short walk from <a href="/developments/rose-bay-nsw-2029">Rose Bay</a> village, offering residents easy access to local amenities.

The project remains on track for a mid-2024 move-in date and has only a few apartments remaining.

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Atlas represents the third residential development in Rose Bay for Fortis

Lords Group to bring scaffolding down at Fortis' Atlas in Rose Bay

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

Mikah

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