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Global toll road traffic levels may not fully recover to pre-pandemic levels until 1Q23, although the pace of recovery will vary significantly between countries and regions, Fitch Ratings says in its latest quarterly tracker for the sector. 
As China is ahead of the rest of the world by two to three months in terms of the pandemic, Fitch Ratings expects that its traffic profile may initially provide some insight into other countries' recovery profiles. Fitch's expectations for full traffic recovery ranges from 1Q21 to 1Q23 for the US, European, Australian and Latin American toll road networks included in the tracker, although the timing and shape of the recovery are uncertain. 
Traffic recovery is well underway but has stalled recently in some countries where coronavirus infection rates are rising.
Toll road performance remains vulnerable to significant worsening of the pandemic, particularly if there are strict new lockdowns. 
However, future lockdowns may be less stringent, with governments reluctant to impose generalised lockdowns again given the high economic impact.
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Source: Fitch Ratings 
Fitch developed a Coronavirus Rating Case and a Coronavirus Severe Downside Case to assess the potential impact of the pandemic on rated toll roads. 
In both cases Fitch considered issuers' ability and intention to reduce operating costs and tap into balance-sheet flexibility, with capex growth plans deferred and dividends reduced. Rating actions on European and Asia-Pacific toll roads were mostly limited to Outlook revisions under the Coronavirus Rating Case, reflecting resilience, but it is likely that most of these ratings would be downgraded by one or two notches under the Coronavirus Severe Downside Case, as leverage metrics would typically be above the negative rating sensitivity. The ratings of most US network toll roads were affirmed with a Stable Outlook, reflecting the ability to withstand a severe but temporary revenue shock in 2020. 
However, it is likely there would be many downgrades by one or two notches under the Coronavirus Severe Downside Case. 
More than half of rated toll roads in Latin America were downgraded by one or two notches, reflecting their sensitivity to the economic performance of the region they serve. The report "Coronavirus Global Toll Road Traffic Tracker" is available at <a href="http://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/http:%2F%2Fwww.fitchratings.com%2F/1/01020174961b54d4-7e963bb9-4c91-4b54-a0df-15386acf0df3-000000/pNj51y0Dl1j43au3VvxX3OwRzrw=180" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.fitchratings.com</a> or by clicking the link above.
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Australian architecture firm Billard Leece Partnership has announced a new leadership team as part of an executive restructure developed by the board.
The new team will feature 12 principals and 11 associates with Tara Veldman appointed as managing director.
Veldman established BLP’s Sydney office over a decade ago, building the studio to 70 staff with a range of health, schools and tertiary projects.
In her new position, Veldman hopes that she can assist BLP on shaping the future of Australian social infrastructure.
“We design for a healthy world. We are focused on re-envisaging hospitals, health hubs, education precincts, high tech research labs, residential communities and continuing to pioneer new ways of working”, she said.
BLP has been operating for 25 years, now with a 130-strong team with offices in Melbourne and Sydney.
The company’s board sees Ron Billard, Mark Mitchell and Adam Muggleton joining Veldman, with non-executive directors, Tim Shannon and David Tregoning.
The leading architecture firm has delivered many award-winning projects, including the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, the University of Sydney Health Precinct and the Hong Kong’s Children’s Hospital.
Their projects are now valued up to $2 billion and is currently engaged in the planning of the Children’s Hospital Westmead and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick projects.
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Ray White Commercial Queensland settled around $8.5 million of property deals in the Banyo and Northgate precinct alone in July, over two transactions.    The first transaction at <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=Zlc4M0lHejNQTjdwL2dwcFRNcXQ3bkc5ZXBkcFAxV1hkazdXWjhZdnlhTkl2R2hyd2drTTZURldCaWdUNVZzRnJIelJWMEsxUzcrRWZydlZXNGFpWGlPSmlZaG5Sb2JkcHJaYjJFQWIyQlFJdXc2UFZpK3pmOEtqYXR4VHdvRnBGYTZWM095ZFdSRjlGUnB6WGFVQ01tcm1NQlFzRmdoQ3Z6eWg3MDUwN3hGQUtKY2hKTURLc21QNDNRYnJrSFM5&amp;rh=ff00685a69c68ddc0d8fcc52934089b2a5fcb7d1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">Lot 2/71 Raubers Road</a> (above) in Northgate traded for an undisclosed amount, but industry sources revealed the price was in the mid three-million-dollar range.    The offering was a semi-modern industrial facility of 2,294sqm.
The site was purchased by a local owner occupier whose business was going exceptionally well in current market conditions.    The second transaction at <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=Zlc4M0lHejNQTjdwL2dwcFRNcXQ3bkc5ZXBkcFAxV1hkazdXWjhZdnlhTkl2R2hyd2drTTZURldCaWdUNVZzRnJIelJWMEsxUzcrRWZydlZXNGFpWGlPSmlZaG5Sb2JkcHJaYjJFQWIyQlFJdXc2UFZpK3pmOEtqYXR4VHdvRnBtRGdSRkZYaDErUklUM2ZkR05yOUlORW1KWHpQTEVja01hRVRESnJYNWdqWXNHdGN6eDZtVTVHYzNTZ3RNdXFn&amp;rh=ff00685a69c68ddc0d8fcc52934089b2a5fcb7d1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">Lot 6/459 Tufnell Road</a> (below) in Banyo settled for $5,300,000. 
The property was sold via a sale and lease-back process.
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Moto National Accessories committed to a five plus five-year term, at a commencing rental of $328,125. 
The price achieved equated to an initial yield of 6.19 per cent, or $2,309 per sqm on GFA.   “We’re not surprised by the interest in the Banyo and Northgate precinct. Trains, planes and automobiles drive industrial transactions, and this pocket ticks all those boxes,” said Ray White Commercial Queensland Manager Andrew Doyle.   “Further to the sales we’ve settled, we’ve observed another $22,000,000 in transactions through the Northgate and Banyo precinct since COVID-19. This definitely highlights the comfort level buyers have in this area,” said Ray White Commercial Queensland Manager Aaron Aleckson.   “In a market like the current one, it’s important as an agent to get a sense of what buyers want,” said Ray White Commercial Queensland Director – Brokerage services Paul Anderson.
“We clearly have that read now, and we’re very pleased to be offering a new opportunity in the Banyo and Northgate precinct – which is a brand-new industrial asset leased to Domayne”.    Ray White Commercial Queensland is offering <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=Zlc4M0lHejNQTjdwL2dwcFRNcXQ3bkc5ZXBkcFAxV1hkazdXWjhZdnlhTkl2R2hyd2drTTZURldCaWdUNVZzRnJIelJWMEsxUzcrRWZydlZXNGFpWGlPSmlZaG5Sb2JkQUdvcXBWT3p0aThVa3RCVWZNbUZzQ3ltb29GRnZRVGtFQzRteU5tbm01UDhoQUY1ODdIdWgrM0ZxUjUwL1N5UnpncXY1bVQ3bUxnODNaNE9rK2Z3WkkyQUZPSWJnbVZXU0dzUWdwQTlFaE09&amp;rh=ff00685a69c68ddc0d8fcc52934089b2a5fcb7d1" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable">Lots 16 and 17/62 Crockford Street</a> (above) in Northgate for sale via auction on October 16.   The property is a brand-new facility of 2,358sqm on a 4,000sqm allotment.
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It has been leased to Domayne at an annual rental of $330,000 per annum net, with a primary lease term expiry of April 2027.   
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Woodlea has revealed plans for an innovative aged care and retirement precinct within its growing estate.
Located in Melbourne’s western growth corridor and currently home to 7,000 residents, Woodlea sought to redefine residential living from the outset by creating and raising the bar for a new suburb where families can live a better life. 
The area earmarked for the aged care and retirement precinct is co-located within the new $45 million Woodlea Town Centre development.
It has the potential for over 100 Independent Living Units, Retirement Living Apartments and an Aged Care Facility.
Victoria Investments &amp; Properties (VIP) and ASX listed Mirvac, in collaboration with Knight Frank, is seeking an independent project partner to bring this opportunity to life.
Woodlea Project Director Matthew Dean said this offering would effectively close the loop on ensuring every age and demographic is catered for within the Woodlea community.
“There are aged care and retirement units within the surrounding area but there is nothing of this size or calibre that integrates different living options within the same precinct.
“Woodlea is unlike any other master-planned community due to its sheer size and offering and as it continues to flourish and more amenities are delivered, we are continually looking for ways to innovate to ensure it is responding to the needs of its residents and the surrounding communities,” he said.
Spanning 711 hectares, Woodlea is fast becoming a major asset for the west, comprising prestigious schools, destination style playgrounds, parks and sporting facilities and will be home to a large-scale Town Centre with a 3500sqm Coles.
Upon completion, the master-planned estate is forecast to be home to over 20,000 residents.
It will see over 30 per cent of the estate dedicated to open space - including native woodlands and wetlands and pocket parks. 
In addition, two childcare centres, two public schools and Bacchus Marsh Grammar Primary School, as well as an abundance of sport and recreation facilities will be available.
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A long-waited development site in the centre of Maryborough has hit the market via expressions of interest.    The substantial 6.8ha land area with dual street frontage is centrally located at <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=WDlEeE43WHk4cDU3VXV3SEx6K1g3a0FGK28vMDZVUHBNTmdGelRVTnpGTkhrYzNZMlp2R3gzbm5MZW1BWXhEUmpqQlJQODk3NmE0RVBLQ1J6c2NxUThUM1BUZlV2S3lteXQ1d3ZYN0NZT3VJY2NZYklENWJuNVVmR09hR1hITmo3VVRBZDFMU0l6UCtON3VZenFBdVJmbGY2eE9aRlQxbHhuZ0Z3S0FEWjRlMmI1eVVGb1c3M1NONndFL3JqdVdq&amp;rh=ff006881b6ec913c13708079ee4bb2af5d5ee0de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">Lot 183, Neptune Street</a>.
It benefits from being level with all essential infrastructure directly adjacent.   The property is being marketed by Ray White Special Projects Qld Directors Mark Creevey and Tony Williams, along with Ray White Maryborough Principal Guy Meredith. “The site is designated Community Facilities and Community Hub zone and the existing building is approved for a Community Care Facility,” Mr Creevey said.   “Land parcels of this size with any sort of approval already in place are highly sought-after throughout Queensland and we’re anticipating a lot of interest in this one.”   “A real gem of this site is the potential for alternate residential development (STCA) along with concept plans for major health-based mixed-use development,” Mr Williams said. The property is just 500m to Maryborough Hospital and is opposite PresCare Yaralla Aged Care Facility and is in close proximity to a vast array of facilities and amenities.”   “The parcel of land is minutes from the CBD in a well-regarded part of town and holds enormous potential for both mixed use and/or residential development (STCA),” Mr Meredith said. “Maryborough is just three hours north of Brisbane with a strong manufacturing hub and is the gateway to The Great Sandy Straits and Fraser Island.” 
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Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Qube Holdings Limited, Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics, on the sale of its Minto industrial site to Charter Hall. 
The sale of the 30.6-hectare Minto site was first announced in July 2020 and, with approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board, settled on 15 September for around $207 million, reflecting an initial yield of 4.76 per cent. 
The site is located close to the South Sydney Freight Line, the M5, M7 and Hume Highway in NSW.
It will now form part of Charter Hall’s expanded industrial and logistics property portfolio, the $5.2 billion Prime Industrial Fund.
The site is fully leased to four automotive logistics tenants and is currently used for car import, storage and distribution, and has the potential to be developed as an intermodal rail terminal. 
Real estate partner Deanne Ogilvie acted on all aspects of the sale, including undertaking vendor due diligence, preparing and negotiating the contracts, and attending to exchange and settlement of the sale. 
“We have been acting for Qube for more than a decade and in regards to the Minto site for more than six years and are pleased to have assisted Qube on this sale.
"The site is a strategic property asset – well located, fully leased and with the potential to be developed as an intermodal rail terminal – and is a key addition to Charter Hall’s growing portfolio," Deanne said.  
In addition to the Minto site, Qube Holdings Limited is assessing funding and ownership options for one its most significant real estate sites, the Moorebank Logistics Park. 
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Premium investment properties remain highly sought after by private, high-net-worth investors, according to Colliers International.
Paul McGlynn and Harry Bui of Colliers have sold McDonald’s Bella Vista (pictured above) to a private Asian investor from Melbourne for $6.65 million on a net yield of 3.1%. 
The acquisition was for a 2,885sqm long-term ground lease. 
McDonalds Australia constructed a brand-new single level restaurant with dine-in and drive-thru take-away facility, open to the public since May 2019.
Mr McGlynn and Mr Bui will be also taking the adjoining Shell Service Centre Bella Vista (pictured below) to the market for sale by international expressions of interest.  
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Both properties are located in a gateway position at the entrance of Norwest Business Park within the north-west growth corridor in Sydney’s Hills District.  
On a 2,813sqm site, this new Shell service station with an annexed café is anticipated to receive high levels of interest from both local and international investors.
The opportunity benefits from its premium location in Norwest Business Park, long WALE profile of 10 years by income, strong annual rental escalation, and head lease to Viva Energy Australia with a fully leased net passing income of around $604,544 per annum. 
“Premium investment properties with long leases such as a freestanding petrol station leased to Viva Energy, 7-Eleven, Caltex, BP or freestanding fast food sites like McDonald’s are currently very sought-after,” said Harry Bui, National Director, Investment Services at Colliers International. 
“Private high net worth investors are the most common buyer profile within the sub-$20million investment market, while both property syndicates and consortiums showed increased interest towards premium investment assets with longer WALE’s and company leases to national blue-chip corporate tenants.” 
There have been several significant national portfolio sales for premium investments in the past year.
This includes; 33 7-Eleven petrol stations, which sold for $156 million in October 2019 and February 2020 with an average yield of 4.76% and; 25 Caltex petrol stations sold for $133 million in November 2019 with strong underlying land values for future development.  
Charter Hall also took a 49% stake in a portfolio of 225 BP petrol stations in Australia, worth $1.7 billion with a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of 20 years which was the biggest deal of 2019. 
Paul McGlynn, National Director, Industrial at Colliers International said that the Norwest area where both properties are located will benefit from major State and Federal Government projects.
“Norwest is in the suburb of Bella Vista which is surrounded by major State and Federal Government infrastructure projects, specifically the North-West Metro which opened in May 2019, North-Connex due to open next month, the re-development of Parramatta CBD (11 kilometres South) and establishment of the new second Western Sydney Airport (43 kilometres West).”
“These infrastructure projects coupled with substantial increases in new residential dwellings and population growth locally will rejuvenate and promote Western Sydney, helping the area to become a major economic powerhouse.”
Colliers International will also be bringing a brand-new, flagship BP in Tighes Hill, Newcastle to market. 
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MaxCap Group has closed funding for ‘Ivanhoe Gardens’, a large scale residential project with an end value of $140 million in Ivanhoe Melbourne to be developed by Blue Earth Group (BEG).
MaxCap Group is a Australia and New Zealand’s commercial real estate lender and investment manager.
The MaxCap Funding Facility is for the construction of stage one of the master plan development and it will cover two buildings in the project, to be known as ‘Bloomsbury’ and ‘Everleigh’ comprising of 235 apartments.
The project is well located in the leafy north eastern suburb of Ivanhoe and residents will have direct access to public transport, with a metro train station and bus stops along Bell Street. 
Residential amenities at ‘Ivanhoe Gardens’ will include a wine cellar, cinema, on-site ‘click &amp; collect’, fitness centre, indoor squash court, sauna, game room, golf simulator and co-working space.
Brae Sokolski, Founder MaxCap Group said “MaxCap has a long proud history of funding Australia’s leading private developers. This transaction represents the 14th project we have partnered together with Blue Earth Group.”
Carlton-based Blue Earth Group was founded by Michael and Omran Dib and commenced operations in 1993.
The Group has since grown to become one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded and active developers, with over 2000 apartments in the current pipeline.
“We develop apartments that revolve around people,” said Mr Michael Dib.
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The Local Business Awards have named Marites Idea Novis as Blacktown’s business person of the year.
Novis’ business, Qfirst Property Investment Group, has also been named this year’s outstanding real estate agency.
The Sydney-based entrepreneur founded Qfirst in 2017.
“It is hard to put this feeling into words. Nevertheless, I am very honoured to receive these two awards as recognition of my hard work and that of the entire Qfirst Property Investment Group team,” she said.
Qfirst is geared specifically toward first-home buyers and investors, specialising in marketing pre-developed projects as well as finished properties.
“I established Qfirst Property Investment Group with the sole purpose of guiding and advising first-home buyers and investors on everything they need to know to reach their financial goals through property investment”, Novis said.
In one year, Qfirst has sold more than $75 million worth of properties.
This isn’t the first of Novis’ business endeavours, however. At the age of 29, she founded a family-owned Philippines-based company Quezon First Engineering Services.
The businesswoman also hosts seminars specifically aimed at helping first-home buyers and investors to better understand the ins and outs of the property market.
She describes the Qfirst Property Investment Group as the “new frontier” of the reale state industry.
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A waterfront home with harbour views in Sydney's Lower North Shore has been sold for $6 million. 
The five bedroom, three bathroom residence is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-linley+point-134077690" target="_blank">18 Brooks Street, Linley Point</a>. 
It offers gourmet island kitchen, enteriners' balconies, rumpus room, home cinema, wine cellar and two car space. 
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The home also features swimming pool, wet bar, gym, gas fireplace and water views. 
Nestled on a 749sqm block, the home is set in a cup-de-sac with private access to the waterfront. 
Tracey Dixon and Brent Courtney of McGrath Hunters Hill sold the property.
It was last sold in 2016 for $4.366 million. 
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Linley Point waterfront home with harbour views sold 

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.

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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.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

The Gold Coast Planning Committee has supported the preliminary approval for the Benowa Gardens Urban Village project following an extensive community consultation and assessment process.

The proposal will now proceed to a full council vote on June 2.

The application sought approval for a masterplanned urban village on the existing Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre site, combining new housing, retail, dining, health and lifestyle amenities within a walkable, integrated precinct.&nbsp;

The proposed redevelopment includes around 413 apartments integrated above a revitalised mixed-use centre featuring a full-line supermarket of 4,000 sqm, 6,000 sqm of specialty retail and dining space across around 30 retailers, a 7,000 sqm health and wellness precinct, and roughly 9,630 sqm of office and medical suites.&nbsp;

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The broader masterplan also includes very significant traffic and transport improvements, wide pedestrian walkways, upgraded pedestrian and cycle connections, and enhanced public areas designed to create a more connected and walkable community environment.&nbsp;

Centre owner Patrick Lu said the milestone reflected months of detailed planning, technical assessment and ongoing communication with local residents, businesses, schools and stakeholders.

“We appreciate the time, consideration and care Council officers and the Planning Committee have given this proposal throughout the assessment process,” Lu said.

“We also sincerely thank the local community for engaging with us, sharing feedback and participating in the consultation process over many months.

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“We understand projects of this scale bring questions and concerns, which is why we have worked hard to listen carefully, provide information transparently and continue refining elements of the proposal where possible.

“Our vision has always been to create a well-designed, community-focused urban village that responds to the changing needs of the Gold Coast, while delivering improved amenity, housing diversity, healthcare access and local lifestyle benefits.

“This proposal is about creating a genuine live-work-play environment where residents can access everyday services, schools, healthcare, dining, shopping and green space within walking distance, while also supporting local jobs and economic activity.”

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Lu said the proposal had evolved significantly through consultation and technical review, particularly around traffic, pedestrian and student safety and neighbourhood connectivity.&nbsp;

Melissa Griffin, Director at Urbis, said the recommendation recognised the strategic importance of delivering more housing and services within established urban areas already supported by infrastructure.

“This proposal represents the type of thoughtful, integrated growth that planning frameworks across South-East Queensland are encouraging,” Ms Griffin said.

“The project seeks to place housing, retail, healthcare and employment opportunities together in a highly accessible location close to schools, transport and existing services.

“Importantly, the process has involved significant technical assessment and community engagement to ensure local issues and feedback were properly considered throughout the planning pathway.”

$1 billion Benowa Gardens Urban Village heads to council vote following Planning Committee support

Surfers Paradise is officially set for its first new residential development with a 45-storey skybridge connecting the two towers.

John Camilleri’s Celestino Developments has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council to develop its major beachfront precinct across its huge 4,000 sqm oceanfront site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">63–79 Garfield Terrace</a>, just five months after its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-billionaire-winx-breeder-s-bold-two-tower-surfers-paradise-play-with-45th-storey-skybridge">submission in late 2025</a>.

The approved scheme will deliver two towers rising 55 and 48 storeys, connected by a skybridge positioned on level 45 that will house a range of resident-only wellness and entertainment spaces.

In its notice of approval, the Gold Coast City Council said the&nbsp;proposed overall built form has been designed to complement the scale, intensity and protect the adjacent amenity and surrounding streets through the use of varied setbacks, site cover and architectural elements.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dbi">DBI</a>, the development will comprise 275 apartments across the two towers, including a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences, as well as several penthouses. The apartments will sit above a landscaped podium featuring more than 90 metres of beachfront pool frontage, private resident lawns, lounges, and wellness spaces.

DBI said the design draws heavily from the movement and form of the coastal environment, with curving balcony lines and sculpted façades intended to soften the scale of the towers while maximising ocean outlooks and passive shading outcomes.

“The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience,” DBI said in planning documents submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

The most distinctive element of the approved project is the skybridge linking the two towers at level 45. The elevated communal space is planned to include executive lounges, formal dining areas, wellness facilities, and panoramic ocean-facing outlooks.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI said.

At podium level, residents will have access to a suite of resort-style amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a yoga lawn, gymnasium, plunge pools, and treatment spaces. The beachfront pool has been designed with separate lap, lounge, and children’s areas extending across the width of the site.

The project will also introduce new food and beverage offerings along the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages, contributing additional activation to the beachfront precinct.

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