Brisbane developer Shayher Group has revealed the first stage of its highly anticipated Bulimba Barracks masterplan.

<a href="/developers/shayher-group">Shayher</a> secured the <a href="/new-apartments/bulimba-barracks-stage-1-167-apollo-road-bulimba">Bulimba Barracks</a> in 2020, buying it from the Department of Defence who had owned it since 2015 when the Commonwealth government disposed of the site as a defence asset.

Since 2020 the majority of the buildings that were part of the barracks from World War II to the 1980s have been demolished. The only building that has been retained is the fabrication workshop which was a barge building shop in World War II.

That will form one of three buildings for the <a href="/new-apartments/bulimba-barracks-stage-1-167-apollo-road-bulimba">first stage of the redevelopment</a> of the 20.73-hectare site. Shayher is first focusing on a 6,382 sqm block fronting Apollo Road in the northwest corner of the site. They're planning two low-rise apartment buildings with 69 apartments, separated by a laneway from the fabrication workshop which will be restored.

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The fabrication workshop will home a display suite during the market and construction phase of the development, before being converted into a food and beverage hospitality venue with a cafe and outdoor dining next to the Brisbane River.

Shayher had Buchan Group put together the plans for the two three-level buildings. While not having to bow to strict heritage rules given the former factories on the block had been torn down, there was the consciousness that the buildings be located, designed and constructed to reflect the footprint, overall bulk, and scale of the WWII buildings.

The 69 apartments will be split across two buildings that will be divided by a central community garden, complete with a 13-metre resident swimming pool, activities lawn, sauna, outdoor dining cabana and cabana lounges. Each building will have a rooftop garden with golf-putting greens and open lawn spaces for yoga and lawn bowls. One rooftop will have a reduced-size pickleball court.

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There will be 10 one-bedroom apartments on offer, 38 two-beds and 21 three-bedroom units. They will sit above 180 basement parking spaces.

Buchan Group said in their Urban Context Report the <a href="/new-apartments/bulimba-qld-4171">Bulimba</a> Barracks represents an eastern gateway to the river’s edge and symbolises the continuing evolution of Brisbane’s inner city.

"The intent is to start creating a new neighbourhood as envisioned in the Masterplan approved in 2022, which seamlessly integrates with adjoining neighbourhoods and surrounding residential areas providing new opportunities for connectivity and access to the riverfront," the architecture firm said.

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They said the development&nbsp;offers an exciting opportunity for the renewal of an underutilised site and activation to the surrounding area.

"The focus for the development will be on providing a new offering to the local area. The fabrication workshop will be retained and adapted to create a new community heart that will provide a strong visual identity for the neighbourhood and new neighbourhood centre."

Development of the site is set to occur over the next five to 10 years, broadly following the masterplan layout in the Bulimba District Neighbourhood Plan.

Shayher has experience delivering multi-stage developments in Brisbane. They've previously created the $1 billion mixed-use precinct, Brisbane Quarter on George Street. That features three towers, a mix of residential and commercial next door to Brisbane Square and behind Brisbane City Hall.

Development of the site is set to occur over the next five to 10 years, broadly following the masterplan layout in the Bulimba District Neighbourhood Plan.



Joel Robinson

First look exclusive: Shayher Group file for first stage of Bulimba Barracks

Bellevue Hill's dress circle Victoria Road is set for a new apartment development, with the Woollahra Council signing off on a boutique block of 12 apartments near&nbsp;

Local developers Mark Alexander and Eugene Shaw are behind the $11 million plans for the 1,107 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/214-218-victoria-road-bellevue-hill">214-218 Victoria Road</a>, an amalgamation of three sites backing onto Cooper Park on the corner of Victoria and Old South Head Road.

Two semi-detached dwellings and a standalone home will make way for the&nbsp;Bureah SRH-designed, five-level building that will offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

The sole one-bed spans 60 sqm, the two-bed apartments start from 77 sqm and the three-bedroom units from 110 sqm. They will sit above 25 parking spaces.

Architect Simon Hanson's&nbsp;Bureah SRH said in their submissions to the Woollahra Council that the project is designed to integrate into the site and the locality and reflect the style and design of character provided for in the Council's future vision for the area.

"The project has grown through a thoughtful design process which has fundamentally addressed the demand for quality outcomes for residents and the wider Eastern Suburbs community," the report noted.

"The design concept for this proposal has grown simultaneously from the consideration of the surrounding natural landforms and future urban requirements. The development strives to enhance and engage the public domain through a range of architectural devices. The articulated built form establishes a significant street presence. The site is situated on a major intersection of Victoria Road and Old South Head Road.

"Architectural devices such as fixed horizontal privacy screens, planter boxes create a distant presence busy street frontage and provide an acceptable level of privacy protection. The relationship between the apartments and the public domain is further enriched by an open landscaped private open space on ground floor and large balconies on the upper levels."

Mark Alexander and Eugene Shaw have worked in the area before. Their most recent project was on Boronia Road where they developed the luxury Tesoro building.

Mark Alexander and Eugene Shaw have worked in the area before. Their most recent project was on Boronia Road where they developed the luxury Tesoro building

First look: New apartments greenlit on Bellevue Hill's dress circle Victoria Road

Developer <a href="/developers/toohey-miller">Toohey Miller</a>'s descent on Elizabeth Bay is set to continue with the approval of their second development in the harbourside suburb.

<a href="/developers/toohey-miller">Toohey Miller</a>, led by local&nbsp;Nick Couloumbis, has been given the green light for&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/barncleuth-square-elizabeth-bay-4-4a-barncleuth-square-elizabeth-bay-nsw-2011">Barncleuth Square</a>, a collection of just 10 large owner-occupier apartments designed by SJB with views over Ruushcutters Bay.

The project, at 4-4a Barnclueth Square, will replace a mid-1960s block with over 20 apartments, a block that took about 12 months to put together.

Couloumbis says&nbsp;Elizabeth Bay is a very desirable area.

"It's a stone's throw from the best restaurants in Sydney. Some people call it the Soho of Sydney,"&nbsp;Couloumbis says.

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In their Design Statement submitted to the City of <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> Council, SJB said that Elizabeth Bay is part of the densest urban area in Australia with its own population of around 5,000 people.

"With limited space, many apartment buildings are vying for high levels of amenity," the report noted.

"This proposal offers relief to the density, with only 9 apartments proposed for the site."

The design is in keeping with the Art Deco apartment-style which boomed in the 1930s. A significant number of those buildings developed nearly a century ago are now heritage-listed.

SJB says the facades of the surrounding four to seven-storey apartment buildings&nbsp;are intricately detailed in playful arrays of textures and patterns.

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Situated just a street back from Macleay Street, known as Sydney’s most desirable high street, Barncleuth Square’s five-storey brick design is in keeping with the evocative forms of its Art Deco neighbours.

Sustainability is a key focus of the project, with initiatives such as a green roof to reduce building energy, cross-ventilated apartments, and the use of locally sourced bricks from Australian manufacturers.&nbsp;

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Toohey Miller has had a long history in Elizabeth Bay. Couloumbis' grandfather founded the company in 1955 when it was an architectural business.&nbsp;

Toohey Miller is currently developing <a href="/new-apartments/no-1-onslow-place-elizabeth-bay-1-onslow-place-elizabeth-bay">No.1 Onslow Avenue</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/elizabeth-bay-nsw-2011">Elizabeth Bay</a>. That has just six full-floor apartments, three of which sold within the first few weeks of its late 2023 launch.

They are also working in a joint venture with Third.i in the neighbouring <a href="/new-apartments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>, where they're currently developing <a href="/new-apartments/muse-potts-point-30-34-brougham-street-potts-point">Muse Potts Point</a>, just 15 apartments off Victoria Street.

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Toohey Miller is currently developing No.1 Onslow Avenue in Elizabeth Bay, as well as Muse Potts Point with Third.i



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Toohey Miller greenlit for Barncleuth Square, Elizabeth Bay apartments

The owners of Labrador's&nbsp;Golden Shores Holiday Club have secured development approval to redevelop their Marine Parade resort.

They'll be creating a 25-level tower at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/210-marine-parade-labrador">210 Marine Parade</a>&nbsp;that will home 85 apartments.

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The development will comprise 49 two-bedroom units, 14 of which will feature a multi-purpose room, and 35 three-bedroom apartments, offering frontage to the Broadwater and adjacent public open space.

A full-floor penthouse spanning 458 sqm with five bedrooms, each with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, is also part of the development plan.

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The approval aligns with the broader regional plan for the Gold Coast, which targets an annual supply of 4,010 new high-rise units aiming to address the ongoing demand-supply imbalance.

Designed by <a href="/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, all apartments will have glimpses towards <a href="/developments/broadwater-qld-4380">Broadwater</a> because of the tower's slender form. The building fans out towards the rear, which allows even the apartments at the back of the building to take in water views.&nbsp;

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On the roof will be a swimming pool and lounge areas with kitchenettes, while the 24th level will home a gym.

While primarily geared towards permanent residential occupancy, the development includes provisions for short-term accommodation so future apartment owners can rent their apartments as a holiday let.

While primarily geared towards permanent residential occupancy, the development includes provisions for short-term accommodation so future apartment owners can rent their apartments as a holiday let

Golden Shores Holiday Club in Labrador to be redeveloped into apartments

Not enough housing to meet demand.

That's the state of the market in the Gold Coast, where the lack of activity in the new development space is a growing concern for the coastal hotspot that is still seeing surging population growth following a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Real Estate Institute of Australia spokesperson, Andrew Bell, said the unprecedented demand for properties on the Gold Coast is unlikely to ease.

“It is simply an equation of supply and demand,” Bell said.

“What has happened, particularly post-COVID, has been a significant transfer of wealth from other parts of Australia including <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic?sort=">Melbourne</a> and <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw?sort=">Sydney</a>.

“During the pandemic, there was an increase in divorces, downsizing and simply relocation. We are also seeing a lot of high-wealth people, with the capacity to pay higher prices, moving to Queensland. In <a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a> and <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>, 24 per cent of sales have been cash purchases.”

Bell said while this was a major positive for the state, and a “coming of age” for Queensland, this northward migration had resulted in a decline in affordability for many buyers and renters.

“We don’t have enough properties to meet the huge influx of residents, especially workers who will contribute to strong economic growth.”

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/city-beat-may-2024-gold-coast-unit-market-continues-to-surge">City Beat May 2024: Gold Coast unit market continues to surge</a>

There was only one new apartment development launched to the market in April on the Gold Coast, <a href="/new-apartments/la-belle-palm-beach-332-the-esplanade-palm-beach">La Belle Palm Beach</a> by Marquee.

Despite the lack of new supply in the market, there were several development applications submitted to the Gold Coast City Council in April.&nbsp;

Of course, these projects won't be realised for several years, with the approval phase, marketing, and then the build generally making the lifespan of a new development between three to five years, depending on density and the speediness of the approval process.

We've wrapped up the top three apartment developments that went through council in April.

<h2>Address: 14 Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach</h2>

<h3>Developer: Morris Property Group</h3>

Veteran Gold Coast developer,&nbsp;<a href="/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a>, is planning their 10th residential development in Broadbeach, the majority of which have been delivered in the last few years.

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Morris has submitted plans for a high-end tower focused on the more affluent owner-occupier on a 607 sqm site next to their <a href="/buildings/opus-16-18-chelsea-avenue-broadbeach">Opus Broadbeach</a> tower which they completed in 2021.

They've had <a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a> design a 25-level building with 22 full-floor apartments and a sole two-bed unit. They will sit above three basement levels which will have 45 parking spaces.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-morris-property-group-plot-another-broadbeach-tower">Exclusive first look: Morris Property Group plot another Broadbeach tower</a>

<h2>Address: 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach</h2>

<h3>Developer: DVB Projects</h3>

DVB Projects, the developer behind Broadbeach's Sea Glass development that is currently in market, is doubling down in the burgeoning suburb.

<a href="/developers/dvb-projects">DVB</a>, led by Dean Brown, has filed plans for a similar tower at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">137 Old Burleigh Road</a>, a 1,156 sqm site near the Old Burleigh Road and Queensland Avenue roundabout that is currently home to the 12-unit, 1980s block Gala.

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They've called on&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="">Rothelowman</a>&nbsp;again to handle the design of the 105-metre, 32-level building that will have 39 half-floor and full-floor apartments and a two-level penthouse.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-dvb-projects-doubles-down-in-broadbeach">First look exclusive: DVB Projects doubles down in Broadbeach</a>

<h2>Address: 118 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach</h2>

<h3>Developer: Little Projects &amp; R.Corp</h3>

Two&nbsp;<a href="/developments/melbourne-vic" target="">Melbourne</a>&nbsp;developers are pushing on with their prime apartment development site on one of Broadbeach's best streets.

<a href="/developers/little-projects-co">Little Projects</a>, in a joint venture with fellow&nbsp;Melbourne-based developer R.Corp, has gone back to the drawing board for their luxury apartment tower&nbsp;at 118 Old Burleigh Road, on the corner of Australia Avenue.

Since being knocked back by the Gold Coast City Council for their&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-little-projects-set-for-third-broadbeach-apartment-development-with-r-corp-joint-venture">initial 30-level plans by DKO</a>&nbsp;in early 2023 which would have seen 33 apartments delivered, Little Projects and R.Corp have been working with council and have now officially submitted new plans by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/plus-architecture" target="">Plus Architecture</a>.

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They will be still targeting the high-end buyer in the building that was initially dubbed&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">One Australia</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/first-look-little-projects-redesign-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-apartment-tower">First look: Little Projects redesign Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach apartment tower</a>

<h2>Address: 402-404 The Esplanade, Palm Beach</h2>

<h3>Developer: Chanine Developments</h3>

The latest play on luxury apartment developments on the Palm Beach beachfront is by Sydney-based developer <a href="/developers/chanine-developments">Chanine Developments</a> who secured a large site through site amalgamation specialists <a href="/project-marketer/gv-property-group">GV Property Group</a>.

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Chanine, led by Marwan Chanine, has now lodged plans for a boutique eight-level building with 15 half-floor apartments and a massive five-bedroom penthouse.

There will be 16 apartments in the building which has been designed by CDArchitects. The 15 three-bedroom apartments will sit beneath a massive 354 sqm, five-bedroom penthouse with its own rooftop pool, barbecue kitchen and alfresco space.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/sydney-developer-eyes-palm-beach-luxury-apartments">Sydney developer eyes Palm Beach luxury apartments</a>

<h2>Address: 50 Sunset Boulevarde, Surfers Paradise</h2>

<h3>Developer: Macquarie York</h3>

It's taken less than five months for Roy Skaf's <a href="/developers/macquarie-york">Macquarie York</a> to secure approval for its upcoming absolute waterfront Surfers Paradise project.

Macquarie York will develop a 17-level tower at 50 Sunset Boulevarde, a 1,057 sqm riverfront block on the Nerang River facing Chevron Island's Home of The Arts building.

<img alt="Macquarie York secure approval for new Surfers Paradise apartments" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,dpr_2.0,q_auto:good/https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/field/image/50%20Sunset%20Bvd%20Surfers%20Paradise.jpg?VersionId=AtiCmJhE3qMpYlsaNO7Zgpi4uhAhzJHJ" />

<a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a>, led locally by Danny Juric, says the project has been "meticulously designed to seamlessly blend with its urban and natural surroundings, achieving a harmonious balance between the human-scale streetscape, riverscape, and the emerging skyline."

Among the amenities planned for residents is a dedicated recreation level on the second floor boasting a swimming pool, lounge area, BBQ space, gym, sauna, steam room, and work-from-home office space complete with desks and a boardroom.&nbsp;

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/macquarie-york-secure-approval-for-new-surfers-paradise-apartments">Macquarie York secure approval for new Surfers Paradise apartments</a>

Despite the lack of new supply in the market, there were several development applications submitted to the Gold Coast City Council in April.

Every new apartment development planned across Gold Coast in April

Brisbane is crying out for new supply in the off the plan apartment market.

Confidence in the Queensland capital is at an all-time high, and there's no suggestion of a slowdown in demand.

Assisting in the growth in the unit market is the lack of new projects. There's not been a release of a new apartment development, certainly nothing close to a tower development, in months.

Developers have been active however over April, which bodes well for Brisbane's future supply.

Of course, these projects won't be realised for several years, with the approval phase, marketing, and then the build generally making the lifespan of a new development between four to five years, depending on density and the speediness of the approval process.

We've wrapped up the top five apartment developments that were submitted to the Brisbane City Council in April.

<h2>Address: 18 Macgregor Street, Upper Mount Gravatt</h2>

<h3>Developer: Salter Brothers</h3>

One of the most interesting apartment developments submitted in Brisbane in April was in <a href="/developments/upper-mount-gravatt-qld-4122">Upper Mount Gravatt</a>, where&nbsp;diversified investment group and property developer <a href="/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>&nbsp;has sought to create their first project in Brisbane.

Salter Brothers is seeking to demolish the Mercure Brisbane Garden City Hotel&nbsp;and develop a new 17-level apartment building at <a href="/new-apartments/18-macgregor-street-upper-mount-gravatt">18 Macgregor Street</a>.

<img alt="First look exclusive: Salter Brothers plot new Brisbane apartments" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,dpr_2.0,q_auto:good/https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screen%20Shot%202024-04-23%20at%201.25.21%20pm.png?VersionId=7_hXoO1RkzCAYSX0V_05iv_vT4kAgzO5" />

They've had <a href="/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a> create the plans for the mixed-use building that will have 101 apartments above a four-level podium. That will home a 90-space childcare centre and parking for 107 cars.

There will be eight apartments per floor, six two-beds and two three-bedders. The apartments are expressed as "gently undulating petals," Bates Smart wrote in their submission to the Brisbane City Council.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-salter-brothers-plot-new-brisbane-apartments">First look exclusive: Salter Brothers plot new Brisbane apartments</a>

<h2>Address: 28 Beesley Street, West End</h2>

<h3>Developer: Tocu Properties</h3>

<a href="/developers/tocu-properties">Tocu Properties</a>, which has been developing townhouses across Brisbane's inner-ring suburbs, is moving into the apartment market in the <a href="/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a>.

They've had&nbsp;<a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>&nbsp;draw up plans for a seven-level apartment development on the corner of Beesley and Filmer streets, one of the last remaining infill development sites within the highly sought-after West End precinct.

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The proposal is for 42 two and three-bedroom apartments, 30 of which will have an additional multi-purpose room.

Crowning the building will be a 656 sqm rooftop amenity level with an infinity edge pool, hot and cold plunge pools, and open lawn and barbecue areas with views over <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/first-look-tocu-properties-file-west-end-apartment-plans">First look: Tocu Properties file West End apartment plans</a>

<h2>Project: Canopy House by Aria, Kangaroo Point</h2>

<h3>Address: 58-62 Leopard Street Kangaroo Point, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169</h3>

<h3>Developer: ARIA Property Group</h3>

<a href="/developers/aria-property-group">ARIA</a> is again seeking to bulk up its upcoming <a href="/developments/kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Kangaroo Point</a> apartment project, <a href="/new-apartments/canopy-house-by-aria-58-62-leopard-street-kangaroo-point">Canopy House</a>.

The Tim Forrester-led developer is seeking to add a further four levels to the previous 29-level tower by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="">Rothelowman</a>, which were approved in August after a&nbsp;change application in June last year.

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The new design will also see an extended podium which will now feature a resident park with a barbecue kitchen and outdoor dining area, playground, and seating pods.

The documents suggest the new design will improve the facade, providing a "greater visual relief to the built form and significantly increasing the project’s ‘Green Factor’."

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/first-look-aria-bulk-up-canopy-house-in-kangaroo-point-by-buying-next-door">First look: Aria bulk up Canopy House in Kangaroo Point by buying next door</a>

<h2>Project: La Flor, Taringa</h2>

<h3>Address: 128-130 Swann Road</h3>

<h3>Developer: Vista Projects</h3>

The Gold Coast-based architecture firm <a href="/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a> has put together a design for their next project in the neighbouring&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/taringa-qld-4068">Taringa</a>&nbsp;on behalf of developer <a href="/developers/vista-projects">Vista Projects</a>.

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The six-level project, dubbed La Flor, will have eight three-bedroom apartments and a four-bedroom penthouse with its own private rooftop. The rest of the rooftop is reserved for resident amenities, comprising a resort-style pool, a sauna, extensive seating, barbecue spaces and sun lounges.

La Flor draws inspiration from nature, with its design metaphorically likened to the unfolding petals of a flower and translates into an architectural interplay between openness and enclosure.&nbsp;

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/first-look-contreras-earl-pen-new-taringa-apartment-project-la-flor">First look: Contreras Earl pen new Taringa apartment project, La Flor</a>

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<h2>&nbsp;Project: Gaia</h2>

<h3>Address: 108 Lambert Street, Kangaroo Point QLD 4069</h3>

<h3>Developer: Pikos Group</h3>

Even rarer than a submission at the moment is the approval of a new tower.

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/pikos-property-group-changes-to-kangaroo-point-maroochydore-employment-hub-of-the-sunshine-coast">Pikos Group</a>&nbsp;is backing up its recently launched Skye Residences in Kangaroo Point with another project in the affluent suburb.

They've been given the green light for Gaia, two 15-level buildings at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/gaia-kangaroo-point-108-lambert-street-kangaroo-point">108 Lambert Street</a>&nbsp;which will home 215 apartments as well as creating a full acre of inner-city parklands in the process.

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Designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>, both residential towers at Gaia have been oriented to capture sweeping views of the city and river, with all apartments featuring luxury internal finishes of natural stone, timber flooring and premium appliances.&nbsp;

The River Tower includes a mix of three and four-bedroom apartments, some with a multi-purpose room, while the City Tower will have two and three-bedroom apartments with an additional multi-purpose room.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/pikos-group-secures-approval-for-gaia-kangaroo-point-apartments">Pikos Group secures approval for Gaia Kangaroo Point apartments</a>

There has been new developments plans submitted by Aria, Salter Brother and Tocu Properties across Brisbane in April

The top five new apartment developments planned across Brisbane in April

Melbourne's well-documented supply chain woes aren't easing in a hurry.

There were some notable development applications however submitted across the capital in April, some of which will bring some much-needed density to the apartment sector.

Of course, these projects won't be realised for several years, with the approval phase, marketing, and then the build generally making the lifespan of a new development between four to five years, depending on density and the speediness of the approval process.

We've wrapped up some of the biggest and best development applications across Melbourne in April.

<h2>Address: 99-109 Lorimer Street, Docklands</h2>

Melbourne&nbsp;developer Ross&nbsp;Pelligra&nbsp;is set to take on one of his largest projects to date, lodging plans for a huge multi-stage precinct in Melbourne's&nbsp;growing Fishermans Bend precinct.

Development manager <a href="/developers/citinova">Citinova</a> has proposed a four-tower development, designed as a "cohesive 'family' of towers" by Architectus, that will bring over 1000 apartments to the chronically undersupplied Melbourne market.

One of the towers will be dedicated build-to-sell, while there will be more build-to-sell apartments in tower two that will also home 200 hotel rooms and extensive amenities.

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Tower three will be a commercial office tower that may suit a coworking provider, and Tower Four will be build-to-rent apartments. All the towers will be linked by a podium that will feature vibrant laneways with an arts and culture hub, retail tenancies and an urban grocer.

The five-stage project will also include an unencumbered 3,075 sqm public open space.

Landscape architect <a href="/landscape-architect/mala">Mala Studio</a> has been part of the design, as have planning consultants <a href="/landscape-architect/tract-landscape-architects">Tract</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/first-look-exclusive-citinova-plot-multi-tower-development-in-fishermans-bend">First look exclusive: Citinova plot multi-tower development in Fishermans Bend</a>

<h2>Address: 616-646 High Street, Prahran</h2>

<h2>Developer:&nbsp;Abadeen</h2>

Having launched&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/malea-94-burke-road-malvern-east">Maléa</a>, a collection of just seven luxury apartments on&nbsp;<a href="/developments/malvern-east-vic-3145">Malvern East</a>'s Central Park,&nbsp;<a href="/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>, led locally by former&nbsp;<a href="/project-marketer/cbre-residential-australia" target="">CBRE</a>&nbsp;Director&nbsp;<a href="/content/abadeen-officially-announce-expansion-into-victoria-with-two-luxury-projects" target="">Andrew Leoncelli</a>, has filed plans for its next project.

They'll be developing a boutique building in Prahran at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/grandview-prahran-616-646-high-street-prahran-vic-3181">616-646 High Street</a>,&nbsp;on the corner of&nbsp;Airlie Avenue and High Street near&nbsp;<a href="/expert-insights/buying/toorak-park-delivers-where-it-matters-most">Toorak Park</a>&nbsp;and Orrong Romanis Reserve.

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They had&nbsp;<a href="/architects/carr-design" target="">Carr Design</a>&nbsp;a four-level building that curves around a Smooth Bark Apple tree, immovable as it's listed as a national trust significant tree.

There will be 26 apartments across the four levels, a mix of two-bed, two-bed plus studies, and three-bed apartments. They will sit above two levels of the basement with parking for 56 cars.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/first-look-abadeen-lodge-plans-for-second-melbourne-apartment-development">First look: Abadeen lodge plans for second Melbourne apartment development</a>

<h2>Address: 38 Clarke Street, Southbank</h2>

<h2>Developer: LAS Group</h2>

Melbourne developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/las-group" target="">LAS Group</a>&nbsp;has submitted plans for a new 25-level tower in the heart of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>.

<a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a> has put together plans for the 188-apartment tower at 38 Clarke Street, on the corner of City Road and Clarke Street just behind Crown Melbourne.

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In contrast to the neighbouring buildings with predominantly glass facade buildings, 38 Clarke Street embraces the industrial heritage of the area, with the building's lower level finishes drawing on the 19th-century local vernacular found on City Road with rich red brick detailing and arched windows.&nbsp;

The lower ground level at street level features resident amenities including a dedicated bike lobby and parking area, pool and gym.&nbsp;

The top of the podium features a densely planted native garden bed designed by renowned Tract Landscape Architects.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/first-look-exclusive-las-group-propose-fender-katsilidis-apartment-tower-in-southbank">First look exclusive: LAS Group propose Fender Katsilidis apartment tower in Southbank</a>

<h2>Address: 81A Bell Street, Coburg</h2>

<h2>Developer: Blue Earth Group</h2>

Amenity-centric Melbourne&nbsp;developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/blue-earth-group">Blue Earth Group</a>&nbsp;is trying again to get its&nbsp;<a href="/developments/coburg-vic-3058">Coburg</a>&nbsp;development approved.

The plan is for over 444 apartments and townhouses designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cht-architects" target="">CHT</a>&nbsp;Architects on what the planning documents call a "significant land parcel" given its location on the south-western corner of Bell and Rodda Street which forms the entrance/gateway to the&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/coburg-vic-3058">Coburg</a>&nbsp;Major Activity Centre (‘MAC’).

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The revised design response continues a similar design concept, containing three buildings ranging in height from five to 11 storeys, with large areas of publicly accessible open space and pedestrian links provided within the site that is bordered by ground floor activity with the provided building separation and setbacks consistent with the Tribunal’s findings in maximising daylight receipt to the apartments and sunlight to provide open space areas.

Proposed are 223 one-bedroom apartments, the majority with a study, 195 two-bedders, 15 three-bed apartments, and 11 townhouses.

There will be around 239 sqm of shop floor space and 106 sqm of food and drink premises.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/blue-earth-group-to-push-on-with-three-tower-coburg-development">Blue Earth Group to push on with three-tower Coburg development</a>

There's been applications submitted in April from Citinova, Blue Earth Group, Abadeen, and LAS Group

The top four new apartment developments planned across Melbourne in April

Property developer Wickton is continuing to move fast in Melbourne's development space.

<a href="/developers/wickton">Wickton</a>, led by Blanco Norton and architect Will Leaf, has just secured approval for a mixed-use development in the Hawksburn Village precinct, on the border of South Yarra and Prahran.

They secured 387-403 Malvern Road, near Hawksburn Station,&nbsp;late last year. The 1,436 sqm site had approvals in place for both a full residential project and a full commercial project.

Leaf, whose architecture practice <a href="/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>&nbsp;is designing three other mixed-use buildings in the Hawksburn Village precinct, redesigned the plans to create a collection of luxury apartments above strata offices and ground-level retail.

"Our goal is to create a true mixed-use typology that draws inspiration from the locale's rich contextual fabric," Will Leaf said.

The design blends brick, steel, and glass with strong vertical forms and generous apertures to create a balanced and sympathetic addition to the village streetscape.

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There will be a vibrant ground floor retail with premium hospitality and retail spaces that will anchor three levels of strata offices. Seven two and three-bedroom apartments will occupy the top two levels of the building,

The designs were altered from the previous plans so the floorplates expanded, which meant the apartments sat above the building's large privacy screens and the adjoining buildings so both levels of apartments take in uninterrupted views across Melbourne and back to the city skyline.

Blanco Norton said Hawksburn Village is going through a&nbsp;renaissance.

"The village is starting to come alive again," Norton said.

"It's a much more affordable proposition from both a residential and commercial standpoint compared to Toorak village, with all the same level of amenity on the doorstep. It will be the place to be."

Wickton is expecting to start demolition of the bottle shop and adjoining commercial building on the site later this year, and start the build in early 2025. The luxury apartments, two and three-bedders, will hit the market in Q3 2024.

Wickton has been busy in Bayside where late last year they took two owner-occupier focussed projects, both in&nbsp;<a href="/developments/hampton-vic-3188">Hampton</a>, to the market in the space of a week.

The first project,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/linacre-rise-hampton-8-10-linacre-road-hampton">Linacre Rise</a>, comprises 27 modern apartments, while the latest release,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/58-beach-hampton-58-beach-road-hampton">58 Beach</a>, has just six apartments with views of both Hampton and&nbsp;<a href="/developments/sandringham-vic-3191">Sandringham</a>&nbsp;Beach. Both were also designed by Leaf's architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="/news/steller-and-ewert-leaf-combine-for-a-reworked-south-melbourne-apartment-tower" target="">Ewert Leaf</a>.

Wickton also has another upcoming project in the Bayside area.

First look exclusive: Wickton look to South Yarra for latest mixed-use development

Sydney’s iconic Coogee Bay Hotel is set for a transformation.

Plans have now been approved to transform the landmark watering hole and hotel on the corner of Arden Street and Coogee Bay Road, creating new hotel rooms, a refurbishment of the current building, and the addition of a shoptop housing development with 58 apartments, 11 retail premises, and an internal laneway from Coogee Bay Road.

The approval comes after more than four years of design and planning, discussions with stakeholders, community consultation and mediation between the owners of the <a href="/developments/coogee-nsw-2034">Coogee</a> Bay Hotel and <a href="/developments/randwick-nsw">Randwick</a> City Council. &nbsp;

The Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel&nbsp;granted a Deferred Commencement Consent, consent that will become operational once there has been a resolution of a noise management plan with Randwick City Council.&nbsp;

In their determination, the Panel considered the major changes made by the applicant to their original development application lodged in July 2021. These included an improvement of bulk and scale, a reduction in height, removal of the proposed supermarket and improvement of urban form and amenity. It was also noted by the Panel that view loss was reduced by the amended plans.&nbsp;

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Chris Cheung, Managing Director of the Coogee Bay Hotel, said: “We are happy to be finally moving forward and excited to deliver a renewed Coogee Bay Hotel that will reinvigorate the &nbsp;Precinct. &nbsp;

“This significant 8500 sqm site is in the heart of Coogee, provides a gateway to the oceanfront, and offers excellent access to services and public transport," Cheung said."&nbsp;&nbsp;

“As members of the community for the past 30 years, we understand the local environment and believe our plans will better integrate the hotel within the community and reinvigorate the entire site. The proposal will enhance the heritage elements of the hotel building, upgrade its accommodation offering, create a wider range of entertainment, dining options and public meeting spaces, and create a more family-friendly environment. &nbsp;

“Re-casting the Coogee Bay Hotel as a more family-friendly place will improve social outcomes, add value to local business, boost the local economy and complement the character of the local area."

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The approval includes the demolition of buildings, works to the Coogee Bay Hotel including refurbishment to provide for 18 hotel rooms, a new three-storey building to the southern side of the beer garden with 13 new hotel rooms (resulting in a total of 31 hotel rooms), construction of five/six storey shop top housing comprising 58 dwellings, 11 retail premises, internal laneway from Coogee Bay Road, basement parking for 158 cars, subdivision, landscaping and associated works. &nbsp;

Discussions between the owners and Randwick City Council on the redevelopment proposal began in 2019. &nbsp;

The original development application was lodged in July 2021 and an 18-month mediation process with Randwick City Council in the Land and Environment Court has led to the grant of the Development Consent. &nbsp;

Discussions between the owners and Randwick City Council on the redevelopment proposal began in 2019

Coogee Bay Hotel redevelopment gets the green light after five years of planning

Woolworths Group's proposal for a mixed-use development in Waterloo is taking a significant step forward with its recent determination approval.

Their development arm Fabcot <a href="/news/nsw/woolworths-venture-into-apartment-projects-starting-in-sydneys-waterloo">moved into the residential development sector</a> around three years ago, signalling their intent first in Waterloo, before revealing more projects in Neutral Bay and Rose Bay.

The planning proposal for their site at 923-935 Bourke Street, <a href="/developments/waterloo-nsw-2017">Waterloo</a>, which garnered unanimous support from the Central <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> Planning Committee (CSPC) and the City of Sydney Council in late 2023, was officially gazetted in March 2024.

Concept plans have been put together by <a href="/architects/bates-smart" target="">Bates Smart</a> for the development, which will see apartments sit above a new Woolworths Metro, with some dedicated to affordable housing for key workers. At this stage, all images are concept plans.

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Waterloo and its neighbouring suburbs have witnessed substantial population growth in recent years, with projections indicating an influx of approximately 40,000 new residents by 2036.

Despite this growth, the area remains underserved by full-line supermarkets, making Woolworths' mixed-use development a significant addition to address a 9000-sqm undersupply of supermarket floor space in the area.

Once completed, the development is expected to become a vibrant local hub offering not only a full-line Woolworths supermarket but a range of amenities, including 2000 sqm of commercial space, 1500 sqm of specialty retail, dining options, landscaped open areas, and 120 architecturally designed apartments.&nbsp;

A Design Excellence Competition was conducted to select the project's architect, with the winner to be announced in June 2024.

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The project also encompasses pedestrianised through-site links, retention of over 80 per cent of existing street trees and provision of 10 per cent affordable housing.

In addition to meeting the housing and retail needs of the community, the development will exceed BASIX requirements and support the City of Sydney’s Net Zero 2026 initiatives.&nbsp;

The strategic location of the mixed-use development, being a 10-minute walk to public transport including Green Square Train Station and Waterloo Metro Station, along with its proximity to parks, cafes, and other local attractions, makes it an increasingly desirable and accessible area to residents and visitors alike.

The development is expected to become a vibrant local hub offering a full-line Woolworths, 2000 sqm of commercial space, 1500 sqm of specialty retail, dining options and 120 apartments. 

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