Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

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Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

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A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

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Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

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Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

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Abadeen unveils penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

New Brisbane developer Dalcott has unveiled Marrone, the first of three residential projects it is planning in and around Browning Street in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a> will comprise 97 predominantly two- and three-bedroom apartments, with larger residences aimed squarely at the owner-occupier market.

The project will sit in a quiet pocket of South Brisbane between South Bank and West End, close to the restaurants, cultural attractions and riverfront amenity that have driven the suburb's continued transformation.

Dalcott is targeting buyers looking for more space and amenity than has traditionally been offered in the inner-city apartment market, particularly downsizers and professionals wanting to remain close to the city.

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Resident facilities will be concentrated around an extensive rooftop amenity offering, including a swimming pool, spa, infrared sauna, warm and cold magnesium plunge pools, private lounge, dining room and outdoor entertaining areas.

Dalcott Managing Director Lachlan Cottee said South Brisbane's combination of lifestyle, connectivity and established character had been central to the approach to Marrone.

“South Brisbane offers a combination of lifestyle, connectivity and character that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere in Brisbane,” Cottee said.

“Our focus has been on creating homes that feel connected to that environment while providing the level of design, functionality and quality that today's owner-occupiers expect.”

The residences will feature an expressive material palette. Italian Calacatta Viola marble, known for its deep burgundy veining, will be paired with aged brass tapware, Chestnut engineered timber flooring and Tuscan Oak joinery.

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Bathrooms will feature Nara Japanese ceramics and glass bricks, while clay, walnut and brass lighting will be used throughout the apartments.

Dalcott has appointed Realm Projects, led by Managing Director Shane Foley, to handle sales and marketing following previous sold-out collaborations between the groups.

Foley said the Brisbane apartment buyer had become increasingly focused on the quality of the home itself rather than simply securing an inner-city address.

“We expect to see strong demand from buyers who still want all the advantages of inner-city living but aren’t prepared to compromise on the quality of their home,” Foley said.

“Many will be downsizers looking to leave behind the maintenance of a traditional family home without giving up the space they enjoy, while others are likely to be professionals wanting a residence that reflects the way they live today.”

“Marrone responds directly to that demand, with generous floorplans, exceptional resident amenity and a location that places some of Brisbane’s best dining, entertainment and cultural attractions within walking distance.”

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Marrone will be the first project delivered as part of Dalcott's broader investment in the precinct.

It will be followed by La Terra, a boutique project comprising penthouse-style, single-level apartments on a northeast corner site with extensive resident amenity and city views.

Cottee said Marrone represented the first stage of the group's longer-term plans for the area.

Dalcott was established in 2025 by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, combining development and construction capability under an integrated model and focusing on architecturally considered residential projects.

Marrone will initially be offered through a pre-release registration campaign ahead of its broader public launch.

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

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Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

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Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

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Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

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All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

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A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

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La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

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Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

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ODUS releases $18 million penthouse crowning La Mer Main Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Far East Consortium brings Eliza Collection to 640 Bourke Street ahead of October construction start

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Not too long after the site was successfully sold, Delta Property Group have moved to launch their latest project dubbed The Point Doncaster Hill.

Formally 600 Doncaster Road, the relevant planning application encompassing 174 apartments was approved by Manningham City Council during May of this year. The permit and site were promptly offered for sale, with Colliers International and GormanKelly sealing the deal during August.

After a short turn around, Delta Property Group have opened registrations of interest for the project which adds to the Footscray-based developers expanding project catalogue.

The design is that of BKK Architects, with landscaping provided by Oculus. A key design feature of The Point Doncaster Hill will be the mature trees placed over the centre of the western facade, with these outdoor spaces set to double as common areas. The plantings will continue down to ground level, where an 'orchard' of sorts will frame the landscape.

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<figcaption>On point. Image: BKK Architects</figcaption></figure>Following on from <a href="/buildings/the-riverside-1-moreland-street-footscray">Riverside</a> on the banks of the Maribyrnong River which is all but complete, The Point Doncaster Hill joins East Brunswick's <a href="/buildings/the-vic-50-victoria-street-brunswick-east">The Vic</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/422-426-riversdale-road-hawthorn-east">422 Riversdale Road</a> within Hawthorn as projects within Delta Property Group's current pipeline.

Approved with 84 one-bedroom, 83 two-bedroom and 7 three-bedroom apartments, The Point Doncaster Hill will be rejigged to include 4 bedroom abodes as well. 

As the project has a commanding position with views over the CBD which are likely to remain long-term, it seems that Delta Property Group has ramped up the project's appeal to what they hope will be a higher end buyer. 

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<figcaption>Bunnings expected Doncaster outlet. Image: Hayball</figcaption></figure>In other news atop Doncaster Hill, test drilling has commenced on the long-vacant development site owned by Bunnings at 659-669 Doncaster Road. Soil survey is generally a good indicator that a given project is nearing a start.

According to Manningham City Council's planning register, the proposal holds a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit although the final outcome is still listed as in progress. Post its planning submission during 2013, the application has been revised in order to meet a number of concerns, with parking and traffic congestion fears at the forefront of thinking.

Development is likely to <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/doncaster-bunnings-to-be-built-next-to-westfield-doncaster/news-story/2a1804f835ce56da0dc9a4cd44c1d8d3">occur over three stages</a>, and it remains to be seen if Bunnings will go it alone in developing the apartments, buddy up with a recognised developer or sell off the development/air rights whilst maintaining a presence over the lower levels.

Not too far away and CEL Australia have recently seen a tower crane adorned with their logo hoisted into the Doncaster skyline. It's been a longer than expected stint between cranes for the developer post the completion of 33M in the CBD. 

CEL Australia's premier development, Tower Melbourne, has been bogged down in legal proceedings for some years, leaving Willow Doncaster as the Singapore-backed firm's sole Melbourne project at construction, with Canny Projects carrying out the construction works.

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Delta gets to the point on Doncaster Hill

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Essendon Station is making a good fist of attracting its fair share of apartment developments. Much like the plethora of apartment projects sprouting up along the Tram 59 route which slices through Essendon/Essendon North, the emergence of multiple apartment projects surrounding Essendon Station speaks to the success of the suburb in attracting new investment and people willing to call the suburb home.

With the mass of investment within Essendon Fields also radiating throughout neighbouring suburbs, Essendon in particular has seen a solid boost to apartment development in recent years, This, coupled with the Essendon Junction Structure Plan has given apartment developers confidence to seek higher density outcomes around the junction/station precinct.

Largest of all is Linc at 15 Russell Street which is mere metres away from Essendon Station's entrance.

Revel Development Group Director, Daniel Caspar recently spoke of the merits of Essendon via circulated comment:

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The gentrification of the Melbourne’s inner ring may have taken some decades to reach suburbs like Essendon, but now that it has, we are seeing greater opportunities for positive, high-density development with a focus on owner occupiers.
We are experiencing strong interest amongst buyers within a three to five-kilometre radius of the inner north-west, who are looking to either upgrade, downsize or enter the market for the first time and are willing to move to Essendon to do so because of its relative affordability.
Acclimatised to the idea of apartment living, these buyers are favourably comparing the suburb’s proximity to the city and quality of amenities with equivalent suburbs in the east and bayside.
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<figcaption>Linc's outdoor entertaining area. Image: Revel Development Group</figcaption></figure>Linc as the tallest apartment development within Essendon will also boast a number of enhanced features, including a rooftop terrace with views toward the CBD; one of three three separate garden areas within the project. Plus Architecture are responsible for Linc's internal and overall design, with Jack Merlo in charge of outdoor areas.

Linc is not the only development looking to capitalise upon its immediacy to Essendon Station.

Another sizeable planning application is before Moonee Valley City Council, with interests controlling 27 Russell Street looking to replace an Edwardian/Bungalow style house with 61 new apartments set over 9 levels.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image28_5.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="27 Russell Street seeks to add to the area's increased apartment activity. Image: John Demos Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="330" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image28_5.jpg?itok=IbZdoAMz" title="27 Russell Street seeks to add to the area's increased apartment activity. Image: John Demos Architects" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>27 Russell Street is at planning. Image: John Demos Architects</figcaption></figure>John Demos Architects has created a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments within the proposal, supported by a new ground floor cafe of 130sqm.

In the immediate area, 93-97 Rose Street is all but complete, Alexandria at 952 Mt Alexander Road has launched its sales drive while 118-120 Buckley Street's display suite is taking shape.

The remainder of the development pipeline surrounding Essendon Station consists of the approved 23-25 Russell Street and the at appeal 81 Rose Street. 47 Rose Street which consisted of a five level residential building was withdrawn from the approvals process last week.

Savills recently moved on a development site at 95 Buckley Street which is capable of accommodating an apartment building under the Essendon Junction Structure Plan. Also in the wings is the possible rejuvenation of the sprawling car park adjoining Essendon Station as part of VicTrack's station precinct development program.

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Essendon Station fast becoming a magnet for apartment developments

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One of Melbourne's most prolific private developers, Eddie Kutner's Central Equity, has recorded a record $131 million profit for the 2016 year.
Central Equity's 2015 profit was $10 million. In 2014 the profit was $76 million.
Kutner and his partners John Bourke and Dennis Wilson are considering a potential sell-down or outright sale of the business they founded in the 1980s.
"Central Equity is a highly profitable and sustainable business that has been developed over more than three decades to become a 'second generation' enterprise," a spokesman said on Monday. 
The 2016 profit was achieved on $586 million in sales revenue, compared to $120 million in the previous year.
Central Equity also develops residential land lots and has a project in Queensland.
In the directors' report for its 2016 financial results, obtained by The Australian Financial Review, the company outlines the prospect of strong revenues ahead, with more than $1 billion in sales contracts in hand.
Its Southbank Place in Kavanagh Street, which was released earlier this year, is expected to generate more than $400 million in sales.
Central Equity also noted it had acquired a major site on Lonsdale Street.
Central Equity's annual report addresses concerns about Melbourne's over-supply potential.
"Large-scale projects can take five-10 years to complete and over these timeframes many projects are either delayed or abandoned," it said.
"Accordingly, long timeframes, delay or abandonment and the dynamics of off-the-plan sales and bank requirements, have a 'self-regulating" effect on the physical supply of completed apartments to the market."
Central Equity also noted it is boosting the proportion of "family-sized apartments" in its projects, including larger two-bedroom units and more three-bedroom apartments.
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Family-sized apartment strategy outlined by the highly profitable Central Equity

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City of Port Phillip have fielded a fresh planning application that seeks to further expand the footprint of high-density towers away from St Kilda Junction.

Bound by St Kilda Road and Blanche Street, 331-335 St Kilda Road would sit south of Inkerman Street, and appear as the only building of its size in the area. Immediate apartment projects that have come to fruition along Inkerman Street sit within the 5-7 level range.

Developer Beacon Builders are behind the proposal which was submitted during August, and see architects Bird de la Coeur take the design lead. Thus far Moonee Ponds' LEX Apartments with 56 dwellings ranks among Beacon Builders more notable projects.

<h2>331-335 St Kilda Road application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Artist's impression of the proposed building. Plannin image: BDLC</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>2,543sqm site currently utilised as a Habitat HQ hostel</li>
	<li>Proposed dual buildings of 6 and 13 levels/39.6 metres</li>
	<li>156 dwellings: 3 x studio, 51 x 1BR, 99 x 2BR, 3 x 3BR</li>
	<li>Single retail/cafe space of 61sqm</li>
	<li>Three basement levels include 157 car parks, 175 bicycle bays, nine motorcycle bays and 156 stores</li>
	<li>Outdoor recreational area to the western boundary</li>
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In preparing the application's town planning report, Meinhardt Group assert the following:

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The proposal is consistent with the strategic planning policy for the area established by the relevant State and Local Policies of the Port Phillip Planning Scheme. The development addresses the strategic directions and policy objectives through supporting a diversity of housing on a strategic redevelopment site within good proximity to transport, services and facilities, and respecting the residential interface along Blanche Street through a lower built form and responsive articulation and design to reference the streetscape rhythm.

The overall height is considered reasonable having regard to the strategic significance of St Kilda Road, the limited amenity impacts caused by the proposed height, the context of the surrounding area which includes land identified for significant redevelopment within the Mixed Use Zone and Commercial 1 Zone, the existing apartment buildings approved within the precinct, the quality design aesthetic.
<cite>Town planning report for 331-335 St Kilda Road, Meinhardt Group</cite>
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Visually 331-335 St Kilda Road is broken to represent a solid base, which transitions to a perforated top. Brick is prevalent over lower levels and is reflective of the surrounding urban context. The proposal's upper levels feature vertical fins assembled across the facade with a series of colour changes designed to break the building's bulk and appearance.

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<figcaption>331-335 St Kilda Road compared to the area's tallest approved tower</figcaption></figure>In recent years a crop of mid and high-rise apartment buildings have sprung up closer to St Kilda Junction. At present the largest approved building in the area is Plus Architecture's <a href="/new-apartments/8-12-punt-road-st-kilda">8-12 Punt Road</a> which covers 96m and encompasses 203 dwellings.

331-335 St Kilda Road's height and location well south of the Junction makes it a trailblazer of sorts.

Should it gain approval it would likely set a precedent for future developable plots in the vicinity, in terms of height expectations and overall density. Beacon Builders at the very least hope that their application may well become a new design beacon within St Kilda.
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A new beacon for St Kilda?

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Malaysian property developer UEM Sunrise Berhad has started construction of Conservatory, a 446-apartment project in Melbourne that will reflect the importance of the archaeological finds from the site.
Digging at the 9-23 McKenzie Street site uncovered over 250,000 artefacts in the former Mistletoe Hotel dating back to 1855.
<img src="/images/2016/10/13/Sunrise2.jpg" alt="" width="718" height="525">
Treasures from Melbourne’s Gold Rush era such as a gold nugget, early silver coins, Rising Sun military badges and other artefacts were recovered. The excavation was carried out by consultants TerraCulture Pty Ltd.
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Jeremy Smith, principal archaeologist at Heritage Victoria, emphasised the importance of the excavation in unravelling a piece of Melbourne’s history.  
“These items signify the influx of wealth coming into Melbourne during the time of European settlement and the gold rush. We are incredibly fortunate to have had this opportunity to uncover these artefacts.” 
The $330 million Conservatory is UEM Sunrise Berhad’s second project in Melbourne and will comprise 446 units of one, two and three-bedroom residences on 42 levels. It will also have three levels of residential facilities including a pool, gym, private cinema and jacuzzi. 
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Its first was Aurora Melbourne Central.
Hickory Group Pty Ltd (Hickory) has been appointed the builder for Conservatory, with construction expected to be completed by end 2018. Ninety percent apartments have been sold to date.
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UEM Sunrise Chief Operating Officer (Commercial), Raymond Cheah, said “It is fitting that Conservatory’s history is rooted in the opulent Gold Rush era – positioned next to the lush Carlton Gardens. This project epitomises luxury, park-side living with its quality interiors and all the finer things in life such as a private jacuzzi, observation skydeck, private cinema and golf simulator.” 
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Conservatory is nestled between the UNESCO World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens.
Taking inspiration from the park, the exterior of Conservatory will resemble an elegant glasshouse, designed by Cox Architecture Pty Ltd, that will change colours with the seasons.
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In paying homage to the site’s history, builder Hickory will incorporate some of the bluestone uncovered in the excavation into the building as a permanently installed piece of art, as well as display cases to showcase the selection of findings in Conservatory’s lobby. 
<img src="/images/2016/10/13/i6.jpg" alt="">
“Conservatory will no doubt be an amazing place to live, even more so knowing that we are all contributing to the next chapter of the area’s already rich history,” said Michael Argyrou, Hickory’s managing director.  
 <img src="/images/2016/10/13/i7.jpg" alt="">
 
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Construction starts on Conservatory, an apartment project with archaeological twist  

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A substantial mixed-use development set for the former Courtney and Patterson Ford auto site looks to be creeping toward reality, with promotional signage appearing onsite labelling the project Bellelle.

With a primary address of 37-69 Bell Street, the Hayball-designed project set across a roughly 8,925sqm plot also maintains frontages to Lynden Avenue and Myrtle Street. After revisions which saw the initial scheme trimmed to better meet Council's expectations, final approval was gained during April via a compulsory conference held at VCAT.

Developer JTX also carries information on Bellelle via their website, with Probuild nominated as the builder of choice.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image2_8.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Linden Avenue perspective: Image: JTX Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="328" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image2_8.jpg?itok=9uc1a7y0" title="Linden Avenue perspective: Image: JTX Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Linden Avenue perspective: Image: JTX Group</figcaption></figure>Bellelle will be a true mixed-use project featuring private apartments, aged care and independent living units, retail spaces and childcare, provisions for a GP and Allied Health clinic, gymnasium and hotel accommodation which is aimed toward servicing the surrounding medical precinct.

Partnering with Blue Whale Property Group on the project, JTX describe Bellelle as:

<blockquote>
An integrated and genuinely mixed use development within in an identified Activity Centre with an emphasis on place making and successful connections to precinct. This JTX development promotes economic viability, deliverability and social benefit.

The architectural approach aims to moderate the size of the scheme while providing a strong overall coherence within the precinct. With a vision for overall design value and high quality residential amenity, key design drivers are for a high quality public realm and pedestrian experience through designing for human scale and vibrancy at street level.

To accommodate a range of demographics and families, the project provides a rich diversity of dwelling types with generous outdoor spaces suited to family occupancy. Enhancing the amenity and lifestyle opportunities are a diverse range of outdoor areas and internal communal zones include a dining room, lounge/library, family lounge and kids’ games room.

The project is underpinned by a serious commitment to sustainable outcomes, with initiatives equivalent to a 4 Star “Best Practice” Green Star.
<cite><a href="http://www.jtx.com.au/project/bellelle/">Bellelle Ivanhoe, JTX Group</a></cite>
</blockquote>

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<figcaption>Evergreen Ivanhoe and The Orchard</figcaption></figure>Bellelle is poised to join a number of other noteworthy projects within Ivanhoe.

Most notable is Kokoda Property Group's <a href="/buildings/evergreen-1-westley-avenue-ivanhoe">Evergreen Ivanhoe</a> which is nearing completion and includes approximately 120 apartments. Smaller projects under construction within the in-demand postcode include <a href="/buildings/lady-ivanhoe-985-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Lady Ivanhoe</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Insignia</a>, <a href="/buildings/the-orchard-ivanhoe-1045-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">The Orchard</a> and a host of smaller projects which will add hundreds of new apartments to the suburb.

When Bellelle does progress, it will be a short distance from the area's tallest apartment project, <a href="/buildings/ivanhoe-apartments-443-upper-heidelberg-road-heidelberg">Ivanhoe Apartments</a>, which at has just been awarded to builder Hacer.
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Ivanhoe's largest mixed-use project emerges as Bellelle

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A Chinese developer has trumped local competition in buying a development site with a permit for luxury apartments in Melbourne’s Blackburn for $3.9 million, in a deal brokered by Savills.
The sale of the 22 Blackburn Road property set a new price benchmark for area, with the site transacting for a record unit rate of $156,000 per unit, according to selling agents Jesse Radisich and Nick Peden of Savills. 
Radisich said the 1,486 square metre, Commercial 1 zoned site drew enquiries from both local and off-shore developers. 
“This site was offered to the market at a time when boutique projects which comprise larger apartments are incredibly highly sought after,” said Radisich.
“The price also reflects the abundance of existing local amenity including prime retail, schools, parks, and public transport as well as close proximity to Box Hill and the CBD.’’ 
Peden said the permitted project would include 20 two-bedroom apartments and ground-level retail.
The vendor was a Melbourne-based investor.
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Chinese developer bags apartment project site in Melbourne's Blackburn for $3.9 million

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New laws that apply to strata townhouses and apartments in NSW will start on 30 November 2016.
The free information sessions will support:
residents
landlords
strata professionals.
For on overview of the new strata laws, visit our <a href="https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/sites/ftw/About_us/Legislation/Changes_to_legislation/Changes_to_strata_laws.page" target="_blank">Major changes to strata laws</a> page. 
<a href="https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/sites/ftw/About_us/News_and_events/Strata_reforms_information_sessions.page#2016_program_of_free_strata_reforms_events" target="_blank">2016 program of free strata reforms events</a>
For the full details, availability and to book, visit the <a href="https://events.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/scripts/NSWFairTradingCalendar/" target="_blank">Events register</a>.
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Strata Legislation Roadshow events  
Fair Trading has partnered with Strata Community Australia (SCA) and the Real Estate Institute of NSW to provide further information sessions for owners, tenants and strata professionals.
Sessions for owners and tenants are free. Strata professionals who attend an intensive session will gain Continuing Professional Development points.  
To book for the following sessions, visit the <a href="https://nsw.stratacommunity.org.au/eventssponsorship/sca-nsw-roadshow-strata-legislation/" target="_blank">SCA Strata Legislation Roadshow</a> page.
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<li>Sydney (city centre) – 31 August 2016</li>
<li>Wollongong – 1 September 2016.</li>
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Visit the <a href="https://nsw.stratacommunity.org.au/eventssponsorship/legislation-roadshow-release-dates/" target="_blank">Strata Legislation Roadshow – New sessions</a> page to book in for one of these sessions:
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...prolific apartment developer Steller.

Provided you're in the right suburb, chances are when you peer over your back fence you'll be looking at a Steller project under construction.

The Carnegie-based outfit has made a habit of targeting suburban Residential Growth Zones with low-rise apartment projects - and very successfully. Steller has no less than 22 projects currently within the Apartments.com.au Project Database; based on database entries alone they are a veritable quantum leap ahead of the next.

Steller's upswing can be attributed to a number of factors. Primarily, the developer focuses on 3-5 level apartment buildings across Melbourne's southern and eastern suburbs where owner-occupiers are currently all the rage.

Working generally within the 20-40 apartment band per project, two and three bedroom options rule to roost. Single bedroom apartments few and far between.

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<figcaption>Bentleigh is the epicentre of Steller's project map</figcaption></figure>The slant toward oversized apartments in suburbs which are currently in favour sees Steller log 21 projects within the Apartments.com.au Project Database which are either at Registrations &amp; Sales or Under Construction. Undoubtedly the developer has more up their sleeve as well which have yet to reach the public realm.

The sum of all Steller listings within the Apartments.com.au Project Database amounts at 781 apartments; 36 apartments per project on average, or still well under any of a handful of individual inner city's super towers under construction which carry in excess of 1,000 apartments.

Steller's success has also passed down to their architect of choice, Ewert Leaf. The South Melbourne practice sees a healthy proportion of their database listing attributed to Steller apartment projects.

Steller's increased project exposure flows from the developer's relationship with two key partners, namely APN Property Group and OCP Asia. 

In partnership with APN, the duo have cemented a development partnership which will <a href="http://apngroup.com.au/fund/apn-steller-development-fund/">develop 223 apartments over six medium density projects</a>. Insight is given by APN Property Group as to why their partnership (and by default Steller) is so successful. The manageable size of each project allows for an altogether nimble approach to development. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image28_4.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Bentleigh's Vickory and Hall Street, Cheltenham"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="240" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image28_4.jpg?itok=4zmu7PcS" title="Bentleigh's Vickory and Hall Street, Cheltenham" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Bentleigh's Vickory and Hall Street, Cheltenham</figcaption></figure>Medium density projects with a fast turn around and lessened inherent risk, located in Residential Growth Zones surrounding public transport is the order of the day, and a recipe for success.

The Australian <a href="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/steller-group-gets-asian-equity-boost/news-story/35cdf02c518251a72e6b5dfbdbaa846c">reported mid this year</a> that OCP Asia as Steller's second partner will provide finance to multiple apartment developments in the pipeline; roughly $800 million worth of apartments across ­Melbourne’s south eastern ­suburbs will benefit from the agreement.

With the sheer volume of projects Steller has on the go, one thing's for sure...they will keep the Apartments.com.au Project Database ticking over for some time to come.
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The dominant developer across the Urban.com.au Project Database is...

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The last week has provided news on a number of pending towers seeking their place in the skyline. Provided below is a summary covering six marquee projects, with each edging closer to reality.

Fresh off Bates Smart's Instagram account is the first image for the reworked <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">555 Collins Street</a>. <a href="/news/fragrance-group-secures-approval-for-the-seemingly-defunct-555-collins-street">First covered by Urban.com.au earlier in the month</a>, developer Fragrance Group has been granted approval to proceed with the tower which would hold up to 625 apartments.

Gone is the vacant commercial tower onsite, and in its place rises a curvaceous form with a pleated exterior.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image18_12.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="555 Collins Street and Myriad Melbourne at 111-125 A'Beckett Street"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="363" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image18_12.jpg?itok=azIElO7S" title="555 Collins Street and Myriad Melbourne at 111-125 A'Beckett Street" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>555 Collins Street and Myriad Melbourne at 111-125 A'Beckett Street</figcaption></figure>Moving on, Tong Eng Group have shown firm intentions regarding their tower at 111-125 A'Beckett Street which they have christened Myriad Melbourne.

<blockquote>
Myriad, centrally located along the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD, is the next iconic landmark along A'Beckett Street. Designed by award-winning architect Elenberg Fraser, the striking residential tower will retain its heritage frontage while its elegant tower provides magnificent views of the bustling Melbourne CBD.

Myriad is poised to be the new benchmark for natural luxury. Watch this space.
<cite>Tong Eng Group</cite>
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The Singaporean developer's first Australian foray, Myriad has yet to receive the sign off from the Planning Minister. It seems that once they do, sales won't be too far behind.

Also in the CBD, Aurumstone Group have been revealed as the purchaser of 295-309 King Street. CBRE City Sales successfully negotiated terms for the 1,292sqm site, which also has approval for a Plus Architecture-designed 66 level residential tower.

While Aurumstone is pursuing a hefty 60 level skyscraper in New York, 295-309 King Street is a significant step up for the developer whose projects across Melbourne to date have been relatively modest.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/cror9146_3_qbt_1157x790-1157x790.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The biggest of them all: 1 Queensbridge Street"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="396" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/cror9146_3_qbt_1157x790-1157x790.jpg?itok=NXUvGvD6" title="The biggest of them all: 1 Queensbridge Street" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The biggest of them all: 1 Queensbridge Street</figcaption></figure>Knight Frank have been appointed as the selling agent for 1 Queensbridge Street.

With formal approval yet to be given, Apartments.com.au's forum is flush with expectations that final approval will be announced shortly. Coupled with an expanded Crown Hotel presence, 1 Queensbridge Street's height and sheer width provide it with a dominating presence.

Ultra-luxury is the target market for the project which is a joint exercise between Schiavello Group and Crown Limited.

The Australian on Friday reported that a syndicate of Asian investors is close to unveiling plans for a premier hotel and apartment development directly behind 1 Queensbridge Street. For those readers not willing to wait, Apartments.com.au has <a href="/news/38-freshwater-places-proponents-ramp-up-their-intentions">already unveiled the revised plans for 38 Freshwater Place</a>, with the 273 metre tower looking to replace a vacant site.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image20_7.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Plus Architecture's 845-851 Whitehorse Road"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="458" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image20_7.jpg?itok=kPoY3AW7" title="Plus Architecture's 845-851 Whitehorse Road" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Plus Architecture's 845-851 Whitehorse Road</figcaption></figure>Finally, while it may be comparatively small in stature to the above projects, Box Hill's 845-851 Whitehorse Road is all but assured of packing a wallop relative to its surrounds.

City of Whitehorse granted the project a Notice of Decision last Monday, all but formally approving the hulking scheme which includes hundreds of apartments set above a 150-suite hotel. With an actual permit in the offing, Spotlight Development Group's focus can now turn to the next phase of the project.

At 117 metres, 845-851 Whitehorse Road will rank among Box Hill's tallest towers.
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