Castle Hill’s booming development market is set for another boost, with builder-developer Buildex proposing a new mid-rise apartment building near Castle Towers.

Buildex has submitted plans to The Hills Shire Council for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/197-old-northern-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">nine-storey building comprising 57 apartments</a> on Old Northern Road. The company acquired two adjoining sites earlier this year, totalling more than 2,683 sqm.

Texco Design has prepared the scheme, which includes five one-bed plus study apartments, 37 two-bedrooms, and 15 three-bedrooms.

Castle Hill has become a hotspot for developers in recent years, undergoing significant transformation driven by the opening of the Hills Showground Precinct to development and the introduction of two metro stations servicing the suburb.

Developers including Deicorp and Kassis Homes have already completed projects, and are progressing future developments, while Meriton, Arada, and Ellipse are currently delivering new projects in the rapidly evolving area.

Staff Writer

First look: Buildex plans 57 apartments near Castle Towers

Gold Coast developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/immerse-projects">Immerse Projects</a>&nbsp;has unveiled what it intends to deliver at its recently acquired Toowong site, its debut apartment development in Brisbane.

Immerse, founded by John Kearney who is also the founder of regarded construction company Greyburn, secured the prime Sylvan Road site <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-immerse-projects-moves-into-brisbane-apartment-market-with-toowong-site-acquisition">earlier this year</a>, in an area which has historical significance to Kearney who&nbsp;studied at the nearby University of Queensland.

"It feels like a full circle moment," Kearney told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/" target="">Apartments.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

“I spent many nights at the Regatta Hotel just down the road, as have most people in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brisbane-qld" target="">Brisbane</a>. It’s one of the city’s most well-known hotels, and with several cafes, restaurants, and a CityCat stop nearby, it’s become an even more attractive place to live.”

He is planning a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/22-24-sylvan-road-toowong-qld-4066">15-storey project with 88 apartments</a> above an activated ground plane with a shop and hospitality spaces.

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The architecture, led by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, presents a tower massing that responds to the area's evolving mid-rise context. The scheme incorporates podium and rooftop communal spaces, while the commercial elements aim to activate the Sylvan Road frontage and enhance the site's interface with the adjacent parkland.&nbsp;

Landscaping plans by Ivy May Landscape Architects include subtropical planting and deep soil zones to support stormwater management and visual integration.

Supporting documentation from Mewing Planning Consultants notes that "the proposed development will deliver a mixed-use outcome that enhances the vibrancy of the Sylvan Road corridor" and highlights its proximity to high-frequency public transport and community facilities.

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&nbsp;

There's been little new apartment development in Toowong in recent years. The most notable is Consolidated Properties two-tower Monarch Residences, which is approaching completion with nearly all of its 224 residences sold.

Kearney describes&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066" target="">Toowong</a>&nbsp;as a suburb with real depth.

"The suburb attracts everyone, from students to retirees, and that's what makes it interesting."

Joel Robinson

First look: Immerse Projects reveals debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hyecorp-property-group">Hyecorp</a> is down to its final three-bedroom apartments at Audrey, the developer’s parkside St Leonards South project, pairing the remaining homes with a limited-time offer.

The developer is extending a five per cent deposit and a $50,000 settlement rebate on selected apartments, aiming to help owner-occupiers secure one of the final homes ahead of move-in in early 2026.

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Located on Canb​erra Avenue opposite Newlands Park, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/audrey-st-leonards-13-19-canberra-avenue-st-leonards-nsw-2065">Audrey</a> comprises 102 residences, including a mix of three-bedroom residences and a double-storey, five-bedroom terrace with two outdoor areas.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a> and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/north-shore-property-construction">North Shore Property Construction</a>, the project reflects Hyecorp’s focus on owner-occupier planning, with open-plan layouts, extensive storage integration, and a material palette built around stone, oak timber flooring and bespoke joinery. Many of the three-bedroom apartments capture views toward the city and Harbour Bridge.

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Hyecorp’s internal design team, Jackson Teece, has emphasised a consistent level of specification across the building, including Miele appliances, integrated refrigeration, brushed metal tapware and large-format stone detailing that conceals cabinetry.

The Tiffany Collection, crowning the development on Levels 12 to 15, features added luxury of fluted standalone baths, heated bathroom floors, custom walk-in robes and upgraded appliance packages across its spacious 155 to 159 sqm homes.

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Beyond the private residences, Audrey carries a strong amenity focus. Residents have access to an indoor lap pool and spa, personal training studio, private cinema, music room and private dining room.

A landscaped rooftop terrace with CBD views anchors the communal offering, complemented by an onsite café and an integrated daycare centre within the project.

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The location continues to be a drawcard for buyers, with new retail additions at Mall 88, including Coles, alongside Woolworths and the established offerings of Forum Plaza. St Leonards Station and Crows Nest Metro is within easy reach, as are local health precincts such as the Royal North Shore Public and Private Hospitals. Nearby green spaces include Newlands Park, Gore Hill Oval and Naremburn Park, supporting strong day-to-day amenity for families and downsizers alike.

Hyecorp is expected to welcome residents to Hyecorp in early 2026.

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Audrey St Leonards nears completion – settlement bonus now available

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/freecity">Freecity</a>&nbsp;has been given the green light to develop its flagship mixed-use project in the Crows Nest metro precinct.

The NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority approved the 40-storey tower, aligning with the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) agenda to deliver more homes in highly connected, high amenity locations.

The $600 million tower, at 378-398 Pacific Highway, will comprise 178 apartments with resident amenities, two levels of commercial offices, and a curated retail offering. Freecity will also dedicate a 10 percent Affordable Housing Contribution, supporting the Governments broader housing objectives.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the tower will offer a diverse residential mix, from one-bedroom homes to expansive four-bedroom penthouses, all crafted to maximise light, views and liveability.

Lawrence Zheng, Co-Founder and Joint CEO of Freecity Group, said the approval represents a significant step forward for both Crows Nest and Freecity.

"We are proud to be delivering a landmark project that brings new homes, new amenity and new economic activity to one of Sydney’s most strategically connected locations,"&nbsp;Zheng said.

"With our $6 billion pipeline of 12 mixed-use projects, this development reinforces Freecity’s commitment to helping deliver the housing supply and transport-integrated precincts the Government is championing.”

Michael Romano, Executive Director of Development, said the companies focus is on "creating places that genuinely enhance how people live day to day - communities that balance accessibility, amenity and neighbourhood vibrancy.”

“This project reflects the future of urban living - design led, highly liveable and seamlessly connected to the city’s major transport, employment and education hubs. Being directly opposite the Crows Nest Metro means residents can access the best of Sydney with unrivalled convenience."

&nbsp;

Freecity secures approval for Crows Nest metro precinct tower

The Bedford by Mosaic marks the culmination of a near-decade journey for South East Queensland’s most active developer.

Mosaic Founder and CEO, Brook Monahan, said the company first identified the prime Prospect Street, Kangaroo Point site in 2016 as an A-grade opportunity they were eager to secure. They almost bought it at the time, before it was ultimately acquired by Woolworths’ development arm, Fabcot.

The opportunity resurfaced late last year when the site, vacant for nearly three decades, was offered for sale again.

Backed by years of history, feasibility research, and detailed product planning for the 3,195 sqm corner site, Mosaic was able to move swiftly. The Bedford by Mosaic is now proving a clear market success, unsurprising given the depth of work the developer had undertaken on the location and potential density mix well before they owned the land.

Active across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and with a development pipeline more than $2 billion, Mosaic has already sold 90 per cent of apartments in what has become the area’s most significant residential addition in more than a decade.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, The Bedford comprises 128 two- and three-bedroom apartments, including the Masterpiece Series Skyhomes across the top two levels. These residences offer the largest floorplans and the best views over the river and city. Premium inclusions—such as natural stone benchtops, bespoke cabinetry, and Miele appliances, feature in every apartment, not just the top-tier offerings.

A defining feature of The Bedford is its integrated mixed-use component, set to deliver Kangaroo Point’s first Woolworths supermarket, along with a café and liquor store, bringing long-awaited convenience to the peninsula.

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Residents will also enjoy one of Brisbane’s most comprehensive amenity collections. Dubbed the Rooftop Recreation &amp; Retreat Sky Terrace, the wellness-focused spaces include a resort-style pool with sun deck, an indoor/outdoor gym, spa, sauna, steam room and cold plunge.

Additional amenities include a residents’ lounge and relaxation zones, a private dining room with kitchen, barbecue areas, landscaped gardens, an outdoor viewing deck capturing city and river views, and a bookable golf simulator.

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The remaining residences at The Bedford span the upper levels of the building and include two- and three-bedroom floorplans, which start from $1,645,000.

Mosaic's in-house building arm has already commenced construction on The Bedford. They estimate a late 2027 completion.

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Monahan notes that Mosaic’s most successful projects often begin years before the first plans are drawn. Their new South Brisbane development is no exception, initially making it onto their radar in 2018.

“We aren’t opportunistic,” Monahan says. “Every site purchase is well considered and thought out. As seen with Kangaroo Point and South Brisbane, it can take years to eventuate. There are sites we are looking at now that we might not secure for several years.”

Mosaic is set to launch its new South Brisbane project&nbsp;in the next year, while its latest Gold Coast development,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/josephine-by-mosaic-166-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Josephine</a>, is coming soon to Burleigh Heads.

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A decade in the making: Mosaic's long-awaited success story at The Bedford, Kangaroo Point

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Christine Holgate, the former Blackmore chief executive turned Australia Post chief, is looking to buy a Melbourne home following her new position.
She wants to be able to walk or get the tram to her new Exhibition Street offices.
Holgate is looking for a two-up, two-down terrace in East Melbourne.
She will retain her Mosman home and Pearl Beach weekender in Sydney, she told The Weekend Australian.
The Walter Barda-designed Pearl Beach home cost Holgate $5.2 million in 2015 when she bought it from Singapore-based billionaire Brett Blundy.
She sold her former Pearl Beach weekender for $2.25 million late last year.
Her Mosman home cost $2.75 million in 2003.
Holgate is replacing former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour, who sold his six bedroom mansion in Kew back in 2014 for just over $7 million.
 
 
 
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Newly appointed Australia Post chief looking to buy Melbourne bolthole

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Australia Post is selling off around $300 million worth of its heritage buildings to gain some financial stability.
The colonial-era GPOs are being used by chief executive Ahmed Fahour in a bid to save the postal business from financial ruin.
The company posted a $222 million loss last year.
The rescue plan to attract property investment into a fund run by Eureka Funds Management is revealed in confidential investment documents obtained by The Australian Financial Review.
Long at the heart of each capital across Australia, many of the GPO's are over 150 years old and stand as some of the country's landmark buildings, particularly Melbourne's GPO in the Bourke Street Mall and Sydney's GPO at 1 Martin Place.
Each GPO in the seven capitals are on offer, representing a 207 year old postal service which is struggling in the modern day.
Since the posted loss last year, Fahour has cut 900 workers, increased the price of ordinary stamps and introduced a two-speed mail service in an effort to stem the record losses in its mail business.
The proposed deal suggests that Australia Post would initially retain a 40 percent stake in the unlisted Australian GPO Trust, to be run by Eureka.
An incoming investor would take the remain 60 percent.
"The portfolio represents a compelling blue chip investment proposition, being well diversified by location, use and tenants," the EOI documents said, setting a May 20 deadline for bids.
The Far East Organisation and Sino Group have an 80 year tenancy at Sydney's GPO in Martin Place where there is now a Westin Hotel.
Super fund investor ISPT also has a 85 year lease at the old GPO in Melbourne which now homes Swedish fashion store H&amp;M.
The portfolio is forecast to deliver $16.5 million in net income in 2017 with an average lease expiry of 32 years.
Australia Post spokesman Mark Gardy said that the proposed sell off plans are in the early stages.
"We are in the early stages of reviewing our GPO properties to evaluate if there are opportunities to maximise return on these assets so that we can reinvest in our business to ensure our long-term sustainability," he said.
"If we decided to proceed, we would ensure the heritage significance of these properties is maintained." 
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Capital city GPOs set for mass sell off

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Australia Post has warned recent changes to domestic postage delivery times may interrupt normal mail delivery speeds, possibly affecting the time it takes for residential tenancy notices to be delivered.
Australia Post introducing three different mail delivery speeds on January 4 - express, priority and regular, and warned documents such as notices to vacate, according to the Residential Tenancies Act, must be sent through registered post or be delivered by hand.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has warned landlords and managing agents in other states must check how changes will impact notification requirements.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal produced a comprehensive table (below) to help calculate the minimum days to allow for postage.
<h2>Total minimum days to calculate earliest termination date</h2>
<h3>Residential tenancies</h3>
By regular registered post
<table style="width: 454px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Posted Sunday or Monday
</td>
<td>
Posted Tuesday to Friday
</td>
<td>
Posted Saturday
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
14 days
</td>
<td>
20
</td>
<td>
22
</td>
<td>
21
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
35
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
38
</td>
<td>
37
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
66
</td>
<td>
68
</td>
<td>
67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
96
</td>
<td>
98
</td>
<td>
97
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
126
</td>
<td>
128
</td>
<td>
127
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
 
By priority registered post
<table style="width: 373px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Posted Sunday to Wednesday
</td>
<td>
Posted Thursday or Friday
</td>
<td>
Posted Saturday
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
14 days
</td>
<td>
18
</td>
<td>
20
</td>
<td>
19
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
32
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
33
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
35
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
64
</td>
<td>
66
</td>
<td>
65
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
94
</td>
<td>
96
</td>
<td>
95
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
124
</td>
<td>
126
</td>
<td>
125
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
 
Given by hand
<table style="width: 340px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Given on any day
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
14 days
</td>
<td>
16
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
30
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
32
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
62
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
92
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
122
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
Rooming houses
By regular registered post
<table style="width: 464px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Posted Sunday or Monday
</td>
<td>
Posted Tuesday to Friday
</td>
<td>
Posted Saturday
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2 days
</td>
<td>
8
</td>
<td>
10
</td>
<td>
9
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
35
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
38
</td>
<td>
37
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
66
</td>
<td>
68
</td>
<td>
67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
96
</td>
<td>
98
</td>
<td>
97
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
126
</td>
<td>
128
</td>
<td>
127
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
By priority registered post
<table style="width: 559px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Posted Sunday or Monday
</td>
<td>
Posted Tuesday or Wednesday
</td>
<td>
Posted Thursday or Friday
</td>
<td>
Posted Saturday
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2 days
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
8
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
32
</td>
<td>
32
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
33
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
35
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
64
</td>
<td>
64
</td>
<td>
66
</td>
<td>
65
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
94
</td>
<td>
94
</td>
<td>
96
</td>
<td>
95
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
124
</td>
<td>
124
</td>
<td>
126
</td>
<td>
125
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
Given by hand
<table style="width: 312px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Given on any day
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2 days
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
30
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
32
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
62
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
92
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
122
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<h3>Caravan parks</h3>
By regular registered post
<table style="width: 473px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Posted Sunday or Monday
</td>
<td>
Posted Tuesday to Friday
</td>
<td>
Posted Saturday
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
7 days
</td>
<td>
13
</td>
<td>
15
</td>
<td>
14
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
14 days
</td>
<td>
20
</td>
<td>
22
</td>
<td>
21
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
35
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
38
</td>
<td>
37
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
66
</td>
<td>
68
</td>
<td>
67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
96
</td>
<td>
98
</td>
<td>
97
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
126
</td>
<td>
128
</td>
<td>
127
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6 months
</td>
<td>
6 months + 6
</td>
<td>
6 months + 8
</td>
<td>
6 months + 7
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
Note: The six month period is calculated simply as six months + the required postal period and first available termination date.
By priority registered post
<table style="width: 587px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Posted Sunday or Monday
</td>
<td>
Posted Tuesday or Wednesday
</td>
<td>
Posted Thursday or Friday
</td>
<td>
Posted Saturday
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
7 days
</td>
<td>
13
</td>
<td>
15
</td>
<td>
15
</td>
<td>
14
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
14 days
</td>
<td>
18
</td>
<td>
18
</td>
<td>
20
</td>
<td>
19
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
32
</td>
<td>
32
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
33
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
34
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
35
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
64
</td>
<td>
64
</td>
<td>
66
</td>
<td>
65
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
94
</td>
<td>
94
</td>
<td>
96
</td>
<td>
95
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
124
</td>
<td>
124
</td>
<td>
126
</td>
<td>
125
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6 months
</td>
<td>
6 months + 4
</td>
<td>
6 months + 4
</td>
<td>
6 months + 6
</td>
<td>
6 months + 5
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
Given by hand
<table style="width: 321px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Minimum notice period
</td>
<td>
Given on any day
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
None
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
7 days
</td>
<td>
9
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
14 days
</td>
<td>
16
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
28 days
</td>
<td>
30
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30 days
</td>
<td>
32
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
60 days
</td>
<td>
62
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
90 days
</td>
<td>
92
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
120 days
</td>
<td>
122
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6 months
</td>
<td>
6 months + 2
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
For more about delivery options and times, visit the <a href="https://auspost.com.au/changes-to-your-letters-service?ilink=us706-changes-to-your-letters-service-learn-more" target="_blank">Australia Post website</a>.
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185 Rosslyn Street West Melbourne is a prime 9,200sqm site which has been earmarked as a benchmark for development in the area, although which is currently offered for sale as a development site with the associated planning application attached. Currently before the State Government, the Australia Post-owned site has the potential to support a development which can revitalise the immediate precinct and provide key improvements to the public realm.

Designed by Rothelowman, the island site currently a two-three storey warehouse and at-grade car park, located within 400m of the CBD. With delivery expected over three stages, the development will ultimately comprise five buildings accommodating 501 residential units, 1,205sqm of retail space and 396 car parking spaces.

In addition to a northern public forecourt, north-south block access is included providing connectivity to a range of retail/commercial spaces within the site and beyond.​

<h2>185 Rossyln Street summary</h2>

<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/185_rosslyn_street_pic01.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="185 Rosslyn Street streetscape. © Rothe Lowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="224" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/185_rosslyn_street_pic01.jpg?itok=3JWS_tWt" title="185 Rosslyn Street streetscape. © Rothe Lowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>185 Rosslyn Street streetscape. © Rothelowman</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Current 9,200sqm site use: Australia Post call centre.</li>
	<li>Planning application lodged July 2014.</li>
	<li>Five buildings with the tallest at 18 levels.</li>
	<li>501 apartments: 246 1BR + 255 2BR.</li>
	<li>Total GFA: 55,802sqm.</li>
	<li>​1,205sqm retail space over eight tenancies.</li>
	<li>396 car parking spaces and a bike workshop.</li>
	<li>Site and associated planning application currently for sale.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Rothelowman statement</h2>

<blockquote>
185 Rosslyn St is a community focused campus style residential development located within West Melbourne, at the edge of Melbourne’s CBD.

Our proposal for Rosslyn St consists of several buildings designed to open up a previously closed off inner urban block, and provides a variety of public spaces in additional to retail and commercial tenancies. The urban design strategy of our development has centred on the creation of a significant public piazza along Rosslyn Street which connects through to Dudley Street via a pedestrian link.

The apartment buildings follow a site-wide courtyard typology which allows for a large central space to be developed into communal facilities for the use of all residents. The taller built form has been transferred to the south west corner where it relates to the density of the Docklands and eGate precinct, with the building mass then gradually stepping down towards the heritage building to the south east corner of the site.

The various façade treatments seek to provide articulation and screening to the project, visibly, environmentally and acoustically.

A palette of high quality materials provides varied texture and subtle distinction in the expression of the main elevations and importantly focuses on controlling solar gain to aid in the sustainability of the development as a whole.
<cite>Rothelowman</cite>
</blockquote>

<h2>Design principles</h2>

<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/design_principles_diagram.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Design principles diagram. © Rothe Lowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="206" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/design_principles_diagram.jpg?itok=rrt9nfMW" title="Design principles diagram. © Rothe Lowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Design principles diagram. Image © Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>Rothelowman have favoured a courtyard - an almost 'donut' shaped arrangement - in their planning for the buildings onsite, after investigating and dismissing a more linear arrangement. Not only does this increase the overall apartment yield, but also results in greater separation between building forms while, improved amenity and views to all apartments with less south facing apartments.

Additionally this allows for greater flexibility in staging, while reducing the amount of overlooking from building to building and to neighbouring properties.

<h2>Building massing and context</h2>

<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/site_in_context.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="185 Rosslyn Street massing in context. © Rothe Lowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="364" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/site_in_context.jpg?itok=jWKtnIhS" title="185 Rosslyn Street massing in context. © Rothe Lowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>185 Rosslyn Street massing in context. © Rothe Lowman</figcaption></figure>Located within the evolving West Melbourne which is in part slated for urban renewal, 185 Rosslyn Street presents as a key nexus to E-Gate, Docklands, Melbourne's CBD and North Melbourne. The proposed development sits comfortably within its future context that is generally of a similar nature in height and scale, with the exception of 420 Spencer Street which at 131 metres will tower over all others in the area.

The taller massing is generally located to the south to allow for solar access to the common courtyard and a high degree of amenity to apartments. The 18-storey tower is located to the south-west to form the transition in height between West Melbourne and E-Gate.

Surrounding town planning approvals for residential development are highlighted above which includes 420 Spencer Street and the neighbouring 13 level <a href="/new-apartments/419-421-spencer-street-west-melbourne">Duo Apartments</a> which is currently under construction.

Response highlights:

<ul>
<li>A courtyard typology achieves greatest distance between buildings whilst minimising overlooking. Minimum of 9m separation between all buildings.</li>
	<li>Podium street wall heights of four storeys, providing articulated and activated frontages and a clearly defined streetscape.</li>
	<li>Levels above podium have setback a minimum of 3m from boundary.</li>
	<li>4.5 metre setback from east to allow for future developments on adjacent site.</li>
	<li>Breaks in building mass allow visual separation, staging and access. Tallest building orientation and shape takes into consideration the effects of wind.</li>
</ul>
<h2>185 Rosslyn street application team</h2>

<ul>
<li>Proponent: Australia Post</li>
	<li>Architect: Rothelowman</li>
	<li>Landscape architect: Aspect Studios</li>
	<li>Planning Consultant: Urbis</li>
	<li>Structural Consultant: 4D Workshop</li>
	<li>Services Consultant: O'Neill Group</li>
	<li>Traffic Consultant: GTA Consultants</li>
	<li>Wind Consultant: Mel Consultants</li>
	<li>Waste Consultant: Leigh Design</li>
	<li>ESD Consultant: Ark Resources</li>
</ul>
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