Growing national developer Time &amp; Place has announced its fifth new apartment development.

With two projects in Manly and two upcoming in Surry Hills and Potts Point, the developer, which expanded beyond Melbourne just a few years ago, is now heading to Mosman. It is planning 53 new apartments on Redan Street.

The 3,233 sqm site, spanning <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-48-redan-street-mosman-nsw-2088">40–48 Redan Street</a> with frontage to Redan Lane, is located just under 400 metres from Spit Junction Town Centre. It is reported the developer paid around $100 million for the five-site amalgamation.

Time &amp; Place, founded by Tim Price and backed by James Packer’s private investment firm NPACT, has submitted the project as a State Significant Development through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

Of the 53 apartments, 42 will be released to the market, with the remaining 11 allocated as affordable housing in line with NSW Government requirements.

fjc Studio has designed the building. In its Design Report, the architect said the diverse mix of dwelling types and sizes, including 11 two-bedroom affordable housing units, 40 three-bedroom apartments, and two four-bedroom residences, will support a broad demographic, including families, downsizers, and key workers.

The development will rise to nine levels, a height encouraged by the NSW Government due to the site’s proximity to Spit Junction, which has been identified as a low- to mid-rise centre. Developments within a certain proximity to these centres are permitted increased height.

fjc said the project “achieves an appropriate density outcome for its setting by balancing increased housing supply with strong amenity performance,” adding that it “makes a measurable contribution to NSW housing supply targets through the delivery of additional dwellings and dedicated affordable housing.”

The new development will replace five existing two-storey homes.

“By aligning with the objectives of the Housing SEPP and applying careful architectural and urban design principles, the development provides high-quality residential accommodation that integrates sensitively within its established Mosman context and delivers enduring benefits to residents and the wider community.”

Mosman has become increasingly popular with developers in recent years.

Developer Abadeen has been particularly active, with Mosman Residences currently on the market and under construction on Clifford Street. It also has an upcoming Burran Avenue project, comprising just three apartments on the Balmoral Slopes, and recently secured the Midas and Honeysuckle nursery site on Military Road.

Prosker Property has a project on Redan Lane, just a few doors down from Time &amp; Place’s proposed development.

Developers including Toohey Miller, DARE Property Group, and WINIM also have projects underway in the area. In 2024, a five-year target was set for the Mosman LGA to increase housing supply by 500 dwellings by 2029.

Time &amp; Place entered the Sydney market with Two Tides, its under construction Manly development. Given its sales success, it has secured another development in the area, more boutique, facing the beach on North Steyne.

They are hoping to launch their redevelopment of The Chimes in Potts Point this year, and next year will look to take to market Marlborough House, an adaptive re-use of the landmark David Jones warehouse in Surry Hills.

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Time & Place to take on Mosman apartment market

Brunswick’s civic heart continues to consolidate around the Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct, where a growing cluster of cultural institutions, recreation facilities, and public infrastructure has created one of the inner north’s most defined community hubs.&nbsp;

Within this evolving precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/saxon-street-by-milieu-brunswick-31-saxon-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Saxon Street by Milieu</a> introduces new housing directly alongside the civic anchors that shape daily life in the suburb.

At 31 Saxon Street, the project sits immediately beside Brunswick Baths and within moments of Brunswick Library and Town Hall, longstanding institutions that support both community services and everyday amenity.&nbsp;

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Next door, the newly delivered Balam Balam Place arts precinct has emerged as a central piece of Merri-bek Council’s cultural strategy, bringing together creative studios, exhibition spaces, maternal and child health services, and community programming in a purpose-built civic facility. Together, these destinations have reinforced the surrounding blocks as a focal point for public life in Brunswick.

This part of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a> forms a key pocket within the suburb’s designated Major Activity Centre, where long-term planning has prioritised walkability, civic investment, and increased housing supply close to transport and services. The surrounding street network reflects that strategy, with compact blocks, established retail corridors and active transport links supporting a lifestyle that is largely navigable on foot.

Within a few minutes’ walk, Sydney Road delivers one of Melbourne’s most recognisable streets, known for its long-running mix of independent retailers, international dining venues and everyday convenience. Tram routes along Sydney Road provide frequent connections south toward the CBD and north through Brunswick and Coburg, while Jewell Station on the Upfield line sits within roughly a ten-minute walk, offering direct train access into the city.

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Active transport also plays a significant role locally. The nearby Upfield Bike Path forms a key north–south cycling corridor linking Brunswick through Parkville and into the central city, reinforcing the area’s reputation as one of Melbourne’s most accessible inner-urban neighbourhoods for cyclists and pedestrians alike.

The surrounding civic cluster extends beyond cultural infrastructure. Siteworks, a nearby creative hub supporting artists and community organisations, adds to the concentration of cultural activity in the immediate area. Educational institutions such as Brunswick North Primary School, Brunswick Secondary College and RMIT’s Brunswick campus are also within easy reach, contributing to the suburb’s diverse resident base spanning families, students and professionals.&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-clements-burrows-architects">Jackson Clements Burrows Architects</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> and landscape architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>, the nine-level building has been shaped to respond to the surrounding streetscape, with lower levels aligning to the street and upper storeys stepping back to soften its scale and improve solar access.&nbsp;

Curved balcony forms reference nearby heritage architecture, while the development’s public realm improvements include a widened footpath along Saxon Street to strengthen pedestrian connections between the precinct’s civic sites.

Sustainability also underpins the project’s approach. The building is designed to operate entirely on electric infrastructure supported by rooftop solar, with an average 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating and EV-charging readiness across the development. Shared resident amenities will include a landscaped rooftop terrace with barbecue and covered dining areas intended to encourage informal interaction between residents.

Saxon Street marks developer Milieu's fifth project in Brunswick and continues its focus on design-led infill housing across Melbourne’s inner suburbs.&nbsp;

Construction has commenced through reputable builder Manresa, who will complete the project in 2027.

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Saxon Street by Milieu connects residents to Brunswick’s cultural and civic core

Within <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>&nbsp;takes a different approach to larger residences, moving away from the constraints of a single level.

In Grand Residence 3.05, known as the Lustre, plays out across two levels, with a mezzanine configuration that is uncommon in apartment living.

Lustre is a four-bathroom residence where the layout creates a clear distinction between shared and private zones, with uninterrupted views toward the Dandenong Ranges extending the sense of openness from the main living areas.

Entry is to the primary living level, where the kitchen, dining, and living areas are arranged as one continuous space. Timber flooring runs throughout, with a fireplace set within the living zone. Full-height glazing brings in natural light, supported by double glazing that improves thermal performance.

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The kitchen is configured as both a working and social space. A large island bench provides seating, while a walk-in pantry extends storage beyond typical apartment expectations.

Gaggenau appliances, including a 900mm gas cooktop and 600mm oven, are integrated into a layout that connects directly to the adjacent dining and living areas, and outward to the terrace. This balcony includes a built-in BBQ, reinforcing the apartment’s capacity to accommodate larger gatherings without compromising internal space.

A dedicated laundry room, powder room, and a wine cellar area sit discreetly off the main living zone, ensuring that functional requirements are resolved without encroaching on primary living areas. The master suite is also located on this level, designed as a retreat with a walk-through wardrobe and an ensuite that includes double vanities, a bath, and a dedicated dressing table.

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The mezzanine level introduces a second layer of living, rather than simply additional bedrooms. Two large bedrooms with built-in robes are positioned alongside a central bathroom, while a secondary lounge and study area create a self-contained zone suited to children, guests, or extended family. A large storage room further supports long-term usability, addressing a common shortfall in apartment design.

This separation of levels is central to how the residence functions day-to-day. It allows the lower level to operate as the primary entertaining and living space, while the upper level provides privacy and flexibility. The result is closer in feel to a townhouse or standalone home, but with the benefits of apartment living, security, and low maintenance.

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Candela is close to 80 per cent complete, with Ironside delivering construction ahead of its expected October 2026 completion. The development comprises 58 residences, with a strong owner-occupier profile and a mix of one to four-bedroom apartments and loft-style townhouses.

Candela has exclusive access to private amenities, including a residential lounge and rooftop terrace. A charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre are located on the ground level, designed to foster community connection and extend the living experience beyond individual apartments without competing with the scale of homes like Lustre.

Candela, positioned in the heart of Ivanhoe Village, reinforces the practicality of the address. With a Walk Score of 90, residents are within immediate reach of cafés, retail, parklands, and Ivanhoe Station, while also benefiting from proximity to established schools and healthcare services.

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Inside Lustre: Grand Residence 3.05 at Candela Ivanhoe

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a> is being shaped around a simple but increasingly rare premise in apartment development: that the built environment should actively support residents’ wellbeing.&nbsp;

Located on the former ABC Studios site on Gordon Street in Melbourne’s south-east, the new neighbourhood sits on an expansive 11,740 sqm site neighbouring the heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate, whose gardens date back more than 140 years.

Rather than positioning wellness as an add-on amenity, the development integrates it into the physical planning of the site. Architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> is arranged across six low-rise buildings set within extensive landscaping designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>, with more than 40 per cent of the land dedicated to gardens and green space. Walking trails, pocket gardens, and mature trees are threaded between buildings, creating a network of green corridors that encourage residents to move through the precinct on foot and spend more time outdoors.

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Milieu has intentionally framed these gardens as an extension of the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate. More than 16,000 new plants will be introduced across the site, with species carefully selected to protect and complement the area’s ecological significance. The approach focuses on strengthening existing environmental conditions while establishing new habitats that support native wildlife, reinforcing the role of the landscape as both an active ecosystem and a defining element of daily life.

A private resident gate will provide direct access to the historic grounds during opening hours, allowing residents to move seamlessly between the development’s landscaped gardens and the estate’s expansive lawns, lakes, and mature trees. The project’s gardens will also be maintained by the same gardeners responsible for Rippon Lea, reinforcing the visual and ecological continuity between the two landscapes.

Complementing the landscape is a dedicated wellness hub designed to support everyday health and recovery. Residents will have access to a gym alongside yoga and Pilates studios, while mineral pools and infrared saunas provide spaces for relaxation and restorative wellbeing. Shared lounges, workshop spaces, and pet care facilities expand the concept of wellness beyond fitness, creating opportunities for social connection and community interaction within the precinct.

Environmental performance is another key component of the project’s wellbeing focus. Elsternwick Gardens will be entirely fossil-fuel-free, with homes designed to operate on renewable electricity rather than gas. Passive design strategies, including cross-flow ventilation, high-performance insulation, and thermally broken double glazing, are intended to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures while reducing energy demand. Solar photovoltaic systems will power common building services, while rainwater harvesting will help irrigate the extensive landscaping across the site.

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Milieu Founder and Managing Director Michael McCormack says the scale and setting of the project allowed the team to take a different approach to urban apartment living.

“This site represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build something truly special,” McCormack says.

“Through that process, we arrived at a design that centres on a fully realised natural landscape – a series of private, interconnected gardens that encircle the homes and extend seamlessly from Rippon Lea Estate.”

Elsternwick Gardens will comprise three residential offerings, Gordon Place, Ripponlea Terrace, and The Garden Pavilion, each designed for owner-occupiers and shaped around high-quality interior design by Woods Bagot, K.P.D.O., and Flack Studio. The first stage, Gordon Place, includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed with a strong focus on indoor-outdoor living and sustainability.

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Milieu recently appointed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/brady-constructions">Brady Constructions</a> to deliver the project, marking a key milestone for the development. The appointment follows the demolition of the former studio buildings on the Gordon Street site, with construction progressing toward the delivery of the nature-led community.

Situated between the established villages of Elsternwick and Ripponlea, the development balances its garden setting with strong urban connectivity. Residents will be within walking distance of cafés, restaurants, and local retail, while nearby train and tram connections provide quick access to Melbourne’s CBD and the beaches of Elwood and St Kilda.

With construction underway and the first residents expected to move in by early 2027, Elsternwick Gardens represents a growing shift in apartment development toward environments that prioritise wellbeing as much as density or location. By placing landscape, sustainability, and shared spaces at the centre of the design, Milieu is positioning the project as a residential neighbourhood where wellness is not just promoted, but built into the structure of everyday life.

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Elsternwick Gardens' wellness-first design strategy

Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a> has made a striking debut on the Gold Coast, officially unveiling its $250 million COMO development in Varsity Lakes, a lifestyle-driven residential project anchored by an extensive rooftop wellness and activity precinct.

Having recently launched to market, construction has already been fast-tracked by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/5point-projects">5Point Projects</a>, ensuring momentum continues on what is set to become a landmark residential address for the growing Varsity Lakes community.

Located at 22 Lake Street, Varsity Lakes, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO</a> will comprise 156 apartments across 16 levels, comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom residences designed for modern living. However, it is the project’s rooftop amenity offering that sets COMO apart.

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Designed as a dedicated wellness and recreation hub, the rooftop will feature a 25-metre lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, and multiple pickleball and paddleball courts - amenities rarely seen in boutique apartment projects.

Residents will also have access to a sauna and plunge baths, while landscaped gardens and relaxation zones will provide tranquil spaces overlooking sweeping panoramic views across the Gold Coast skyline.

The rooftop precinct has been designed to function as the social and wellness heart of the development, encouraging residents to embrace an active, balanced lifestyle within their own building.

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Red &amp; Co director David Laverty said the amenity offering was central to the project’s design from the outset.

“Amenities were at the forefront of our decisions,” Laverty said.

“Buyers today are looking for more than just an apartment - they want a lifestyle that promotes health, connection and balance.

“The rooftop at COMO has been designed to be the epicentre of that lifestyle, with a suite of wellness and recreation facilities that are quite unique for a boutique development of this scale.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the residences prioritise liveability, featuring spacious layouts, 2.7-metre ceilings and high-quality finishes throughout.

The development sits beside Bond University, placing residents within walking distance of education, retail and dining options within the vibrant Varsity Lakes precinct, including Robina Town Centre, Varsity Lakes Train Station and a range of leading schools.

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Laverty said the location was a key driver behind Red &amp; Co’s decision to bring the project to the Gold Coast.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/varsity-lakes-qld-4227">Varsity Lakes</a> was a clear choice for us to invest in as it’s a lifestyle hub that seamlessly blends lakeside living with urbanity,” he said.&nbsp;

“Como will capitalize on this great location, delivering a project that not only creates premium homes, but a lifestyle defined by community, wellbeing, and connectivity.”

Red &amp; Co has delivered more than 500 apartments and townhouses across 26 projects in Brisbane in recent years, with COMO marking the company’s first major Gold Coast development.

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Red & Co unveils amenity-rich Como development in Varsity Lakes

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Charter Hall Group has put No.1 Brisbane, comprising three adjoining buildings - 217 George Street, 60 Queen Street and 231 George Street - up for sale.

The properties were acquired in July 2018 with a development approval for an 81 storey residential tower scheme. 

It cost $93.96 million when bought from the Blackstone-backed 151 Property Group.

Approval to build an apartment tower to rival Brisbane’s tallest in the prime location had been secured just a month before it was offered for sale.

Brisbane has a long list of skyscraper project completion including the city welcoming the highly anticipated Brisbane Skytower, which topped out at an impressive 274 metres. 

Outlook for Brisbane’s apartment market is on the positive side, as domestic migration is seen to continue pushing up buyer demand and consequently, property prices since the onset of the pandemic.

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Rather than pursue the residential tower, Charter Hall instead increased its office occupancy and secured another DA for a landmark, 34 storey, commercial office and retail tower designed by architects Blight Rayner.

The DA comprises a total of 24,490sqm (NLA) of office space and 2,150sqm (NLA) of ground floor and podium level prime retail space over 4 storeys as well as basement parking for 94 cars and 213 bikes.

Located at the corner of George Street and the southern end of Queen Street Mall, No.1 Brisbane is being marketed as well positioned to capitalise on the $13 billion of projects in the immediate precinct including Queens Wharf, Cross River Rail, Brisbane Live and the Brisbane Metro. Office tenants include leading corporate and government agencies including Santos, Suncorp, Brisbane City Council, Shell, Telstra and QSuper.

The building's sale campaign, is being handled by CBRE’s Bruce Baker, Peter Chapple, Tom Phipps and JLL’s Seb Turnbull and Paul Noonan.
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The properties were acquired in July 2018 with a development approval for an 81 storey residential tower scheme 

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Charter Hall lists former Brisbane residential tower development site

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Charter Hall Group (Charter Hall or Group) has partnered with global real estate investor QuadReal, to acquire one of the largest remaining Brisbane CBD development sites, located within the heart of the North Quay renewal precinct.

This acquisition further extends the Charter Hall and QuadReal partnership following the 2019 $630 million acquisition of 201 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, by securing an underdeveloped site and providing optionality for two simultaneously submitted planning applications, which propose either a twin or single tower development.

Charter Hall Managing Director and Group CEO, Mr David Harrison, said “We are delighted to extend our relationship with QuadReal, one of Canada’s largest property groups."

QuadReal Head of Asia, Mr Peter Kim, said “Australia remains a key focus for QuadReal, and the North Quay investment is a direct product of the long-term strategic relationship we have with Charter Hall in that market."

Charter Hall has taken a flexible approach and lodged two Development Applications (DAs) with Brisbane City Council for 309 North Quay — a significant, 6,400sqm infill site located in the Roma Street Urban Renewal Priority Development Area. This development will further enhance the North Quay precinct of the CBD as it undergoes significant revitalisation. 

The proposed project, which comprises a DA for a single 50,000sqm commercial tower and a separate DA for two smaller commercial towers of 23,000 sqm &amp; 36,000 sqm each, will act as a catalyst for urban renewal of the surrounding sites, including Roma Street Station — Brisbane’s new ‘Grand Central Station’ made possible with Cross River Rail, Brisbane Metro and the proposed Brisbane Live the city’s new entertainment arena. 

The strategically positioned site and previous long-term home of Triple M and B105, is the gateway into the CBD from Coronation Drive, North Quay and the William Jolly Bridge, with uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and a short walk to the city’s leading entertainment, dining and lifestyle precincts including Queen Street Mall, Suncorp Stadium, The Barracks, Roma Street Parklands, the Queensland Cultural Centre and South Bank.
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Charter Hall has acquired one of the largest remaining Brisbane CBD development sites, located within the heart of the North Quay renewal precinct

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Charter Hall submits DAs for Brisbane CBD riverfront site

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Charter Hall has acquired a 43,000 square metre facility in Western Sydney for $115,000,000.
It was bought from Melbourne based private investment firm Kador Group.
Located in Erskine Park, 40-66 Lockwood Road is leased to workplace solutions supplier Winc Australia for 12 years from August 2020 on a net rent of $5.175 million per annum, with 3.25 per cent annual increases.  
With a gross lettable area of 43,085 square metres on an 8.273 hectare site, the property is zoned IN1 General Industrial and offers 40,000 square metres of warehouse accommodation and 3,000 square metres of office space, split across two floors.
The property also benefits from two truck access driveways and all-weather super awnings located along both the eastern and western elevations.
The transaction was handled by Savills Industrial and Logistics Investments team of Michael Fenton, Michael Wall, and Alison Spiteri.
The property is approximately 47kms west of the Sydney CBD. Surrounding occupiers include TNT Express, Strandbags, Bevchain, Coles, Bluescope, DHL and Linfox.
 
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Charter Hall acquires Western Sydney facility for $115,000,000

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Charter Hall has just been granted approval by the City of Melbourne to commence demolition of the building which currently stands at 555 Collins Street. The approval follows the lodgement of the proposal of a $1.5 billion redevelopment last month. The prominent corner section is one of the last of its kind in the area, spanning 4,620 square meters of prime real estate on Collins Street. A commercial tower designed by Cox Architecture and Gensler is on the cards and will draw on extensive research to produce revolutionary workspaces, utilising modern technology and human-centric design.

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“We are looking at the project from a people-first point of view and leading with humanistic design, ensuring that the human experience is at the heart of every design decision that we make. Key to this approach is our appointment of both Cox Architecture and Gensler. Together, our expertise will allow us to create a workplace designed for how people connect and engage with each other and with their surroundings. By truly understanding the tenant journey, we will create a space that encourages an instinctive way of working and ultimately, a better and more productive workday.”
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Simon Stockfeld, Charter Hall’s Regional Development Director

Tier one contractor Delta Group has been appointed to undertake the demolition which will cost approximately $13 million. Once demolition is complete, the first phase of redevelopment will involve the construction of 35 levels of premium office space across 45,000 square metres. The goal is to create work environments which are engaging and inviting, as well as seamlessly integrated within the area’s surrounding CBD environment.

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<figcaption>Render for 555 Collins Street</figcaption></figure>The development will aim to target a number of sustainable certifications including a 6 Star Green Star rating, 5 Star NABERS Energy Rating and Platinum WELL certification – in pursuit of creating one of the city’s most sustainable office buildings. The building will also contain a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing offering as well as a premium retail hub with a curated selection of restaurants and bars.

The team are currently preparing for demolition with completion slated for mid-2022.

<h2>WHAT THEY SAY</h2>

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“The existing 555 Collins Street building is vacant, allowing us to hit the accelerator to meet completion deadlines. Projects which do not have to consider heritage and have a strong planning case also provides future tenants with far higher development delivery certainty.”
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Simon Stockfeld, Charter Hall’s Regional Development Director

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“We are proud to be partnering with Charter Hall as they work to create a next-generation workplace experience, in the heart of Melbourne. With the workplace evolving at a much greater pace than ever before, our extensive experience designing office buildings and innovative workplace environments for a variety of clients around the world has given us a unique insight into what people – and especially the younger, tech-savvy generations – truly want and need from their workplace and the companies that employ them.”
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Lukasz Platkowski, Design Director at Gensler’s London office

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“Cox Architecture are genuinely excited about collaborating with Gensler to bring 555 Collins Street to life. Our client, Charter Hall, have a vision to authentically connect people, place, and work, and together we feel that 555 Collins Street will truly represent the new way of working in the city.”
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Simon Haussegger, Director at Cox Architecture
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Charter Hall gets green light to redevelop coveted Collins Street site

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Charter Hall has announced it has submitted a planning application for a $1.5 billion office development at 555 Collins Street, Melbourne via its Prime Office Fund (CPOF). Charter Hall acquired the site in October 2018 from previous owner Fragrance Group, who failed to get its 46-storey apartment tower off the ground. 

Located on the prominent corner of Collins and King Street, the 555 Collins Street development occupies a 4,620 sqm site with almost 50m of frontage along Collins Street and 100m of frontage to King Street including the 
adjoining CPOF owned 55 King Street.

Pending development approval and tenant pre-commitments, the combined site provides a unique opportunity for CPOF to stage a redevelopment across the two parcels of land, with a separate application for demolition of the existing Enterprise House on site already submitted.

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<figcaption>555 Collins Street. Image: Charter Hall</figcaption></figure>Charter Hall has engaged local architects Cox Architecture to partner with global design and architecture firm, Gensler on the project. The collaboration brings together the partners’ innate local knowledge with a unique global viewpoint of leading workspace design trends. 
According to Charter Hall, the new commercial tower and future precinct represents a rare opportunity to create a lasting legacy of premium grade office buildings in a pivotal location.

Stage 1 of the proposed redevelopment will deliver approximately 45,000 sqm of Premium Grade, technology-enabled office space spanning 35 levels.

The proposed design includes an activated ground plane with connections between Collins Street, King street and Flinders Lane, a premium retail hub with food and beverage outlets and a landmark health and wellbeing offering.

The building will be one of the city’s most sustainable office buildings, targeting 6 Star Green Star, 5 Star NABERS Energy and Platinum WELL certification.

Cox Architecture and Gensler's vision for the precinct responds to a simple question; "what makes a great building?" In responding to this, the development team have taken a people-first approach at 555 Collins Street  - ensuring it becomes a statement of values and beliefs, designed to unlock the full potential of its tenants.

Charter Hall has appointed JLL and Colliers as conjunctional leasing agents for the project, with completion targeted for mid-2022.

<h2>What they say...</h2>

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“Our approach to workplace design is entrenched in extensive research into what tenants truly want and need, now and in the future. Through this people-centric approach, we are committed to creating workplace experiences which are designed to foster community, an instinctive way of working and ultimately result in a better workday for our tenant customers.

The vision for the site is to create a workplace experience like no other, where people will feel connected, inspired and engaged with their working day, and we are excited by this innovative methodology and how this development will shape the future of workplace.” 

- Simon Stockfeld, Charter Hall’s Regional Development Director
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“CPOF is actively growing its existing $5.4 billion portfolio of high quality assets. A redeveloped 555 Collins will further enhance CPOF’s portfolio quality and total return metrics and deliver our Fund investors a coveted new Premium Grade office building in the tightly held western core of Melbourne’s CBD, a location favoured by major corporate, legal and government occupiers.” 

-  Matthew Brown, CPOF Fund Manager
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Laurence Dragomir

Charter Hall unveils $1.5 billion redevelopment of 555 Collins Street

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Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) have committed to a 12-year lease on a new $27 million facility in Leppington, a suburb in south-west Sydney.
The Australian machinery distributer will be leasing a space within the Bringelly Business Hub being developed in Joint Venture by Charter Hall and ESR CIP, a wholly owned subsidiary of ESR.
The facility is set on a total of 22,000 square metres, comprising a combined gross lettable area of 7,763 square metres.
It will house a workshop, warehouse and operational areas, including 1,575 square metres for a showroom space.
Hylton Taylor, Chief Executive Officer for CEA, said "the prime locale of the facility will allow CEA to play a key role in providing construction machinery to the projects contributing to the fast-paced development of Western Sydney".
The design and procurement of the facility has been overseen by specialist supply chain and property consultancy firm, TM Insight.
The firm will also project manage the construction of the building and help with the transitionary period.
ESR Australia CEO Philip Pearce stated: “ESR is please to secure a customer of the quality of CEA as the first commitment to Bringelly Business Hub, which is planned to be a landmark park in a growing precent of south Western Sydney with a built out area in excess of 80,000 square metres with end value of circa $120 million.”
The warehouse is aiming to achieve a five-star energy rating through use of solar technology, water recycling and responsible resourcing of materials. 
CEA expects the facility to be operational in October 2019.
 
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CEA commit to 12 year lease in new $27 million Leppington facility

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<a href="/news/555-collins-street-continues-the-commercial-theme-for-2018">Late last year</a>, we penned a piece highlighting the changing nature of development and application activity within the Melbourne CBD. This followed from the announcement that Charter Hall had secured 555 Collins Street from Fragrance Group for a lazy 140 million dollarydoos, adding it to its portfolio which also includes the adjoining site at 55 King Street, resulting in a development site of 4,627 sqm,

As indicated in the article, applying a Plot Ratio of 18:1 would allow for a developable Gross Floor Area of 83,286sqm or approximately 67,000sqm NLA.

Property development and project management consultancy Armitage Jones announced via its Instagram account that it had been appointed to manage the design and build of 555 Collins Street on behalf of Charter Hall. Armitage Jones is also working with Charter Hall on its Wesley Place precinct in the CBD's north-eastern end.

 

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"WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE - arriving in 2022! 
We are beyond excited to have been appointed to manage the design and construction of 555 Collins Street - @charterhallau ‘s largest office development and what will be a landmark tower of the world. Our appointment as Project Manager and Superintendent demonstrates the depth of experience and design and construction expertise across our team.  #insafehands #design#construction #architecture#propertydevelopment #realestate#skyscraper #melbourne"
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For the purpose of the study below I initially used the maximum height of Fragrance's residential scheme designed by Bates Smart at 142m. Shadow testing indicated an overall height of 160m was achievable to the highest point with a sloping roof form.

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<figcaption>Section through centre of the site - solar angles @ winter solstice</figcaption></figure>I eventually landed on a dual tower scheme comprising;

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<li>A 19-storeys (80m) to 55 King Street with floor plates of 1,980 sqm to podium levels and 1,490 sqm to tower levels. Total GFA ; and</li>
	<li>a 38-storey (160m to top of slope) tower to 555 Collins Street with floor plates of 1,960 sqm to podium levels and 1,100 sqm to tower levels</li>
	<li>A north-south laneway 6m wide along the western boundary</li>
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This yields a GFA of 83,290sqm which isn't far off the 18:1 ratio.

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<figcaption>Is a dual tower scheme on the cards?</figcaption></figure>The final outcome will eventually reveal itself when Charter Hall submits a revised application for the site. With Cbus Property and Bates Smart submitting an application for 435 Bourke Street  just prior to Christmas one would expect 555 Collins isn't too far behind.
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Lurking in the shadows - 555 Collins Street

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A new commercial development on Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street has been announced.
Charter Hall's Wesley Place will include three commercial office buildings, retail, culinary and community amenities.
Set for completion in 2021, the project at 130, 140 and 150 Lonsdale will also include restoration of the site’s Neo-Gothic buildings.
The overall site area is 1.1. hectares and pre-committed tenants including Vanguard and Telstra Super.
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New commercial precinct on Melbourne's Lonsdale Street announced 

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<a href="/developers/charter-hall">Charter Hall</a> has announced that it has secured the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) as a tenant within its $700 million Wesley Place development, currently under construction at the eastern end of Melbourne's CBD. AFCA joins Vanguard, Telstra Super, Cbus Super and the Uniting Church in committing to <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">130 Lonsdale</a> after agreeing to occupy approximately 7,600 sqm across Skyrise Levels 24-27. 

Upon completion in 2020, 130 Lonsdale will comprise 55,000 sqm of Premium-Grade, tech-enabled office space across a 35-storey tower. The future-ready workspace is registered to pursue WELL certification and target 6-Star Green Star design, As-Built v1.1 and 5-Star NABERS ratings - aligning with the Charter Hall's vision for a precinct’ with a sustainable legacy for the future.

AFCA's 12-year lease will commence upon practical completion in July 2020, bringing the new office tower’s committed Net Lettable Area (NLA) to approximately 78%. Charter Hall has engaged <a href="/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> to lead the design of the three commercial office buildings which together form the Wesley Place precinct – 130 Lonsdale, <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">140 Lonsdale</a> and 150 Lonsdale. <a href="/builders/lendlease-building">Lendlease</a> is currently progressing construction on 130 Lonsdale and the wider site.

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<figcaption>130 Lonsdale Street is currently under construction. Image: Charter Hall</figcaption></figure>According to Charter Hall, 130 Lonsdale will house one of the largest end-of-trip facilities in Melbourne along with a wellness centre, business hub and concierge services, integrated with Wesley Place’s retail precinct. Charter Hall believes the building's sculptural tapering-form will provide a unique addition to Melbourne’s skyline, whilst The Manse building, located beneath 130 Lonsdale, will deliver a distinct heritage quality to the Premium Grade workspace.

Charter Hall says a key part of the precinct’s development will be the rejuvenation of heritage architecture, including the careful restoration of one of Melbourne’s most important collections of Neo-Gothic architecture - the Wesley Church, Caretaker’s Cottage, Manse, School House and Nicholas Hall. The centrepiece of the precinct will be the Wesley Church, one of Melbourne’s finest and earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture, which will include intricate stained-glass window and stonework restoration, and a new slate roof.

The precinct has been designed with active an active public realm comprising a series of laneways, green spaces, and food and beverage offerings, all of which will support and enhance the existing heritage buildings. Of particular note, according to Charter Hall, will be the grounds surrounding the heritage buildings which will feature "one of only five beautifully curated green spaces in Melbourne’s CBD for the public to meet, relax and socialise, akin to Melbourne Library or Parliament Gardens."

The AFCA's commitment to 130 Lonsdale leaves only a number of Skyrise floors available for lease, complete with cascading terraces designed for outdoor team meetings, functions and social occasions. Additionally, the two-level foyer space provides a place to meet clients or host informal breakout meetings.

A summary of the two other developments which complete the balance of the Wesley Place precinct - 140 Lonsdale and 150 Lonsdale - are further discussed below;

<h2><a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">140 Lonsdale</a></h2>

This A-Grade, technology-enabled building will provide 22,000 sqm of office space across 20 levels above the existing car park structure onsite. The 5-Star Green Star rated office building will include an outdoor terrace, direct access to Wesley Place's public realm and high-quality end-of-trip and concierge facilities. Workers will also have access to the wide-ranging amenities housed across the precinct. Cox Architecture's design links 140 Lonsdale to the Wesley Precinct whilst providing a complimentary backdrop to the heritage architecture.

Charter Hall says it is currently discussing leasing opportunities within the building with a number of potential pre-commitment tenants and expects to commence construction of the new tower in the first half of 2019.

<h2>150 Lonsdale</h2>

Already calling itself home to a number of Melbourne businesses, Charter Hall is in the early stage of planning to transform 150 Lonsdale St to a modern A-grade standard. Citing the work undertaken at its 570 Bourke Street office asset, Charter Hall says it plans to reposition 150 Lonsdale St with a new lobby, arrival experience, revitalised façade and end-of-trip facilities

Located on Lonsdale St, the building offers 28 levels of customisable, flexible floor plates and currently carries a 4.5 Star Green Star rating and is targeting a 5 Star NABERS energy rating

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The Wesley Precinct anchors Charter Hall's strong development pipeline which encompasses projects across Australia. This is highlighted in the interactive map below:

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Also on the drawing board for Charter Hall is a significant commercial development spanning 55 King Street and 555 Collins Street after the developer acquired the site at the end of October.

According to Charter Hall, it plans to "deliver a modern office tower that will enrich the precinct and community... the Charter Hall team is progressing key design and development appointments, with further news to be announced in 2019."

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<figcaption>Indicative concept for 555 Collins Street. Image: Charter Hall</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say...</h2>

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AFCA is a new organisation providing consumers and small business owners with fair, free and independent solutions to their financial disputes. Our new premises at Wesley Place will enable our Melbourne staff to deliver a high quality and flexible service. We are very excited about this move and value our relationship with Charter Hall. We believe the Wesley Place development will be a great one for our customers, members and our people.

- David Locke, CEO and Chief Ombudsman of AFCA
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Welcoming AFCA to the Wesley Place development is a great milestone and demonstrates the strong leasing momentum we have been able to create with approximately 78% of the asset secured. Upon completion, Wesley Place will further enhance CPOF’s portfolio quality and total return metrics and deliver our Fund Investors a coveted new Premium Grade office building in the tightly held Melbourne CBD core office precinct.

This new lease demonstrates our approach to securing significant tenant pre-commitments to de-risk the approximately $1.3 billion of committed projects that we have underway nationally within our office funds management platform. The depth of our internal development capabilities, with experienced teams based in each major capital city means that we are able to collaborate with our tenant customers to deliver great workspace experiences as well as create institutional quality investment opportunities in the office sector.

- Matthew Brown, CPOF Fund Manager
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Our working and social lives are increasingly intertwined. That’s why we’re creating forward thinking workspaces, that are smart, agile and offer a diverse destination where both businesses and the wider public can use and enjoy the space. 130 Lonsdale Street continues to offer opportunities to new customers to join major corporates AFCA, Vanguard, Telstra Super and CBUS in this location, with the ability to secure the best skyrise space available, four floors of which boast outdoor terrace areas.

The common link across all buildings is the future-proofed technology throughout the precinct for workforces now and into the future. We are delivering laptop-enabled green spaces, customised precinct apps and modern property technologies within the buildings that will keep tenants connected and ahead of the curve.

Wesley Place is one of Melbourne’s earliest settlements dating back to the 1800s. It is therefore immensely important for us to ensure any of the plans we have for the commercial office spaces seamlessly blend with the heritage buildings on site.

We’re incredibly proud to be working with Lovell Chen and Heritage Victoria on this major piece of heritage development for the City of Melbourne, so that the local congregation, community groups and future generations can continue to use the space as a community meeting point.

Wesley Place is set to be the next, quintessential Melbourne destination. Food, beverage, and convenience offerings will ignite the surrounding Melbourne shopping district, catering to the needs of the busy yet savvy workforce within and general public.

As developers and long-term managers of this significant project, we have a longstanding commitment to seeing the precinct come to life. Our partnership with the site’s owners, the Uniting Church, is key to realising the best outcomes for all involved.

- Charter Hall’s Regional Development Director, Simon Stockfeld
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Charter Hall secures another tenant at its Wesley Place precinct

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Earlier this year, Apartments.com.au posed the question: "<a href="/news/is-2018-the-year-of-commercial-for-the-melbourne-market">Is 2018 the year of commercial for the Melbourne market?</a>" As 2018 has rolled on this notion has continued to be reinforced with developers snapping up and consolidating sites or scrapping their apartment developments all together, in favour of office. 

At the beginning of the week we <a href="/news/double-delight-pdg-releases-new-images-of-two-key-melbourne-projects">highlighted PDG's revised development intentions</a> for the former Toyota site at the top end of Elizabeth Street. Dubbed Elizabeth North the three tower commercial scheme replaces an earlier four building residential scheme, in response to the current state of the residential apartment market.

<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/elizabeth-north_pdg_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="PDG's Elizabeth North at 611-697 Elizabeth Street. Image: PDG" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="327" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/elizabeth-north_pdg_0.jpg?itok=ZtVJfM7Q" title="PDG's Elizabeth North at 611-697 Elizabeth Street. Image: PDG" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>PDG's Elizabeth North at 611-697 Elizabeth Street. Image: PDG</figcaption></figure>The latest site set to switch to commercial use appears to be <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">555 Collins Street</a>, after Fragrance Group sold the site to Charter Hall for a reported $140m, according to the <a href="https://www.afr.com/real-estate/charter-hall-swoops-as-singaporeans-exit-in-140m-collins-st-deal-20181025-h174ij">AFR</a>. This comes after Fragrance only managed to achieve sales of 46 per cent of the 625 total apartments in the 12 month period since the project was launched to the market.

Charter Hall's recent acquisition adds to its existing land holding at 55 King Street which adjoins 555 Collins Street and now forms part of a combined development site of 4,627 sqm. Applying a plot ratio of 18:1 as per the Central City planning controls would result in a developable Gross Floor Area of 83,286sqm or just shy of 67,000sqm NLA. 

Taking into consideration floorplate sizes, setback requirements and overshadowing controls etc. a single commercial office building of around 30-35-storeys could be expected on the combined site. Charter Hall had previously investigated developing an office building of around 27-storeys at 55 King Street.

<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/55_king_0.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="An unbuilt concept for 55 King Street. Image: Charter Hall" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="234" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/55_king_0.png?itok=bw9Zfs_5" title="An unbuilt concept for 55 King Street. Image: Charter Hall" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>An unbuilt concept for 55 King Street. Image: Charter Hall</figcaption></figure>In recent months Mirvac has acquired the 383 LaTrobe Street site from Sterling Global for a cool $122m, after the latter gained approval for a 70-storey mixed-use tower designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel. A 5-storey office building currently leased by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) occupies the 2,850 sqm site. The AFP are due to relocate to 311 Spencer Street in late 2020. In the interim it is understood that Mirvac have engaged Cox Architecture to develop a commercial scheme for the site.

Dexus, which sold a development site at 32-44 Flinders Street with a permit for a 54-storey tower, has in recent months snapped up two sites at 52 and 60 Collins Street for $230m allowing them to proceed with single commercial development. The site is located opposite QIC GRE's 80 Collins Street redevelopment which is currently under construction.

Finally, Cbus Property has resumed demolition of 150 Queen Street to allow for the creation of a temporary park, while it finalises plans for a Bates Smart-designed commercial development. Cbus' extensive redevelopment encompasses a consolidated land holding comprising 140 and 150 Queen Street, 27 McKillop Street and 423 Bourke Street, and is expected to have a development value of around $1bn, not too dissimilar to its <a href="/buildings/collins-arch-447-collins-street-melbourne">Collins Arch</a> project. 

<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/img-9337.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Demolition has resumed on 150 Queen Street. Image: Mark Baljak" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img-9337.jpg?itok=s4u-c7JK" title="Demolition has resumed on 150 Queen Street. Image: Mark Baljak" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Demolition has resumed on 150 Queen Street. Image: Mark Baljak</figcaption></figure>Based on the above, it looks like the commercial trend of 2018 is likely to drag on into 2019 as planning applications are lodged. Watch this space.

 
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