The long-awaited redevelopment of the former Eastlakes Shopping Centre site has reached a major milestone, with Conquest's plans for a new mixed-use precinct officially placed on public exhibition.

The State Significant Development Application would transform the 1.7-hectare site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/19a-evans-avenue-eastlakes-nsw-2018">19A Evans Avenue</a> into one of Sydney's largest urban renewal projects, delivering 736 apartments above a new shopping centre anchored by Woolworths, alongside specialty retail, dining, commercial space and new public open spaces.

The public exhibition marks the next chapter for the project after <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/conquest">Conquest</a> acquired the stalled Stage Two development from Crown Group, who completed the first stage across the road prior to their voluntary liquidation.

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Designed by DKO Architecture, the proposal comprises four residential buildings ranging from 14 to 18 storeys above a two-level retail podium. The development would deliver 736 apartments, including 74 affordable homes, 215 Build-to-Rent apartments and 521 market residences. Provision has also been made for dual-key apartments, which could increase the total number of dwellings to 877.

At ground level, the shopping centre has been designed as the suburb's new meeting place, anchored by a full-line Woolworths and complemented by a curated mix of fresh food retailers, cafés, restaurants, health services and everyday convenience shopping. Generous pedestrian links and landscaped public spaces will connect the retail precinct through to Jack Mundey Reserve, creating a more walkable and connected neighbourhood.

Conquest CEO Michael Akkawi said the redevelopment was about far more than replacing a shopping centre.

"Eastlakes has been overlooked for too long, and this is the community’s moment. We are building a shopping centre and homes, a genuine heart for the suburb, and we genuinely want locals to help shape it."

"We enrich communities through the creation of homes, places, and experiences designed for life, built to last, and owner for generations. That starts with listening, so we warmly encourage everyone with a connection to Eastlakes to view the plans and share their thoughts."

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DKO said the design had been shaped by the site's landscape setting and surrounding open space.

"Our vision for the site embraces its unique Bidjigal identity by blending the residential living with generous landscaping and a material palette inspired by the Bidjigal locality, and celebrating the panoramic views to Botany Bay and the wetlands reserves."

"Taking cues from Country, we seek to harmonise built form with the landscape and lightly touch the earth. By reconnecting, retaining and regenerating existing ecology, and weaving in natural elements, we can deepen our connection to Country."

The landscape strategy extends across the podium and rooftops, incorporating communal gardens, children's play areas, lawns, community gardens, family gathering spaces and extensive tree planting. New landscaped links will also strengthen the connection between the precinct and Jack Mundey Reserve, while publicly accessible open spaces have been integrated throughout the development.

The proposal builds on Conquest's broader placemaking strategy for the site. Through an ongoing partnership, local artist Joe Rashbrook has been appointed Urban Art Curator, working alongside young residents to transform the project's site hoardings into a public art gallery that allows the community to engage with the redevelopment before construction is complete.

Conquest has rapidly expanded its development pipeline since acquiring the Eastlakes site, with more than $6 billion worth of mixed-use projects now in planning across Sydney, including Stanmore, Castlecrag and Waterloo.

Conquest CEO Michael Akkawi said the redevelopment was about far more than replacing a shopping centre.

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First look: ‘Far more than replacing a shopping centre’ as Conquest unveils 736-home Eastlakes redevelopment

Abadeen has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for one of Mosman's largest apartment developments in recent years, seeking approval to transform the former Honeysuckle Garden and Midas site on Military Road into a 100-apartment mixed-use development.

The SSDA, lodged with investment partner Phoenix Property Investors, proposes around $230 million worth of new housing on the prominent <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/494-516-military-road-mosman-nsw-2088">494-516 Military Road</a> site.

The proposal comes as Mosman Council continues to progress its recently endorsed Masterplan, which identifies the precinct for increased housing density while maintaining the suburb's established character.

Designed by DKO Architecture, the development would comprise 100 apartments above ground-floor retail, with a rooftop wellness precinct including a gym, sauna, entertaining areas and landscaped communal spaces.

Rather than pushing to the full 12-storey height identified in Council's Masterplan, the proposal ranges between five and nine storeys, stepping down towards Hale Road. A tenth level would accommodate resident amenities rather than additional apartments.

The project has been designed to appeal to a broad range of buyers, from first home buyers and young professionals through to families and local downsizers looking to remain on the Lower North Shore.

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Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown said the apartments had been designed as genuine long-term homes rather than investor-focused stock.

"The apartments have been designed as genuine long-term homes, with efficient floorplans that maximise usable living areas, generous storage, natural light and strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces," Brown says."

"We've focused on creating homes for a broad range of buyers, from first home buyers and growing families through to downsizers who want to remain in Mosman."

The rooftop wellness offering forms a key part of the proposal, with residents set to have access to a gym, sauna, outdoor entertaining spaces, communal dining areas, landscaped gardens and a multi-use recreation court overlooking Sydney Harbour.

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DKO drew heavily on the site's natural and cultural history, undertaking a Connecting with Country process with local Aboriginal Elders to inform the architectural and landscape design.

Senior Associate Matthew Ritchard said the design sought to create a building that responded to both the site's landscape and its cultural significance.

"The architectural language of the project is a deep expression of Connecting with Country, where the materiality and colour palette serve as a bridge between the site's geological history and its future as a residential sanctuary."

The proposal also retains the site's established blue gum tree as the centrepiece of the communal landscaped gardens, while introducing activated retail fronting Military Road to strengthen the connection between Mosman and Cremorne villages.

If approved, the project would deliver 100 new homes within walking distance of shops, public transport, schools and local amenities, adding to the limited pipeline of new apartments on the Lower North Shore.

<h2>Project Snapshot</h2>

Project: Honeysuckle Garden Redevelopment

Address: 494-516 Military Road, Mosman

Developer: Abadeen and Phoenix Property Investors

Architect: DKO Architecture

Lead Architect: Matthew Ritchard

Value: $230 million

Residences: 100 apartments

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	Harbour, CBD and Balmoral views from upper-level apartments
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Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown said the apartments had been designed as genuine long-term homes rather than investor-focused stock

First look: Abadeen plans 100 apartments on former Honeysuckle Garden site in Mosman

The wave of apartment proposals sweeping through Mosman shows no signs of slowing, with another major residential development lodged through the NSW Government's State Significant Development pathway.

Developer First Quadrant Properties, which recently completed Willoughby Grounds and has several projects in planning across the North Shore, has unveiled plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/cove-on-ourimbah-40-56-ourimbah-road-mosman-nsw-2088">Cove on Ourimbah</a>, a 63-apartment development on Ourimbah Road, adding to the growing pipeline of projects reshaping one of Sydney's most tightly held harbour suburbs.

The proposal would consolidate nine properties at 40-56 Ourimbah Road into a part eight, part nine-storey apartment building, continuing the momentum created by the NSW Government's accelerated planning pathways that have seen several significant developments emerge across Mosman over the past 12 months.

Designed by Doroch Architects, the project would deliver 63 apartments, resident wellness facilities including a gym, pool and sauna, landscaped communal spaces and basement parking, while using recessed upper levels, generous setbacks and extensive planting to reduce the perceived scale of the building.

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Doroch Architects said the building had been designed to reinforce Mosman's established character.

"The building's aesthetic is grounded in the existing residential character of Ourimbah Road and the broader Mosman context," the architect noted in the planning documents submitted to the NSW Government.

The design adopts a contemporary material palette of natural stone, textured concrete and brown concave metal cladding, complemented by integrated planters and deep balconies. The podium incorporates softened curved concrete forms, while increased setbacks have been provided adjacent to the heritage-listed property at 60 Ourimbah Road to create a more sympathetic transition.

The site sits around 330 metres from Mosman Town Centre, placing it within the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy area, where increased residential density is being encouraged close to shops, transport and services.

The proposal follows a string of major apartment projects lodged or declared State Significant in Mosman in recent months, including Abadeen's 100-apartment Honeysuckle Garden redevelopment on Military Road and several other developments across Awaba Street, Redan Street and Muston Street from the likes of Time &amp; Place, HELM and Prosker Property.

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Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/time-place-to-take-on-mosman-apartment-market">Time &amp; Place to take on Mosman apartment market</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-abadeen-plans-100-apartments-on-former-honeysuckle-garden-site-in-mosman">First look: Abadeen plans 100 apartments on former Honeysuckle Garden site in Mosman</a>

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First look: Another major apartment proposal signals Mosman's development boom

A new State Significant Development Application (SSDA) could reshape a prominent vacant site in Gosford's CBD, with Ming Tian Real Property proposing a mixed-use precinct that combines affordable housing, retail activation and a new public plaza.

The proposal for 43-45 Beane Street and 2 Keevers Lane would deliver a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/43-45-beane-street-gosford-nsw-2250">two-building development</a> comprising a 26-storey residential tower and a five-storey affordable housing building above ground-floor commercial space. A key focus of the project is the delivery of dedicated affordable housing alongside new public domain improvements designed to transform Keevers Lane into a more active urban destination.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/tony-owen-partners">Tony Owen Partners</a>, the development would provide 130 apartments, including 20 affordable housing dwellings managed by a registered community housing provider for at least 15 years. The market housing component comprises 110 apartments across a mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences, while the affordable housing includes six one-bedroom, 13 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom apartment. The proposal also incorporates 416 sqm of ground-floor retail, three basement levels accommodating 140 car spaces, 42 bicycle spaces, communal open space and extensive landscaping.

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The affordable housing component has been distributed across both buildings, with four apartments located within the main tower and a dedicated five-storey building delivering a further 16 affordable homes. The project also includes 12 adaptable apartments and 24 dwellings designed to Silver Level Liveable Housing Guidelines.

The architectural design draws inspiration from Indigenous storytelling.

"The design is based on the indigenous motif of the Rainbow Serpent," Tony Owen Partners said in the Design Verification Statement.

"The Rainbow Serpent is a traditional totem of coastal eastern Australia. It represents natural forces, creation, change, and rebirth and is often associated with bodies of water. This motif can be seen in the undulation of the balconies rising on the building," Tony Owen Partners said in the Design Verification Statement.

Beyond the residential offering, the proposal seeks to revitalise the surrounding public realm, particularly Keevers Lane.

"The ground floor streetscape includes a commercial and dining precinct which will significantly improve the amenity of the area. This strategy transforms a currently inhospitable laneway into a thriving centre of urban renewal and day and night time activation to compliment the new adjoining UNC facilities," the architects said.

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The Environmental Impact Statement notes that the project aims to "improve the provision of diverse housing options within Gosford City Centre, enhancing the mixed-use precinct by delivering high quality residential development, whilst concurrently providing a diverse range of housing choices through the provision of affordable housing, which is in growing need within the Gosford City Centre."

The site occupies approximately 2,070 sqm in the Gosford city centre, around 250 metres from Gosford Railway Station and within walking distance of Gosford Hospital, Mann Street's retail precinct and the University of Newcastle's Gosford campus currently under construction. The currently vacant site previously received approval for a lower-scale residential development, with the new proposal leveraging the NSW Government's in-fill affordable housing pathway to increase density while introducing dedicated affordable housing.

First look: Rainbow Serpent inspires bold new Gosford apartment tower

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/bottega-property-group">Bottega House</a> has secured council approval for its first Brisbane project - a $270 million luxury residential development on an absolute riverfront site in leafy St Lucia.&nbsp;

The 15-storey project, known as <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/st-lucia-by-bottega-house-180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">St Lucia by Bottega House</a> , will occupy a prime north-facing site at 178-180 Macquarie Street, directly fronting the Brisbane River in the established inner-west suburb known for its rowing clubs, golf courses and sprawling University of Queensland campus.&nbsp;

St Lucia by Bottega House will feature a suite of amenities including dedicated wellness spaces, a mineral pool and cold plunge. The project has been positioned to attract affluent owner-occupiers seeking high-quality, house-sized apartments.&nbsp;

Bottega House has been set up by co-directors Nick Malloch, Louis Mennes and Craig Marsh.

Malloch said the project drew inspiration from its Brisbane River setting and leafy inner-west surrounds, while responding to the demands of discerning locals looking to transition from freestanding homes into apartment living.&nbsp;

"With an expansive river frontage and lush green surrounds, we knew we had to create something special that reflects the natural beauty of the location while offering residents masterfully crafted homes," said Malloch.&nbsp;

"Our intent was to complement the project's quiet, private setting by introducing residences that offer a calm retreat and sanctuary from the everyday. The result is a harmonious blend of architecture, interiors and amenity that emphasises wellbeing, comfort and beauty without excess."&nbsp;

Malloch added that project consultants had been carefully selected in alignment with Bottega House's commitment to care, quality and attention to detail. The design team includes architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a>, interiors practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/urbis">Urbis</a>.&nbsp;

Three-bedroom apartments are expected to start around $5 millio. Selling agents Keenan &amp; Byrne said the pricing strategy for the project was anticipated to achieve upwards of $25,500 per square metre.&nbsp;

The project's development approval this week follows the success of Bottega House's inaugural Queensland project - a 22-storey collection of full-floor sky homes at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast which included the sale of a two-storey penthouse at a record price for a beachside residence.&nbsp;

St Lucia by Bottega House is expected to launch to market in November, with construction anticipated to be completed mid 2029.

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Bottega House to make Brisbane debut with St Lucia riverfront apartment development

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The paint giant Dulux has committed to a longterm Dandenong South lease, in the M2 Industry Park.
They will take a new complex which will replace an existing Dulux centre nearby on the South Gippsland Highway.
Savills director Lynton Williams did the deal for Dulux with the developer Pellicano.
The 18,000 square-metre distribution centre will be built on the corner of Bayliss Road and National Drive.
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Dulux to lease new Dandenong South complex

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<div>A private syndicate has bought Nissan’s Melbourne headquarters for $35 million.</div>
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<div>The 11 ha industrial Dandenong South offering was sold through CBRE’s David Aiello and Stephen Adgemis who negotiated the sale after more than 80 enquiries.</div>
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<div>The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-industrial+warehouse-vic-dandenong+south-502370698" target="_blank">260-270 Frankston-Dandenong Road</a> site accommodates Nissan’s corporate office and parts warehousing operations.</div>
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<div>Nissan plan to secure a new Australian corporate head office.</div>
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<div>Nissan Australia chief financial officer Stephen Hope signalled their upcoming relocation of the parts warehouse facility to Truganina.</div>
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Nissan's Dandenong South headquarters sold for $35 million

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A car wash with potential for further development in Dandenong North in Melbourne’s south-east has sold for $1.9 million on a 6.25 percent yield.
The nearly 1,400 sqm site at <a href="https://www.raywhite.com/vic/dandenong-north/1658552/?lang=en" target="_blank">99-101 Gladstone Road</a> was sold to a private investor by Ray White Commercial's Ryan Trickey and Ben Ainsworth.
The sale following an expression of interest campaign.
Trickey said the property provided a secure commercial investment opportunity as the property enjoyed main road exposure and a well-established car detailing business tenant returning net rental of about $115,000 per annum.
“With an increase in high density living around Melbourne's activity centres, car wash businesses are a great place to invest,” Trickey said.
“Find one on a corner or in high profile location and cash flow should be secure as a good car wash should be easy to lease and retain tenants.”
Trickey said car wash assets can deliver strong returns in comparison to other investments. The property has development upside subject to council approval.
“A site such as the Gladstone Rd one is returning net rental of approximately $115,000 per year which is a lot stronger than the $40,000 gross rent you might receive from two adjoining rental houses in the same location.”
The tenant is on a five-year lease with a further option of 5 years. 
There are fixed annual 4 percent increases.
Ainsworth said the six-bay car wash is on the major intersection of Gladstone and Heatherton roads and benefits from both homebound and inbound traffic.
“Residential and commercial development in this area is well documented, both landlord and tenant should gain from the increase in consumers in this area,” he said.
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Car wash in Melbourne's Dandenong changes hands for $1.9 million

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Deal Corp is selling 34 serviced apartments in one line at its Arkana development at Dandenong with expectations of around $10 million through Savills.
Designed by Hayball Architects, Arkana comprises an eight-storey building with serviced apartments, ground floor retail, office accommodation, conferencing and other facilities.
They are fully leased to hotel operator Punt Hill at a total annual income of $723,236.
The apartments are on the market by expressions of interest closing July 5.
The marketing is being handled by Savills' Julian Heatherich, Benson Zhou and Jesse Radisich.
Heatherich said the unique investment offered benefits over a typical apartment investment.
"This offering provides investors with 34 fully furnished apartments leased to the Punt Hill Group at fixed rental costs with annual CPI increases, rent is not linked to occupancy or vacancy, assuring investors of dependable annual gains, returns are well above residential apartment rates and there are depreciation benefits from a modern building," he said.
The lease is on each apartment specifically and was not dependent on group revenues or any other form of pooled income or profit share.
He said owners could use apartments up to 14 days annually.
Zhou said the number of serviced apartments had surged by more than 300 per cent making it the fastest-growing category of tourist accommodation in Melbourne.
 
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Deal Corp's 34 Dandenong apartments for sale in one line

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A 64,000 square metre Keysborough industrial property looks set to fetch more than $20 million plus as investors seek scarce opportunities in Melbourne’s south-eastern market.
Located two kilometres west of Dandenong CBD, the office and warehouse facility at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-industrial+warehouse-vic-keysborough-502157002" target="_blank">68-80 Kirkham Road</a> comprises 32,203 square metres of office, factory and warehouse buildings, including three large 10 metre high factory cells and on-site parking for 130 cars.
According to Savills agents Ben Hegerty, Paul Jones, and Chris Jones, the property will be sold subject to a lease to Venture DMG Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Venture Global, at a total net income of $1,584,000 per annum.
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Jones said the property offered opportunities for owner-occupiers, core-plus, add value investors, and developers.
"The facility also offers huge warehousing and multiple hardstand and truck marshalling areas ideally suited for transport and logistics occupiers," he said.
According to Savills Research, approximately $2.08 billion worth of reported industrial property transactions occurred in the south-east market in the 12 months to September, well over half a billion more than the five year average of $1.44 billion.
The research also revealed a strong south-east leasing market with nearly 500,000 square metres leased over the same period, well up on the five year average of 276,407 square metres.
Expressions of interest close November 24.
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A food factory investment opportunity at Dandenong in Melbourne’s south-east has been sold by Ray White Commercial.
Its $550,000 price reflected a 7.2% yield.
The property leased to Z &amp; W Group (Aust) Pty Ltd at 1/23 Egan Road, Dandenong, was sold to a private investor.
Ray White Commercial Oakleigh’s Ryan Amler said the tenant commenced a three-year lease with a further three-year option in May, 2016, and the property returns net rental of $39,600 per annum.
The property has a building area of approximately 310 square metres and is equipped with freezers, a cool room and other plant and equipment valued at more than $250,000.
“This is a fully equipped food factory that enjoys easy access to major arterials including EastLink and the Princes Highway,” Amler said.
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Food factory at Dandenong sold for $550,000

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Demand for property continues to be strong in Melbourne's industrial precinct of Dandenong, highlighted by a recent off-market deal.
A property spread over 1,640 sqm at 49 Kitchen Road in Dandenong South was recently bought by a private occupier for an undisclosed amount.
It has a rear hardstand, a triple interceptor and truck access.
The deal was brokered by CBRE’s James Jorgensen and Josh Fitt on behalf of Radley Hall Pty Ltd and Damtrean Pty Ltd.
“The buyer made an offer within 24 hours of inspecting the property. This prompt action ensured the property didn’t make it to the open market and the buyer was able to secure the facility which will fulfil their growing operations,” said Jorgensen.
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Industrial site sold to private occupier in Melbourne's Dandenong

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In recent weeks numerous vacant central Dandenong development lots have been placarded with 'Land for sale" signage, representing a sizeable chunk of real estate within the precinct controlled by Places Victoria. According to the Victorian Government’s property development agency who controls Dandenong's CBD under the Revitalising Central Dandenong initiative, "Further sites will be brought to the market in line with demand."

Four to five sites have been spotted with signage, predominantly on and around Walker Street which represents the epicentre of recent and current construction activity in the precinct.

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<figcaption>Up for grabs - another Dandenong development site</figcaption></figure>State held development sites aren't the only to be offered at the moment with two enduring privately held blocks also set for sale. Both <a href="/new-apartments/dandenong-vic-3175">285 Thomas Street</a> and <a href="/buildings/the-lonsdale-27-scott-street-dandenong-vic-3175">27 Scott Street</a> have been on the radar for some time with the latter maintaining a sales campaign for over two years, but to no avail.

Pointing to the difficulties in establishing a viable high-density residential market in Dandenong, 285 Thomas Street began as the design highlighted below only to morph into an office project once residential demand was deemed to be inadequate. 27 Scott Street was initially a taller building and had Platinum Construction appointed as builder, but now also finds itself for sale as a vacant development site.

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<figcaption>285 Thomas Street &amp; 27 Scott Street, Dandenong</figcaption></figure>It's not all a state of flux in Dandenong with three projects maintaining a degree of forward momentum in the area. The Australian Taxation Office's new Dandenong outlet at 11-13 Robinson Street continues to make rapid progress with the 13,803 square metre facility expected to be tenant ready by September 2015.

In addition Burbank's <a href="/buildings/mosaic-living-80-cheltenham-rd-dandenong">Mosaic</a> apartment project is nearing completion while Pellicano have initiated construction works at Quest Dandenong, a 55 bed serviced apartment building situated on the corner of Mason and Walker.

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<figcaption>The current state of play</figcaption></figure><h2>Comment</h2>

Observing Revitalising Central Dandenong since inception, it's fair to say demand for the precinct has been moderate; sufficient, almost measured but by no means overwhelming. Project delivery has been patchy with a fair list of projects that have never seen the light of day, so it's somewhat baffling that Places Victoria has released multiple sites for development simultaneously.

While demand for inner-city sites is rampant, those same factors underpinning Melbourne do not apply to Dandenong. It's difficult to see the rationale behind offering these sites for sale concurrently when market demand doesn't look to match.

Whether it be an opportunistic and well timed move by Places Victoria or essentially a fire sale of underperforming assets, the results will make for interesting reading.
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Is Dandenong headed for a fire sale?

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Last week project partners celebrated the official start to works for Dandenong's new ATO complex, which spearheads an increased level of development in Melbourne's 'second city'. At the on-site ceremony EPC Pacific Chief Executive Patrick Smith stated “This development is achieving the vision of the Revitalising Central Dandenong project by bringing people back to Dandenong’s heart in new offices that will provide a brilliant work environment with a great atmosphere.”

With the <a href="http://www.revitalisingcentraldandenong.com/cs/Satellite?pagename=RCD" target="_blank">Revitalising Central Dandenong</a> initiative conceived in 2005, Dandenong's urban renewal to date has been a stop start affair with government's (federal, state and local) providing the initial investment and tenant impetus. Coupled with increased and more efficient transport links, only now is central Dandenong beginning to bare sustained results by way of private investment.

<h2>The Current Crop</h2>

Joining the ATO and newly finished City of Greater Dandenong offices which between them deliver over 25,000sqm of office space are two residential projects that have taken some time in gaining necessary pre-sales. Quest have also weighed in with an $18 million serviced apartment complex on Walker Street due to commence construction within months.

<a href="http://www.burbank.com.au/victoria/promo/Mosaic/" target="_blank">Mosaic Apartments</a> are well well and truly under construction with a majority of the 285 apartments and townhouses sold within the project which is valued at $85 million. Nearing the starters gate is 27 Scott Street which after a year of pre-sales has landed Platinum Construction as its build contractor.

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<figcaption>Relevant images © Crone &amp; Doig Architecture</figcaption></figure><h2>Pending Developments</h2>

Baracon have released images of a revised Spectra Apartments which is open to <a href="http://baracon.com.au/spectra-dandenong/" target="_blank">registrations of interest</a>. At 18 levels and near 60 metres, Spectra at 219 Thomas Street is poised to become Dandenong's tallest building when realised whilst also representing one of the largest private investments within Dandenong's CBD.

Further along at 285 Thomas Street, Alfasi Property Developments have a 10 level commercial complex ready to commence, subject to a tenant signing on. In addition Moull Murray Architects have received approval for an apartment-hotel development at <a href="http://www.moullmurray.com/#!dandenong/c2uz" target="_blank">124-128 Foster Street</a>. Places Victoria are also in continued talks to deliver a private health care facility servicing the greater Dandenong, Gippsland and Peninsula area within the precinct.

One could surmise this to be a new hospital, bringing further diversity to Dandenong's heart, whilst Burbank will continue to deliver high density apartment projects within its Metro 3175 enclave according to the area's master plan.

<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/Image18dan.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Spectra and 285 Thomas Street. Images courtesy Baracon and Alfasi"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="514" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image18dan.jpg?itok=s3j0XzI4" title="Spectra and 285 Thomas Street. Images courtesy Baracon and Alfasi" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Spectra and 285 Thomas Street. Images courtesy Baracon and Alfasi</figcaption></figure><h2>Dandenong's Experience Applied Elsewhere</h2>

It hasn't been smooth sailing for Dandenong post the 2007 implementation of Revitalising Central Dandenong, with a rash of both medium and large apartment projects failing to materialise (seen below). The case could be made that without the initial investment, time and planning devoted to the project via Places Victoria and the State Government, Dandenong may still well find it highly difficult to attract masses of private investment for large-scale projects.

Apply this notion to another urban renewal node such as the Joseph Street Precinct and it may well be plausible. Wedged between Footscray proper and the Maribyrnong River and only 4km's from the CBD, one would think that the prime location would be a hub of construction activity? Not at all.

With many towers of up to 30 levels approved, the area has remained untouched for years. Is it worth the State Government or Maribyrnong Council stimulating sales/construction in the Joseph Road Precinct via commencing early works (access and landscaping) similar to that of Dandenong's? Quite possibly as evidently no developer wants to be first down the rabbit hole so to speak.

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<figcaption>What may have been. Image sources Pinterest, Alfasi and Ray White</figcaption></figure>Dandenong is a work in progress but also a testament to the 'build it and they will come' principle. Using Darwin or Parramatta as a benchmark for what Dandenong may resemble in the future, there's plenty of upswing yet to come.
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Revitalising Central Dandenong - nothing ventured, nothing gained

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As someone who grew up in the outer South East beyond Dandenong, the announcement - made yesterday by the Planning Minister - where Greater Dandenong reformed Planning Zones have been implemented has perked a fair bit of personal interest.

For more than a decade Greater Dandenong has been in and out of the planning news with many attempts to kick of the revitalisation of Central Dandenong - it comes as no surprise Greater Dandenong is one of the first cabs off the rank (<a href="http://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Council/Media_and_news/News/Height_limits_over_all_residentially_zoned_land" target="_blank">Glen Eira</a> was the first).  

Whilst reading <a href="http://www.theage.com.au/comment/councils-opt-for-nimby-approach-on-growth-20131106-2x1kg" target="_blank">this</a> interesting piece in The Age yesterday, I pondered what it will eventually be like to compare the various council's proposed or now gazetted new zones.  I had hoped to provide a map for Greater Dandenong similar to the Glen Eira and <a href="/news/reformed-planning-zones-city-of-moreland" target="_blank">Moreland</a> maps previously linked to / posted, however the community consultation material is not readily available on the web.  

Central Dandenong is one to watch: <a href="http://www.revitalisingcentraldandenong.com/cs/Satellite?c=VPage&amp;cid=1191565185337&amp;pagename=RCD%2FLayout" target="_blank">Lonsdale Street</a> works, the <a href="http://www.drumtheatre.com.au/" target="_blank">Drum Theatre</a> and a <a href="/news">large amount of commercial/office development and investment</a> represent a positive direction for this major South East centre.  

One notable aspect of the press release, below, is the rezoning of the <a href="http://www.estate1.com.au/" target="_blank">"Estate One" </a>area in Dandenong South - the area made famous by manufacturing in the 1950s.  Past and present Pakenham train line commuters will recognise the location as being right next door to the now closed General Motors station, time to re-assess the station's closure?  

Planning Minister's Media Release in full:

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As further details emerge, I'll update this post.
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