Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

Joel Robinson

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Nova Rêve arrives as Reve Group bets on Castle Hill's next growth phase

A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.

Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.

Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.

Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.

“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.

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“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.

The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.

The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.

PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.

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Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.

The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”

The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

Development Victoria

The former Fitzroy Gasworks site, one of the most prominent sites in the East Melbourne suburb, is set to become a huge new precinct.

The Andrews&nbsp;Labor Government is turning the former Fitzroy Gasworks site at&nbsp;433 Smith Street, Fitzroy North, into a new precinct, with more than 1,000 apartments, a sports centre, a community facility, underground car parking, options for bicycle parking and open space.

It also includes a new 650-student senior secondary campus for Collingwood College and Fitzroy High School, which has already been developed at the site and opened to students earlier this year. The apartments will be built with a strong focus on energy and water conservation, as well as waste management and transport solutions.

Around 200 will be Affordable Build to Rent, to provide high quality housing that will remain available as a rental for the long term.

Active forms of transport will also be encouraged, with all apartments to include two bike parks, as well as carshare options.

Fitzroy North is a diverse community in close proximity to schools, public transport and services, making it a highly desirable suburb to call home. The former Fitzroy Gasworks site is an important part of the area&rsquo;s industrial and social heritage. The registration of interest process is now open to deliver approximately 800 of the apartments at the site, as well as a retail component and commercial tenancies.

A final developer will be&nbsp;selected by the end of the year.

The project&rsquo;s development plan &ndash; which outlines the planning controls, policies and principles that will guide the design and construction of the site &ndash; was released for community feedback last year and has since been submitted for approval.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re getting on with turning the Fitzroy Gasworks site into a vibrant new neighbourhood &ndash; with affordable housing options, a sports centre, more open space and a high school that&rsquo;s close to public transport &ndash; making it easier for locals to travel,&rdquo;&nbsp;Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said.

&ldquo;It&rsquo;s great to see the project progressing &ndash; which will benefit the whole Fitzroy community, as well as create hundreds of local jobs.&rdquo;

The former Fitzroy Gasworks site at 433 Smith Street, Fitzroy North, will becomne a new precinct, with more than 1,000 apartments, a sports centre and a community facility



Fitzroy Gasworks site set for new precinct with over 1,000 apartments

Townhouses fuse the convenience of apartments and their&nbsp;upgraded amenities with the advantages of investing in a stand alone property. According to <a href="http://ironfish.com.au/blog-news/look-buying-townhouse-tips-investors/">Iron Fish</a>&nbsp;- a company that builds confidence from data-driven investment insights,&nbsp;

&ldquo;A well-built townhouse in a good location usually sees stronger rental yields than houses in the same area. For investors seeking cash flow for their property portfolio, townhouses can be an appealing option when compared to a free-standing house&rdquo;

They are more inexpensive compared to free-standing residences as they hold more value for its use of land, making a promising long-term capital growth. Compared to existing properties, townhouses have low maintenance for their latest standards when it comes to comfort and entertainment. If you are looking for a townhouse located in Victoria, here are 5 of our top picks selling now.

<h2>1.&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/omnia-4-6-horscroft-place-moorabbin">Omnia</a></h2>

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Starting from $465,000

Located in the heart of Moorabin - one of Melbourne&rsquo;s major suburbs, Omnia showcases a luxurious lifestyle featuring Roger Brayshaw&rsquo;s designs and renowned Sheffield property developer. Omnia&rsquo;s floor-to-ceiling sliding doors are ideal for a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Starting at $465,000, Omnia presents the best of both worlds with townhouses and apartments featuring sophisticated finishes and clean lines.&nbsp;

<h2>2.&nbsp;<a href="/new-townhouses/the-fabric-altona-north-188-198-blackshaws-road-altona-north-vic-3025">The Fabric&nbsp;</a></h2>

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When designing The Fabric, Mirvac&rsquo;s award winning team prioritised comfort, style, functionality and sustainability. Their spacious courtyards are perfect for hosting your friends and family or to grow your own herb garden. The contemporary architecture is accompanied by floor-to-ceiling windows that maximises natural light. The Fabric also offers a range of intelligent and flexible home designs for optimal personalisation.

<h2>3. <a href="/developments/doncaster-vic-3108">Tullamore Homes</a></h2>

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Located in Doncaster, Tullamore Homes by Mirvac has private and public schools closeby with convenient transport routes to University of Melbourne and Deakin University. Tullamore Homes feature contemporary and functional open spaces, as well as walkable trails with 20% of the site dedicated to nature. It is in walking distance to Westfield Doncaster, has over 400 stores, including cafes, restaurants, cinemas, department stores, supermarkets and fresh food markets. Within the Tullamore community, the new&nbsp;dog-friendly caf&eacute;,&nbsp;Stables Providore Caf&eacute;, has had great responses from the community and is open during lockdown for takeaway and dine-in service.&nbsp;

<h2>4. <a href="/new-townhouses/luma-sunshine-north-247-st-albans-road-sunshine-north-vic-3020">Luma</a></h2>

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Starting from $515,000

Luma&rsquo;s urban townhomes are perfect for homebuyers that are looking for a property for long-term living and low maintenance. Luma features solar panels and battery storage that help reduce your carbon footprint and energy bills, it&rsquo;s a win-win for the planet and homebuyers! With community in mind, masterplanning agency, RobertsDay, also included a 3,600 square meter park for residents and the broader community that includes a playground, barbecue areas and walking tracks.

<h2>5.&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/haven-townhomes-42-homeleigh-road-keysborough">Haven Townhomes</a></h2>

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Situated in a residential neighbourhood to create optimal community lifestyle, Haven Townhomes spoil their residents with tranquil areas to relax. Haven Townhomes is located close to sporting and education facilities, shops, services, roads and transport. Equipped with European Artusi kitchen appliances that motivate cooking for family and friends. Haven Townhomes&rsquo; exterior is filled with luscious landscaped gardens, fences and driveway. With 80% sold in stage 1, Haven Townhomes has everything you need at your doorstep.&nbsp;

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The convenience of apartments and spaciousness of free-standing homes: 5 townhomes you’ll love in Melbourne’s outer suburbs

Luma is a master-planned community from the Victorian state government authority, Development Victoria.

The townhouse project of 300 residences is located in Melbourne&rsquo;s fast-developing western suburbs.

The two, three and four-bedroom residences, designed by RobertsDay, start from $515,000.

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Welcoming residents to a new neighbourhood of open and linked green spaces, Luma&rsquo;s streets are filled with native landscaping curated by MDG.

Each home references classic Melbourne terrace architecture and offers a perfect mix of upper and ground-floor living zones, outdoor courtyards and terraces.

The authentic yet constantly evolving suburb keeps things fresh and provides the ideal setting for modern family living.

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Luma&rsquo;s spacious local park is the &ldquo;welcoming green spine&rdquo; that links the whole neighbourhood together, the developers note.

Covering 3,600 square metres, the park is designed around clusters of retained established trees, featuring a fully equipped children&rsquo;s playground, a sheltered BBQ, picnic area and kick-about spaces.

Families will also be conveniently located nearby Luma&rsquo;s urban plaza, an open community space providing play spaces and a spot for markets and meet-ups.

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Sunshine North includes a diverse demographic and boasts vibrant food options, friendly cafes and great amenity close to home.

Perfectly positioned between schools, medical facilities and leisure amenities, residents can enjoy living by the Sunshine Leisure Centre, Sunshine Plaza and Sunshine Hospital.

The project is well-connected to Melbourne, with the Ginifer train station just a 14-minute walk away and Victoria University&rsquo;s Sunshine campus located within walking distance.

New and growing families will enjoy the wide choice of education options nearby, including Albion North Primary School, Sunshine Christian School and St Bernadette&rsquo;s Primary.

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Each home references classic Melbourne terrace architecture and offers a perfect mix of upper and ground-floor living zones, outdoor courtyards and terraces

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Get to know Melbourne's Sunshine North: What's within walking distance from Luma?

LUMA, a project by Development Victoria, , offers a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom townhouses to accommodate a wide range of buyers.

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The development also includes a spacious local park, welcoming green spine that links the whole neighbourhood together.

Covering 3,600 square metres, the park features a fully equipped children&rsquo;s playground, a sheltered BBQ, picnic area and kick-about spaces.

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However, the home&rsquo;s best features lie in the stunning range of designs available at the home. Urban takes a look.

<h2>The design details</h2>

Architecturally designed, LUMA&rsquo;s Urban and Tempo homes have been created to make everyday living easier.

With consideration given to orientation, these contemporary one, two, three and four bedroom homes offer a wide range of smart floorplans to suit your needs.

Urban Collection 

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Offering low maintenance living, ideal for relaxing and entertaining, Luma&rsquo;s LUMA&rsquo;s Urban homes are all about convenience.

They are utterly adaptable and equally suited to busy professionals or those looking for the peace of mind of a lock-up and leave home.

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Available with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, Urban homes are designed to let the outside in, maximising light and space. Boasting open-plan kitchen and living space, a secondary living room and a private landscaped garden.

These homes offer two interior colour schemes options, daybreak and nightfall,&nbsp;providing contemporary style and flexible design features.

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As part of the Urban range, the Jeon home offers a large entertainer&rsquo;s kitchen, a landscaped garden, plenty of storage, a double carport and an abundance of light.

Prices for a three-bedroom Jeon townhome begin from $665,000*. 
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Tempo Collection

With long-term living at the core of their design, LUMA&rsquo;s Tempo range boasts expansive three and&nbsp;four-bedroom homes combining the flexibility of open-plan living areas with generous outdoor space.

These homes are designed to stand the test of time, configured around dual living zones for everyone to find their own space when they need it.

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Tempo homes offer a choice of two colour scheme &ndash; Sunlight or Shadow. Built around tranquil neutral tones, the palette allows you to add your own personality through furnishings and artwork.

Offering superb convenience and plenty of space, LUMA is family-friendly and well-connected in the constantly evolving Sunshine North.

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As part of the Tempo range, the Alto home offers ground floor living and dining area that flows through to a private outdoor heaven to a lush, green outlook and plenty of natural light.

Prices for the four&nbsp;bedroom Alto townhome start from just $675,000* 
 
*Subject to availability.

With Luma’s contemporary design and smart floorplans, young families are flocking to the sustainable development in Melbourne’s Sunshine North

Low-maintenance family townhomes from $560,000: The design details of LUMA in Sunshine North

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Home buyers know the importance of connecting with nearby nature and developers are increasing incorporating open green space into their projects.

Convenient access to landscaped gardens and parks fosters a sense of community and benefits residents’ quality of life.

Here are seven homes in Victoria with parkland space for fitness, leisure and relaxation. 
 

1. Melbourne Quarter, Docklands 
Address: 628 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008 
Two-bedroom apartments from $607,000

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More than half of Melbourne Quarter’s 2.5-hectare site is dedicated to public open space, providing one of Melbourne’s greenest inner-city precincts.

Developed by Lendlease, the project will also include the city’s first ‘Sky Park’, a private sanctuary elevated amongst Collins Street.

Residents can take advantage of private outdoor dining, barbeque facilities and sunny, lush lawns with views of Melbourne’s skyline. 
 

2. Hawthorn Park, Hawthorn East 
Address: 33 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 
Two-bedroom apartment from $670,000

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Behind the five buildings that make up Hawthorn Park, are hidden garden vistas and abundant green space.

The development features over 2,000 sqm of landscaping by the renowned Jack Merlo, offering places to meet, spread out and enjoy nature.

The grand parklands include hammock lounges, lawns and landscaped walkways and a rooftop vegetable garden. 
 

3. Luma, Sunshine North 
Address: 347 St Albans Road, Sunshine North VIC 3020 
Two-bedroom townhomes from $560,000

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Delivered by Development Victoria and designed by RobertsDay, Luma is a new masterplanned community with a collection of 300 townhomes.

The site will deliver a new 3,600 sqm park for residents and the broader community, featuring native planting, playground facilities and walking tracks. 
 

4. Folia, Doncaster 
Address: 59 Stables Circuit, Doncaster VIC 3108 
Two-bedroom apartments from $580,000

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Located within Mirvac’s masterplanned community, Tullamore, Folia provides over 100 apartments with idyllic parks and gardens.

With more than 20 per cent of this estate devoted to green open spaces, residents of Folia benefit from a green wonderland of exploration, activity and relaxation.Adventure playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, and fitness stations are dotted throughout the community. 
 

5. Waverley Park, Mulgrave 
Address: 6 Goodison Court, Mulgrave VIC 3170 
Four-bedroom townhouse from $935,000

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Designed by Mirvac, Waverley Park will be surrounded by ample parklands and activities, perfect for families.

The lakefront and parkfront homes are set amongst distinct zones that cater for every desire, with open expanses, playgrounds, exercise stations and boardwalks.

A skate park, climbing rock wall and basketball courts will also be available, as well as grassy landforms and picnic shelters. 
 

6. The Fabric, Altona North 
Address: 188-198 Blackshaws Road, Altona North VIC 3025 
Two-bedroom apartment from $695,000

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Mirvac’s the Fabric delivers a vibrant masterplanned community with an emphasis on green spaces.

The future Patchwork Park, designed for all ages, will be right outside your doorstep with large kickabout areas, edible planter beds and custom-designed playground equipment.

The development will also include barbeque facilities and shelters, as well as leafy green tree-lined streets. 
 

7. Tullamore Homes, Doncaster 
Address: 11 Heritage Boulevard, Doncaster VIC 3108 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $1,450,000

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Sharing the same space as Folia, Tullamore Homes also benefits from the vast open space in the masterplanned community, accounting for more than 20 per cent of the estate.

As well as pocket parks providing beautiful walking environments, a large nature reserve will be retained within the project, to protect the homes of local Rosellas and other birdlife.

The parks will include a fitness trail and fitness stations to invigorate the lives of local residents while play equipment, shelters bench seats and informal gathering spaces deliver the environment to play, meet and relax.
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Home buyers know the importance of connecting with nearby nature and developers are increasing incorporating open green space into their projects

Property insider guide: 7 homes in Victoria with their own parkland

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Luma is Development Victoria’s latest way of living in a connected, masterplanned community of homes that inspire healthier living.

The State Government authority has collaborated with masterplanner Roberts Day to offer the solution to a hectic lifestyle, low maintenance living in Melbourne's Sunshine North.

Designed for modern family life, Luma’s two, three and four-bedroom Tempo townhomes maximise light and space with dual living zones, generous-sized kitchen and tranquil neutral tones inspired by classic Melbourne terrace architecture.

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Here are five on-site amenities that make Sunshine North’s Luma an attractive first home. 
 

1. Spacious green spaces 

Not only are Luma’s streets filled with native landscaping by MDG, but internal parklands and open and linked green spaces provide a sense of lush vegetation and natural living. 
 

2. The 3,600 square-metre park

The project, which will include a local park, is expected to activate the lives of first home buyers and downsizing families alike. Covering 3,600sqm, the Luma park will feature a fully equipped childrens' playground, a sheltered BBQ, picnic area and kick-about spaces. <a href="/new-townhouses/luma-sunshine-north-247-st-albans-road-sunshine-north-vic-3020"><img alt="" height="657" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/luma_greens.jpg" width="1200"></a>

3. Luma’s urban plaza

Redefining what community is all about, Luma’s urban plaza features an open community space, providing the perfect spot for social activities, meet-ups and markets. 
 

4. Outdoor courtyards or terraces

Residences at Development Victoria’s Luma boast a mix of outdoor courtyards and terraces, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

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5. Sustainable features

With the environment in mind, these energy-efficient homes utilise solar PV panels and battery storage that help to reduce your carbon footprint, as well as your energy bills.

Two-bedroom townhomes in the development start from $545,000, and four-bedroom townhomes begin at just $750,000.
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Luma is Development Victoria’s latest way of living in a connected, masterplanned community of homes that inspire healthier living

Why park lovers will fall in love with Development Victoria's Luma in Sunshine North

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<h2>Media Release</h2>

The Victorian Government’s massive upgrade of the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville has begun.

Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Martin Pakula and Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams visited the Centre today to mark the start of construction on the new home for netball and hockey in Victoria.

The upgrade will replace the existing outdoor netball courts with six new indoor courts, a new indoor hockey facility, upgraded change facilities, a creche for parents playing at the centre, and a high-performance strength and conditioning gym. It will also build a new northern entrance, better connecting the centre to public transport.

The new state-of-the-art facility will cater for all levels of competition – providing playing fields for grassroots teams and a major training base for elite athletes in both sports – and be a world-class venue to host major state, national and international tournaments like the Hockey Pro-League.

The Victorian Government has appointed contractor Kane Constructions to deliver the project, with close to 30 jobs to be created during construction. The project is scheduled to be complete in 2021.

The Centre is used by more than 6,000 people every week – 80 per cent of whom are girls and women.

The project is part of the $241.6 million package unveiled by the Victorian Government last year – the biggest investment in women’s and community sport in Victoria’s history. On top of the State Netball and Hockey Centre upgrade, the package includes:

<ul>
<li>$20 million to redevelop Ikon Park into the home of women’s football</li>
	<li>$13 million for Stage 2 of the Moorabbin Oval redevelopment, to build a range of community facilities and deliver upgrades that will enable the Saints AFLW team to play there from 2020</li>
	<li>$10 million to improve playing conditions at Casey Fields and Whitten Oval for AFLW competition</li>
	<li>$2 million for infrastructure upgrades for AFLW at Victoria Park.</li>
</ul>
Development Victoria is proud to be partnering with Sport and Recreation Victoria and the State Sports Centre Trust to manage the redevelopment.
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Massive Upgrade Of State Netball And Hockey Centre Begins

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A range of milestones have been achieved in <a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Docklands</a> in 2018, with over one million square metres of commercial floor space and 10,000 apartments delivered or under construction, signalling how far the precinct has come. <a href="/news/development-victoria-appoints-geoff-ward-to-lead-its-precincts-team">Development Victoria’s Group Head Precincts, Mr Geoff Ward</a>, said the level of investment in Docklands by both the private and public sector was a vote of confidence in the precinct.

<blockquote>
“We are seeing a real maturity in Docklands, with around 11,000 residents calling it home and around 58,000 people now working here. The number of blue-chip companies who have their offices in Docklands continues to grow, including Lendlease, ANZ Bank, Myer, NAB, KPMG and Medibank. Construction continues on both commercial and residential towers which sustains between 2,500 and 3,000 jobs for Victorians which is remarkable.”

- Geoff Ward, Development Victoria’s Group Head (Precincts)
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Development Victoria has worked with its stakeholders across the precinct in 2018 to facilitate the below achievements:

<h2>Completed construction</h2>

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Yarra’s Edge - Wharf’s Entrance Stage 2 Terraces: 18 town houses completed (April 2018.)</li>
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Waterfront City – Urban Alley Brewery: A 690-capacity brewery within The District Docklands (September 2018).</li>
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Waterfront City – Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq: An entertainment complex featuring arcade games, theme-park activities and bowling within The District Docklands complex (September 2018).</li>
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Melbourne Quarter – <a href="/buildings/one-melbourne-quarter-695-collins-street-docklands">One Melbourne Quarter</a>: Completion of a 12-storey, 25,000m² commercial building in Collins Street, including a Sky Park (October 2018).</li>
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NewQuay – <a href="/buildings/elm-stone-387-docklands-drive-docklands">Elm and Stone</a>: Upcoming completion of two towers, one with 34 lots and 108 apartments and the other 128 serviced apartments managed by Quest Apartments (December 2018).</li>
	<li>
Waterfront City – Hoyts Cinema: Upcoming completion of an eight-screen Hoyts Cinema complex (December 2018).</li>
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Collins Square – Tower 5: Upcoming completion of a 65,000m² commercial tower, the final stage of <a href="/developers/walker-corporation">Walker Corporation’s</a> $2.5 billion Collins Square development (to be completed in December 2018).</li>
	<li>
Victoria Harbour - <a href="/buildings/no-1-collins-wharf-915-collins-street-docklands">No. 1 Collins Wharf</a>: Upcoming completion of <a href="/developers/lendlease-development">Lendlease’s</a> residential tower with 321 apartments (to be completed in December 2018).</li>
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<a href="/buildings/east-tower-melbourne-quarter-628-flinders-street-docklands">Melbourne Quarter – Stage R1</a>: The first residential tower within the precinct will feature 45 storeys and 719 apartments (stage release in February 2018).</li>
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Melbourne Quarter – <a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Stage C3</a>: A 49,000m² commercial tower which will also deliver 500m² of community space (stage release in March 2018).</li>
	<li>
Waterfront City – The Market: A new fresh food offering at The District Docklands which will include a full-line Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s, an Asian grocer, Priceline Pharmacy and a range of specialty retailers (commenced construction in May 2018).</li>
	<li>
Yarra’s Edge - Wharf’s Entrance Stage 3 Terraces: Early works for 18 townhouses (commenced in July 2018).</li>
	<li>
Victoria Harbour - <a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Stage Y3</a>: Construction of 38,000m² commercial tower under construction (practical Completion is expected March 2019).</li>
</ul>
<h2>Community infrastructure and activity</h2>

<ul>
<li>
Collins Square – undercroft: Works completed on the undercroft area in Village Street with new tenants meeting the socio- economic criteria of accommodating charitable organisations (January 2018). Under croft lighting project completed as a collaborative place-making project between Development Victoria and Walker Corporation (August 2018).</li>
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Docklands Representative Group: Formation of a new-look community representative group (July 2018) with the assistance of Development Victoria and the City of Melbourne.</li>
	<li>
Docklands School: Settlement of the land allocated for the new Docklands School (August 2018).</li>
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Port Phillip Ferry: $6 million in Victorian Government funding for a three-year trial of a commuter ferry service between Geelong and Docklands (August 2018).</li>
	<li>
NewQuay: Launch of the first stage of NewQuay Central Park, which will eventually become a 4,000m² linear park extending to Ron Barassi Senior Sports Reserve and the end of NewQuay (November 2018).</li>
</ul>
<h2>Other announcements</h2>

<ul>
<li>
Channel 7 building: Development Victoria acquires the Channel 7 building as part of the overall redevelopment plans for The Docklands Stadium precinct (May 2018).</li>
	<li>
Stadium upgrade: Major upgrade announced of Marvel Stadium and surrounding stadium precincts (May 2018).</li>
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By 2025, Docklands is forecast to welcome approximately 20,000 residents and 70,000 workers, with $17.5 billion of private investment into the precinct.
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Milestone year in Docklands

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The Andrews Labor Government has committed to delivering a senior secondary campus for Collingwood College and Fitzroy High School on the site of the Fitzroy Gasworks, should it be re-elected in November. $84 million will be allocated towards building a senior secondary campus as part of the Fitzroy Gasworks Precinct, increasing the capacity of both schools, allowing at least 650 extra students.

Design work is already underway on the vertical school after the State Government allocated funding in the Victorian Budget 2018/19 towards planning and design of the new senior campus. The project would create around 250 new jobs during construction, with the campus opening in 2022.

The campus would add to the vertical schools completed or underway in Victoria including the South Melbourne Primary School in Fishermans Bend, Prahran High School, and the two campuses of Richmond High School. Planning has also commenced on a further vertical secondary school within the Wirraway Precinct of Fishermans Bend, adjacent to the JL Murphy Reserve.

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<figcaption>Before and after - the indicative master plan for the Fitzroy Gasworks site. Image: Development Victoria</figcaption></figure>The former Fitzroy Gasworks site is located at 433 Smith Street and is bounded by Smith Street, Alexandra Parade and Queens Parade. The 3.9 hectare site forms an integral component of Fitzroy North’s industrial and social heritage vision for the site is to create an urban village that combines housing, educational and recreational uses complemented by open space. 
On 19 July 2018, the Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne approved a Planning Scheme Amendment to rezone the Fitzroy Gasworks site from Public Use Zone (PUZ1 and PUZ6) to Mixed Use Zone and Public Use Zone (PUZ2). The site rezoning allows for the development of a vibrant mixed-use development supported by community facilities and public open space. The Minister for Planning will be the responsible authority for the site, with final designs requiring approval from his office in accordance with the new Development Plan. 

The redevelopment of the site is being managed by Development Victoria on behalf of the State Government, with the government body progressing the development of the site, including managing the site’s remediation. According to Development Victoria, The Fitzroy Gasworks' location, coupled with its proximity to transport corridors, public transport, centres of economic activity and open space make it ideal for a medium density mixed-use development. 

The site is contaminated due to its former function as a gasworks and remediation of the site will require excavation of up to 12m of soil, which will be transported to a facility where it will be treated and disposed of. A Remediation Action Plan is currently being drafting and subject to EPA approval, remediation of the site could commence in early 2019 and is expected to take up to two years to complete. 

Following community consultation undertaken by Development Victoria between 2016 and 2017, community and stakeholder feedback has been used, along with other information to develop a concept master plan for the site, with the following elements expected to comprise the final design for the precinct:

<ul>
<li>1,100 apartments, 20 per cent of which will be social/shared equity/affordable housing</li>
	<li>a 650-student senior high school to provide extra capacity for students from Collingwood College and Fitzroy High School</li>
	<li>a six-court sports facility integrated with the school and catering for a range of sports</li>
	<li>a community facility to be developed in consultation with council</li>
	<li>all site car parking to be located underground, with bicycle parking above ground</li>
	<li>eight per cent of the site to be offered as public open space, with additional open space associated with residential development </li>
	<li>adaptive reuse of the Valve House and relocation and restoration of the Porter Iron Store (subject to approval by Heritage Victoria</li>
</ul>
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<figcaption>Indicative aerial of how the Fitzroy gasworks might develop. Image; Development Victoria</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say...</h2>

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Families across the inner-city deserve to know their kids will be able to go to a great local school. With this new senior secondary campus, delivered as part of the Fitzroy Gasworks Precinct, Labor will make sure they do. Whether it’s here in the inner city, or right across the state, Labor is building new schools so that every child has every chance.”

- Daniel Andrews, Premier
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
When it comes to our schools, there’s no clearer example than Fitzroy High. The Liberals cut and close, Labor invests.

- James Merlino, Minister for Education
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
 
We promised local families a new senior secondary campus at this site – and that’s exactly what Labor will deliver with the new school set to open in 2022.

- Richard Wynne, Minister for Planning &amp; Member for Richmond
</blockquote>

Lead image: Development Victoria
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Laurence Dragomir

The Andrews Government commits to vertical school at Fitzroy Gasworks site

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Development Victoria has appointed Geoff Ward, the former General Manager of the Fishermans Bend Taskforce to the new position of Group Head, Precincts. In his role, Geoff will oversee state-shaping projects such as Docklands, Revitalising Central Dandenong, Junction Place in Wodonga and the former General Motors Holden Site site within the Employment Precinct of Fishermans Bend.

Almost 19 years ago, Geoff was overseeing the construction of what was then known as Docklands Stadium, before heading abroad to work in the Middle East for a period of time, then returning as a Docklands development manager. A stint at the Fishermans Bend Taskforce followed in 2016 and he has now come full circle, set to lead a team that will play a key role in the redevelopment of the recently re-named Marvel Stadium in Docklands, amongst others.

<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/docklands_aerial_shot.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Aerial view over Docklands from September 2018. Image: Ryan Seychell"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/docklands_aerial_shot.jpg?itok=sc9RvW0t" title="Aerial view over Docklands from September 2018. Image: Ryan Seychell" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Aerial view over Docklands from September 2018. Image: Ryan Seychell</figcaption></figure>Between 1996 and 2000, Geoff managed the tendering process, the design and the construction of what was then Colonial Stadium representing a significant milestone and anchor for Docklands. Geoff was also previously at Places Victoria (now Development Victoria) working in the Precincts and New Business Divisions before taking on the role of General Manager of the Fishermans Bend Taskforce in 2016.

There is much more “hustle and bustle" in Docklands now particularly at street level, Geoff observes. He is just as equally impressed with the amount of development that has occurred and the ongoing construction activity throughout the precinct, with a significant number of large scale developments currently underway. It has definitely come a long way, he says.

<blockquote>
It is useful to have a good knowledge of the projects that I am back working on and it is exciting to see how far they have come. Given I worked on Docklands previously, it is also pleasing to see the transformation of the precinct. I can really see the vision for Docklands coming to reality. It works exceptionally well as a mixed-use precinct and strikes a balance between the large corporates who have relocated to this end of town and the 10,000-plus residents who now call Docklands home.

Docklands is well serviced by public transport and was always designed to be an extension of the CBD and it is close to achieving that goal. There is a real confidence in Docklands which is highlighted by the fact that construction is continuing on a range of commercial spaces such as Lendlease’s Melbourne Quarter, Walker Corporation’s Collins Square and the redevelopment of AsheMorgan’s The District Docklands.

- Geoff Ward, Group Head, Precincts at Development Victoria 
</blockquote>

More than 58,000 people now work in Docklands and in the past year alone, over one million square metres of commercial floor space has either been delivered or is currently under construction. For Geoff there are two specific projects he wants to see become a reality – the new <a href="/news/docklands-primary-school-concept-revealed">Docklands Primary School</a> on Docklands Drive, and the <a href="/news/etihad-stadiums-redevelopment-to-improve-links-to-cbd-and-victoria-harbour">State Government and AFL's Marvel Stadium redevelopment</a>, encompassing Harbour Esplanade and Central Pier.

<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/docklands_stadium_primary_school.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Top: Artist's impression of Marvel Stadium redevelopment. Bottom: Artist's impression of Docklands Primary School"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="602" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/docklands_stadium_primary_school.jpg?itok=V7Qo4q_q" title="Top: Artist's impression of Marvel Stadium redevelopment. Bottom: Artist's impression of Docklands Primary School" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Top: Artist's impression of Marvel Stadium redevelopment. Bottom: Artist's impression of Docklands Primary School</figcaption></figure>While Geoff’s previous role at Development Victoria focused on Docklands, he is also keen to work with his team to continue the success of other precinct projects.
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