<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/capital-corporation">Capital Corporation</a> has announced that its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/lovedale-farm-1054-1184-wine-country-drive-lovedale-nsw-2325">Lovedale Farm</a> residential, resort and golf project has secured $24.6 million in sales in just three weeks since the opening of its display home, underscoring the appetite for premium lifestyle property in the Hunter Valley countryside.

The sales milestone has been driven by a diverse mix of buyers, including owner-occupiers and investors from Sydney, Newcastle and the local Hunter region, purchasing both land-only lots and house and land packages across the development.

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The result builds on the momentum generated at the display home opening on 22 March, which attracted more than 460 attendees.

With house and land pricing from $1.14 million, Lovedale Farm continues to attract strong interest from buyers seeking a premium lifestyle offering at a compelling price point. The development’s vision, a championship golf course, future epicurean village and access to the Hunter Valley’s celebrated wine country, has resonated with a broad buyer profile, from first-time investors to those looking to make the move and call the Hunter Valley home.

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Jim Hunter, Managing Director of Capital Corporation said the response since opening the display home has been encouraging.

"To reach $24.6 million in sales in just three weeks speaks to the genuine demand for a lifestyle community of this calibre in the Hunter Valley," Hunter says.

"We’re seeing buyers from across the region and beyond, including investors who recognise the long-term value, and owner-occupiers who simply want to live somewhere truly special.

“Lovedale Farm is two decades in the making, and the market’s response is everything we hoped for. We’re excited to see these first buyers become part of the Lovedale Farm story from the very beginning."

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Spanning 240 hectares on Wine Country Drive in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lovedale-nsw-2325">Lovedale</a>, the $1 billion development is expected to deliver around 1,250 jobs during construction and inject more than $300 million into the local economy. The first 200 homes and championship 18-hole golf course are anticipated for completion in late 2027.

Capital Corporation has also lodged development plans for the Lovedale Farm clubhouse, set to become a vibrant hub for residents and the wider Hunter Valley community. Further releases are planned for later this year.

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Joel Robinson

Lovedale Farm display home opening triggers $24.6 million in sales in three weeks

Prominent Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/osk-property">OSK Property</a> has unveiled <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aura-at-melbourne-square-7-hoff-boulevard-southbank-vic-3006">Aura</a>, the next stage of its $3.5 billion Melbourne Square precinct in Southbank, continuing its push into wellness-led, amenity-rich apartment living.

The $800 million tower, planned for 7 Hoff Boulevard, will rise 67 storeys and deliver 673 apartments, with COX Architecture drawing on both Japanese design principles and Australia’s natural landscape to shape the building’s identity. A rectangular grid aesthetic defines the building’s exterior, with COX drawing design cues from New York high-rises and Tokyo’s skyline.

Aura builds on a growing trend in high-density living, where wellness is no longer an add-on but central to the product. The development is structured around four key pillars, combining calm, minimalist residences with layered communal spaces, landscaped gardens, and a suite of wellness amenities designed to support both physical and mental wellbeing.

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At the core of the project is what OSK describes as a vertical wellness ecosystem, a multi-level approach to amenity that integrates health, lifestyle, and social spaces throughout the building rather than confining them to a single level.

The main resident hub, the Aura Club on level seven, will include a pool, cold plunge, spa, gym, Pilates and yoga studios, alongside more lifestyle-driven inclusions like a golf simulator, music rooms, library, and work-from-home spaces. Above, a series of higher-level amenity zones, including the Meridian Club and Cumulus Club, introduce more refined, social and retreat-style environments, with private dining, lounges, and premium wellness spaces positioned to take advantage of city views.

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The residences themselves will largely include balconies, a key design move in a market increasingly focused on natural light, airflow, and connection to the outdoors. Views will extend across the CBD, the Arts Precinct, Royal Botanic Gardens, and beyond.

Aura also introduces approximately 1,600 sqm of retail across the lower levels, further activating the Melbourne Square precinct, which already includes Kennedy Park, a Woolworths, childcare, and a growing mix of hospitality operators.

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“Aura stands tall as an exemplar of holistic wellness – its focus on social, physical and mental health culminate in a building that is calming, restorative and relaxing, where residents will have their own sanctuary within the well-connected and sought-after <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>," says&nbsp;OSK Property CEO Chong Boon Woon.

“We have been very encouraged by the market’s response to the BLVD offering, and we know there is a strong demand for the level of amenity, service and design that the Melbourne Square precinct is known for.

“Complemented by work-from-home lounges for professionals, family friendly outdoor garden spaces, and state-of-the-art fitness and wellness facilities, Aura will continue our focus on maximising physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing,” he said.&nbsp;

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The project follows the strong performance of BLVD, which is now around 80 per cent sold, and reinforces OSK Property’s long-term commitment to Melbourne Square as a fully integrated, mixed-use precinct.

Construction is expected to commence in late 2026.

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OSK unveils AURA, the latest stage in Southbank's $3.5 billion Melbourne Square precinct

National developer Time &amp; Place appears to have settled on a design for its long-anticipated Potts Point project.

After several years of back and forth with local council and the NSW Government, the developer, which has spent seven years targeting the former The Chimes site on Macleay Street, has now progressed its plans.

Following a concept design submission last year by SJB, Time &amp; Place has lodged a full State Significant Development Application with the NSW Government, this time for a scheme designed by Kerry Hill Architects.

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The 16-storey proposal includes 44 apartments, 21 of which will be build-to-sell. These will comprise 19 three-bedroom apartments and two four-bedroom units.

More than 50 per cent of the development will be dedicated to affordable housing, with 23 studio apartments to be delivered in line with the NSW Government’s Housing SEPP.

Kerry Hill Architects said the proposal is driven by a strong response to place.

“Our proposal for a new residential building for Potts Point in Sydney is driven by a deep consideration of place,” the practice said in its submission.

“This operates on multiple levels, including a landscape approach that reinstates endemic flora of the Sydney peninsula and provides a ground-floor garden for residents, reconnecting the site to its pre-European history. A brick podium further strengthens this relationship to context, integrating planting and fine bronze detailing that references the predominant material language of Macleay Street.”

The three-level podium will be topped by a communal resident space, featuring a covered pool designed to receive direct afternoon sun in winter, a neighbouring reflection pool, dining and event areas oriented to maximise sunset views, and an outdoor exercise zone.

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The design also incorporates highly crafted shopfronts and a clearly defined residential entry to activate the street. Juliette balconies to the podium residences will provide passive surveillance and a strong sense of habitation.

Above, the larger apartments are housed within a light-coloured masonry and bronze tower.

“The tower steps back in a series of gently curved volumes that reference the rich Art Deco context of Macleay Street,” the architects said. “Carefully calibrated vertical fins frame the views while providing privacy and a sense of refuge.”

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Time &amp; Place has been one of the most active developers nationally in the last 12 to 24 months. Late last year they completed&nbsp;The Queensbridge in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, a mixed-use tower with 353 apartments and a hotel. They are currently selling Park Modern, 246 apartments near the famous Botanic Gardens in South Melbourne.

The developer has approval for The Burke, a mixed-use project in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a>&nbsp;being delivered in partnership with Woolworths. The 60 apartments, positioned above a new Woolworths supermarket, are expected to launch in the coming months. Time &amp; Place is also progressing plans for the redevelopment of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/northcote-vic-3070">Northcote</a>&nbsp;Plaza, and have recently submitted plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/time-place-unveils-plans-22-storey-south-melbourne-tower">22-storey tower</a>, another in South Melbourne.

In&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>, the developer has two projects in Manly: Two Tides, which is currently under construction, and an ultra high-end building on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/shoreline-manly-beach-89-90-north-steyne-manly">North Steyne</a>, fronting the beach. It is also continuing to work through the redevelopment of The Chimes building on Macleay Street in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>, as well as Marlborough House, the redevelopment of the original David Jones warehouse building in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/surry-hills-nsw-2010">Surry Hills</a>.

First look: Time & Place settles on design for The Chimes, Potts Point redevelopment

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/develotek">Develotek</a> is joining the likes of TOGA, Deicorp, and One Global Capital, betting on a boom in Five Dock ahead of the 2032 mooted opening of the Five Dock Metro Station.

Develotek, which is currently developing Bianca on the Drummoyne waterfront and has plans approved for a tower in Chatswood, has filed a State Significant Development Application for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/79-81-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">two-building project in the evolving Kings Bay precinct</a>.

The buildings, one more boutique just five storeys and the other 26 storeys, will rise from an 3,158 sqm site across&nbsp;79–81 Queens Road and 2–8 Spencer Street, will home 134 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, above ground-floor retail and five basement levels of parking.

A key component of the proposal is the inclusion of 15 per cent of residential floor space as in-fill affordable housing, unlocking additional height and density under the Housing SEPP.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a>, the scheme adopts a podium-and-tower configuration, with a five-storey street wall along Queens Road transitioning to a 26-storey tower set deeper into the site. The ground plane prioritises activation and permeability, with retail frontages and a new through-site link connecting Queens Road to Spencer Street.

At the upper levels, the tower façade has been conceived using a modular system to support prefabrication and reduce construction waste, while improving build efficiency. The splayed form draws on the geometry of surrounding industrial rooftops, reinterpreting the area’s heritage in a contemporary expression while also helping to reduce solar heat gain to east and west-facing apartments.

“This project aspires to transform a former industrial site into a connected, resilient and people-focused urban community, grounded in Country, shaped by history, and designed to enrich everyday life within the evolving Kings Bay Precinct,” said John Walsh, Principal at Plus Studio.

The proposal reflects the broader transformation of the Kings Bay Precinct under the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy, marking a shift from its industrial past to a higher-density, mixed-use urban neighbourhood.

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Develotek is emerging as an active participant in the state’s affordable housing-led uplift pathway. The developer recently secured approval for a 34-storey mixed-use tower in Chatswood, where it similarly leveraged the in-fill affordable housing provisions to increase scale and deliver a 101-unit scheme with dedicated affordable apartments.

Their entry into Five Dock places them alongside a growing list of developers targeting the suburb ahead of its anticipated transport uplift, with Sydney Metro set to extend into the area. Major players including TOGA, Deicorp, and One Global Capital are all progressing large-scale precinct-style developments nearby, collectively reshaping the low-rise industrial fabric into a higher-density mixed-use corridor.

The Five Dock site sits within the Kings Bay Precinct, a key renewal area under the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy, where planning controls support significant uplift tied to affordable housing delivery. The consolidated 3,158 sqm site is currently occupied by low-rise industrial uses, including warehouses and vehicle workshops, earmarked for transition.

First Look: Develotek joins in Five Dock apartment boom

Ascot’s Racecourse Road continues to be a hive of activity for Brisbane developers.

Following Fortis and GRAYA, which are both preparing new projects along the key strip connecting Kingsford Smith Drive and Eagle Farm Racecourse, local developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skyhold">Skyhold</a> is the latest to lodge plans for its own development.

The group is proposing One One Two Residences, a boutique project comprising just seven apartments, named after its address at 112 Racecourse Road.

The proposal outlines a five-storey building on an 810 sqm site. The built form slightly exceeds the four-storey expectation under the neighbourhood plan, aligning instead with the emerging character of the strip. As the planning report notes, “the locality is characterised by a transition toward medium-rise residential development, with a number of recent developments… above the stipulated height limits.”

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Designed by 111 with landscape architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/paul-bangay-garden-design">Paul Bangay Studio</a>, the scheme adopts a layered architectural approach with strong articulation and a subtropical response. Deep balconies, integrated planters, and a mix of masonry and textured finishes define the façade, while upper-level setbacks reduce perceived bulk. The architectural statement describes “a series of horizontally expressed layers, defined by deep balconies and a consistent robust material palette,” aimed at delivering a refined streetscape presence.

Apartments are configured as large-format residences, including multiple three-bedroom layouts and a full-floor penthouse, supported by ground-level parking. A rooftop terrace will provide communal amenities including a pool and landscaped recreation areas. The design prioritises privacy, natural ventilation, and greenery, with planting integrated across all levels to soften the building form and contribute to the public realm.

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The proposal sits within the Racecourse Road precinct, a key mixed-use spine in Ascot that continues to attract renewed development interest.

Later this year national developer Fortis will launch its own boutique development, which, pending council approvals, will be 16 apartments designed by Koichi Takada Architects, just down the street.

“Racecourse Road is going through a massive revitalisation and we’re proud to be a part of that transformation,” said Fortis's QLD General Manager, Dan Boman.

Nearby, GRAYA is advancing its larger-scale The Gallery, a mixed-use shop-top housing project designed to act as a “catalytic project for Racecourse Road.”

First Look: Racecourse Road, Hamilton revitalization to continue as Skyhold joins the party

Leppington

Developers are setting their sites further west as the expansion of Sydney continues.

A Metropolis of Three Cities, the Eastern Harbour City, the Central River City and the Western Parkland City, known as The Regional Plan, has been prepared by the Greater Cities Commission in a 40 year vision for Metropolitan Sydney.&nbsp;

It envisions a 30-minute city, where residents live within 30 minutes travel of their job, education and health facilities, services and great places.

The Regional Plan projects that almost half of the population growth in Greater Sydney over the next 40 years will reside west of Parramatta in the Central River City and the Western Parkland City, where two development applications have been lodged.&nbsp;

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Plans have been laid for a four-building development at 313 Bringelly Road.&nbsp;

The Salvo Group, who are a Melbourne-based property group, engaged CM+ to design the three, four-level mixed-use buildings.&nbsp;

There will be 242 apartments delivered across the buildings, with 67 to be included in block A, 84 in block B, and 91 across block C.&nbsp;

The project will be one of the area’s early developments and will foster transformation of the northern part of the Leppington Town Centre.

The site’s rural character will be transformed into a vibrant and multifunctional community that facilitates urban living

It’s projected that the population of Western Parkland City will grow to 1.1 million by 2036 and to over 1.5 million by 2056.

The mixed use development will offer living and working opportunities close to Leppington Station, approximately 400-800 metre walking distance from the site.&nbsp;

It will also create a high amenity living precinct, close to public infrastructure, such as&nbsp; the Leppington Train Station and TfNSW Commuter Car Park, along with open spaces including the future green spaces along Scalabrini Creek and Western Sydney Parklands.

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There’s further development planned near Leppington Town Centre, on the corner of Ingleburn Rd and Byron Rd.

The plans are for a medium density apartment building, which will deliver a further 63 apartments to the area surrounding the town centre and 18 townhouses.

The development is identified by two building forms, one being a four-storey apartment building consisting of four cores that wraps around the Ingleburn Rd and Byron Rd corner, along with walk-up terrace style homes.&nbsp;

A mix of natural materials will be utilised, tying the project to the surrounding native landscape, with a fine-grain two-tone fibre cement panel facade donning the buildings.&nbsp;

Urban Link Architects are behind the designs of the plans, which will deliver 17 one-bed, 25 two-bed and 21 three-bedroom apartments, along with 18 townhouses.&nbsp;

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Separating the two forms will be a communal open space across the ground floor, featuring deep planting creating a pocket park-like atmosphere, outdoor seating space and barbecue facilities, as well as recreational space on level three.&nbsp;

The growth of Western Parkland City is enhanced by the recently finalised Aerotropolis Planning, which will deliver the new Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek Aerotropolis.

The developments also sit within proximity to Leppington Town Centre, along with being just 30-minutes from Sydney Airport, 30 kilometres from Parramatta CBD and about 50 kilometres from the Sydney CBD.

The precinct is also in proximity to Liverpool CBD, which is currently Sydney’s third CBD.

Leppington’s connectivity will be further improved as well by future train links to Western Sydney Aerotropolis.

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Camden City set for two residential developments

South-West Sydney rezonings in Glenfield, Leppington and Lowes Creek Maryland are set to create more than 16,000 homes. 
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Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the NSW Government was responding to the increased demand for greenfield housing as a result of the pandemic.

&quot;We are accelerating these rezonings,&rdquo; Mr Stokes said. 
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The rezoning of Leppington Precinct stages two and five will allow for up to 2,400 new homes.

The Lowes Creek Maryland rezoning (above and below) will support 7,000 homes for 20,000 people.

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&ldquo;We&rsquo;re also finalising the Glenfield Precinct Place Strategy, expected to create up to 7,000 new homes and 2,900 new jobs. 
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&ldquo;More homes need more parks, that&rsquo;s why as part of these land releases we&rsquo;ve secured 75 hectares of parkland at Glenfield, 62 hectares at Lowes Creek Maryland and 16 hectares at Leppington.&rdquo;

Tom Forrest, CEO at the Urban Taskforce welcomed the announcement on the rezoning of land for 16,000 new homes in South-West Sydney.

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&quot;This announcement shows, that with political will and strong leadership, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment can take the lead to deliver strong growth in housing approvals to drive down the price of new homes. 
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&quot;This shows what DPIE can do when given clear political leadership.&nbsp;

&quot;State led rezoning will be the most efficient way to get big projects going. 
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&quot;The Minister for Planning, in June, committed to fast-tracking the decisions on these precincts.&nbsp;

&quot;The commitment acknowledged that there is a housing supply crisis in NSW, and this is driving up the prices of homes, making them unaffordable.&quot; 
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Forrest added the most recent new homes completion data was again disappointing for Greater Sydney, with new home completions falling well short of the Greater Sydney Commission and NSW Housing Strategy 2021 targets.&nbsp;

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&quot;The NSW Housing Strategy shows we need at least 40,000 approvals for Greater Sydney every year for the next 20 years.

&quot;In the year to March &ndash; there were on 29,500 new home completions despite the construction industry going flat out during 2020 and the first COVID wave. 
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&quot;Reversing the drop-off in new home and apartment approvals is critical to solving the housing affordability crisis.&nbsp;

&quot;We will need many more announcements like this if the Minister is committed to making a serious dent into the real, accumulated shortage of approximately 100,000 new homes.&nbsp;

&quot;The same attention and enthusiasm given to the South-West needs to be extended across Greater Sydney for all housing types,&quot; Forrest said.

The rezoning of Leppington Precinct stages two and five will allow for up to 2,400 new homes while in Lowes Creek Maryland, rezoning will support approximately 7,000 homes for 20,000 people

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South-West Sydney rezonings will see 16,400 new homes

Rawson Communities&rsquo; latest community of Leppington Central delivers the ideal family living experience in Sydney&rsquo;s south-west.

Situated on Heath Road, the site is anchored by a heritage cottage, a rural remnant of the Tegal family farm, one of the first poultry farms in NSW.

The cottage was one of the secondary buildings on site, likely the home of one of the Tegel sons, and not the main homestead itself, according to the development application.

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&ldquo;The cottage is the most valuable house within the development&rdquo;, the architects said. It provides the foundation of their understanding of the architectural style of the property.

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&ldquo;We seek to draw on the art-deco language, as well as sit with the remnant piece of architecture on site in the heritage cottage&rdquo;, they said.
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A gate, which still stands from the same period, represents the high optimistic art-deco period, even more so than the cottage.

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The heritage features speak of the absolute moment of success when industry was booming and discretionary spend could be afforded on the front entrance.

Leppington Central is set to provide 75 three-bedroom residences on the site, boasting spacious floorplans and convenient access to amenities.

A range of employment and community facilities are planned close by, including business centres, shopping centres, schools and universities.

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A hardstand barbeque area has been included centrally for easy access from all the homes.

Other amenities include a pedestrian loop with a small playground, aimed to entertain toddlers and younger children. &nbsp;

Leppington Central also offers land packages to buyers interested in capitalising on this affordable suburb.

Situated on Heath Road, the site is anchored by a heritage cottage, a rural remnant of the Tegal family farm, one of the first poultry farms in NSW

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The design decisions behind Rawson Communities’ latest Leppington masterplanned community, Leppington Central 

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

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Leppington's latest prospective medium density development has asserted itself as one of the emerging apartment enclaves largest.

The abundance of large greenfield blocks has not only given way to detached housing estates, but also an increasing number of hulking, albeit low and medium rise apartment developments. Leppington's relatively close proximity to the Western Sydney Airport has seen a rush of apartment developments come forth, with 297 Bringelly Road one of the latest.

Under plans lodged with Camden Council during June, 360 apartments are expected within two apartment buildings spanning 8 levels.

Urban Link's design for entity G and A Mourched Pty Ltd would replace an early learning centre and vacant land across the site. The development is a mere 100 metres from Leppington Railway Station.

<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/image162_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="297 Bringelly Road rendered in its semi rural context. Planning image: Urban Link"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="281" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image162_1.jpg?itok=h8qDvH_O" title="297 Bringelly Road rendered in its semi rural context. Planning image: Urban Link" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>297 Bringelly Road rendered in its semi rural context. Planning image: Urban Link</figcaption></figure>Dwellings within the proposed development include 2 studio, 79 single bedroom, 242 double bedroom, 34 triple bedroom, and 4 quadruple bedroom options.

297 Bringelly Road's bulk and almost utilitarian exterior expression are balanced out by the liberal landscaping atop and surrounding both buildings. Melissa Wilson Landscape Architects have handled the project's green aspects; given there's little existing civic infrastructure in the area the inclusion of large green areas across the site has taken on added importance.

To that end, both the buildings are bisected by a green spine, with internal courtyards also included within the U-shaped buildings.

Every available square metre across both rooftops has also been dedicated to communal green space. Included on either rooftop is a BBQ area, playground, vegetable garden and viewing platforms.

<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/image163.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Ground level expectations. Planning image: Urban Link"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="402" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image163.jpg?itok=j1ltYSkz" title="Ground level expectations. Planning image: Urban Link" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Ground level expectations. Planning image: Urban Link</figcaption></figure>Leppington's emergence as another Sydney apartment hub dates back to 2015 when rezoning was confirmed for the area, allowing for a future expected population of 30,000 people. Approximately 50 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, the priority growth area includes a major centre surrounding Leppington Railway Station.

Aside from 297 Bringelly Road which sits north of the station on the Bus 855 route, the bulk of other apartment developments are sited south of the station.

Approved is <a href="/new-townhouses/76-rickard-road-leppington">76 Rickard Road</a> which gained the nod during late 2017 via the Sydney Western City Planning Panel, whilst various other projects of note are under assessment. <a href="/new-apartments/202-byron-road-leppington">202 Byron Road</a>, 215 Rickard Road and <a href="/new-apartments/120-ingleburn-road-leppington">120 Ingleburn Road</a> are still active at planning and have the ability to add as many as 2,157 apartments when combined with 297 Bringelly Road.

It is though not all smooth sailing for developers wishing to stake a claim in Leppington. <a href="/new-apartments/leppington-nsw-2179">28 Ingleburn Road</a> was refused early during 2018, with a similar fate dealt to <a href="/new-apartments/35-ingleburn-road-leppington">35 Ingleburn Road</a> only last month.

<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/image165_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="76 Rickard Road with 202 Byron Road and 215 Rickard Road"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="479" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image165_1.jpg?itok=8i67GIB8" title="76 Rickard Road with 202 Byron Road and 215 Rickard Road" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>76 Rickard Road with 202 Byron Road and 215 Rickard Road</figcaption></figure>
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