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.

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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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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.

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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

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Sydney-based developer Billbergia are no strangers to create communities with a focus on urban living, with Rhodes Central, Marina Square, and Brisbane Skytower in their portfolio.

They've now taken to Lidcombe to create a connected community that serves not only as a sound investment but also as a budding place to call home, work, and live.

Lidcombe Rise offers residents a blend of greenery, views, and unparalleled convenience right in the heart of Sydney's vibrant entertainment and education hub.

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There's a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer, designed by the renowned Plus Architecture to cater to a diverse range of buyers, with first home buyers to families and empty nesters taking up stock so far.

Abundant glazing allows natural light to flood in, while the open-plan layouts offer vistas of Lidcombe Rise's lush green gardens, the surrounding district, and the city beyond.

Expansive gardens and numerous rooftop terraces seamlessly integrate the landscapes into the buildings, while the buildings themselves feature curved architectural forms, which lend an organic aesthetic to the exterior.

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Convenience is a key aspect of Lidcombe Rise. Its location provides quick and easy access to Sydney, Parramatta, and Sydney Olympic Park.

Whether you want to explore the vibrant city or enjoy the tranquility of green spaces, public parks, village shops, and essential services, everything is conveniently situated just a short distance away.

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Lidcombe Rise offers residents a blend of greenery, views, and unparalleled convenience right in the heart of Sydney's vibrant entertainment and education hub

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Billbergia continue community-driven urban living with The Lidcombe Rise

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With the Parramatta CBD set to undergo a major transformation over the next five years, the area is seeing unprecedented levels of private investment in property.

“Outlying suburbs such as Parramatta and Liverpool are developing into regional cities, and with improved infrastructure in the works, there is likelihood we will see significant population growth in these areas further from the CBD”, property expert Michael Yardney said.

But why invest? The Parramatta area is ideally located in a growth area, home to a broad range of industries and only a 30-minute train ride from the CBD.

According to Smart Property Investment, the area’s gross rental yield for units sits at 3.8 per cent, almost double the rental yield for houses in the area, which sits at 1.96 per cent.

The suburb will soon service residents with a new light rail between the CBD and Western Sydney airport.

Urban takes a look at five apartments within the council area, starting from $405,000.

1. The Retreat, Lidcombe 
Address: 11 Carter Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141 
One-bedroom apartments from $568,000

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Offering families a practical sense of home in the rapidly evolving lifestyle hub of Sydney Olympic Park, the 22-storey Retreat development delivers timeless design and functional layouts.

Delivered by Meriton, the curvaceous glass towers form powerful landmarks on the suburb’s skyline.

Among the resort-style, master-planned community’s multiple leisure facilities include an aquatic centre, tennis centre and adventure parks.

Close-by Parramatta CBD and a 20-minute train from the Sydney CBD, Aura provides enviable employment opportunities to its residents.

2. 180 George, Parramatta NSW 2150 
Address: 180 George Street, Parramatta NSW 
One-bedroom apartments from $502,000

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Another Meriton development, 180 George brings together beautifully curated residences with rich lifestyle amenity across two slender towers.

The 767-apartment development is designed by architect Woods Bagot and features communal open space, a sundrenched podium terrace and a barbeque area.

Rooftop podium gardens, encompassing a 1,200sqm area, a childcare centre and a major national supermarket chain are also included in the site.

The towers are estimated to reach completion in December 2021.

3. Riva, Parramatta 
Address: 30 Charles Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 
One-bedroom apartments from $405,000

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Situated on a premium riverfront location, Riva offers residents spectacular water views and plenty of natural light.

Riva forms part of the future 180 George mixed-use precinct and offers 146 studios, dual-key and oversized residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations.

The development features high-quality LED lighting, frameless glass showers, contemporary marble-inspired feature walls and spacious floorplans.

4. Moseley, Carlingford 
Address: 17-21 Moseley Street, Carlingford NSW 2118 
One-bedroom apartments from $550,000

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Close-by Epping Station, the affordable Moseley project delivers 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments that match the needs of families, downsizers and young professionals.

Developed by H&amp;T Group, the project boasts contemporary design, modern silhouettes, a gym, communal entertaining areas and an electric charging dock.

Each apartment features timber floorboards, reconstituted stone benchtops and Miele kitchen appliances.

It is located in close proximity to some of the best secondary schools in the country, such as James Ruse Agricultural College, Tara and The King's School.

5. The Galleria, Parramatta 
Address: 23-29 Hassall Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 
One-bedroom apartments from $589,000

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Nucorp’s Parramatta project, The Galleria, delivers 140 one and two-bedroom residences in Sydney’s second-largest CBD.

Designed by Architex, the Galleria puts you front-row and centre for the exceptional growth, gentrification and cultural change that Parramatta is currently experiencing.

Residents can enjoy a private podium garden or the Church Street dining scene, while onsite commercial spaces at ground level provide a variety of retail offerings.

All apartments come with basement security parking, secure storage spaces, quality SMEG appliances and designer bathrooms.
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With the Parramatta CBD set to undergo a major transformation over the next five years, the area is seeing unprecedented levels of private investment in property

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Five new apartments in Parramatta from $405,000

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The Retreat is Sydney’s most iconic resort-style master planned community centrally located in the corridor between Sydney CBD and Parramatta CBD, one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. A sculptural and significant green landmark next door to the rapidly evolving lifestyle hub of Sydney Olympic Park, a vibrant destination for cultural, entertainment, recreation and sporting events.

<figure><a href="/buildings/aura-1-carter-street-eastgardens-1-carter-street-lidcombe"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/aura-1-carter-street-lidcombe-03200c3e5ccb92ab233ef3f0968449ef_1.jpg?itok=HGscRUUa" style="width: 580px; height: 242px;"></a></figure>Meriton is renowned for its attention to detail, innovative design and finishes of the highest standard, with every Meriton residence built for a lifetime of comfort. Aura is no exception showcasing timeless design and functional layouts which deliver both enduring beauty and a practical sense of home. Aura offers the perfect space to relax and unwind at the end of a busy day. Clean lines, simplicity and a neutral, relaxing colour palette give the spaces a luxurious and inviting spa-like quality.

<figure><a href="/buildings/aura-1-carter-street-eastgardens-1-carter-street-lidcombe"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/aura-1-carter-street-lidcombe-0d22f693a42b7ae11787529cb18191c2_1.jpg?itok=94GxQecr" style="width: 580px; height: 242px;"></a></figure>Meriton’s vision was to create two seamless, curved towers, rising 22 levels, which capture the spectacular panoramas of the surrounding precinct over Bicentennial Park and Parramatta River, through to the Sydney CBD from wrap around floor-to-ceiling glass windows and semi-enclosed balconies. 
  
The curvaceous glass towers form powerful landmarks on Aura’s beautiful skyline. Inside, the luxury residences are meticulously designed to capture spectacular city and parkland views, offering optimal sunlight hours in the winter months. Ideal north-facing aspects mean you awake to morning sun streaming through your floor-to-ceiling windows.

<figure><a href="/buildings/aura-1-carter-street-eastgardens-1-carter-street-lidcombe"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/aura-1-carter-street-lidcombe-b8ffb4d0944951f1423b58916145977b_0.jpg?itok=oHtOJS7c" style="width: 580px; height: 242px;"></a></figure>The seamless, curved structure of the two glazed towers frame spectacular never to be built out panoramas of the surrounding precinct through to the Sydney CBD and over Bicentennial Park and Parramatta River.
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Iconic glass towers light up the skyline in Lidcombe - Aura, the Retreat welcomes you home

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Meriton is renowned for its attention to detail, innovative design and finishes of the highest standard. Every Meriton residence is built for a lifetime of comfort. The Retreat is no exception. Timeless design and functional layouts deliver both enduring beauty and a practical sense of home. Outlooks are spectacular.

<figure><a href="/buildings/the-retreat-celeste-9-13-carter-street-lidcombe"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-retreat-11-carter-street-lidcombe-9fdeecae7f73ce198501e25b9bf588a9.jpg?itok=p1tyLnlJ" style="width: 580px; height: 242px;"></a></figure>The Retreat is Sydney’s most iconic resort-style master planned community centrally located in the corridor between Sydney CBD and Parramatta CBD, one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. A sculptural and significant green landmark next door to the rapidly evolving lifestyle hub of Sydney Olympic Park, a vibrant destination for cultural, entertainment, recreation and sporting events.

Meriton’s vision was to create two seamless, curved towers, rising 22 levels, which capture the spectacular panoramas.

<figure><a href="/buildings/the-retreat-celeste-9-13-carter-street-lidcombe"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-retreat-11-carter-street-lidcombe-a232dbc7dd698a6aaaca781989d0a631_0.jpg?itok=coOdErNF" style="width: 580px; height: 242px;"></a></figure>Neutral palettes and textures bring a timeless warmth to the bedrooms, drawing inspiration from the elements of nature. Conceived as a peaceful sanctuary, generous walk-in or built-in robes and plush carpeted floors ensure your comfort is paramount.

From your luxury residence, stroll to your Sydney Olympic Park neighbourhood, one of the liveliest and fastest growing precincts in the city. This is Sydney’s premier destination for major national and international events and entertainment. Visitors flock here from all over the world to enjoy live events at its numerous world-class stadiums and showgrounds. 

<figure><a href="/buildings/the-retreat-celeste-9-13-carter-street-lidcombe"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-retreat-11-carter-street-lidcombe-211482958c6def9cdade2c14970effaf.jpg?itok=CjV3FUwQ" style="width: 580px; height: 242px;"></a></figure>Start the day with a jog through Sydney Olympic Parklands or cycle the picturesque trails that run for kilometres around your home. The globally renowned precinct’s multiple leisure facilities such as its first-rate aquatic centre, tennis centre and adventure parks, offer something for all the family.

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Renowned for their attention to detail, Meriton delivers excellence in new apartment development

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A&amp;A Studios has signed a three-year lease for an 816 square metre industrial facility in Lidcombe, in Sydney’s west. 
The firm, which specialises in interior acoustics, moves into Unit 2, 10 Hill Road for a net rent of $180 per square metre. 
The building features a combines office space, with a warehouse and parking allocation.
It offers street frontage on Hill Road and is moments from the M4 Motorway and Great Western Highway. 
CBRE’s Janet Joljian and Raj Chaudhary managed the campaign for the vendor, OPG Pty Ltd. 
“A&amp;A Studios was drawn to the asset’s great street exposure, blend of corporate and warehouse space and the ability to receive early access for fit out,” Ms Joljian said.
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Lidcombe site leased to acoustic specialists A&A Studios

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A Lidcombe development site owned by Aysha Mehajer, of the infamous Mehajer family, sold at weekend yesterday for $1.635 million.
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The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-lidcombe-129028246" target="_blank">property, containing two duplex shells</a>, was sold under instructions. The auction, which attracted almost a dozen buyer registrations, had been postponed a week after last minute legalities between the family and their financiers.
Totalling 10 bedrooms over four levels, complete with a rooftop terrace, the Mons Street site was transferred into Aysha’s name in 2014 by Mohammed, father of the jailed former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer (pictured).
It was last traded for $682,000 in 2011.
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Aysha Mehajer has a longstanding caveat on the title, stating that she was entitled to the estate as the registered proprietor. There’s also a caveat from the excavation group.
While declining to comment, Devine Real Estate Strathfield agents Steven Devine and Daniel Maiese marketed the property as “must be sold”.
It was totally non-compliant, Devine advised, with orders to cease and a likely demolition of the two-level concrete shell that would cost $200,000.
Salim Mehajer’s former Lidcombe home, the opulent six bedroom mansion with 56 security cameras, is two minutes away.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Mehajer family Lidcombe development site sells

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A heavily industrial pocket of Lidcombe may turn high rise residential if a planning application for 2 Hill Road is looked upon favourably.

Flush against the Western Motorway and surrounded by industrial estates, applicant HP Subsidiary Pty Ltd is hoping their $114 million bid for three residential buildings gains approval, after being submitted with Parramatta City Council during May. 2 Hill Road sits on the periphery of the Carter Street Precinct, a zone earmarked for urban regeneration under a <a href="https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/plans-for-your-area/priority-growth-areas-and-precincts/carter-street">plan</a> backed by the NSW Government.

The application shapes as one of the first for the area which has yet to see development of any substance.

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<figcaption>Street level perspective. Planning image: integrated DESIGN group</figcaption></figure>Architecture practice integrated DESIGN group has taken on design duties for the project which consists of 302 apartments. The split sees 126 single bedroom, 159 dual bedroom and 17 triple bedroom apartments across three separate buildings.

The apartments will be supported by 379 car parking bays across 5 basement levels. The tallest building within the application spans 16 levels or 53 metres, marginally taller than an adjoining 15 level tower, whilst a more modest 6 level structure rounds out the built form.

The smallest building will feature a rooftop terrace shrouded in a lattice-like structure with a sight line over Haslams Creek.

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<figcaption>Haslams Creek perspective. Planning image: integrated DESIGN group</figcaption></figure>The 14,724 square metre triangular currently serves as an open air storage yard. Approximately half the site is dedicated toward open space, with landscape architect SiteDesign + Studios taking on design responsibilities for the ground plane.

In their report on the project, they highlight the opportunity presented by the sprawling site:

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The landscape design for the proposed residential development will provide an extensive area of usable landscaped open space with direct access to the public domain and the proposed Share Way, east of the existing stormwater channel.

The design includes important linkages to the pedestrian and cycle networks proposed under the Carter Street Precinct DCP and suggests ways in which high quality public spaces could be enhanced e.g. a future bicycle bridge opposite the proposed central pedestrian spine could be provided by others to enable a direct link to Newington and the Parramatta foreshore beyond.

The design includes displays of Public Art Work using local community artists and water features which extend the axii of the resident lobbies into the public domain, visually connecting with Haslams Creek or other key points in the public domain.
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Having only been submitted last month, the City Significant Development is some time off a final decision.
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Lidcombe's Carter Street Precinct receives a considerable residential application

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The continuing strength of the apartment development market together with the desire to relocate their offices into the CBD of Sydney has encouraged the CFMEU to list its head office in Lidcombe for sale.
The 6-8 &amp; 10-12 Railway Street offering consists of over 6,000sqm of land.
The vendor will occupy the offices, on a flexible lease arrangement, for up to two years allowing the purchaser time to secure a development approval.
It could exceed 30,000sqm of GFA under the B4 mixed use zoning.
Jon Chomley and Guillaume Volz of Colliers International and John Surian of Raine &amp; Horne Commercial Parramatta have been appointed by the Union as exclusive agents for the marketing and sales process.
The site is only two minutes’ walk from the Lidcombe railway Station, which provides direct access to the Sydney CBD to the east, Parramatta to the West and Liverpool to the south west.
The Lidcombe CBD is opposite the train station and provides a mix of retail amenities including a wide variety of restaurants and cafes.
The site is also close to excellent school facilities, hospitals and a multitude of golf courses, providing extensive amenity for occupiers.
According to Jon Chomley, National Director, Capital Markets at Colliers International it was "an outstanding site within the undersupplied Lidcombe market."
Guillaume Volz, National Director, Development Sites Residential at Colliers International, believes that there will be strong interest in the site from local developers that understand the metrics of the Lidcombe market.
“Lidcombe has had limited development of apartments over the last five years so the market is keen for more opportunities, particularly where there is some level of holding income on the site” he said.
Offers close March 9.
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