The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

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Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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The Melbourne-based property development and investment group,&nbsp;SIG Group, has acquired a second site in Tarneit, in Wyndham&#39;s booming growth corridor.

The 162 hectare site will see another 2,300 lots added to SIG Group&#39;s pipeline in the area.

Located within the Oakbank PSP, the site will offer land and townhomes, with premium lots fronting parks and the riverfront.

Located a stone&rsquo;s throw from the new $150 million Wyndham City Stadium, set to be a major activity centre for Melbourne&rsquo;s west, the estate will also benefit from the proposed Sayers Road train station, with the State Government set to fast-track construction to service the future stadium and growing suburb.

Director at SIG Group Hugh Lu said the new project will provide an unrivalled offering in regards to amenities and green open spaces, with the Werribee River running along the site&rsquo;s western edge.

&ldquo;Future residents will have access to state-of-the-art amenities, right on their doorstep, while immersing themselves in nature via purpose-built wetlands and river frontages.

&ldquo;The future Sayers Road train station means residents will be highly connected to Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD, while being walking distance to the major activity centre of the Wyndham City Stadium.&rdquo;

The acquisition signals the second Tarneit site for SIG, following the acquisition of a 56-hectare site on Derrimut Road earlier this year.

Known as Harlow, the master-planned community will dedicate over 10-hectares to a future sports reserve, waterways and wetlands, and to create a local park.

With just under 30-hectares of developable area, Harlow is expected to comprise around 600 lots and will offer land, as well as premium medium density townhouses, including premium homes with direct frontage to waterways and parkland.

Over 12-hectares will be retained by Al-Taqwa College to develop a new campus, while the Islamic-schools&rsquo; Truganina campus is just a short drive away. A government primary school is also earmarked for the site and a future community facility.

&ldquo;Tarneit is a rapidly expanding suburb, with the population forecast to grow exponentially over the next 20 years, these two sites collectively will cater to this population boom,&rdquo; Lu added.

According to the ABS, the population of Tarneit is forecast to increase by 229.5 per cent between 2018 and 2041, with the number of people living in Tarneit increasing to 115,763 within 20 years time.

Located within the Oakbank PSP, the site will offer land and townhomes, with premium lots fronting parks and the riverfront.

SIG Group secures Tarneit land and townhome site, plans 2,300 lots

Only a quarter of the 26 townhouses on offer in the Tarniet townhouse development, Onyx Estate, are left to sell.

Set for completion in late 2022, the&nbsp;Heiyu Groups, Times Fund development comprises a series of two and three-bedroom townhomes in an established part of Tarneit, west of Melbourne.

The contemporary double-storey townhouses are located in an established area&nbsp;of Tarneit, a 35 minute drive from the Melbourne CBD.

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3 Onyx Way is within a stroll of the local shopping strips and less than five&nbsp;minutes from a number of schools, including&nbsp;Tarneit Rise Primary School and Tarneit P-9 College.

It is a short drive to private schools like Good News Lutheran College &amp; Westbourne Grammar School.

There are multiple bus stops and the Tarneit&nbsp;train station close by.

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Also within walking distance are lush&nbsp;parklands, a hallmark of the area&nbsp;with parks, as well as walking&nbsp;and bicycle trails.

Prices start from $480,000 for the two-bedroom townhouses.

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The contemporary double-storey townhouses are located in an established area of Tarneit, a 35 minute drive from the Melbourne CBD

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Onyx Estate townhouses in Tarneit 75% sold

Satterley has added to its Melbourne house and land development pipeline with a permit-ready Tarneit site with sales underway.

The 45.9 hectare new masterplanned community was bought from New Sky Group in March.

Stage one has already been sold when marketed as Bluestone with stage two lots currently being offered ranging from 212sqm to 512sqm.

Stage four pricing has been advised such as lot 418 Equestrian Street, a 448sqm holding with 14m frontage and 32m depth price at $407,000.

The 800 Derrimut Road holding cost $54,688,888.

&nbsp;With more than 40 years of experience, Satterley is Australia&rsquo;s largest private residential developer.

New Sky had paid $33m in 2016 before obtaining a permit for a 417-lot subdivision.

New Sky sold another 38 hectare Tarneit holding for $50 million to Stockland.

New Sky Group sold the 45.9 hectare holding 24kms from the Melbourne CBD

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Satterley buys permit-ready Tarneit house and land estate site

<html><body>Stockland has added to its residential pipeline with a western Melbourne site.

It has purchased the undeveloped portion of the Grand Central community at Tarneit in Melbourne.

The acquisition within the western growth corridor – 33 kilometres west of Melbourne’s CBD – cost around $50 million.

The 38 hectare site will see Stockland create 493 new homes within the existing community.

Stockland will commence development, marketing and sales following settlement.

“This acquisition enables us to extend our strong brand presence in Melbourne’s western growth area which accounts for more than one third of all Melbourne’s land sales and saw sales double in the 12 months to December 2020," Stockland’s general manager of residential for Victoria, Mike Davis said.

Stockland has over $2.7 billion invested in Victoria delivering some of the State’s most affordable communities, including Highlands in Craigieburn and Mount Atkinson and Grandview in Truganina.

“This acquisition enables us to extend our strong brand presence in Melbourne’s western growth area which accounts for more than one third of all Melbourne’s land sales and saw sales double in the 12 months to December 2020," he said.

There is a range of future amenity planned around the community as part of the Victorian Planning Authority’s Riverdale Precinct Structure Plan, including the Riverdale railway station, a major town centre and a regional indoor recreation facility.

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It has purchased the undeveloped portion of the Grand Central community at Tarneit

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Stockland adds western Melbourne Tarneit site to its residential pipeline

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Bordered by both the Davis Creek and Werribee River waterways, The Grove Estate is set in a picturesque community setting, surrounded by nature, setting the new standard for location, choice and services in the highly sought after Tarneit. Tarneit is the heart of Melbourne's fastest growing Western corridor, where a modern and family-friendly lifestyle by the river is waiting for you.

<figure><a href="/developments/tarneit-vic-3029"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-grove-estate-180-davis-road-tarneit-4dab7c011418cb2f29cad99fabef7af9.jpg?itok=QpQ0UajA" style="width: 580px; height: 326px;"></a></figure>Offering a natural and relaxed atmosphere, the community is located just moments from the future Tarneit train station and will create services direct to Melbourne's CBD, about 31 kilometres away. Convenience comes first at The Grove, with leading schools, growing town centres and shopping precincts and highly walkable parkland and wetland areas, perfect for relaxing or entertaining family and friends over a BBQ.

<figure><a href="/developments/tarneit-vic-3029"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-grove-estate-180-davis-road-tarneit-2177e2708f3a3c1f47be261f2765df6b.jpg?itok=rwRAFwPt" style="width: 580px; height: 415px;"></a></figure>The three and four-bedroom homes on offer at The Grove Estate include:

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	<li>Laminate timber flooring</li>
	<li>European stainless steel appliances</li>
	<li>LED downlights throughout</li>
	<li>Air conditioner to living area &amp; master bedroom</li>
	<li>Remote controlled panel lift garage door</li>
	<li>Front &amp; rear landscaping</li>
	<li>Letterbox, clothesline, antenna</li>
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Tarneit -  Discover life by the river at The Grove Estate

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New land estates within the Melbourne suburbs of Tarneit, Truganina, Wyndham Vale, Williams Landing and Werribee provide an affordable option for first home buyers, according to HTW’s Month in Review: March 2017. 
The valuation firm says the median house sale price in January 2017 was $480,000 in Tarneit, $492,000 in Truganina, $353,885 in Wyndham Vale, $461,000 in Williams Landing and $450,000 in Werribee, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
“These median sale prices are much lower than the Melbourne metro median house price of $770,000 recorded for the December 2016 quarter by the REIV,” HTW says.
With prices in the region climbing, HTW suggests that first home buyers may wish to look further afield to establish their foothold on the property ladder.
“Although the inner suburbs are proving difficult for first home buyers, the outer western suburbs provide great opportunities for first home buyers,” it says.
A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-tarneit-124919526" target="_blank">59 Emperor Parade</a>, Tarneit (above) has been listed for $475,000 to $510,000.
Similarly a three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-tarneit-124911034" target="_blank">2 Governor Close</a>, Tarneit (below) has been listed for between $450,000 to $490,000.
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Tarneit and Truganina estates are first home buyer targets: HTW

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Following the launch of Tarneit's latest mixed-use precinct development, Keystone, Urban.com.au caught up with Akron Property Development Director Andrew Harvey about the importance of creating highly walkable, connected communities – and essentially prioritising place over product.

Urban.com.au: Congratulations on the launch of Keystone, Tarneit! What drew you to this site in particular?

Andrew Harvey: Akron is pleased that Wyndham understood our vision for a highly walkable, connected community to be established that brings a variety of attractive inner-urban features to this suburb.  The Planning Permit for Keystone is the result of a year of planning, urban design and detailed engineering investigations in consultation with Wyndham City Council. Akron was attracted to Tarneit because it is exceptionally well-positioned for future growth. Keystone is only 26 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD and is very close to Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and Williams Landing.  Keystone is already surrounded by established schools, shopping and community infrastructure.  Coupled with the State commitment to upgrade the adjacent railway with future station builds, the site will be an easy walk from two future railway stations at Riverdale and Tarneit West. 

U: When acquiring a site in an outer suburb, do you believe interest will be generated from those looking to commute to/from the CBD or buyers that are keen to live, work and play in Tarneit?

AH: Tarneit won’t be an outer suburb for much longer!  People who know the Western suburbs will know that Tarneit and Werribee are poised to tap into the economic development that will follow from State and local economic investment. Investors and our Keystone residents will be attracted by the close proximity to the CBD, and the established infrastructure close by.  Easy road or rail access exists to the City, Werribee, Geelong and growth areas such as Melton and Bacchus Marsh to the north.  Tarneit has simple access via the Princes Freeway to the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast, enabling a genuine work-life balance.

U: If Melbourne is to become a polycentric city, do you believe the City of Wyndham is equipped to handle the urban sprawl, and accommodate the needs of new residents? 

Wyndham City has tremendous potential.  Wyndham City is one of Australia’s fastest-growing municipalities, expected to almost double in size by 2041. It is well placed on the road and rail links between Melbourne and Geelong, making it an area of great economic significance that extends beyond its own region, impacting the rest of the state and Australia. Affordable housing, geographic appeal, high birth rates, increased migration and major infrastructure investments are driving forces behind Wyndham’s position as the epicentre of western Melbourne’s population growth. This growth will transform Wyndham from a City of 257,000 people in 2018 to nearly double in size to 489,000 by 2041. According to ABS data between 2016 and 2017, Wyndham was Victoria’s largest growing municipality, increasing its population by 14,092 people, or 6.2%.

What local infrastructure is currently on the cards in the areas surrounding Keystone?

In December 2018 the Western Melbourne Group (WMG) obtained a licence from Football Federation Australia (FFA) to field a team in the national A-league, the Western United Football Club. As part of a public-private-partnership development with Wyndham City Council, WMG will deliver an international standard sporting precinct just to the west of Keystone which will include a 15,000 seat main stadium, a 5,000 seat second stadium, training pitches and high-performance centre. Adjacent to the sporting precinct on the southern side of the site, Council will also deliver the Riverdale town centre. With all of this proposed work, the construction of the Sayers Rd Railway Station in Tarneit needs to be brought forward to capitalise on this economic development opportunity. Delivering this station will allow for greater access to the privately funded 15,000 seat stadium being built and will enable business and communities in the area to thrive. The future Riverdale Railway Station at Sayers Road and the proposed Tarneit West station on Davis Road are either side of Keystone and are both within a two-kilometre stroll.

How has the urban planning agency Roberts Day assisted with the master planning process of Keystone, and what were the key takeaways from their input?

We wanted visionary urban design and planning and through our work with Roberts Day, we have tapped into best practice design philosophies through the thought leadership of Mike Day and Emma Petersen.  Placemaking has been a focus, not a cookie-cutter subdivision mentality. We wanted to bring some of the best of the city to Tarneit, and a phrase we use is “more urban than suburban”.  A key focus of this development is the evolution of specially designed elevated townhome lots, fronting leafy, tree-lined boulevards where walking, cycling and conversation with your neighbour are given higher importance.  Landscaped rear laneways, with studios above garages, will give these lots an element of lifestyle flexibility not seen in surrounding suburbs. The Keystone design will promote safer walking and cycling to school, shops and recreation as a fundamental part of everyday activity.  We can‘t wait to do some longer-term studies to measure the positive impact that our design will have on the health and wellbeing of our future residents.

Do you believe that there is enough incentive for developers to create precincts which have a strong community focus like Keystone? Or is it primarily down to company ethos?

The recent correction in the housing market means that the “fear of missing out” has lessened, and astute buyers can take their time to understand what makes a quality development.  Akron has set its ethos on seeing beyond the present day, and we want to leave a legacy of good design and great places for people to make home. Akron partners with like-minded visionary and enthusiastic design teams to incorporate leading design principles, and we try to bring the best of our favourite places in Melbourne and around the world to each Akron neighbourhood.  If we don’t design places that we’d like to live in, how can we expect others to understand our vision and make Keystone home? Akron recognises that systems like the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star Rating, and the UDIA EnviroDevelopment certification can be badges which verify Akron’s commitment to sustainability and independently certify the quality of our Keystone vision. 

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<figcaption>Akron Property team</figcaption></figure>How do you see Keystone evolving over the years?

Akron is committed to early provision of community infrastructure, and the Riverdale North Primary school, in the heart of Keystone will be at the heart of the community. We are working with the Council to refine designs for a community hub opposite the primary school.  We see early provision of a childcare centre and kindergarten opposite the school as priorities, supported by some small shops. We will be working with innovative, quality builders to build and display innovative medium density house product and innovative home office townhouses.  We are committed to exploring a diversity of home types, for different family structures, including singles and couples. We’d love to see a range of home types that cater to different stages of life.

What do you think residents will love most about living at Keystone?

The design approach seeks to encourage physical activity, and we hope for a real sense of health and wellness to evolve. Our green streets will be planted with double rows of trees and will be attractive streets that encourage walking and cycling.  Most local streets point at the school, so we think there will be a high proportion of kids that will walk, ride, skate to school. We will relocate our sales office from Leakes Road into first completed stage, and we hope to partner with Council for some pop-up recreational facilities before council builds the dedicated Active Open Space sports ovals and facilities in years to come.  

Given your experience working on the creation of an international award-winning Ellenbrook Community in Perth, what do you think are the key features of a holistic, modern community? What would you like to see more of in new mixed-use precincts across Australia?

Authentic communities thrive on diversity. This applies to the people who live there, the building typologies and the streets, parks and urban places which will emerge.  When the developer shows a better understanding of how people want to live, houses become homes, and people become neighbours.  Compact living, useable verandahs and rooftop terraces are exciting trends that enable social interaction and community engagement.  We’d love to see radical changes in the building typologies that are accessible to people in Tarneit, and we will be working with our building partners to truly innovate. 
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Olivia Round

Place over product: Akron Property’s Andrew Harvey discusses the concept of creating a community-centric mixed use precinct

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A Tarneit three bedroom house has been listed for sale by mortgagees with $455,000 to $500,000 hopes.
It has been scheduled for March 10.
The Victorian home sets on a 415m2 block (approx) in the location along the walking and bike tracks of Davis Creek &amp; Werribee River.  
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-tarneit-127585002">The 45 Hope Way house</a> comes with three bedrooms, two garage spaces and open plan kitchen.
It has been a $320 a week rental.
It last traded at $140,000 in 2007.
The suburb's median house price sits on $500,000, according to CoreLogic. 
 
 
 
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