Toorak's dress circle St Georges Road, home to some of the city's priciest homes, is set for a rare new apartment development.

Blood Diamond Group, an entity tied to Tina Brandi, wife of David Brandi who has been a prolific bidder on The Block over the years, has filed plans for an ultra-exclusive development across an amalgamated 3,662 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/104-106-st-georges-road-toorak-vic-3142">104 and 106 St Georges Road</a>.

The proposal would replace two existing homes on the riverfront site with a five-level apartment building cascading down the steeply sloping land toward the Yarra River. Designed by Charles Wright Architects, the development has been carefully shaped around the site’s topography and river environs, with the upper levels stepping back to reduce visual bulk from both St Georges Road and the Yarra corridor.

Planning documents describe the proposal as “a site layout and building typology that is consistent with the emerging character of the area and which provides exceptional amenity for future residents without compromising that of neighbouring properties.”&nbsp;

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The scheme comprises 12 apartments, including 10 three-bedroom residences, one one-bedroom apartment, and a substantial split-level five-bedroom penthouse. A 624 sqm communal rooftop terrace will crown the building, while three undercroft levels embedded into the hillside will accommodate apartments and basement parking.

The design leverages the site’s dramatic northern outlook across the Yarra River, with living areas and balconies oriented toward the water. A central atrium running the full height of the building is intended to draw natural light deep into the residences and improve internal amenity.

Landscape architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/jack-merlo">Jack Merlo Design &amp; Landscape</a> will play a major role in softening the built form, particularly along the river edge where significant setbacks have been introduced. The proposal includes a minimum 30-metre setback from the Yarra River boundary, preserving a substantial landscaped buffer between the development and the waterway.

While a mature English Oak near the front of the site is proposed for removal, the plans retain a large English Elm closer to the riverfront, alongside other established vegetation in the lower section of the property.

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Architecturally, the building adopts strong horizontal forms with expansive glazing and curved balcony edges facing the river. Planning documents note the upper levels “adopt a receding form” to ensure the building responds appropriately to the Yarra River environs overlay controls.&nbsp;

The surrounding streetscape is characterised by large contemporary homes embedded into the hillside, many presenting as modest one or two-storey forms to the street before expanding toward the river frontage below. The planning report notes this established pattern heavily influenced the massing strategy for Toorak Pavilion.&nbsp;

Until the recent sale of the landmark Clendon Road mansion Coonac for around $130 million, St Georges Road held the state's most expensive home, the $80,000,088 derelict "Ghost House" mansion that was bought by crypto king Ed Craven.&nbsp;

Blair House, also on St Georges Road, sold for $74.5 million in 2022.

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First look: Toorak Pavilions slated for dress circle St Georges Road

Six months after a development site on Kangaroo Point’s Shafston Avenue sold for $6.55 million, plans have been lodged for a 23-storey apartment tower.

A company named JMT Mega Capital, understood to be interstate investors when the 1,222 sqm double block traded late last year through Patona Property, is proposing an 84-apartment development in place of the existing low-rise buildings.

The slender tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/212-220-shafston-avenue-east-brisbane-qld-4169">212–220 Shafston Avenue</a>, overlooking the Brisbane River, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/aplus-design-group">Aplus Design Group</a>. It will comprise a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments above six basement levels, topped by rooftop resident amenities.

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The development has been designed as a vertically articulated tower with recessed balconies, curved façades and planted edges intended to soften its scale within the evolving Shafston Avenue skyline. In the submitted Urban Design Report, Aplus Design Group said the tower had been “shaped with a slender vertical expression, articulated façades, recessed balcony zones, integrated planting and a clearly defined podium relationship, helping to reduce perceived bulk and create a more elegant contribution to the Shafston Avenue streetscape and broader Kangaroo Point skyline.”

The scheme comprises 84 apartments, including 25 one-bedroom units, 34 two-bedroom apartments and 25 three-bedroom residences. A total of 104 car spaces are proposed across six basement levels, including resident, visitor and accessible parking.

Residents will have access to rooftop communal open space and shared amenities, while the development also incorporates deep planting zones and subtropical landscaping throughout the podium and tower levels. The project includes 35 per cent communal space coverage across the site and a 17.5 per cent deep soil zone allocation to support urban greening outcomes.

The application exceeds the mapped building height under the Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan and is being assessed under Brisbane City Council’s impact assessment pathway. The design team argues the additional height is supported by the site’s strategic inner-city location, existing high-density zoning, and proximity to transport and employment hubs.

“The design has been developed to make better use of a well-serviced urban site within an established high-density residential setting, while improving the street presentation and overall quality of the public realm interface,” the report states.

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The proposal adds to a growing pipeline of apartment developments reshaping Kangaroo Point ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, with demand continuing to strengthen for new housing supply in well-connected inner-city precincts.

Mosaic has nearly sold out its under-construction <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-bedford-by-mosaic-16-30-prospect-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Bedford by Mosaic</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-carter-by-mosaic-77-linton-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Carter</a>,&nbsp;while Pikos recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/skye-residences-by-pikos-kangaroo-point-8-river-terrace-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Skye Residences</a> nearby. Pikos is also delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gaia-kangaroo-point-108-lambert-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Gaia</a>, over 230 three- and four-bedroom apartments on Lambert Street.

First look: 23-storey Kangaroo Point apartment tower planned for Shafston Avenue riverfront precinct

A new 25-storey apartment tower proposed for Mercer Street would push Geelong’s western gateway skyline higher, with Morphy Birrell Property Group lodging plans for a project directly beside one of the city’s most significant heritage streetscapes.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">FK</a>-designed development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/65-67-mercer-street-geelong-vic-3220">65-67 Mercer Street</a> has now been referred to Victoria’s Planning Minister. The site sits opposite the Geelong rail corridor and immediately south of the heritage-listed St Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church and Ashby Hall precinct.

Rather than compete with the neighbouring ecclesiastical buildings, the proposal adopts a sculpted podium intended to reference the materiality and scale of the heritage context. Planning documents note the design draws cues from the “dark stone brick” church and surrounding masonry buildings, while the tower above transitions into a softer, curved form oriented toward Corio Bay and the Geelong waterfront.

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The development forms “Stage 5” of Morphy Birrell Property Group’s broader Mercer Street precinct strategy, following the completion of the 21-storey Miramar tower on Cavendish Street and several additional approved redevelopment stages nearby. Planning consultants Ratio said the proposal “represents an exemplary development outcome” aligned with the strategic ambitions for Central Geelong’s continued urban renewal.

The mixed-use project would replace an existing low-rise commercial building and surface parking area on the 3,320 sqm corner site. FK’s urban context report describes the proposal as a residential development comprising apartments, resident amenities, commercial space, and integrated landscaping positioned to maximise bay views and northern sunlight access.

Renders show a deeply articulated tower with curved balconies stepping above a lower masonry podium that frames a landscaped forecourt facing Mercer Street. The design intentionally preserves sightlines toward the adjacent church buildings, with the podium scaled to reinforce the heritage edge before the tower recedes upward.

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The planning report highlights the site’s strategic location within 400 metres of key Geelong destinations including Cunningham Pier, the Geelong Station precinct, Deakin University, and the convention centre. Bus services run directly along Mercer Street, while the Corio Bay foreshore sits around 100 metres north of the site.

The proposal arrives amid accelerating redevelopment across central Geelong, where planning policy continues to encourage higher-density housing close to transport infrastructure and the waterfront. Mercer Street in particular has emerged as a focal point for taller apartment development due to its proximity to Geelong Station, the bay, and major civic infrastructure.

Morphy Birrell Property Group targets 25-storey Geelong tower beside landmark church precinct

Development giant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hamton">Hamton</a> and joint venture partner Hostplus have revealed the next residential stage of their $3 billion Moonee Valley Park masterplan, lodging plans for 512 more apartments within the precinct on surplus racecourse land at 110 Wilson Street, Moonee Ponds.

The proposed development, dubbed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/trackside-house-110-wilson-street-moonee-ponds-vic-3039">Trackside Gardens</a>&nbsp;in the planning application, follows the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/first-look-exclusive-hamton-and-hostplus-reveal-sixth-stage-of-moonee-valley-park-masterplan">recent unveiling of the sixth-stage Cox Place Precinct</a> and continues the long-running transformation of the Moonee Valley Racecourse into one of Melbourne’s largest urban renewal projects.

Positioned on the north-eastern edge of the racecourse adjacent to CityLink, Trackside Gardens will comprise three residential buildings rising between 61.8 metres and 86.4 metres within a heavily landscaped precinct shaped by Hamton’s Nature Based Cities framework.

The project forms part of the broader Moonee Valley Park redevelopment being delivered by Hamton, Hostplus and the Moonee Valley Racing Club, which is reshaping the 40-hectare racecourse site into a mixed-use neighbourhood with housing, retail, commercial space, hotels, parkland and community infrastructure.

Trackside Gardens sits separately to the recently proposed Cox Place Precinct, a five-building stage comprising around 1,100 residences, two build-to-rent buildings, two build-to-sell towers, retail, office space, and a hotel overlooking the racetrack. Together, the projects continue to accelerate housing delivery across the precinct.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> with landscape architecture by Tract, Trackside Gardens has been conceived as a botanical-style residential precinct prioritising canopy planting, communal green space, and vertical landscaping.

“The architectural vision for the proposed development centres around buildings in a botanical park setting that champions the important role of nature,” the planning submission states.

“The proposal incorporates principles of biophilic design, with landscape and environmentally sustainable development influencing the ultimate design response of the buildings and prioritising the ground plane to ensure a high amenity for both occupants and visitors.”&nbsp;

Trackside Gardens will deliver 512 apartments across the three buildings, alongside 518 basement car spaces and 523 bicycle spaces. Around 20 per cent affordable housing is proposed across the broader North East Precinct, equating to around 158 dwellings.&nbsp;

The affordable housing component will be concentrated within the Wilson East building, while the remaining apartments are expected to be delivered as build-to-sell residences.

Trackside Gardens has been designed around Hamton’s Nature Based Cities initiative, founded by Executive Chair Paul Hameister OAM in partnership with the University of Melbourne, Urbis, Ark Resources and Tract. The initiative promotes integrating higher-density urban development with significant biodiversity, tree canopy and landscape outcomes.

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A comprehensive landscape strategy would introduce deep soil planting, vertical greening, communal gardens, and new pedestrian links throughout the site.

Planning documents state the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star Buildings rating, a 7.5-star average NatHERS rating, and “Exemplary” Nature Based Cities certification.&nbsp;

The proposal joins an expanding pipeline of approved and proposed buildings within Moonee Valley Park, including the recently launched Eveline apartments and the approved Grandstand North and South towers.

Hamton has increasingly focused on precinct-scale, nature-led communities across Melbourne’s middle-ring suburbs, with projects spanning Hawthorn, Kew, and Moonee Ponds.

Hampton unveils Trackside Gardens, latest stage of $3 billion Moonee Valley Park masterplan

The Paul Gedoun-led <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Group</a> has achieved another milestone in its $1 billion transformation of Rainbow Bay on the southern Gold Coast with the completion of the company’s third project in four years, the $160 million <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a> residences.

Delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a> and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker Architects</a>, Esprit buyers have now moved into the 94 apartments across two interconnected buildings at 217-227 Boundary Street.

The successful settlement of Esprit marks another astounding chapter in the S&amp;S story, which launched its highly successful Flow apartments three years ago and created its own ultra-luxury branded fingerprint on an area craving new luxury residences.

Most early purchasers have secured gains of well over $1 million since the project launched in 2021.&nbsp;

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S&amp;S Projects Founding Director Paul Gedoun said the completion of Esprit reflects sustained demand for premium apartments in tightly held coastal locations.&nbsp; 
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“Esprit has attracted buyers seeking a combination of quality design, considered amenity and a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate,” said Gedoun.

“We identified some years ago that Rainbow Bay is a unique market where supply of luxury residences is limited, and we see the settlements in Esprit further underpinning this thinking - that for both owner-occupiers and investors.”&nbsp;

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A key feature of the development is ‘Club Esprit’, a 1,000sqm residents-only rooftop level combining wellness and recreation, believed to be a first for the Gold Coast, and which is fast becoming a signature of the S&amp;S brand.

Positioned to capture views across Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Bay and the Tweed River, the rooftop includes a 25-metre lap pool, gym, yoga lawn, sauna and steam facilities, ice bath, private dining spaces, outdoor cinema and landscaped areas for residents.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a> Director Jayde Pezet, who led the sales campaign for Esprit and S&amp;S’s Flow and Awaken apartments, said the project’s performance reflects both the strength of the product and the depth of demand for premium apartments on the southern Gold Coast.&nbsp;

“In some cases, we’ve seen values double since launch, which is a clear reflection of how tightly held Rainbow Bay has become and the level of demand for well-executed projects in this market,” said Pezet.&nbsp;

“Buyers recognised early what S&amp;S Projects was delivering here, and that conviction has been rewarded as the project has progressed towards completion.”&nbsp;

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Esprit offers a mix of two- three and four-bedroom apartments and sits within walking distance of the beachfront, cafés and local amenities, reinforcing its appeal as both a lifestyle and investment destination.

The project is the third completed by S&amp;S Projects in Rainbow Bay, following Flow Residences and Awaken Residences, which together have contributed to the suburb’s emergence as one of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after coastal pockets. &nbsp;

S&amp;S Projects is continuing its investment in the area with Radia, a $215 million development currently under construction.&nbsp;

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Gedoun said the completion of Esprit signals continued confidence in the southern Gold Coast market.&nbsp;

“We’ve seen strong interest in well-located, high-quality apartments, particularly in areas where future development opportunities are limited."

“That’s been a key factor in the performance of Esprit and the broader Rainbow Bay market”.

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Owners move in as Esprit completes at Rainbow Bay

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Located along the walking and bike tracks of Werribee River, the two bedroom unit has been sold by mortgagees for $335,000.
It was sold by Adrian McEvoy and Tony Cannatelli from LJ Hooker.
It had last sold $140,000 in 2013.
Built in 2014 and set on 272m2 block (approx), the<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-vic-werribee-127000682" target="_blank"> 1/22 Golden Avenue</a> unit comes with two bedrooms, a spacious living area and a study nook.
The suburb's median unit price sits on $317,500, according to CoreLogic.
 
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An historic Werribee home was sold at weekend mortgagee auction to a local developer.
The 56-58 Wattle Avenue property has seen multiple proposals for development on the site fall flat.
It fetched $1.6 million after just four bids.
The 6215 square metre holding comes with a three-bedroom weatherboard home with heritage overlay, along with a shed, barn and tennis court.
The Wattle Avenue property was sold by Hocking Stuart Werribee agent Eric Bartz who told the crowd the land could be developed with strict approvals by Wyndham Council.
Bartz told the Herald Sun the property was bought by a local investor who was most likely going to rent out the home before looking to restore it.
There was an opening vendor bid of $1.5 million.
The only bidder offered $1.55 million which was then bettered by the second vendor bid of $1.58 million.
The auction concluded on the next bid of $1.6 million.
The property has long been associated with a prominent local family.
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A poultry farm in the Werribee area has hit the market, with industry interests and land bankers tipped to be interested. 
Colliers International’s Jesse Manuel and Jock Grimshaw have been appointed to sell Parkhurst Farm at 925 Bulban Road, Little River, on the outskirts of Werribee, Victoria. 
The appointment has been made by Richard Hughes of Deloitte in his capacity as Deed Administrator of Parkhurst Farm Pty Ltd (Subject to Deed of Company Arrangement). 
Manuel said with its proximity to the amenity of Melbourne’s west and its expanding urban boundary, the Little River property will be sought-after by a diverse range of buyers. 
“It represents an excellent opportunity for existing poultry industry participants to expand their holdings and geographically diversify, as well as opportunists looking to acquire land in close proximity to major development activity,” Manuel said. 
“Historically we’ve seen chicken meat processors look at these types of farms to convert to breeder farms, the egg industry to rear pullets or install laying infrastructure, as well as the broad acre sector looking to store grain and fertiliser.” 
The property is located about 11 kilometres south-west of Werribee, 38 kilometres north-east of Geelong and 47 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD via the West Gate and Princes Freeways. 
The area of Little River was famously the inspiration for the name of the classic Australian rock band Little River Band. 
Parkhurst Farm is a well developed poultry farm that has a history of both poultry meat and egg production and comprises a total shed production area of over 20,000 square metres. 
The property contains a total land area of 115 hectares (approx.) and has been developed to eight tunnel ventilated grower sheds complete with automated climate-control, feeding, drinking and lighting systems. The sheds were developed from 2003 to 2006, with a key feature being their concrete wall construction. 
Associated improvements include manager’s residence, various farm shedding, grain silos, extensive water storage tanks, office/control rooms, backup diesel generators and a desalination plant to treat groundwater from the onsite bore. Three phase electricity and reticulated town water are connected to the property. 
Grimshaw said the region was characterised by cropping and grazing enterprises and is also a nationally recognised region for commercial chicken meat production with a significant number of broiler farms located in the region. 
Offers are due March 27.
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Little River poultry farm to be sold by administrators

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A Werribee two bedroom unit overlooking the Werribee River has been recently sold at $332,000 by mortgagees.
It was sold by Mitchell Bourchier and Wesley Norris from Barry Plant Werribee. 
It sold at $140,000 in 2014. The subsequent development approval was priced at $284,000.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-vic-werribee-128239602" target="_blank">The 2/22 Golden Avenue </a>unit comes with two large bedrooms, good sized formal living zone, open plan living and dining room, as well as single lock up garage.
Situated on a central allotment, it is 1.5 kilometres to Werribee Train Station, city centre and shops, local schools as well as being only minutes away from Pacific Werribee shopping centre.
The suburb's median unit price sits on $345,000, according to CoreLogic. 
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Set on the banks of the Werribee River, the RiverEdge mixed use project will comprise 100 one, two and three bedroom apartments across nine levels, two ground floor retail tenancies and a 119 square metre residents-only rooftop area, as well as three levels of residential car parks totalling 79 spaces.
The 1,664 square metre site overlooks Wyndham Park and Werribee River with apartments priced from $330,000 to $707,500 and ranging in size from 51 to 104 square meters internally.
Designed by Rothelowman, the Edge One marketing suggests it will introduce design-focused living to Werribee’s city centre by fusing metropolitan design with the timeless appeal of nature.
Each residence features up to 10-metre wide frontages with generous inset terraces ranging from eight to 22 square metres to maximise the breathtaking views of Werribee River, Wyndham Park and the You Yangs Regional Park to the north, and Melbourne’s CBD and Port Phillip Bay to the south.
It is located at 59 Comben Drive, Werribee.
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“Werribee is a rapidly growing and evolving city and the introduction of premium residential precincts like RiverEdge support the urban regeneration of the region and will help transform the Werribee City Centre into the capital of Melbourne’s west,” says Neil Anderson, General Manager Developments of the Burbank Group.
A central green glass spine visually connects the main entry with the residents’ rooftop garden overlooking Werribee’s natural surrounds, says Stuart Marsland, Principal at Rothelowman.
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It is expected life at Edge One will be walkable with shops, parks and Werribee Primary and Secondary schools within close proximity.
The Werribee train station is 550 metres away, providing access to the CBD in 30 minutes.
Located between Melbourne and Geelong with the Westgate Freeway at its doorstep, Edge One is a 30-minute drive to Melbourne’s CBD, a 20-minute drive to Melbourne Airport and a 40-minute drive from Geelong.
Residents will be able to explore the extensive network of cycling tracks in the west, including The Federation Trail and the Werribee River Bike Trail, as well as other outdoor pursuits, with secure bike and private apartment storage available.
Construction of Edge One is expected to commence in mid 2019 and is due for completion late 2020.
The second stage of the RiverEdge precinct is currently in development. The proposed project will incorporate a new 8,300 square metre Wyndham City Community Learning Hub over five levels, along with additional residences.
will introduce a new level of design sophistication to Melbourne’s burgeoning West with premium riverfront living and improved connectivity to Werribee City Centre and the area’s natural surrounds.
The $47 million Edge One project is the first stage of the landmark RiverEdge precinct and will be delivered via a development agreement between the Burbank Group and Wyndham City Council as part of the Werribee City Centre Structure Plan.
 
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At the turn of the year Apartments.com.au <a href="/news/burbank-advances-plans-for-werribees-riverbend-site">highlighted Burbank's bid to redevelop</a> an underutilised Werribee land tract by way of a multilevel Rothelowman-designed apartment building.

Now dubbed <a href="/buildings/riveredge-59-comben-drive-werribee">RiverEdge</a>, the $47 million development is freshly approved and forms the first phase of Burbank Group's staged development fronting Comben Avenue. The apartments will replace a Wyndham City Council-owned public car park and will be delivered via a development agreement struck between Council and developer.

Construction tenders for the development have been called, and Burbank Group will this month launch the 100 one, two and three bedroom apartments to market. Their project timeline sees construction commencing during 2019, with completion scheduled for late 2020.

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<figcaption>Rothelowman's design influence has reached to Werribee</figcaption></figure>RiverEdge also includes two ground floor retail tenancies, car parking across a basement level and above ground, 34 bicycle bays and a rooftop terrace overlooking Werribee River. 

Burbank's associated press release goes on to highlight their satisfaction in contributing to Werribee's transformation:

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Werribee is in the heart of Wyndham, one of Melbourne's fast-growing corridors, and this growth is likely to continue with Werribee’s population expected to increase by around 68 percent to around 70,000 people by 2036. The area is benefiting from significant infrastructure investment including road upgrades, as well as the redevelopment of Wyndham Park and the Riverbank Promenade masterplan, and we’re excited to be part of this revitalisation.

Burbank has been based in Altona in Melbourne’s West since 1983 so we understand the unique urban fabric of Werribee and we’re keen to deliver a project that takes advantage of its surrounding areas.

We’re particularly passionate about the city centre revitalisation and have a proven track record following our partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong and Development Victoria on the Metro Village 3175 project which was part of the Dandenong city centre revitalisation.
<cite>Jarrod Sanfilippo, Manager Director of the Burbank Group</cite>
</blockquote>

RiverEdge and Burbank Group's wider riverfront development form part of a $250 million plan championed by Wyndham City Council that will transform a quartet of Council-owned sites. Among the sites due for redevelopment is Pelligra Group's <a href="/news/synott-street-adds-further-weight-to-werribees-transformation">Synnot Street mixed-use building</a> which will see Holiday Inn gain a Werribee presence.

The pending launch of RiverEdge will be followed by stage two of the project which sees a design team come together later in the year.

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<figcaption>The future Wyndham Park</figcaption></figure>Stage two will also incorporate a new 8,300 square metre Wyndham City Community Learning Hub over five levels, in addition to hundreds of new apartments. A tower of 20 levels is envisaged as part of the second stage.

Burbank Group's development in its entirety acts as a backdrop (as seen above) to the redevelopment of Wyndham Park. The recreation and events space is considered by Wyndham City Council as being of regional significance and Concept Design approval during March.

Wyndham Park and Burbank Group's emerging precinct lie diagonally opposite one another, separated by the Werribee River.
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Werribee receives a leg-up as Burbank Group moves on RiverEdge

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A long-term lease has become available for the heritage Bridge Hotel building in Werribee.
Rick Berry and Stuart Kennett of Fitzroys are handling the campaign, closing March 21, on behalf of Wyndham City Council.
The two-storey Art Deco heritage building was built in 1926.
It comprises five main ground-floor bar and function areas across 602 square metres and 10 first-floor rooms over 186 square metres.
A 40 year-lease of two 20-year terms is available.
It is next to the newly constructed West End Car Park that provides 200 free public parking spaces.
Werribee has been further enhanced by the $275 million Wyndham Harbour marina and ecologically sustainable residential community project.
The development of four Catalyst Sites at Riverbend, Gateway and Cherry Street will bring to the Werribee City Centre $250 million of private investment, 600 new jobs, 700 new apartment residents, 100 serviced apartments to accommodate visitors, 1,400 new public and private parking spaces, 150 room Holiday Inn hotel, and a new Werribee Library and Integrated Community Learning Hub of more than 8,000 square metres. 
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Hot on the heels of news that Holiday Inn will anchor Werribee's tallest proposed development, the application for 22-26 Synnot Street has gone to advertising.

At over 42 metres in height and spread across a 2,567 square metre site the project is Werribee's largest, and accounts for the last of a trio of catalyst sites earmarked by Wyndham City Council as perfect for urban renewal. Burbank is moving ahead with the <a href="/news/burbank-advances-plans-for-werribees-riverbend-site">Riverbend site</a> whilst Pelligra Group has both the Synnot Street site and another at <a href="/developments/werribee-vic-3030">Cherry Street</a> under its charge.

Development Manager Citinova is overseeing 22-26 Synnot Street which carries an estimated development cost in excess of $49 million.

Designed by iWolff Atelier, the proposal spans 12 levels and includes a total net floor area of 27,669 square metres. In addition to InterContinental Hotels Group's commitment in operating 150 suites under the Holiday Inn banner, 22-26 Synnot Street also includes 3,966 square metres of office space, a 1,120 square metre education centre, function facilities, 11 retail and cafe spaces plus 371 car spaces.

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<figcaption>Project perspective created by Base3D</figcaption></figure>Citinova has stated that "The available office space is over 84% committed to a blue-chip tenant."

Whilst 22-26 Synnot Street is slated to open during 2020, it's not the only development of note for Werribee, with a number of higher density projects entered the Apartments.com.au Project Database during the latter stages of 2017.

Three separate proposals stand to add as many as 172 new apartments to previously low-rise tracts of land. <a href="/new-apartments/70-cottrell-street-werribee">70 Cottrell Street</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/55-cottrell-street-werribee">55 Cottrell Street</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/17-17a-bridge-street-werribee">17 Bridge Street</a> are all mid-rise designs looking to take their place.

In terms of approvals, a 10-storey building across 193-195 Watton Street and 86 Synnot Street is permitted for 49 apartments and commercial space, whilst Werribee's first catalyst site at Cherry Street also has the green light.

Also in the wings is 1-3 Wedge Street; a seven-storey apartment building with ground-level office and retail.

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<figcaption>Moull Murray Architects' design for 70 Cottrell Street</figcaption></figure>Tempering the rise of Werribee is the failure of the area's first major building to reach completion. Madok Group's 116 Watton Street has sat idle for in excess of a year as construction faltered.

The development though is now back at planning with a fresh alteration to the permit sought as of last month which would see 11 retail premises thirty six apartments delivered.
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Synott Street adds further weight to Werribee's transformation

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Burbank Group is in the process of making good the opportunity to bring urban regeneration to Werribee.

As part of Wyndham City Council's push to <a href="http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/werribee-cbd-facelift/">redevelop key sites around Werribee under a $250 million transformation</a>, Burbank Group has taken to planning a scheme for what is currently an at-grade asphalt car park. The developer joins the Pelligra/Citinova partnership in claiming the right to develop three separate central Werribee sites: Riverbend, Cherry Street and Gateway.

Riverbend is the subject of Burbank's planning application, with the requested outcome the right to create 100 new apartments adjacent to the Werribee River.

<h2>3 Comben Drive application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Rothelowman's generated renderings for 1 Comben Drive.</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Site: Council owned public car park</li>
	<li>Proposed: 10 level residential building at 34.57m in height</li>
	<li>100 apartments: 16 x 1BR, 81 x 2BR, 3 x 3BR</li>
	<li>2 retail tenancies: 175.6sqm &amp; 192.5sqm </li>
	<li>82 vehicles across ground, 1st &amp; 2nd floor bays</li>
	<li>Provision for 34 bicycles</li>
	<li>Level 9 communal outdoor space of 116.6sqm</li>
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Project architect Rothelowman talks of the want “To create a vibrant retail laneway network through the middle of the Precinct centred on Barnes Place and Comben Drive, to connect the planned Riverbank Promenade with Station Place, the Werribee Train Station, Watton Street and Cherry Street” within the planning documents.

Under the <a href="https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2016-06/Werribee%20City%20Centre%20Structure%20Plan%20-%20June%202013.pdf">Werribee City Centre Structure Plan</a> higher density development will be encouraged throughout the Werribee City Centre.

Buildings of up to 20 levels were envisaged during the 2016 tri-site announcement, although the sought after 10 level outcome would still comfortably exceed the preferred precinct height limit. A taller tower may still be in the pipeline as 1 Comben Drive accounts for only a portion of the Riverbend at-grade car park site designated for redevelopment.

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<figcaption>Rising on Werribee River.</figcaption></figure>A multi-faceted business generally focusing on home building, Burbank Group has pushed further into Melbourne's apartment sphere over recent years. Mosaic Dandenong on Cheltenham Road represented the developer's first genuine push into apartments.

Further to 1 Comben Drive, Burbank Group is also working toward realising a high-rise project across 96-102 Franklin Street in Melbourne's CBD as well as future stages at their sizeable Cheltenham Road land tract.

Rothelowman carry on their website imagery of the latest potential stage of the Cheltenham Road development which sees both apartments and low-rise townhouses forming the dwelling mix.

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<figcaption>A Rothelowman scheme for Dandenong.</figcaption></figure>
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Burbank advances plans for Werribee's Riverbend site

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Werribee in Victoria will be the busiest suburb for auctions across the nation this weekend, with 18 properties scheduled to go to auction, followed closely by Reservoir (14), Frankston (13) and Elwood (12), all of the busiest suburbs this week are in Victoria.
Auction volumes are set to remain steady for another week, with 1,787 properties scheduled to go to auction this week across the combined capital cities, according to CoreLogic.
Over the last three weeks, auction activity has remained relatively sedate, with this week expected to increase by only two per cent when compared to last week’s final results (1,748).
Looking at the two major auction markets of Melbourne and Sydney, volumes are set to increase over the week, with 862 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Melbourne, and 647 auctions scheduled across Sydney, increasing on last week’s 833 and 625 auctions held respectively.
Across the smaller auction markets, Adelaide and Brisbane will see an increase in auction activity over the week, while Canberra, Perth and Tasmania will see a lower volume of auctions scheduled this week compared to last week.
The total number of homes scheduled to go to auction this week is higher than what was seen over the same week last year (1,610).
A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-werribee-125783266" target="_blank">28 Purchas Street</a>, Werribee (above) will go under the hammer this weekend with price guidance between $395,000 to $430,000.
A four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-werribee-125893210" target="_blank">2 Eldan Drive</a>, Werribee (below) will go under the hammer with $440,000 hopes.
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