The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 41-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 41-storey tower, which has 229 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

Wyndham

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Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has bought Peppers Airlie Beach on the Whitsunday Coast.
The hotel, which was expected to sell between $15 and $20 million, will be re-branded Club Wyndham Airlie Beach Whitsundays and will be available for almost 60,000 Club Wyndham time-share owners.
As part of the acquisition, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific will also own and operate the on-site food and beverage and conferencing facilities.
Wyndham will take control of 59 of the 106 strata apartments. The rest are held in private ownership.
Barry Robinson, president and managing director, international operations at Wyndham Vacation Clubs, said "we are excited to secure this deal as we are committed to growing our presence in regional Australia and this acquisition is in line with that strategic intent.
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The Club Wyndham Air Beach features an open-air restaurant and bar, infinity pool and spa, gym, conference facilities and undercover parking.
CBRE Hotels agents Wayne Bunz, Hayley Manvell and Paul Fraser secured the sale.
The four and a half star hotel, opened in 2009, has been operated by Accor under the Peppers brand.
Josh Thompson’s Latitude Development Group built the resort for about $80 million.
 
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Wyndham buys Peppers Airlie Beach

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Cedar Woods' successful Williams Landing developments have proven popular among buyers, with the number of jobs within the area increasing by 36,747 over the decade between 2006 to 2016. Cedar Woods' State Manager Lloyd Collins shared some insight with Apartments.com.au as to why the precinct has received such a great response from buyers. 

<h2>Cedar Woods' commercial project portfolio at a glance</h2>

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<li>111 Overton Road (strata office)</li>
	<li>101 Overton Road (strata office)</li>
	<li>Target Austalia</li>
	<li>Minister for Finance office</li>
	<li>Williams Landing Shopping Centre </li>
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Apartments.com.au: With the recent success of Williams Landing, clearly there is a high demand for office space in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Is this a trend you expect to see from other outer-city suburbs, or are there particular characteristics that make Williams Landing unique?

Lloyd Collins: In recent years, we have seen Williams Landing step up as a major commercial hub in the west. As prices continue to rise in Melbourne’s CBD, we are definitely seeing a trend of businesses choosing to decentralise. We have a strong offer of economic rents, excellent rail and road links and retail amenities. Only 20km from the CBD and direct access to the Princes and West Gate Freeways, state-of-the-art train station, and major bus interchange makes Williams Landing Town Centre accessible to Melbourne CBD and Geelong. It’s attractiveness to the commercial sector is backed by our strong sales record – which includes welcoming Target to its new $58.2 million headquarters at the end of 2018, the rapid sell-out success of our first strata building 111 Overton Road, and the sale of the new Minister for Finance office building for $25.9 million. We’re also currently selling our fourth standalone commercial building, 101 Overton Road, which is already over 55 per cent sold.

U: What were the design and location considerations you explored in these developments, and what made them so attractive to buyers?

LC: As a master-planned community, all aspects of the development have been well considered – with design and location lying at the heart of it – to offer something attractive to both investors and occupiers. One of the main location considerations, for instance, was designing the masterplan to guarantee a short walking distance from the office to the train station, cafés, restaurants, shopping centre and open space. In order for Williams Landing to become a leading commercial precinct, we knew that high-quality, contemporary, light-filled office space at an attractive price point would have a strong appeal to businesses, investors and occupiers alike – particularly with the rising rental prices in Melbourne’s CBD. Our commercial buildings have been architecturally-designed by Gray Puksand and Hames Sharley to ensure the design is consistent, well thought out and well delivered.

U: Were the commercial office spaces designed with specific businesses in mind?

LC: We currently have 29,000 m2 of office space either completed or under construction – all of which have their own identity. For instance, our strata offices – both 101 Overton Road and 111 Overton Road – have been designed for small to medium-sized businesses. By offering a range of unit sizes, these commercial opportunities have presented a rare opportunity for many business owners to enter the commercial property market. Additional facilities, such as the in-building conference centre, allows further flexibility to conduct board meetings or presentations in state-of-the-art facilities. On the other hand, we have also developed larger, single occupancy commercial buildings for Target and the Minister for Finance – both of which have been designed to cater to their specific business requirements. For instance, Target wanted large floorplates for open workspaces, parking (for each of its 850 employees), whereas the Minister for Finance wanted certainty on planning and we were able to offer a 15-year lease and 24-hour offices.

U: With the increase of commercial buildings in the area, is there an equally high demand for residential dwellings?

LC: Absolutely. The Williams Landing masterplan shows a continuation of residential development opportunities within the town centre with apartment developments selling out before construction commencement. Williams Landing is unique as a residential growth suburb in Wyndham, with its population increasing to 7,100 residents in 2016. In response to this scale of growth, we recently launched our latest apartment building in Williams Landing, Lincoln Apartments, following strong demand for medium-density living - a trend we expect to see continue. Our apartments have achieved steady price growth, with the average apartment value in Williams Landing increasing by 16 per cent for two-bedroom residences and 13 per cent for one-bedroom residences. We have also recently launched the third release of our Addison Walk boutique land lots, which incorporates a mix of land and house and land package options.

U: What has been the highlight for you working on this project?

LC: A highlight for me has been the sheer scale of what we’ve achieved and delivered in a relatively short period of time. We spent a lot of time looking at the masterplan to create points of interest and now we are at a stage where we can see this come to life.

U: What do you expect Williams Landing to look like in 10 years’ time?

LC: In line with our masterplan, we believe that Williams Landing will stay true to its high-density vision and bring in more corporate and residential occupiers. We anticipate that Williams Landing will expand, with more people choosing to stay local. Our childcare centres, medical centres, gyms, alfresco licenced restaurants and cafés are well regarded and their success has directly encouraged new tenants and purchasers to move and invest there. The mix of users, employment and residential, should enable a vibrant community to further support the growth of the western region. We are committed to the Plan Melbourne idea of walkable 20-minute cities and believe that the creation of high-density mixed-use communities clustered around transport nodes is the way to achieve this. As the project develops, this will be a key aspect of life in Williams Landing.
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Olivia Round

Cedar Woods' Lloyd Collins explains the success of Wyndham's Williams Landing

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Late last week, Target Australia moved into its new eight-storey headquarters within the Williams Landing master planned community. Developed by Cedar Woods, the new building comprises 12,960 sqm pf A-Grade commercial space accommodating 850 Target employees and featuring a ground level cafe. The new building was completed by Hacer Group in November 2018

Williams Landing is located in Melbourne’s booming western corridor and has been designated as a Priority Development Area by the Victorian Government. According to Cedar Woods, Target’s move to Williams Landing reflects the area’s attractiveness as a growing commercial destination and will support job creation, benefit existing local businesses and attract other leading companies to the area. Upon securing Target as the anchor tenant for 10 years, Cedar Woods sold the building to Centuria Metropolitan REIT for $58.39 million.

Situated in the heart of the Williams Landing Town Centre, Target’s new headquarters is located directly opposite the Williams Landing Train station, providing employees with a 28-minute express service to Southern Cross Station. Employees are also within walking distance of the Williams Landing Shopping Centre, including Woolworths and a variety of licensed restaurants.

Target’s move to Williams Landing was celebrated on site at a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the significant milestone with Wyndham City Council Mayor, Cr Mia Shaw, and representatives from Cedar Woods, Centuria Metropolitan REIT and other key stakeholders present.

Target’s relocation has been a catalyst for further growth at Williams Landing, with Cedar Woods recently stating it has a pipeline of over 20 commercial and residential sites in the Williams Landing town centre.The developer previously announced the completion of pre-sales at 111 Overton Road strata offices, currently under construction, and the pre-sale of 107 Overton Road to Hellenic Property Investments, which is fully leased to the Victorian State Government.

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<figcaption>The completed HQ for Target Australia. Image: Cedar Woods</figcaption></figure>The opening of the Target Australia HQ caps off a big week for Wyndham, following the announcement last week of a new Western Melbourne team entering the A-League competition, and with it investment in <a href="/news/western-melbourne-group-successful-in-its-a-league-bid">a new 15,000-seat stadium and wider mixed-use precinct</a> as part of a major urban renewal undertaking in Tarneit. 

<h2>What they say...</h2>

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“We’re extremely excited to welcome all 850 Target employees to their new premises in Williams Landing. This is the first of three commercial office buildings under development in the area which has become an emerging commercial precinct outside of Melbourne’s CBD.

With the rise in economic activity and more commercial buyers looking and investing in the west, it’s encouraging to see Williams Landing becoming a thriving commercial hub in Melbourne’s western fringe.

Target’s relocation represents an exciting time for the Williams Landing community. Due to the ongoing strength of the suburb, with its affordability and growth prospects, Williams Landing is becoming increasingly attractive to purchasers, investors and businesses alike.”

- Lloyd Collins, Cedar Woods Victorian State Manager
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"On behalf of my councillor colleagues and the people of Wyndham I’m thrilled to officially welcome Target Australia’s National Headquarters to Williams Landing. This is a wonderful opportunity for our city.”

- Cr Mia Shaw, Wyndham Mayor
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"We’re delighted to have Target Australia, which is backed by Wesfarmers, as a tenant for the next 10 years. This is a high quality, fit for purpose, first generation asset and it is a landmark project we’re proud to be a part of.

This is already proving to be a strong asset for Centuria Metropolitan REIT. We saw Williams Landing as an emerging metropolitan market twelve months ago when we purchased the property and have witnessed strong growth over this period.

We have a great working relationship with Cedar Woods, and we’re looking forward to doing business with them again in the future.”

- Doug Hoskins, Centuria Metropolitan REIT (CMA) Acting Fund Manager
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Laurence Dragomir

Target Australia Moves Into New Headquarters in Williams Landing

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A new purpose-built A-League football stadium to be built in Melbourne's west received a major boost when the A-League announced a new Western Melbourne team had been successful in its bid to enter the competition.

On greenfield land located on the periphery of western Melbourne, the Sayers Road site is close to the Geelong railway line which as part of the recent state election, could be in the running to have electrified metro services running past in the near future.

The A-League team and development proponent, <a href="http://www.westernmelbourne.com/">Western Melbourne Group</a>, has stated in the past that it would not be seeking significant public investment to develop the stadium and precinct in Wyndham.

The stadium would seat 15,000 people, include training facilities and the precinct could also include a higher-education campus and conference and hotel facilities.

In June 2018, the Wyndham Mayor, Cr Peter Maynard, backed the WMG's proposal.

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"If successful, this project will mean great things for our local area. It will bring people from across Australia right here to Wyndham to watch on as the nation’s best football players battle it out on the field.

The value of this landmark deal for our community will be massive, positioning us as a destination of choice, and putting us on the national and international sporting stage.

We’re also looking forward to the economic boost this project could bring to Wyndham. Hundreds of jobs will be created through the construction phase, and we’ll see more created once the stadium is up and running.

There is also a plan to co-locate a university offering as part of the sports science precinct and sports centre of excellence, creating more educational opportunities for our residents.

We’re confident this project will be a catalyst for other investors. It’s brilliant to see that Western Melbourne Group Holdings, led by Maurice Bisetto, have seen our region for what it is – a thriving area worthy of significant investment.

Wyndham is definitely open for business!"
<cite>Cr Peter Maynard, Wyndham City Mayor</cite>
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The Western Melbourne A-League team would enter the competition in 2019/2020, playing its first games at Kardinia Park in Geelong while its own stadium is under development.

<h2>Adjusting the scope of the Western Melbourne Rail Plan</h2>

Melbourne knows quite well how to make a stadium a success - you need high-quality public transport (read: heavy rail / trains) servicing it. Just look at Waverley/AFL Park's demise versus the the usage at the MCG and Marvel/Docklands Stadium.

<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@-37.8376473,144.6222823,3535m/data=!3m1!1e3">The site</a>, as quoted in <a href="http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/wyndham-council-backs-a-league-club-stadium-for-tarneit/">this Star Weekly report</a> from earlier in the year, lies right next to the Regional Rail Link corridor which currently forms part of the Geelong line.

In the recent state election campaign, the Andrews Government promised to conduct a Western Melbourne Rail Plan alongside completing its Melbourne Airport Rail Link and Higher-speed services to Geelong/Ballarat studies.

While still a work in progress, the Andrews Government did moot track quadruplication from Sunshine to Deer Park (the junction of the Ballarat and Geelong lines) and from Deer Park to West Werribee - this would allow electrified metro services to operate separate from express/regional services to Geelong and Ballarat.  

Perhaps those plans - should they eventuate - should include a brand new station as well.
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