<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Gardner Vaughan Group breaks ground on first Gold Coast development, Bronze on Chevron

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A ground floor atrium will be a feature of a new laneway development linking Melbourne's South Yarra station and Chapel Street.
The atrium is part of Forrest Hill precinct's latest apartment project Yarra One and is designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects.
The atrium will feature a stage area with tiered seating for performances.
The atrium will connect Yarra Lane to Daly Street flows through to Chapel Street.
Andrew Leoncelli, managing director for residential projects at CBRE said there has been a true commitment to making a positive contribution to South Yarra’s growing community with the creation of this atrium.
“The atrium is an example of placemaking at its best and will transform the Forrest Hill precinct with its diverse range of amenity for both residents and the wider community.”
Karl Fender, founding director of Fender Katsalidis Architects said Yarra One’s atrium takes inspiration from Melbourne’s renowned network of laneways – the lifeblood of the city’s built environment – bustling with cafes, galleries, specialty shops and eclectic boutiques.
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Atrium and performance space slated for Yarra One development

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Developer Hyecorp Property Group are set to build a six storey residential development in Sydney's southern suburb of Sutherland.
The 33 apartment development, named Sia, is located at 66 Glencoe Street features  one-bedroom apartments range from $585,000 to $625,000, two-bedroom apartments priced from $770,000 to $840,000 and three-bedroom penthouse apartments ranging from $1,100,000 - $1,200,000.
Stephen Abolakian, managing director, Hyecorp Property Group said Sutherland was the obvious choice for the group when deciding where to build their first project outside of the lower north shore.
“Hyecorp is now a fast-growing company and there is a limited amount of development sites in the lower north shore, where we have been primarily active,” he says.
“When we were researching which area to expand into, Sutherland was a standout.
"It’s a low-risk area, it’s well-established with a strong population and there is high demand for the right kind of properties.
“We believe Hyecorp is well-placed to fill the gap in the market and the deliver for what Sutherland residents are looking for and Sia is a great example of this.
"We are offering high quality apartments in an area that has all the infrastructure and amenities that residents could want,” he says.
George Benlian, director of sales and acquisitions Hyecorp Property Group said Sia’s pricing was set before the State Government announced its housing affordability package and the company is hoping the development will attract a diverse range of buyers.
“Sutherland doesn’t have a lot of new stock that comes up – the availability of new apartments is very limited,” he says.
“So we anticipate there will be plenty of local buyers and investors attracted to Sia, as well as strong interest from first home buyers from other parts of Sydney, given the generous stamp duty concessions in the Government’s housing affordability package.
“Sutherland is an area that definitely has the potential for more density and growth in the medium-long term, so Hyecorp is thrilled to be coming into the community at this point in time.”
Hyecorp’s in-house architect Troy Kassabian says key to the design of Sia was maximising both the indoor and outdoor space of each apartment.
“The balconies and outdoor areas are really a continuation of the indoor living spaces to make the most of the views, the breeze and the natural light,” he says.
“Hyecorp prides itself on our attention to detail. For example, the apartments all feature full- size pantries with spice racks, high-quality Bosch appliances, ducted reverse cycle air- conditioning, gas points, high ceilings, high windows and shadowline cornices to include a sense of luxury.”
The grand opening of Sia’s full-fitted display apartment will be held on Saturday 29th July 2017 from 10am to 2pm at level 1, 49-51 Eton Street, Sutherland.
The display apartment will be open Thursdays to Sundays from 10am to 2pm following the grand opening.
For more information <a href="https://www.siasutherland.com.au/" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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JQZ’s mixed-use development on the 3.3 hectare, former Darrell Lea factory site in Sydney’s Kogarah has drawn interest from first home buyers, according to the Sydney-based developer.
JQZ said it expects the trend of local purchasers accounting for the majority of sales and enquiries at Ramsgate Park will continue, with the addition of another local buyer demographic – downsizers.
The Ramsgate Park sales team has also been fieldingenquiry from local empty nesters looking to divest larger houses they no longer require, said founder and CEO of JQZ, Jian Qiu Zhang.
“Many of the locals we’ve met since we launched Ramsgate Park late last year have not only expressed their love for the area and its community, but quite a high proportion of them also actually grew up and attended school in the area, before deciding as adults that they didn’t want to leave,” he said.
He added that spacious apartment interiors and proximity to the beach had attracted first home buyers in particular.
The development comes in configurations of one, two and three bedrooms in addition to terrace homes.
One bedroom units with car space start at $520,000 at the development, while two-bedroom apartments range from $705,000 to $895,000.
The site at 152-206 Rocky Point Road spans nearly 3.3 hectares with 152 Rocky Point Road selling for more than $41.8 million last November, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
The median unit price in Kogarah is around $630,000, according to <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/neighbourhoods/kogarah-2217-nsw?cid=srp" target="_blank">realestate.com.au</a>.
The factory site was previously used by the chocolate-maker Darrell Lea.
Colliers International’s Ian Bennett, who is leading the sales and marketing campaign for Ramsgate Park, said buyer feedback in the area also extends to those becoming increasingly ‘auction-weary’ due to the toll that this highly competitive process often takes on buyers.
“It is becoming more and more appealing for purchasers to reclaim their time, money and efforts, as well as stave off the ongoing disappointment, by taking charge as buyers and opting to buy off-the-plan apartments by reputable developers with projects in the areas where they want to live,” he said.
“By doing so, they can better plan for their home in terms of budgeting for a deposit, organising their finance and staying on target.”
Kogarah has increased in popularity amongst buyers in recent years on the back of upgrades to its town centre, which now spans more than 6,485 sqm and is anchored by Woolworths and Aldi, while also offering 18 specialty stores as well as a tavern.
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Designed by PTW Architects with interiors by Turner Architects, Ramsgate Park will comprise about 530 apartments across four residential buildings and will include 20 terrace homes, each with their own private gardens.
The display suite is at 168 Rocky Point Road, Kogarah, designed by Turner + Associates.
The site is close to schools, St George Hospital, a Westfield shopping centre and local shops.
Construction for Ramsgate Park is expected to commence in Q3 2017 by JQZ’s own in-house construction arm.
More information can be at <a href="https://ramsgatepark.com.au/" target="_blank">www.jqz.com.au</a>.
The group recently sold (below) more Macquarie Park apartments.
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The Queensland government is pushing for the Cross River Rail project, a second railway connection through Brisbane’s CBD.
In the state’s ShapingSEQ regional plan, advocates of the project claim it will remove a constraint on job growth by improving access to inner Brisbane.
However, the plan neglects an alternative strategy of prioritising job growth in a few strong “metropolitan centres” within the greater Brisbane metropolitan area to the CBD’s north, west and south.
The Cross River Rail project emerged from a narrow focus on boosting the CBD’s peak-hour commuting capacity by overcoming a bottleneck on the single rail bridge across the Brisbane River.
The issue was framed as a problem, rather than a potential opportunity to encourage employment decentralisation.
It’s been 60 years since Australia’s first drive-in shopping centre, Westfield Chermside, opened in Brisbane’s north.
The centre is now one of the largest in Australia.
In the ShapingSEQ plan, Chermside is one of 11 “principal regional activity centres” outside the CBD competing for market share within Brisbane’s greater metro area.
If media reports are correct, there is an “arms race” between some centres on Brisbane’s northside.
But is competition between so many centres the best strategy for a metro area with rapid population growth, most of it expected at the fringe?
Would it be better to have three “key metropolitan centres” providing more diverse employment and higher-level services – not just “big box” shopping – closer to these areas than the CBD is?
These questions have been dodged for more than a decade.
Planning authorities promoted a key metropolitan centres concept as early as the mid-1970s.
The Moreton Region Growth Strategy recommended three key centres in metropolitan Brisbane, beyond the CBD.
Each was to be a focal point for “public and private employment growth”.
These three centres were to be given “priority over other centres in relation to planning, promotional and resource allocation activities of government”.
The report considered key centres offering alternative employment locations to the central city “both necessary and feasible”.
This approach was continued during the 1990s in the Regional Framework for Growth Management (RFGM) in the southeast.
By 2005, when the first statutory regional plan was introduced, the concept had been dropped.
Instead, a policy of “principal regional activity centres” was adopted and remains in effect.
It was based largely on centres designated by local councils at that time, rather than being a more integrated regional approach.
The large area of the city relative to southeast Queensland means Brisbane City Council has significant influence on planning for the region.
Without its support, a policy of key metropolitan centres outside the Brisbane City boundary would not have been possible.
Such a policy would have necessarily restrained the growth of some centres within the city.
In addition, background research for the 1994 RFGM noted that “considerable forward planning effort” would be needed to consolidate retailing, office, civic and community facilities in selected locations.
Any resolve to undertake this seems to have dissipated by 2005.
About that time, and particularly after the global financial crisis, transport infrastructure development became more about promoting economic growth than being part of an integrated land use strategy.
This was particularly evident in Brisbane’s TransApex road projects, with Cross River Rail falling into a similar category.
Infrastructure development has since threatened to supersede spatial planning in Australian metropolitan areas.
If built, the rail project will serve areas that already have comparatively good public transport services.
The suburban areas where most people live would continue to have limited transport options.
RMIT’s Jago Dodson has called for a stronger suburban focus in city policy.
Projects like the Cross River Rail project have “questionable merit”, according to Dodson, and will have “little impact on conditions in our suburban growth areas”.
A key metropolitan centres policy would likely create more benefits for these growth areas, particularly if combined with effectively networked public transport offering good service to these centres.
Some upgrades of southeast Queensland’s passenger rail network might be needed.
These should serve the agreed spatial planning strategy rather than being narrowly focused on relieving forecast congestion.
The sense of urgency created around Cross River Rail works against the need for genuine community engagement in planning for the Brisbane metro area and the broader region.
The Cross River Rail project should be considered in the context of a metropolitan area that citizens want, not simply as a response to forecast travel demand.
Brian Feeney <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/brian-feeney-317083" rel="author"> </a>is an Adjunct Fellow at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland and can be contacted <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/brian-feeney-317083" target="_blank">here</a>.
He is an author at The Conversation.
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Brisbane’s Cross River Rail will feed the centre at the expense of people in the suburbs

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The luxury lifestyle development proposed for the shores of Lake Macquarie, Trinity Point has been listed with the Johnson Property Group seeking joint venture partners.
Its 3.5 acre tourism precinct has been listed through JLL’s Paul Hunter and Ben Hunter.
The tourism precinct will offer a 188-berth marina (94 already built), a five-star Pullman Hotel with day spa &amp; wellness centre, gymnasium &amp; business centre, along with a 250 seat restaurant and 300 seat function centre.
There is even a DA in for a helipad off the marina, sitting 88 minutes north of Sydney’s CBD and 30 minutes south of Newcastle.
The likely joint venture offering will include eight blocks of apartments consisting of 250 luxury apartments.
The entire development covers 23 hectares which includes a number of residential homes and terrace homes currently under construction.
It is a masterplanned marina community that features 196 lot sub-division, 20 terrace homes and 3.5 acres of what is known as the tourism precinct within its Morisset Park waterfront location.
The subdivision lots and terrace homes are currently being sold down to individual buyers by <a href="https://www.johnsonpropertygroup.com.au/trinity-point/" target="_blank">the developer Johnson Property Group</a>.
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The former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has secured an off the plan three storey terrace homes with views over Lake Macquarie.
The former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins has been a brand ambassador.
Trinity Point received awards in two categories at the Asia Pacific Property Awards in Bangkok 2017-2018, for leisure architecture and hotel architecture.
It is designed by Squillace Architects.
JLL’s Director, NSW Metro Sales &amp; Investments, Paul Hunter said it was rare to see a development opportunity of this style and quality.
"This is an opportunity for the astute investor to be part of a fascinating new development.
“This type of development is more commonly seen in Queensland.
"Trinity Point is unique, once completed it will be a 5-star destination.
"Its location between Sydney and Newcastle makes access easy for a true weekender, investment or holiday home, but is also close enough to major centres to make this your primary residence.
"We expect interest from offshore and local developers, private investors and marina operators.”
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Joint venture partners being sought for Trinity Point, Lake Macquarie tourism project

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Design agency Frost*collective collaborated with Sydney property developer Romeciti on launching the first stage on its $450 million, two tower, 11,000sqm, 357 apartment Macquarie Park development Natura.
Ant Donovan, Group Creative Director, Frost*collective said Natura is all about unique connections with both nature and those amongst the community.
"Romeciti wanted the Natura brand to promote the kind of lifestyle that we all aspire to – one that offers elegance and style and that also provides a sense of belonging,” he said.
"Some of the development’s five star amenities are key points of difference designed into the Natura experience to heighten the sense of well-being.
Jeanne Ogilvie, Strategist, Frost*Design said they wanted the brand to convey an inspired and perfect balance of nature and urban living.
A team of environment specialists worked with architectural practice Elenberg Fraser to build Natura’s 700m2 display suite complete with branded activations on the journey to entry, signage and graphics.
Natura is expected to be completed in 2020.
For more information on Natura, <a href="https://www.naturaliving.com.au" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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The Natura $450 million development takes brand to natural highs

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One Airlie is a new development in the Whitsundays region, one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations.

It is a gated community of 12 residences with landscaping.

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The land offerings are between 727 sqm to 2242 sqm.

They are now offered from $695,000 with waterfront lot prices starting at $1,095,000.

The civil works at One Airlie, adjacent to the Whitsunday Sailing Club, have begun.

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Some 10 residents will have ocean frontage.

Activities such as sailing, swimming or diving are all possible nearby. Located on the mainland, just east of Airlie Beach's main street, One Airlie also puts you at the gateway to more than 74 Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef marine park.

Airlie Beach is due to experience significant growth and will become a ‘hotspot’ of coastal real estate now that major tourism infrastructure investment has been fast tracked, according to local PRD Whitsunday Principal, Christie Leet.

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Whitsundays' One Airlie building blocks now available from $695,000

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Buyers are snapping up the apartments in Modulus, located at 1 Birriga Lane, Bellevue Hill, with 60% sold and only two five-bedroom penthouses remaining.
The property will seek to achieve the Green Building Council of Australia’s 6 Star Green Star rating upon completion – the first multi-residential building in the country to attempt to do so in combination with a PassivHaus rating.
The super-eco-friendly property features next-level technological advancements with a boutique, luxury feel, and has a hugely futuristic appeal for environmentally-friendly and health-conscious buyers who are looking to achieve that next level of holistic yet luxurious living in one of the most sought-after locations in Australia.
Modulus is surrounded by sustainable, edible gardens with rainforest species framing outdoor terraces and palms filtering neighbours’ views.
Only the penthouses remain available, priced at between $6.6 million and $6.8 million.
The two bedrooms were offered between $2.3 million and $2.4 million and the three bedrooms were priced between $3.85 million and $4.5 million.
Knight Frank’s head of prestige residential sales, Australia Deborah Cullen and sales executive, prestige residential sales, Australia Richard Sholl are marketing the property on behalf of behalf of Modulus Luxury.
According to Cullen, this type of property is becoming increasingly sought-after in the luxury market, with sustainability one of the foremost topics in buyers’ minds.
“Modulus offers the trifecta for purchasers – location, technology and sustainability, and luxury.
“It is positioned in Sydney’s highly sought-after Eastern Suburbs, close to Bondi Beach and the CBD; features superior technology and sustainability features; and is beautifully, architecturally designed to improve health and wellbeing.”
According to Rajesh Nellore, Modulus luxury managing director, Modulus is designed with next-level technology from the clean tech industry.
“We support research, development and investment into sustainable living,” said Nellore.
“Today, buildings account for 40 per cent of global resource use.
“To make matters worse, building developers often tap forests and other resources in a way that depletes them, harms biodiversity, and generates pollution.
“Modulus is designed with ultimate eco-friendly waste and energy management in mind, and is part of a new generation of ‘smart homes’.
“Even the materials used to build the property were developed using materials that aim to minimise environmental impact, including the depletion of resources, impacts on bio diversity, greenhouse emissions and toxic waste.
“Modulus has an intelligent control system that directs the electricity produced by solar energy.
“To sustain residents’ good health, the apartments facilitate excellent natural ventilation and can also pump additional oxygen into homes while occupants are sleeping.
“Building materials are also selected to maintain healthy indoor air quality.”
Modulus features PassivHaus, a high-performance building design, with high levels of sustainable infrastructure and insulation – creating consistent internal thermal comfort without input from active heating or cooling systems.
It has sophisticated active and passive air conditioning systems, allowing the house to operate in three different modes of comfort conditioning.
Modulus features a ‘green roof’ partially covered with plants, offering numerous advantages, including a natural habitat for birds; storm water runoff reduction; and a filtration system for rainwater.
The ’green roof’ also serves as a meditation centre with meditation pods, decreasing stress through tranquillity.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/modulusluxury.com" target="_blank">modulusluxury.com</a>.
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Bellevue Hill apartment development Modulus quickly snapped up by buyers

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Developer Ideal Property Australia is constructing its $70 million Toowong-based luxury riverfront building, Banc Apartments, in a show of confidence in the Brisbane apartment market.
Ideal has engaged McNab as preferred contractor to commence operational works and design of early works for the 15 level tower.
Around 65 per cent of the 33 luxury residences are already sold.
McNab is a leading Brisbane-based construction company with 21 years experience in delivering high-end residential, retirement and commercial developments.
Key projects include the University of Queensland Global Change Institute which was awarded best sustainable development in Australia by the Property Council in 2016 and the Village at Coorparoo, awarded best Seniors Living in Australia by the Property Council earlier this year.
Banc's remaining apartments include a garden home with a private 227sqm riverfront terrace plus three bedroom river homes and sky homes with prices starting from $1.39 million.
Those in the market for a penthouse-style residence can secure the full-floor, 455sqm Sky Mansion atop the building, with the option to work with award-winning WMK Architecture and SJB Interiors to customise the abode at no additional cost.
Ideal Property has recently released a second full floor option as an alternative to the Sky Mansion, priced from $4.45 million.
Ideal Property director John Li says the timing is right to push ahead with the project, which is the only new tower being developed along the riverfront Coronation Drive and one of only a handful in Brisbane to offer half and full floor residences in a boutique building.
"I believe the Brisbane market still has a lot of potential and there evidently is solid demand - for the right type of property," Mr Li said.
"Banc has been successful because it represents a return to the golden age of riverfront luxury development, with apartments equivalent in size to an average home, complete with top shelf finishes and panoramic views that can never be built out.
"Banc's Sky Homes offer up to 231sqm of living space and residents will have exclusive access to a pool, barbeque terrace and winebanc - a purpose-built wine cellar with a 195 bottle wine storage fridge for each apartment."
Mr Li says he anticipates the final residences in Banc will sell on the back of the Federal Governments' new incentive for downsizers, which allows those aged over 65 to sell the family home and inject up to $300,000 into their superannuation account.
"At this stage we are aiming for Banc to be complete in late 2018, which gives purchasers enough time to sell their existing property and prepare to start the next chapter of their life.
Place Estate agent Simon Caulfield, is marketing the project.
Banc is located at 527 Coronation Drive, Toowong, and accessible via 7 Land Street.          
For project details, please visit <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/bancliving.com" target="_blank">bancliving.com</a>
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Banc, Brisbane’s newest riverfront tower set to start construction

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Crown Group is anticipating a strong sales result when its latest project Waterfall by Crown Group is launched tomorrow, June 17.
Marketed as Sydney’s most natural address, the $400-million Waterfall by Crown Group features 331 apartments including studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments as well as courtyard apartments and double-storey penthouses.
“We’ve been inundated with hundreds of people visiting our Waterfall display suite in the past five days in the lead up to the sales launch this Saturday,” said Crown Group Chairman and CEO, Iwan Sunito.
“This development has captured worldwide attention with its revolutionary use of natural elements, water and green space.
“There is a strong demand for quality developments from developers with a strong track-record in Sydney,” Mr Sunito said.
More than 2000 people attended the star-studded Waterfall by Crown Group Unveiling event last month.
Located at 18 O’dea Avenue Waterloo, Waterfall by Crown Group is designed by architects SJB.
It will comprise three seven-storey buildings and an iconic 20-storey sculptural tower overlooking lush, tropical landscaping.
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Public art is a key element of Waterfall: Mika Utzon Popov, grandson of Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon, is creating a large-scale artwork integrated in the design.
Residents will also enjoy a state-of-the-art cantilevered gym, a rooftop garden, a rooftop cinema, function room with a catering kitchen, music room, and onsite retail.
Crown Group sold more than 80 per cent of apartments in one day at the launch of its most recent project Infinity by Crown Group in Green Square.
Construction of Waterfall by Crown Group is scheduled to be completed in 2020.
<a href="https://www.waterfallbycrowngroup.com.au" target="_blank">www.waterfallbycrowngroup.com.au</a> apartments are available from $650 000 onwards.
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