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Topping out for Australia’s largest build-to-rent tower in Docklands
Lendlease’s landmark build-to-rent (BTR) project, West Tower at Melbourne Quarter, has officially topped out at 45 storeys, marking a major milestone for what will become Australia’s largest single BTR development.
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Early works under way at Gurner’s Elysium Fields
Site establishment and earth works have begun on Gurner’s Docklands project at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade.
Read MoreConstruction under way at Collins Wharf
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny and Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece have turned the sod on developer Lendlease’s new apartment project Regatta at Collins Wharf in Docklands.
Read MoreNew video reveals Wurundjeri Way extension experience in Docklands
The West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) has released a virtual video showing what it will be like to drive along the new Wurundjeri Way extension, as works began this month to widen the road in Docklands.
Read MoreNew arcade at Escala
Last month Docklands News reported on the completion of a new mixed-use development on Docklands Drive with a residential tower and a striking arched facade to the street.
Read MoreA good urban citizen
A very pretty building with arched windows and leadlight strips has just been finished at 379 Docklands Drive.
Read MoreBuilder’s collapse leaves defect claims under a cloud for new Docklands projects
The collapse of Probuild, one of Australia’s biggest builders, may have implications for its newly completed projects in Docklands after reports emerged the company could be up for millions of dollars in defect liability claims.
Read MoreFirst sod for Seafarers tower
On February 2, Lord Mayor Sally Capp turned the first sod on the Seafarers project at Northbank – the city’s newest precinct located on the north bank of the Yarra River, between the CBD and Docklands.
Read MoreMore action on Lacrosse practitioners
The builder and fire safety engineer responsible for the Lacrosse building breached the Building Act and Regulations, according to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).
Read MoreNew hotel for NewQuay
NewQuay developer MAB Corporation has secured a deal to construct the largest hotel in the Quest network.
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High school hopes dashed as Costco site to be used for pathology
