Please check that the URL entered is correct or try loading the page again Locus Property with Security Capital Australia has swooped on a modern shopping centre at Alkimos covering 2.06 hectares at 1 Graceful Boulevard on the south west corner of Marmion Avenue a 2284 sqm tract offering immediate development upside the property was offloaded by the developer controlled by a syndicate including late local developer Victor Vlahos with annual household income circling $110,000 (Greater Perth’s average is $97,000 according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics) More than 23,000 vehicles pass it daily (story continues below) the buyers said the asset would deliver strong initial returns while “contributing to the growth and vibrancy of the local community” part of Perth’ Northern Coastal Growth Corridor is expected to accommodate some 39,000 people by 2046 – up from about 16,000 today The Gateway Alkimos deal comes 18 months since we reported Locus and Security Capital Australia paid Australian Unity $36.5m for the Woodvale Boulevard shopping centre the catchment there is considered affluent with an average annual household income just over $121,000 Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login Home Blogs Tim the Yowie Man The curse of the Alkimos shipwreck none has drawn the attention of paranormal aficionados more than the SS Alkimos which snapped a towline on 31 May 1963 while being towed from Fremantle in Western Australia to Hong Kong for repairs the Alkimos transported US soldiers and German POWs and later became a merchant ship unexpected breakdowns and – wait for it – onboard ghost sightings.  it’s primarily due to an uncanny series of events after it ran aground that earned the Alkimos its unwanted moniker as “the most cursed shipwreck” in Australia if a long list of anecdotal reports is any indication In the years immediately after it ran aground still hopeful the wreck could be recovered an expert diver who specialised in salvage operations carried out repairs on the wreck with a team of divers but after hearing phantom footsteps emerge from sections of the galley Jack spent 10 months in hospital with a mystery illness that he claims almost killed him Another diver’s marriage broke up and the fiancée of another diver died in a plane crash off the WA coast long-distance swimmer Herbert Voigt vanished while attempting to swim the 19.7km stretch from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island His skull was later found lodged in – you guessed it – the Alkimos wreck (some 43km north of Rottnest) although some reports suggest it was discovered on a nearby beach.  Then there are the mysterious fires that broke out on the wreck I told you it was a long list and that’s just the tip of the iceberg In 1997 I decided to test this “curse” and swam out to the wreck It also startled a flock of seabirds that flew en masse towards me – it was like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was headbutted unconscious by a camel (really!) That’s the world of witch doctors and hocus-pocus There was an uneasy silence – no crazy birds Although very little of the Alkimos remains above the surface today the curse of the Alkimos is feared more than ever Our much loved calendars and diaries are now available for 2024 Adorn your walls with beautiful artworks year round From cuddly companions to realistic native Australian wildlife the range also includes puppets that move and feel like real animals By subscribing you become an AG Society member helping us to raise funds for conservation and adventure projects Think you’ve got a winning name for these boring machines Now could be your chance to make groundbreaking history for WA With the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant project well underway two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will arrive soon to start the next phase of the plant’s construction The TBMs will build two underground marine pipelines: one to bring seawater into the plant and the other to take the brine (salty water) back out to the ocean As we move forward with this important project to help secure our water future we’re asking for your help to name these two vital pieces of machinery The naming of TBMs is a custom that dates back to the early days of tunnelling and heavy machinery use which is a nod to Saint Barbara: the patron saint of miners and tunnellers who is believed to offer protection to those working underground This time-honoured practice is now also your chance to make your mark in a project that will benefit generations to come Our competition judges are looking for names that reflect Alkimos’ history We encourage you to take inspiration from the area’s storied past: from its traditional Whadjuk Noongar heritage and cultural significance to its fascinating maritime history and evolution into the suburb it is today Naming the TBMs is also an opportunity to recognise a local legend who digs deep for the Alkimos community To enter the TBM naming competition, download and complete the entry form below and submit it via email to community.engagement@watercorporation.com.au. Entries to the competition open from 12:00pm AWST on Wednesday 5 March 2025 and will close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday 28 March 2025. The competition winners will be contacted on Friday 4 April 2025. We look forward to seeing your suggestions!  20 Jan 2010 • 1m read • View Author Lend-Lease-first-choice-for-Alkimos-development-1736094231.png Lend Lease is revealed as the preferred developer for one of the largest coastal developments ever undertaken in Perth. Located in the rapidly growing northwest metropolitan corridor, 40 kilometres north of the Perth CBD, Alkimos will be one of the largest coastal developments ever undertaken in Perth, with up to 10,000 dwellings upon completion. This will be Lend Lease’s first major project in WA since launching in the state two years ago. The precinct, along Perth’s sprawling shoreline, is expected to be home to around 50,000 people by 2040. The Atkimos project will include around 30 per cent open space and will take around 20 years to be completed. The initial 224 hectare stage will include 2,500 dwellings at a value of more than $400 million. The project will be developed in partnership between Lend Lease’s subsidiary, Delfin Lend Lease and LandCorp, the Western Australian Government’s land development agency. Lend Lease CEO and MD, Steve McCann, said the company is delighted to have been selected as the preferred proponent. A range of initiatives, including environmentally sensitive design, recycled water use, education partnership models and local job creation initiatives, will “lead the way in community creation”, McCann said. 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The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) is one step closer to completion with construction of a 33.5km pipeline now underway the Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline project will transfer 50GL of drinking water every year from the new desalination plant at Alkimos to Wanneroo desalinated water will be added into the Integrated Water Supply Scheme (IWSS) supplying drinking water to more than 2.5 million people across Western Australia this water pipeline is the largest ever constructed by Water Corporation and is sized for current and future stages of the $2.8 billion ASDP The larger-diameter pipe has been designed to improve energy efficiency by reducing pumping requirements resulting in a 21 per cent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions compared to smaller pipes Each 12m section of the 1.6m-wide pipe weighs around 9t and has an expected lifespan of around 120 years The Western Australian Government said that the ASDP is expected to create more than 1500 local jobs and inject $1.1 billion into the state’s economy with $65 million directed to Aboriginal businesses The extra-large steel pipes are being manufactured in Western Australia following the awarding of a $58 million contract to Steel Mains in 2022 which also facilitated the expansion of the Kwinana desalination plant Construction of the first 6km of the pipeline has commenced in Alkimos with work on the remaining 27.5km to begin in 2025 The project is expected to be completed late in 2027 ahead of ASDP commencing operation in mid-2028 A consortium of Georgiou Group and DM Drainage and Constructions has been named the preferred proponent to design build and commission the remaining 27.5km of the pipeline The joint venture will partner with Water Corporation to form the Alkimos Pipeline Alliance bringing together extensive expertise in large-scale steel water pipeline projects “Commencement of works to build the enormous 1.6m-wide Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline right here in Kwinana is a major milestone for our efforts to deliver Western Australia’s next major water source construction of the desalination plant and pipeline will create more than 1500 local jobs and inject more than $1.1 billion into the Western Australian economy “The $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant is critical to meet the needs of Western Australia’s growing population and set our state up for the long-term said that the start of the Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline is a major step forward in securing a sustainable water supply for 2.5 million people across Western Australia the largest ever built by Water Corporation will deliver over 50 billion litres of clean safe drinking water each year to homes and businesses through the Integrated Water Supply Scheme,” Ms McGurk said “By integrating this new source into our water supply ensuring that our community can rely on a rainfall independent water supply in the face of a drying climate.”  utilities are facing increasing pressure to deliver larger projects more often Under a new Construction Services Panel Agreement (CSPA) Transgrid will invite energy provider Genus to tender for a pipeline of.. An Australian-first autonomous robotic piling system is being trialled during construction of ENGIE’s Goorambat East Solar Farm All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media The preferred proponent has been revealed to support the delivery of the 33.5-kilometre Alkimos to Wanneroo Desalination Pipeline Project in Western Australia have been announced as the preferred proponent to form an alliance with Water Corporation to deliver the project The scope of work to be delivered by the Alkimos Pipeline Alliance involves the design construction and commissioning of the 1.6 metre-diameter the pipeline will transfer drinking water produced by the future Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant to Wanneroo Reservoir to be combined with Perth’s Integrated Water Supply Scheme With the first six kilometres of the pipeline already constructed in Alkimos the Alliance will begin working on the remaining 27.5 kilometres in early 2025 with the project expected to be complete in late 2027 The pipeline will be located mainly in road reserves and public areas The final pipeline will be entirely belowground expect for a small section crossing the rail line near Alkimos Station and some discreet access valves installed at intervals along the pipeline located about 42 kilometres northwest of Perth’s CBD To learn more about the project, click here. Major construction has kicked off on the Suburban Rail Loop in Victoria ahead of tunnelling commencing at the start of.. An intricate timber net structure has been completed on the northern portal of Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel project Applications for the Western Australian Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicle rebate scheme which has so far paid back over $41 million.. 12 Jun 2020 • 2m read • View Author Alkimos-Beach-becomes-Australia-s-first-green-1732010952.png Perth’s Alkimos Beach, Australia’s first 6 Star Green Star-Community has now also become the first in Australia to recertify under the Green Building Council of Australia 6 Star Green Star rating for a community. Projects must recertify every three to five years until fully built out and Alkimos Beach was for the second time assessed against best practice benchmarks for governance and innovation, design excellence, environmental sustainability, economic prosperity and liveability. Alkimos Beach exceeded its original certification score, receiving additional points for delivery of innovation projects and sustainability measures. Alkimos Beach development partners Lendlease and DevelopmentWA have a strong vision, focused on delivering a thoughtfully planned, innovative and sustainable coastal community of global significance that’s moving towards carbon-neutral living. Lendlease GM for Development in Western Australia, Anthony Rowbottam says that GBCA assessors looked at innovation Alkimos Beach has demonstrated since 2015. “The recertification acknowledges the delivery of Sprout Community Hub and its contribution to the broader market transformation towards sustainable development internationally, as well as significant results achieved through our Builders Recycling Program,” he says. The state government’s land development agency, DevelopmentWA CEO Frank Marra says that he was delighted that yet again, Alkimos Beach had been acknowledged as world leading. “Alkimos Beach is part of the biggest and most significant coastal development north of Perth in 50 years and recertification under the Green Building Council of Australia’s internationally respected sustainability rating system recognises our determination to deliver long term economic, social and environmental sustainability in the communities we develop,” says Marra. Alkimos and Eglinton are among the suburbs to record the fastest median leasing times in October Data showed homes leased in a median of 16 days during October The suburbs recording the fastest median leasing times in October according to www.reiwa.com data were Innaloo (nine days) Tuart Hill and Westminster (12 days) and Dianella There were 1955 properties available for rent on www.reiwa.com at the end of October This was 4.0 per cent lower than September but 12.7 per cent higher than the same time last year On November 17 according to realestate.com.au the median rental price for Two Rocks was $560 per week – a growth of 3.7 per cent in the past 12 months The digital property advertising business said there were 38 houses available for rent in the past month with 194 leased in the past 12 months On November 17 Alkimos had a median rental price of $630 per week showing a growth of 14.5 per cent in the past 12 months There were 82 houses available for rent in the past month with 536 leased in the past 12 months During the same12-month period the median rental price for units in Alkimos was $550 per week up 15.8 per cent According to realestate.com.au one unit was available in the past month and 15 units were leased in the past year On November 17 Eglinton had a median rental price of $640 per week showing a growth of 11.3per cent in the past 12 months There were 64 houses available for rent in Eglinton in the past month with 295 leased in the past 12 months Website by Oz Group Media THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back 20th December 2024 - 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ACCC commisioner Liza Carver said her agency thought the proposed deal could remove one of Stockland’s “closest and largest competitors” in the supply of residential master planned communities in north-west Perth, the Illawara, Moreton Bay and Ipswich. “The ACCC is concerned that the proposed acquisition may increase Stockland’s incentive to raise the price, delay the supply, or reduce the quality of housing lots in these regions, to the detriment of prospective homeowners,” Ms Carver said. “We are concerned that other developers of masterplanned community projects may not be able to compete sufficiently with Stockland after the acquisition in some regions.” She said the concerns were strongest in the Illawara, where the proposed acquisition would bring together the two largest master planned community projects in an already highly concentrated market. Residential master planned communities can be long-term holders of capital given they involve designing hundreds of lots on vacant land and then riding markets through real estate, economic and investment cycles. The ACCC said it had not reach a concluded view on the deal and called for public submissions to be filed by July 18. The watchdog said Supalai had investments in various masterplanned communities in WA, Queensland and Victoria with developers including Peet, Satterley, Stockland and Mirvac. Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Perth’s new railway extension has officially opened affordable and reliable travel to the city” for tens of thousands of locals The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension opened to the public yesterday and it connects Perth’s northern suburbs to the rail network for the first time ever This new extension extends the Joondalup Line by 14.5 kilometres north from Butler Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said the new train services can change the community “For the tens of thousands of people in our northern suburbs affordable and reliable travel to the city and beyond for the first time,” he said “This is what METRONET is all about – transforming suburbs The three new stations all feature modern facilities and plenty of parking with over 900 parking bays at Yanchep Station Work on the extension started back in late 2019 and it was jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian governments “The Australian Government is investing almost $5 billion in METRONET to provide the infrastructure Perth and the surrounding areas need,” said Federal Infrastructure Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King “The extension will create social and economic benefits for locals commuting south and visitors who want to explore Perth’s beautiful northern suburbs.” For those interested in how long a journey will take from Yanchep to the city centre Don’t forget there is free travel every Sunday and school students travelling free during the week. The stations were filled yesterday and this morning as locals got straight to utilising the extended route into the city Federal Member for Pearce Tracey Roberts was enthusiastic about the opening as a significant milestone for the local community “The extension of the train line to Yanchep with stations in Alkimos and Eglington will see an important connection to the metropolitan rail network,” she said “This highly anticipated METRONET rail extension will enable people who live in one of the fastest growing areas in Australia the opportunity to take a short journey from home to their local train station.” A Perth woman who beat her boyfriend to death has been jailed for life with a non-parole period of almost two decades whipped and bit Jordan Chas Caine dozens of times using a rake The 'prolonged and brutal attack' took place in July 2022 at the couple's home in the coastal Perth suburb of Alkimos. It's not known how long the assault took or what McCulloch's motive was, with her own lawyer Seamus Rafferty SC admitting that his client had 'told too many lies' and that 'specifically what happened' may never be known. The lies started when McCulloch called Triple-0 and said she had found Mr Caine, 34, on the floor with cuts to his wrist. When paramedics arrived to the home, they were suspicious and called the police. An officer heard McCulloch, now 30, tell someone on a phone call that Mr Caine had taken his own life.  She told a different officer her partner, who she later described as a 'soft, nurturing, shy and kind-hearted ... loving person', had killed himself. The couple had been together for just eight months at the time of the murder.  The court heard that McCulloch told the police she had gone for a walk to the beach at 3am because she couldn't sleep and when she got back at 6am she found Mr Caine in the garage.  She said her boyfriend suffered from  anxiety and depression and had committed suicide. McCulloch denied there had been any domestic violence issues, but neighbours told the police they often heard loud arguments at the house and that she was the 'aggressor'. She eventually admitted assaulting Mr Caine but that she hadn't meant to kill him. She was charged with grievous bodily harm causing death which was then upgraded to manslaughter.  When a post-mortem found Mr Caine had suffered more than 50 separate injuries, the charge against McCulloch was upgraded again, to murder.  Mr Caine had injuries to his head, back, arms, legs and abdomen, with his cause of death listed as multiple soft tissue injuries and extensive blood loss. At a court hearing in June, McCulloch was asked her plea to the charge of murder and replied 'I am guilty'. Her lawyer said she accepted she deserved to be punished and was 'truly sorry for ending the life of someone she loved'. Mr Rafferty said she never though she could be responsible for the death of someone in such a violent way and had a complete lack of understanding of her own personality. The court heard McCulloch had anger issues, borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder due to her difficult childhood. The barrister said she had not planned to murder her boyfriend, that it 'was a pure explosion of anger.  'She reacted to a situation, whatever it may have been, it was descending into the red mist, a complete loss of control, a fit of anger and rage.' Her victim's family and friends were devastated by his death, with his mother writing in her victim impact statement that she felt more agony knowing how her son suffered. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} The Western Australian government has announced the expansion of the northern suburbs bus network designed to give locals improved connectivity and higher-frequency services around new Yanchep Rail Extension stations Set to begin operations on July 15 with the Yanchep Rail Extension opening five new bus routes have been created to service the new stations at Alkimos Twenty more buses will be brought into the network with services every 10-20 minutes – providing more than one million additional bus service kilometres each year “A successful rail line is more than just providing trains,” WA transport minister Rita Saffioti says “It needs a robust and effective bus feeder network to help bring commuters to those stations and the Yanchep Rail Extension will be no exception when it opens.” Released following a community survey and consultation held earlier this year the new routes will improve network coverage with expanded services in Catalina Estate (Tamala Park); Eden Beach Estate (Jindalee) Shorehaven and Alkimos Beach Estates (Alkimos) Amberton Estate (Eglinton) and Capricorn Beach Estate (Yanchep) Services will also extend further north to serve the Atlantis Beach Estate in Two Rocks The growing communities surrounding the new stations will be among the greatest beneficiaries as buses will be routed through their neighbourhoods for the first time Butler MLA John Quigley says these changes wouldn’t have been possible without input from the community the addition of more buses and new train stations will significantly improve the way people are able to get around,” Quigley says “Importantly – we’re giving some communities services by buses for the first time – which will encourage more people out of the car onto public transport and reduce congestion “These changes will take effect on the 15th of July so I encourage the community to take a look and familiarise yourself with the improved network.” Australasian Bus & Coach (ABC) is the leading bus and coach publication in the region providing news directly to the local industry ABC has released monthly magazines all about buses and coaches while our website and eNewsletter continue to keep the industry updated each and every day.  clearing the way for the next leg of Lendlease’s ambitious restructuring program had been delayed as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission extended its review of the implications for competition in regional markets The ACCC said on Thursday that it “will not oppose” the transaction on the condition that Stockland sold one of its own housing projects in the Illawarra region in NSW Stockland is buying the portfolio of 12 housing estates with Thai developer Supalai Stockland has given an undertaking that it will divest the Forest Reach housing estate the proposed acquisition would bring together the two largest master-planned community projects in the already concentrated Illawarra market,” ACCC commissioner Dr Philip Williams said “This could have resulted in increased prices or reduced quality of housing lots in the Illawarra region to the detriment of prospective home owners.” The ACCC said its investigation had found there were few alternative master-planned community projects to constrain Stockland in the Illawarra and that prospective entrants faced challenges including delays in the availability of essential infrastructure such as sewer and water services “The ACCC considers that the divestiture undertaking given by Stockland addresses the competition issues that would arise from Stockland owning both Forest Reach and having an interest in Lendlease’s nearby Calderwood Valley project as a result of the proposed acquisition,” Dr Williams said The $1.3 billion divestment is one of a number of major initiatives that Lendlease chief executive Tony Lombardo has flagged as he pursues a radical overhaul of the 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the future Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) in Perth for ten years The plant will have an initial (Stage 1) capacity of 150,000 m³ per day The Stage 1 design and construct project is scheduled to deliver drinking water in 2028 as part of an overall Water Corporation program of works valued at AU$2.8 billion (€1,724 million) to secure drinking water to millions of Western Australians The project will be delivered as an alliance and has safety and wellbeing at the forefront of delivery as well as embedding sustainability in the design The commissioning of ASDP - to be built within the Alkimos Water Precinct - will help the region manage the combination of declining rainfall and population growth winter rainfall in southwest Western Australia has decreased by about 20 per cent while Perth’s population - currently 2.12 million - is expected to reach 2.9 million by 2031 and 3.5 million by 2050 making it Australia’s third largest city and significantly increasing the demand for drinking water Alkimos’ long-discussed new aquatic and recreation centre is a step closer to breaking ground after the Wanneroo City Council gave their approval to advertise the facility’s business plan last week endorsed by the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre Working Group provides an assessment of the development and operation of the facility The news comes after the Council also accepted $25 million in funding for the project via the Federal Government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program “Alkimos is expected to be one of Perth’s fastest growing suburbs over the next 20 years and the delivery of the Alkimos aquatic and recreation centre will have a strong positive impact on the City’s future planning for our northern corridor community,” said Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken of the funding boost “We are grateful to the Federal Government for providing funding to help us provide the community with access to this state-of-the-art recreation facility… “It is fantastic to be entering the next phase of this exciting project and I am looking forward to the completion of the detailed design later this year.” The aquatic centre is slated to be built within the Alkimos Central Development adjacent to the future Alkimos METRONET station and scheduled to be completed by 2026 It features an impressive range of amenities The business plan will be available for public comment via the City’s online community engagement hub from tomorrow Find out more and check out the business plan, here The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension is complete connecting communities in Perth’s northern suburbs to the rail network The Yanchep Rail Extension extends the Joondalup Line 14.5 kilometres north from Butler and includes three new stations in Alkimos Each station has modern facilities and ample parking with more than 900 parking bays at Yanchep Station 700 bays at Alkimos Station and 400 at Eglinton The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension was jointly funded by the Federal and Western Australian governments The state-of-the-art stations will unlock residential and commercial land in surrounding areas opening up new housing opportunities linked to major infrastructure and services The extension includes three green fauna bridges – the first of their kind over rail in Western Australia – providing native wildlife a safe crossing over the rail corridor and maintaining habitat connectivity in the Ningana Bushland Nine public art pieces feature across these stations historical and environmental aspects of each station and the surrounding areas Construction works on the project began in late 2019 Perth’s northern coastal corridor is among Australia’s fastest growing areas and the new train line will connect rapidly developing suburbs to the Perth CBD and airport Travel to the city from Yanchep will only be a 49-minute journey and through the State Government’s two-zone fare cap commuters will pay $4.68 for the ride – with free travel every Sunday and school students travelling free during the week Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said the new train service means fast affordable and reliable travel to the city and beyond for tens of thousands of people in the northern suburbs “This is what METRONET is all about – transforming suburbs reducing travel costs and creating jobs,” Mr Cook said I want to thank everyone who has been part of the project – particularly the workers “METRONET is powering ahead across our suburbs with the Yanchep extension now open and the finish line in sight for the Morley-Ellenbrook Line.”  Regional Development and Local Government Minister “Projects like the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension highlight the importance of Australian and state governments working together to provide safer “The Australian Government is investing almost $5 billion in METRONET to provide the infrastructure Perth and the surrounding areas need “The extension will create social and economic benefits for locals commuting south and visitors who want to explore Perth’s beautiful northern suburbs.”  we are seeing communities being transformed and better connected thanks to our METRONET program and I am thrilled to see the Yanchep Rail Extension project reach completion “This extension will give over 169,000 future Yanchep-Two Rocks residents another transport option to travel around Perth for work said the project marked one the biggest the community has ever seen “The opening follows an extensive testing and commissioning program which has ensured that all infrastructure and systems are operating effectively “This project has seen approximately 41,085 sleepers and 90,000 tonnes of ballast used while three new fauna bridges are the first to be built over rail in Western Australia.” New Medium Density Design Guidelines released by the Tasmanian Government are set to reshape urban development across the state Airstrips in three remote NSW communities will receive a major infrastructure boost with the state government committing 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The country’s home building landscape is set for another major change with Bangkok-controlled Supalai Australia Holdings acquiring 12 master-planned housing estates sites able to deliver tens of thousands of dwellings the $1.06 billion deal with Lendlease received Foreign Investment Review Board permission yesterday The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission approved it in September The transaction comes six weeks months since Japan based Sumitomo made the first in a two part play for Metricon – a trade set to make it Australia’s biggest home builder based on annual starts The Lendlease portfolio includes in New South Wales Figtree Hill (earmarked for 1700 homes) and Calderwood Valley (5000) Alkimos Beach (2140) and Alkimos Vista (550) are to be sold Four of the assets are in Melbourne: Aurora at Wollert (set for 750 dwellings) Harpley in Werribee (4300) and Averley in Nar Nar Goon North (1500) The balance are in Queensland: Kinma Valley (2500 lots) Springfield Rise (4500) and Yarrabilba (15,600 homes and the biggest estate being divested The portfolio is the country’s priciest going concern land sale “It is a powerful endorsement by a significant overseas investor of the residential development sector in Australia,” he added With the deal – expected to settle in the second quarter of next year – Supalai’s Australian development pipeline (including partnerships) should allow it to sell-down some 28,000 lots The group is seeking more Australian opportunities; its local book also includes some apartment and townhouse sites Coincidentally, Tarun Gupta, announced in late 2020 as Stockland’s chief executive officer moved from Lendlease – where he was chief financial officer Stockland upgraded its earning expectations 3pc for FY25 after yesterday’s announcement Lendlease will retain four Australian housing estate sites We're sorry but the page you're looking for is not on our website THE Alkimos Eglinton area has jumped up the ranks of popular Australian migration hot spots from 39th to 25th spot CoreLogic head of research Eliza Owen said the Alkimos Eglinton area in Perth’s north had the highest total migration of any market in Perth in the 2022-2023 financial year “This was comprised mostly of internal migration (75 per cent) but also a decent uplift in net overseas migration,’’ she said In the 2022-2023 financial year 1530 people migrated to the Alkimos Eglinton area made up of internal migration of 1148 and overseas migration of 382 with internal migration defined as movement from one part of Australia to another and overseas migration as arrivals and departures between Australia and other countries “This coastal region is towards the northern fringe of Greater Perth offering an exceptional combination of lifestyle and affordability with a median dwelling value of $511,000 at June last year.’’ During the 2022-2023 financial year the median rent was $568 in the Alkimos Eglinton area The Letters to the Editor submission form can be found under the Contact tab Relaxed seaside living meets sustainability innovation at Australia’s first 6 Star Green Star – Community Named after a merchant ship that ran aground of Perth’s northwest corridor in 1964 Alkimos Beach is a 224-hectare masterplanned community that will one day be home to 6,000 residents As Perth’s north west corridor expands rapidly Lendlease and LandCorp are building a community based on foundations of connectedness economic opportunity and true sustainability An idyllic location next to the ocean doesn’t always equate to a long commute each week creating a community with local economic opportunities – one which fosters entrepreneurial endeavour – was a pivotal design motivation Fibre-to-the-premises internet to every home has been installed to encourage teleworking while WiFi will be provided in major public spaces to foster economic and social opportunities.  All homes will be within 800 metres of both the regional town centre and transport links with trains providing an environmentally-friendly path to work.The Sprout Hub is also fostering a sense of community and helping micro businesses get off the ground The Hub has been established for three years to host community events “The Sprout Hub concept is a simple idea that gives residents a place to call their own in the very beginning of a new housing development,” says the Hub’s Project Manager “There is usually quite a lag between when residents move in and when community infrastructure is built The Sprout Hub bridges that gap.”“You can’t beat Alkimos Beach’s sun but the people are what really make it a special community to work in,” Jasmyn adds Many sustainability initiatives helped Alkimos Beach win its coveted 6 Star Green Star rating – and the Australian-first community energy storage trail now underway is certainly among the most exciting In a program funded part funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency led by with Western Australian energy provider Synergy and in partnership with Lendlease and LandCorp more than 50 homes across the community are now connected virtually to an innovative 1.1MWh solar energy storage system “It’s kind of the same as having your own battery on site but for $11 per month we get to have the benefit without the cost,” says resident Mike Gjestland In addition to reducing peak demand locally the trial is providing valuable insight into how renewable generation and energy storage can be integrated with traditional network infrastructure Households participating in the trial are not the only ones to benefit from energy initiatives at Alkimos Beach Solar panels and gas-boosted solar hot water systems are mandatory for all homes while the capital cost to residents of energy-efficient appliances is offset by a range of financial incentive packages of up to $6,000 these initiatives are expected to reduce home energy bills by up to 50 per cent Alkimos Beach has been designed and built to promote active lifestyles More than a third of Alkimos Beach will be reserved as open space – parks A wide range of recreational facilities are also planned including kilometres of hike and bike trails connecting residents to their favourite places none of the 2000 homes planned for the site will be located more than 200 metres from a park netball courts and recreational areas will become the places where children can meet Lendlease is contributing $4,000 per lot to the City of Wanneroo to help build community facilities – including a $7 million surf lifesaving club and other facilities that promote healthy living This is double the $2,000 stipulated in the Green Star credit “I love living here,” says resident Susan Butler “I have a beautiful park opposite with birds singing and lovely trees and shrubs Beachside communities are increasingly subject to the impacts of climate change with dune erosion and water pollution posing major threats to coastal ecology smart water initiatives are planned throughout Alkimos Beach bore water irrigation and the installation of water-efficient appliances in each home Public spaces are designed to be water-smart while afront yard landscaping package can help residents select drought-tolerant native species the information and assistance provided to Alkimos Beach residents about how to reduce their environmental impact from the time they move in is building one of Australia’s most ecologically-aware communities A comprehensive education program has been developed for the township while a simple home user guide with energy water and waste management tips is provided to each new home “Alkimos Beach’s 6 Star Green Star rating has set the bar for world leadership community development and demonstrates a long-term commitment by developers Lendlease and LandCorp to sustainability at scale,” says GBCA Chief Executive “The range of initiatives – from education campaigns to financial incentives to technology – are helping residents embrace more sustainable ways of living while a Green Star rating is Alkimos Beach’s guarantee of sustainability success long into the future.”