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Townsville City Council is reminding residents that all walking tracks and roads on Castle Hill remain closed due to dangerous landslips.
Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said residents and visitors were not permitted to access Castle Hill.
“Castle Hill’s walking tracks and roads remain closed to all pedestrians and vehicles as there have been dangerous landslips that require remediation,” Cr Greaney said.
“Council teams have started repairing the road, with works on the walking tracks set to start once safe access is available.
“Safety is Council’s number one priority. The last thing we want is someone getting hurt because they have ignored signage and decided to climb the hill despite warnings.
“Townsville has lots of great exercise paths along The Strand, Jezzine Barracks, Douglas and Ross River as well as the Mount Louisa Walking Track, so please pick a different place to get your daily exercise in.
“Council will inform the community when Castle Hill reopens following remediation.”
ABN: 44 741 992 072 Copyright 2025 Townsville City Council all rights reserved. Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past, present, and all future generations.
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of which 15 per cent—169 units—have been allocated as affordable housing to be managed by a community housing provider for a minimum of 15 years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlton Property Group is the developer on the project for private lender Gemi Investments
a 12-to-20-storey tower east of a through-site link and comprising 255 apartments.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second stage would deliver a 13-to-25-storey tower of 340 apartments
and the remaining units will be delivered in a six-storey building as part of Stage 3.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe through-site link would be publicly accessible with lower plazas separating Buildings A and B
The proposal has a collective 6926sq m of private common open space and 1100sq m of internal common rooms.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall there is 8025sq m of non-residential uses on the ground floor
and the development would also have two basement levels for more than 900 carparking spaces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project has been in the works for several years—a planning proposal was gazetted in 2020 to facilitate a mixed-use
multi-storey development with rezoning from medium density to general residential and mixed use.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rezoning also removed maximum building heights on the site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlton’s development application emphasised its Connecting with Country Strategy developed by Everick Heritage with Dharug artist Leanne Redpath to reflect on Country
influencing the design with a focus on the ground plane of the development.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project is on exhibition via the State Significant Development pathway until the end of April.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historic Castle Hill suburb has attracted significant high-density development in recent years
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Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one
two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease
the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development
in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower
Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora
Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass
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“reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium
allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure
the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification
Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta
including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works
including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles
installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk
are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components
including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address ..
which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night
the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has
come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes
was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation
giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support
it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists
who said the measure could prove highly inflationary
among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly
its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out
that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply
affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP
went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term
including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme
under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price
to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se
or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s
the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear
been endorsed to follow through on its policies
and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out
it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion
100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have
made many changes to how they enable home development
The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success
material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election
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The proposal for 93-107 Cecil Avenue and 9-10 Roger Avenue comprises a quartet of stepped buildings of five to 25 storeys
of which 15 per cent—169 units—have been allocated as affordable housing to be managed by a community housing provider for a minimum of 15 years
Alton Property Group is the developer on the project for private lender Gemi Investments
which has previously been exposed to commercial real estate projects
Alton said in the development application that Gemi was “taking up the NSW Government incentivisation for the delivery of affordable housing in a manner that minimises impact to surrounding properties”
The 17,623sq m project site in the Hills Shire local government authority area is 650m from the Castle Hill Metro Station and within walking distance of Castle Mall and Castle Towers shopping centres
The estimated development cost for the project is $419.3 million
Stage 1 would deliver Building A on the eastern edge of the site
a 12-to-20-storey tower east of a through-site link and comprising 255 apartments
The second stage would deliver a 13-to-25-storey tower of 340 apartments
and the remaining units will be delivered in a six-storey building as part of Stage 3
The through-site link would be publicly accessible with lower plazas separating Buildings A and B
The proposal has a collective 6926sq m of private common open space and 1100sq m of internal common rooms
Overall there is 8025sq m of non-residential uses on the ground floor
Retail and office premises are part of the plan
and the development would also have two basement levels for more than 900 carparking spaces
The project has been in the works for several years—a planning proposal was gazetted in 2020 to facilitate a mixed-use
multi-storey development with rezoning from medium density to general residential and mixed use
The rezoning also removed maximum building heights on the site
Alton’s development application emphasised its Connecting with Country Strategy developed by Everick Heritage with Dharug artist Leanne Redpath to reflect on Country
influencing the design with a focus on the ground plane of the development
The project is on exhibition via the State Significant Development pathway until the end of April
Townsville’s iconic Castlecrag has sold for a price believed to be north of $3m
making it the highest local sale in the past 18 months
The historic residence at 352 Stanley St, North Ward
sold in March and went unconditional this week
“It was a case of the right time and the right people,” he said
“They fell in love with the whole package.”
Mr McDonough said the home was originally listed for sale in May 2024 and relisted in February this year
“The first campaign had more out of town interest
mostly from medical professionals looking to move to Townsville,” he said
“When we took it back to the market about eight weeks ago the interest levels were three-fold.”
the Ashgrovian-style Queenslander was once Townsville’s premier residence
playing host to VIPs including the Queen’s cousin Princess Alexandra
The home was completely renovated and extended in the mid-2010s
The project involved lifting the original house
adding two levels of living underneath and retaining the three distinctive gables and bay windows
a private staircase to the Castle Hill Goat Track and panoramic views of Townsville City
“There has been a lot of interest in the sale of Castlecrag,” Mr McDonough said
“It’s one of those home the Townsville public has always wanted to get inside of
“It was a pleasure to be able to sell such an iconic property.”
Castlecrag before its modern transformation
With the sale price believed to be more than $3m
Castlecrag was Townsville’s most expensive home sale since 8 The Point
The current Townsville sales record is held by 32 Stirling Drive
which sold off-market for $6m in October 2020
followed by the $4.5m sales of 48 Victoria St
Rounding out the top five was the $3.95m sale of 20-21 Pacific Drive
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Students and staff at Castle Hill Public School are enjoying the $60 million upgrade
Students at Castle Hill Public School have a completely overhauled school with new permanent classrooms
a hall and covered learning areas as part of the Minns Labor Government's plan to rebuild public education in growth areas of Western Sydney
The school has undergone a major $60 million upgrade and will open its doors to students on Day 1
covered outdoor learning area (COLA) and student amenities catering for more than 1200 students
It will also provide three specialist support classes
and refurbished administration and staff areas
By mid-2025 the final works will be complete including landscaping
a new sports court and the removal of all 25 demountables from the school site
The work at Castle Hill is part of the Minns Labor Government’s plan to build for future growth in the Hills district with planning for new public schools at Box Hill and the Gables already underway and an upgrade at Matthew Pearce Public School at nearby Baulkham Hills due for completion in mid-2025
As part of the Minns Labor Government's plan to rebuild public education
the 2024-25 Budget is delivering record education funding
including $3.6 billion for new and upgraded schools in Western Sydney
The upgrade at Castle Hill is one of eight new and upgraded schools that have been delivered for Day 1 Term 1 2025
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car visited the school to meet with school staff and Year 2 students
as they were given a sneak peak of their new classrooms for the first time
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
“Delivering this upgrade is part of our long-term plan to rebuild the state’s public education system and provide world-class learning facilities to growing communities like Castle Hill
“Our government is committed to ensuring families in Sydney’s growth areas have the essential services they need
“The former Liberal National Government failed to build or plan for schools in fast growing areas like Sydney's North West
and we are now cleaning up their mess by delivering new and expanded schools in The Hills to cater for growth
“These upgraded facilities will help students to thrive and get the most out of their education.”
Castle Hill Public School Principal Craig Oliver said:
“Castle Hill Public School’s new building and amenities mark an exciting step forward in creating a modern learning environment
With advanced technology and new modern classrooms
students will benefit from enhanced engagement and collaboration
“This building reflects the school’s commitment to innovation
offering a space that empowers students and supports their growth
“The whole school community is excited to have these first-class new facilities that provide versatile areas to support the wide range of activities our school offers
providing our students with a well-rounded education."
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Home | News | O’Donovan Dominates Day One at Castle Hill
After securing back-to-back wins at the NSW Amateur and Avondale Amateur last month
Declan O’Donovan has continued his red-hot form to take the first-round lead at the Webex Players Series Sydney at Castle Hill Country Club
Playing alongside fellow clubmates Rachel Lee and Christopher Fan
the Avondale member fired a scintillating nine-under-par 63 in the morning session – his round featured ten birdies and just a single bogey on the par-four 6th
Playing with familiar faces seemed to work in his favour
allowing him to settle into his game quickly
“It was a very weird feeling playing with people I play with a lot
I’m playing with people I’ve never met before and it makes me kind of zone in a little more
But it was nice to go out there first group of the day with people I’m really friendly with.”
O’Donovan admitted he wasn’t expecting to go as low as he did
especially after struggling in last year’s event
It definitely seemed like it helped me today,” he said
“I finished my first round six over last year
and I think it was a nice little wake-up call to see how good you’ve got to play to compete out here,” he said
Rekated links: Leadboard – Webex Players Series Sydney hosted by Peter O’Malley
O’Donovan believes his game has made significant strides over the past year
If you go from this event last year to now
I’m a completely different person and a completely different golfer
it’s nice to see a round like today happen.”
the talented amateur is eyeing a professional career but remains patient with his decision
“There’s a couple of things I’d like to check off as an amateur beforehand
Even the US Amateur and a couple of big pro events I’d love to play in
but I think next year would definitely be a good time for me
it could be sooner than that or later than that
I’m not really on a strict schedule to when I’m going to turn pro—when it feels right
Among those keeping pace with O’Donovan in the top ten are Former NSW State team representative Nathan Barbieri
and Illawarra-based Lincoln Tighe are tied for 7th at five under
Andrew Campbell and Aaron Townsend round out the NSW contingent in the top 15 after carding matching four-under-par 68s
2023 Women’s NSW Open Champion Momoka Kobori is also at T8 on five under
while Mollymook’s Kelsey Bennett is T28 on three under
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Decode has commenced construction on ‘Atrium’
Stage One of Carrington Place – Ellipse Property’s five-stage
$750+ million master-planned community at Castle Hill Showgrounds
Occupying 17 amalgamated sites along Carrington Road
Ashford Avenue and Partridge Avenue in Sydney’s north-west
Carrington Place is the largest residential masterplan in Castle Hill
helping to address Sydney’s critical housing shortage
A recent groundbreaking event was attended by more than 100 partners and stakeholders
The groundbreaking was celebrated with a traditional turning of soil as well as a smoking ceremony led by a local Deerubbin Elder
paying respect to the traditional custodians of the land in Castle Hill
Carrington Place is Ellipse Property’s largest project to date
featuring stunning architecture by the award-winning Tony Owen Partners and Stanisic Architects
with interiors by renowned design firm Studio SC
With the newly-built Hills Showground Metro Station unlocking greater connectivity between the Hills and the Sydney CBD
Ellipse Property founder Sam El Rihani said that the groundbreaking marks the start of a thriving new community in Sydney’s burgeoning north-west – a sentiment echoed by Federal Member for Mitchell
Head of Product and Rating Services – Equifax
“With an ongoing shortage of high-quality
transport-oriented housing in greater Sydney
we’re proud to be delivering hundreds of quality new homes – with significant amenities and proximity to retail as well as the state-of-the-art Sydney Metro system
community-focused living in Castle Hill,” said Mr
“North-west Sydney is becoming a hotspot for jobs and growth thanks to our world-class Metro infrastructure
The community has been ready for this change for some time now
and we thank developers like Ellipse Property for bringing that vision to Carrington Place,” said Mr
The masterplan will be constructed across five stages and feature abundant community space
with over 20,000 square metres of outdoor recreational area including a one-kilometre boardwalk connecting the precinct to the nearby Fred Caterson Reserve
The project is seamlessly integrated with the surrounding bushland
with a site boundary that stretches right to the edge of Cattai Creek – immersing residents in Castle Hill’s natural beauty
The Hills Showground Metro Station is just two minutes’ walk from Carrington Place
offering fast connectivity to Sydney’s CBD
over 75% of apartments will feature studies or multi-purpose rooms
and abundant storage with various layouts also offering walk-in pantries
Atrium’s striking design features a curvilinear exterior echoing the form of Cattai Creek with lush landscaping surrounding the building on three sides
it will also feature an expansive atrium at the ground floor entrance
The development will offer elevated indoor-outdoor living
and rooftop terraces boasting sweeping views of the creek and the wider Hills region
an award-winning Tier 2 residential builder and one of the first to achieve a prestigious Gold iCIRT rating
“Housing is a massive investment for any consumer
and it is absolutely vital that they can trust the developer and builder they are dealing with
We need iCIRT-rated developers and builders like Ellipse Property and Decode to be the backbone of our industry
and the type of quality players that are filling the void of the housing supply crisis,” said Acting NSW Building Commissioner
Apartments at Atrium have been sold predominantly to downsizers and first-home buyers
who are attracted to Castle Hill’s natural beauty
vibrant community and abundant retail and dining options
Mayor of the Hills Shire Dr Michelle Byrne said that Carrington Place addressed the needs of the Hills’ changing demographics
“There are people that have lived in the Hills for 30,40
they’re not leaving the Hills – they’re downsizing and choosing apartments
There are also more and more people from outside the Hills who want to be part of our community
I’m looking forward to welcoming these people
and projects like Carrington Place – that build not just apartment blocks
but communities – are the key,” she said
Atrium is set for completion in early 2026
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Genesis vehicles will be sold in Australia via an agency model
Genesis will open its first “agency” in Australia in mid-2025
with a brand-new showroom in Sydney’s northwest forming part of a new chapter in its retail approach
the upcoming Genesis Castle Hill Showcase marks a major milestone in the brand’s Australian expansion
Developed in partnership with CKD Automotive
Genesis Castle Hill will be the company’s eighth location nationwide and the third in Sydney
following the flagship Genesis Studio on Pitt Street and the Genesis Showcase in North Strathfield
All other Genesis locations are ones that it owns and operates itself without the help of a retail partner
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The new site therefore represents the first time Genesis will operate under an agency model in Australia
where customers buy directly from the brand but are supported by third-party retailers like CKD Automotive – similar to how Honda and Mercedes-Benz operate here
CKD Automotive is a family-owned car dealership group based in NSW
operating dealerships for the likes of Hyundai
According to Genesis Motors Australia boss
this approach is all about maintaining the brand’s luxury positioning while enhancing accessibility
“We welcome to the Genesis family our first agency partners
who align with our luxury brand values and customer-centric philosophy,” Mr Douglass said
“By expanding the footprint of our Genesis-owned stores and agency outlets
we will build upon the high standard of service we set for our brand
and ensure the Genesis experience is accessible to a wider audience.”
echoed the sentiment: “Our new retail space is ideally located in Sydney’s Hills District
and once complete will deliver the luxury experience expected by discerning Genesis customers.”
The Castle Hill facility promises to showcase the brand’s full model range in signature Genesis showroom style
using interior fit and finish in what the brand refers to as ‘Beauty of White Space’
similar to the recently launched Gold Coast location
Genesis has gradually built a boutique-style national footprint with flagship studios in Sydney and Melbourne and showcases in key metro areas
The Castle Hill Showcase is expected to serve as a convenient destination for luxury car buyers in the growing north-west Sydney corridor
offering a full Genesis hospitality experience under the new agency model
In addition to expanding its retail footprint
Genesis is enhancing its Australian lineup by introducing the Magma series
a high-performance sub-brand aimed at rivalling established players like BMW M and Mercedes-AMG
The first Magma model, the GV60 Magma
featuring a more aggressive design and performance enhancements over the standard GV60 electric SUV
Genesis plans to potentially extend the Magma treatment across its range, including models like the G80 sedan and GV80 SUV
offering Australian consumers a blend of luxury and sportiness
after Genesis deliveries fell 26.9 per cent in 2024 compared to the year before
Although it is a reflection of the wider market and economic times
this was a sharper decline than rivals Lexus (down 10.2 per cent) and Audi (down 19.5 per cent)
Mr Douglass has said he expects deliveries to increase in 2025 compared to last year
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Victorian Mark Boulton and Queensland’s Chris Taylor have shared the spoils at the Lovedale Farm Legends Pro-Am at Castle Hill Country Club
the pair finished two shots ahead of Brad Burns and Grahame Stinson
with Peter O’Malley third at 2-under
In his astonishing 13th win on the Tour this year
Taylor has strengthened his second-place position on the SParms PGA Legends Order of Merit
but still has a ways to go to catch leader Andre Stolz
Boulton took advantage on the short par-4 sixth to claim an early birdie
and followed that with eight consecutive pars
Boulton didn’t miss out on the par-5s however
before an eagle at Castle Hill’s first
A further birdie at the par-4 third had Boulton 6-under on his day
before his only bogey of the day followed on his final hole
Four consecutive birdies from holes five through eight saw the Queenslander come home in a flurry to tie Boulton at the top
At the presentation Boulton was quoted saying
some great playing and congratulations to Chris too on his 5-under par score
“Each of us only having the one blemish on the card
would have liked one shot less for the 6.”
Taylor was quoted saying at the presentation
“Great job to Castle Hil Country Club for hosting this event today
was really good to get out there on a golf course that was spectacular and presented wonderfully
“Nice to get a solid round in and get a win
congratulations to Mark and everyone who was involved
particularly the sponsors for this event.”
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Castle Hill Country Club is nurturing the next generation of female golfers
helping the sport grow among young girls and fostering their development
The recent 2024 Women’s Club Championship put the spotlight on the incredible achievements of the club’s junior girls
and the supportive environment that Castle Hill provides
12-year-old Emma Fan delivered a stellar performance by winning both the Scratch and Nett Championships after an intense 54-hole competition
Her one-shot victory over 16-year-old Sammie Hoad reflects the drive and talent within the club’s young players
Emma follows in the footsteps of last year’s champion
who won the title at just 13 and is now playing close to scratch level
finishing 16th in the highly competitive Division One at only nine years old
recently moved from Arizona and made an impressive debut with a sixth-place finish in Division One
Castle Hill Country Club is proud of the achievements of these juniors
By fostering a welcoming and encouraging environment
the club is empowering these young girls to reach new heights
strengthening their skills and enthusiasm for the game
Castle Hill is contributing to the future of women’s golf and inspiring young players to thrive
are also part of the Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) Scholarship
which supports promising young golfers with access to coaching and development opportunities
With this scholarship and the club’s support
these young players are paving the way for the future of women’s golf
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Deicorp has secured planning approval for its latest Castle Hill apartment development
The developer will deliver 873 dwellings across five residential buildings in the East Showgrounds Precinct, next door to their now under construction 430-unit Hills Showground Village
The new development will comprise of three buildings designed by GroupGSA and two designed by Turner and will include arund 3,500 sqm of open public space in the form of landscaped courtyards
a public park and communal outdoor recreational space including a playground
Deicorp was chosen by Landcom and Sydney Metro to develop both sites
with the new project delivering 136 one-bedroom
527 two-bedroom and 210 three-bedroom dwellings
“This approval will allow us to start construction on a range of beautifully designed, conveniently located apartments and create another vibrant, walkable and well-connected community,” said Deicorp’s founder Fouad Deiri
“These new homes will provide their residents with a seamless connection to jobs and services along Metro North West, and the new Hills Showground Village retail precinct currently under construction
“We look forward to deliver this much-needed housing that adds to our significant pipeline of projects along the Metro line, which includes Tallawong Village, Hills Showground Village
and The Five Ways in Crows Nest which recently was granted development approval
“Importantly, the East Showgrounds development will include 44 affordable housing apartments for key workers on the doorstep of Sydney’s Metro rail line."
GroupGSA Director Lisa-Maree Carrigan said The Hills Showground Precinct East emphasises sustainability to enhance its environmental
aiming to become a green neighbourhood with excellent amenities
"It provides a strong connection to both the landscape and historic setting of the Castle Hills Showgrounds
with designing with Country bringing together all buildings and communal spaces through the vibrant public realm," Carrigan said
“The buildings form a backdrop to the verdant Showgrounds above the tree line
affording the apartments expansive views over the district and towards the CBD
This natural setting is enhanced through substantial balconies
with communal rooms and grand lobbies providing areas for socialisation and community
"Located directly adjacent to the Metro
the apartments have been designed to provide generous outdoor living spaces and provide an enviable lifestyle with tremendous convenience."
The latest approval adds to the Independent Planning Commission’s approval for Deicorp’s 188-unit Crows Nest project and the City of Sydney’s consent for their 574-unit project in Joynton Ave Zetland
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Located just 350 metres from Castle Hill Metro and 300 metres from Castle Towers
Grand Reve is designed to make life a breeze for its residents
The fully complete development by Kassis Homes is over 70% sold
with a mix of apartment sizes from studios through to four bedrooms still available
“Grand Reve spans two buildings: Building A
there are 185 apartments,” says Adam Sparkes
“We had our first residents move into Building A late last year
we had people move into the lower levels of Building B
and we now have the occupation certificate right through to the penthouse level on 16.”
Grand Reve's two buildings are nestled in the leafy heart of Castle Hill
Sparkes says buyers opting in at this completed stage don’t have to wait to move in
They can see exactly what they are getting and assess the quality of the build by Dasco
which has an impressive 4.5-star iCIRT rating
“They can also visit our fully furnished display apartments to experience what their life will be like at Grand Reve,” he says
Buyers at Grand Reve will benefit from having public transport and both everyday and luxury shopping within minutes of their front door
“Grand Reve is in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Castle Hill
You have all the convenience of the Castle Hill Metro
which gets you to the new Gadigal Station or Martin Place in about 35 minutes
as well as the shops at Castle Towers within walking distance,” says Sparkes
Sparkes says Grand Reve opted not to build an on-site pool or gymnasium
as the local area is brimming with health and fitness amenities
Within walking distance of nearby amenities
This decision also helps keep maintenance fees lower
which has an indoor 25-metre pool,” he says
“We have Wolf appliances as standard – these are made in the USA and are an ultra-luxury brand
larger apartments also have Sub-Zero integrated fridges as standard inclusions
“No one else is offering these ultra-luxury appliances in the Hills area,” says Sparkes
Grand Reve's luxury interiors are perfect for a range of lifestyles
while others have their own courtyard gardens with a private entry gate
“It’s in quite an elevated area of Castle Hill
“The surrounding views are quite commanding and beautiful
southeast towards the Parramatta skyline and Homebush
and northwest and southwest through to the Blue Mountains,” he says
The remaining apartments at Grand Reve includes a range of studios starting from $590,000
Sparkes says that in addition to enjoying their private
residents can also make the most of 2,300 square metres of communal open space
Communal areas like rooftop outdoor entertaining spaces bring greenery and life to Grand Reve
“We’ve also got a viewing platform on level three that’s a shared communal area with barbecue facilities and outdoor seating,” he says
and local amenities has attracted many local buyers from larger homes
as well as young professionals and young families
“Close to 90% of our buyer profile has purchased within the development because they want to live there
as well as others from the North Shore,” he says
Most Grand Reve buyers are looking to live in the building and take advantage of the location
He says a handful of investors have also bought into Grand Reve
as the demand for potential tenants is very high
They also appreciate the additional assurance provided by Grand Reve’s 10-Year Structural Defect Insurance Policy
“This goes over and above the New South Wales government’s statutory six-year warranty period,” he says
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wood-fired pizzas and a classy-chic dining room are what you can expect from this Italian diner in the Hills
Born in Naples, Stefano Bozza’s family owned a bakery growing up
so he learnt the art of dough-making as a child
he honed his craft under the mentorship of three-Michelin-star chef Niko Romito
before going on to work at three-Michelin-starred restaurant Reale
Now, Bozza is the head chef of Modo Mio in Castle Hill, a warm and classy restaurant that showcases the flavours of Italy's regions
If there’s one dish you’ve got to order
Modo Mio’s take on the beloved dish from Emilia-Romagna
Other menu highlights include a vitello tonnato with creamy tuna mayo and pops of salty capers; linguini twirled with a luscious sauce dotted with cherry tomatoes
sweet crab meat and fresh parsley; perfectly cooked steaks; and sunflower-yellow saffron risotto
Modo Mio’s wood-fired pizza takes its cues from both Napoli and Rome
The pomodoro features a tomato sauce that’s simmered to develop flavour over eight hours
before being topped with mozzarella and fresh basil
There’s also a sausage pizza with wild broccolini
tiramisu and rum-infused sponge cake with custard cream
whether it’s sourcing the right ingredients or applying techniques that bring out their best qualities
The menu reflects a deeper connection to the craft
ensuring every plate feels intentional and every flavour has a reason to be there,” said Bozza
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Nick Voke continued New Zealand’s recent golden run on the PGA Tour of Australasia
taking out the Webex Players Series Sydney title
And there’s a moment the part-time content creator is keen to watch back
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There comes a time in most sporting contests
when the result seems inevitable long before the actual finish
And so it seemed behind the 13th green at Castle Hill Country Club where
you might have heard the heart of a professional golfer shattering into hundreds of pieces
But after scrapping and clawing and scrambling to stay in touch all day
Jake McLeod had to watch leader Nick Voke’s putt from another postcode climb ridges
twist and turn around breaks and then gently drop into the hole at almost its last roll
There’s no technology to say how far Voke’s putt was from
“Seventy-five foot,” Voke snaps back
clearly delighted he has another reel for his side hustle as a golf content creator
“When I walked back to the caddie I said to Tom (Power Horan)
Just hole it and give it a good roll’,” said Voke
It’s some good media to save for later.”
McLeod said: “I had a putt straight up the hill
more often than not from where he was it’s a three putt rather than one putt
I was up there one of the rounds and it was pretty dead
or at least one … and it didn’t happen.”
McLeod has been the most consistent golfer by far on the PGA Tour of Australasia
He’s led tournaments after the first round
he’s led tournaments into the weekend
he’s led tournaments into the final round
He’s led them everywhere but when it counts: after the final putt has dropped
Having taken the lead early in the second round of the Webex Players Series Sydney event
McLeod trailed by five shots with five to play after the otherworldly putt from the New Zealander
and just one with two to go after a birdie-bogey swing on the 16th
Yet Voke (-25) hung on for his first win since 2018 on the PGA Tour China with a closing three-under 69 after McLeod (-24) narrowly missed birdie chances on the 17th and 18th holes before carding a 66
“I thought I was too far in front,” Voke said
“[McLeod] was like that bad fart that doesn’t go away
I was five up with five to play and cruising
‘Clouds’ is going to be in my nightmares going forward
He’s a sensational player playing so well
We’re obviously all good mates and I’m sure he’ll get one soon.”
It’s easy to say McLeod’s time will come
it’s hard to think the weight of not having won a professional event since 2017 just carries a little heavier on his shoulders
Yet to win a golf tournament is incredibly hard
“It’s hard work,” he said
I’ve put in a lot of work so hopefully it’s soon.”
Nick Voke edged closer to extending New Zealand’s recent golden run on the PGA Tour of Australasia as the part-time online content creator strengthened his grip on the Webex Players Series Sydney title
Just a fortnight after countryman Josh Geary was the runaway winner of the Victorian Open
Voke rode a hot front nine in his third round to open up a four-shot lead heading into the final day at Castle Hill Country Club
has started spending some of his time helping create YouTube golf content while juggling his professional ambitions
but flashed all of his skills en route to a five-under 67 on Saturday
He had a huge dose of luck when his tee shot into the 170-metre par three 17th
eventually stopped only centimetres above a concrete wall which bordered the hazard
Voke managed to make an up-and-down for par
And he then recovered from a wobbly second shot into the par-five 18th
but there was enough there to encourage his rivals after he finished his round with 11 straight pars and couldn’t engineer an unassailable buffer
who has been flirting with a first professional win since 2017 with a number of strong performances already this year
emerged from the pack to be Voke’s biggest challenger
McLeod made it two straight days without a bogey as he signed for a seven-under 65
which included a near miss on the last which would have further chipped into Voke’s margin
Voke had an eagle and four birdies in his first seven holes before cooling off with the long sequence of pars as he fine tunes his game for next week’s New Zealand Open in Queenstown
who made a hole-in-one during his second round
heads a trio at 15-under after making four birdies on his final four holes on Saturday
New Zealand’s Tyler Wood (64) and Queensland’s Jack Munro (67) will also start the final round seven strokes behind Voke
LPGA Tour graduate Cassie Porter (-14) was the best of the women
carding a nine-under 63 with two eagles during her third round
“The opportunities are definitely out there if you want to take advantage of them,” Porter said
“It just requires a few good shots and hopefully some putts dropping
“There’s a lot of opportunities at the start [of the round]
and if you can take advantage it provides a good base for some momentum.”
The last time he had a hole-in-one in a professional tournament
Travis Smyth did it at Royal Liverpool on his Open Championship debut
The hole was at the pointy end of a debate which raged all week about a turtle back green which funnelled balls towards pot bunkers all around it
He was the only one to have an ace in the 151st staging of the famous tournament
Smyth had his fourth hole-in-one during competition … before 8.30am on a Friday morning in Sydney’s north-west
“The Open Championship was a little bit different,” Smyth laughed
The ace on Castle Hill Country Club’s 11th hole
playing 151 metres during the second round
was all the more sweeter because Smyth didn’t even see the eight-iron go in the hole
“I was trying to hit it a little bit past and to the left
“It went straight into the sun and I said to (my caddie)
it narrowed my focus a bit more (afterwards)
I was standing on the fairway and saying to my caddie
You feel like you can do exactly what you want the ball to do’.”
The former LIV golfer used the hole-in-one to springboard to a four-under 68 on Friday to keep him in contention in the Webex Players Series Sydney event
It’s a rare appearance at home for Smyth (-9)
who mainly plies his trade on the Asian Tour
and the pre-tournament favourite has some ground to make up on New Zealand’s Nick Voke (-17)
who carded a scintillating nine-under 63 in his second round
Like fellow Kiwi Josh Geary who won this month’s Victorian Open
Voke doesn’t devote all his time to professional golf these days
He’s taken to making social media content more regularly on the hugely popular Taco Golf platform alongside other content creators
“Maybe there’s a secret in being a part-time player,” Voke said
“I think someone asked me the other day: what percentage of my golf is pro and what percentage is YouTube
I said 75 to 80 per cent pro and 20 to 25 YouTube
But I reckon there’s a secret in that 20 to 25 per cent helping the rest.”
Voke went to his accommodation for the week after his round and promptly started cutting up YouTube videos
He’ll worry about his third round when he’s on course
“Us pros can get in the grind and try to do too much
and to genuinely have something to look forward to outside of the golf course is amazing,” Voke said
I’ve learned so much about myself playing with them and using those lessons when I compete
The last six months have been incredible and I’m excited for the next six.”
Voke is ahead by two from first round leader Declan O’Donovan (-15)
the NSW amateur firing a second round six-under 66 which included a near hole-in-one on the fourth
“Three inches,” O’Donovan said of how close he was to holing out
That’s probably the closest I’ve ever come
“It was a great number and it was a great flight going straight at it
My caddie told me to go six feet left because it was a better putt and I told him
A year after shooting one of the worst rounds of his short career
NSW amateur Declan O’Donovan again stamped himself as a star on the rise after surging to an early lead at the Webex Players Series Sydney event on Thursday
who was given the honour of being paired with Cameron Smith and Lucas Herbert for the first two rounds of last year’s NSW Open
upstaged the more seasoned professionals with a nine-under 63 at Castle Hill Country Club
The 21-year-old signed for a six-over 78 in the opening round of last year’s corresponding event
“If you go from this event just a year ago until now
I’m a completely different person and a completely different golfer,” O’Donovan said
“It’s nice to see a round like today happen
“I think it was nice little wake-up call (last year) to how good you’ve got to play to compete out here
I teed it up today definitely seeing a score like that
I’m very happy with how I played.”
who last month became the first person to defend his NSW Amateur title in more than 50 years
had 10 birdies and a bogey in the idyllic morning conditions to lead Nathan Barbieri and New Zealand’s Nick Voke (64) by a stroke
Having also made a weekend charge at the Victorian Open
O’Donovan said he has no immediate plans to turn professional as he plots the next step in his career
“There’s a couple of things I’d like to check off as an amateur beforehand
“I know it hasn’t been selected
“The US Amateur and a couple of big pro events I’d (also) like to play in
I think next year will be a good time for me
I’m not really on a strict schedule until I turn pro
when it feels right I’ll go for it.”
Barbieri was bogey free in his round while LPGA Tour rookie Cassie Porter was the best of the women in the dual gender event with a seven-under 65
Men and women play from their respective tees but compete against each other in the Webex Players Series events
which are held all across the country during the PGA Tour of Australasia season
“I really only hit one bad shot all day and that was the tee shot on 10,” Barbieri said
“Other than that it was fairways and greens and holing some putts.”
Pre-tournament favourite and Asian Tour regular Travis Smyth carded a five-under 67 to be lurking ominously before the second round
who dipped his toe in the waters against elite competition in the first year of LIV Golf
is making a rare appearance in Australia after recently returning his base to Sydney
An Australian major champ will fill the shoes worn by some of the game’s greatest players as International Team captain and has some clear thoughts on who he might pick
Turnberry is one of the famous Scottish golf courses to have hosted the Open Championship
but since Donald Trump took ownership in 2014 has been absent
Now Rory McIlroy is the ultimate beneficiary of one of sport’s oldest and coldest ploys
After watching Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam at the Masters an Aussie major champion has put the feat on her agenda
Cameron Smith left Augusta National having missed the cut and now any future chance he has at grabbing a Green Jacket may be determined by forces outside his control
Rory McIlroy was cruising with a four-shot lead and looked to have the tournament in the bag until a flurry of inexplicable blunders
His great escape will go down in Masters folklore
Luxury living, gorgeous greenery, and major Sydney retail just minutes away heighten the appeal of this opportunity.
A brand-new boutique development is on the way in the ever-popular and picturesque Hills suburb, Castle Hill. Developed by CPDM, Larool Crescent is designed for buyers who value high-quality design, lush gardens, and easy access to everything they need.
Meticulous planning means this project has every detail covered.
“This development has been 10 years in the making, as the developer has really taken their time with planning it perfectly,” says Alex Walker, director of Boston Buckler.
Larool Crescent features just five buildings, each with a maximum of five storeys. “The developer knows how much buyers are valuing low-rise luxury,” Walker adds.
Walker also emphasises the prime location, describing it as the “best spot that is possible” in Castle Hill.
“It’s a beautiful walk into the Towers. You can walk to the Metro, the primary school, the high school, the restaurants —everything’s there,” says Walker.
Designed by PTW Architects, Larool Crescent incorporates natural light, ample living space, and an embrace of the surrounding greenery.
“It’s really low density, and each of the buildings has a maximum of just 25 to 30 units, and there is a block of six townhomes,” says Walker. Catering to a variety of buyers, the mix of apartments, townhomes, and skyhomes offers two, three, and four-bedroom options.
Bedrooms are spacious and make use of natural light.
“A lot of the single storey apartments have been popular with first-home buyers. You can buy two bedrooms and two bathrooms with parking for potentially under $900,000, which is fantastic for the Hills,” Walker notes.
Entertainers will leap at the three-bedroom skyhomes, which are around 150 sqm internally and feature soaring windows. The finishing touch is around 150 sqm of external space with a private rooftop courtyars perfect for BBQs, outdoor settings, and plants. Families will love the convenience and space of the townhomes.
“They are 183 sqm internally and have double garages and an internal lift, surrounded by leafy scenery,” he says.
The interiors have been expertly created by Coco Republic, with gourmet kitchens, integrated shelving, Oak Milano floors, and Fisher & Paykel appliances elevating the standard.
Soaring windows and expansive space - like this entertainers kitchen - are attracting all buyer types.
“All the finishing touches, like the natural stone benchtops and black tapware and hardware, have just come up really well,” says Walker.
In keeping with the green beauty of Castle Hill, the homes are built around a lush and private garden oasis. This adds to the development’s sense of intimacy and tranquillity.
“The common garden is about 3,300 square metres, which is beautifully landscaped over different levels,” Walker explains.
Green space is plentiful, like this stunning sky home rooftop garden.
This extensive outdoor space is in addition to the private garden spaces, balconies, and rooftop gardens available in the various home designs. Nearby, there are also reserves, playgrounds, and nature trails for residents to enjoy.
When it comes to location, Larool Crescent is one of the most convenient spots in Castle Hill. Within just a few minutes, residents can walk to Castle Towers, one of Sydney’s largest retail centres, filled with major department stores, fashion retail, restaurants, food stores, entertainment, and much more.
“You have a primary school and a high school within three minutes. You can walk to the Castle Hill RSL, and to restaurants and the library—it’s as central as possible,” notes Walker.
Well-serviced by public transport, Castle Hill Metro offers express services to the CBD as well as Parramatta, Hornsby, and Cherrybrook. All these factors contribute to Castle Hill’s strong property market performance, with the median house price now $2,317,500, up 7.8% on the previous year, and the median price for units $970,000, up 0.5% in the same period.
Convenience and lifestyle have been a priority since the start with this build.
“It’s the whole lifestyle. You’re at the epicentre of convenience. You've got a major shopping centre a few minutes’ walk away, you’ve got a new, major Metro station. You have education and entertainment, and it's all in a picturesque location,” says Walker.
Across the selection of apartments, townhomes, and skyhomes, buyers can choose from a variety of configurations and layouts to suit their needs and tastes. Prices start from $650,000 and range to around $2,950,000.
Walker says sales have already been strong, with locals snapping up the chance to have a brand-new home in the area they already know and love, alongside buyers from other areas keen to make the most of Castle Hill’s benefits.
“I’ve had first-home buyers, young families, downsizers, and investors all buying,” he adds.
Highly experienced builder SRG has been appointed to the development, and Walker expects residents can look forward to moving in around late 2026.
Larool Crescent is a distinctive boutique collection of four buildings consisting of architecturally designed apartments and townhouses
three and four-bedroom homes encircle a lush garden
minutes away from Castle Hill’s prime attractions and amenities
Choose between homes, grand scale Sky Homes boasting spacious landscaped terraces or Town Homes with expansive double height windows. Light-filled and
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Development giant ALAND has stepped in to complete the construction of the final three buildings in Toplace's besieged Castle Hill apartment development
Two buildings in the five-building development at 51-53 Old Castle Road have been completed. The third is around 80 per cent complete, while buildings four and five are yet to come out of the ground, but the basement levels have been dug. ALAND will be rectifying any potential defects in the existing shared basement
ALAND has been appointed following a comprehensive process by receivers KordaMentha to determine the pathway for the completion of the development
ALAND will now work closely with the Building Commission NSW to complete the construction of the Castle Hill complex
ALAND Founder and Owner Andrew Hrsto says ALAND has a strong record of turning around challenging projects and transforming them into award-winning residential complexes in sought-after suburbs
“ALAND maintains an end-to-end capability that uniquely positions us to take on these types of projects,” he said
“Both KordaMentha and the Building Commission NSW clearly recognise our strong reputation
the quality of our product and our expertise and we are excited to drive this entire complex to completion.”
The complete development will provide a total of 964 apartments housing 2500 people, making a significant impact on the Sydney housing crisis
Upon completion, buildings C, D and E at Castle Hill will be offered as build-to-rent homes and will dramatically increase rental property availability in North West Sydney with 532 apartments providing much-needed rental housing for 1500 residents
completing 100 per cent of projects for more than 20 years
The company has recently been awarded an iCIRT Gold rating following a rigorous and independent review process to determine its capability
Castle Hill has been in the news several times this week, with Kassis Homes, the developer behind Grand Reve which is across the road from Skyview, securing a site next door and filing for a four-tower masterplan.
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Luxury home builder turned multi-residential apartment developer, Kassis Homes
has revealed what intends to do with their prime Castle Hill site they secured earlier this year
Under their new development arm Reve Group
Sam Kassis and business partner Romio Georges are planning a four-tower development on a sprawling 9,074 sqm site that cost about $80 million to amalgamate
They're seeking to develop three residential towers
"We've been building in the area for three decades
and we're passionate about delivering high-quality residential living to Castle Hill," Sam Kassis told Urban
Kassis is currently delivering Grand Reve
one of the most impressive apartment developments Castle Hill has seen
Grand Reve is the first development in Castle Hill to have the Resilience Latent Defects Insurance policy
the new insurance that protects apartment owners from any structural defects of the building for 10 years post-completion
The policy is far and away the most comprehensive insurance new and off the plan apartment buyers can access
"We want to give our purchasers something no one else offers," Kassis added
"We're matching high-quality finishes and well-thought-out configurations with buyer confidence
Buyers can be safe in the knowledge they're purchasing from a well-respected developer
who has gone the extra mile to take out Latent Defects Insurance to make them feel comfortable in their purchase."
The new development will again offer a range of configurations
22 and 23-level residential buildings will be 50 one-beds
The one-beds range in size from 50 sqm to 74 sqm internally
The two's start from 75 sqm and top out at 116 sqm
while the three-bed offer between 111 sqm and 203 sqm of internal living space
The 11 four-bedroom apartments have between 154 sqm and 253 sqm
The hotel will have 143 rooms in a 19-level building
To be called Grand Reve II, at 22-26 Garthowen Crescent and 20-34 Old Castle Hill Road, has been designed by Turner
with extensive landscaping by landscape architect Land and Form
Land and Form said the goal is to "create a biophilic landscape sanctuary
"At an elevation of approximately 100m above sea level, the Site is located on one of the highest points in north west Sydney, making it a prominent location with the opportunity to develop as a marker within its context via built form and landscape outcomes that demonstrate design excellence and facilitate key government-led place making priorities," the documentation noted.
The Economic Impact Assessment by HillPDA Consulting said the 264 apartments is projected to house 560 residents, leading to an estimated annual household expenditure of $11.2 million. They believe around $8.7 million will be spent at local businesses, with Castle Towers likely benefiting most.
"This development will support local retail and commercial businesses, indirectly create jobs, and meet increased retail demand," the report noted.
"The on-site retail space, due to its small scale, will complement rather than compete with other local centres and will likely direct surplus expenditure to nearby retailers."
The $166 million design and construction phase of the development is expected to generate around 1,278 jobs.
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The Castle Hill off the plan apartment market has been running hot for several years, since the announcement of the Sydney Metro expansion and the $3 billion redevelopment of the Hills Showground Station Precinct
However new apartment opportunities in the colloquial centre of the Hills District have been few and far between in the last 12 to 18 months
Developer CPDM is the newest entrant into the Castle Hill market
Marketed by Boston Buckler, Larool Crescent
named after its location near the rejuvenated Castle Towers shopping centre
presents a more boutique option for apartment seekers
There are 110 apartments and townhouses spread across four five-level buildings on its srpawling 8,000 sqm block
The buildings have been designed by PTW to wrap around a central courtyard with extensive landscaping
three and four-bedroom apartments on offer
said the residences are "tailor-made for owner-occupiers," with designs catering to first home buyers
The interiors of Larool Crescent have been crafted by Coco Republic
who have focused on combining form with function
"There were certain elements that we put together to achieve warm and clean interiors for this project," Coco Rebuplic's Head of Interior Design
but also a perfect base for people to bring their own style into the interiors."
said the goal is to create spacious living spaces that support and encourage the lifestyle of the Hills
while CPDM Senior Development and Project Manager
said that the unique nature of the Castle Hill site required a distinctive architectural approach
PTW Asia-Pacific was enlisted to handle the designs of Larool Crescent
"The vibrant town centre, access to the new metro line, excellent retail environment, and abundant parks have all influenced the design of these new homes," PTW Asia Pacific Managing Director Simon Parsons said
Larool Crescent is strategically situated near Castle Hill's key amenities and attractions
offering residents convenient access to popular shopping destinations like Parklea Markets and Castle Towers
as well as a variety of acclaimed local restaurants
CPDM has already appointed a builder ahead of construction
and the project includes Resilience Insurance's in demand Latent Defects Insurance which covers buyers in the event of any structural defects in the building for the first 10 years post-completion
In a significant achievement for Australian public architecture
Powerhouse Castle Hill has been awarded the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture at the 2024 National Architecture Awards
during the annual ceremony presented by the Australian Institute of Architects
designed by Sydney-based Lahznimmo Architects
The jury praised Powerhouse Castle Hill as “an exemplar of architecture as an interface between the public and research
They further described the building as one that “invites curiosity — placing architecture as a vehicle for experience
Powerhouse Castle Hill is part of a larger $1.3 billion transformation of the Powerhouse institution
This national recognition follows the project’s earlier success in winning the 2024 New South Wales Architecture Award for Public Architecture
stating: “It sets a new international benchmark in bringing research
conservation and community together in new ways
designed specifically for the Powerhouse Collection.”
highlighted the design philosophy behind the project: “We aimed for ‘beautiful utility’; a building with a calmness and cool precision
that would protect the Powerhouse Collection and functionally serve the activities within.”
The $44 million development at Castle Hill is a crucial component of the Powerhouse’s broader transformation
which includes the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Castle Hill represents a significant shift in museum practice
enhancing accessibility to collections and fostering connections with local communities
It offers visitors the opportunity to explore one of Australia’s most important applied arts and sciences collections
The facility is open to the public every weekend from 10 am to 4 pm (AEDT)
inviting visitors to experience this award-winning architectural marvel and its impressive collection
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Credit: Simon Santi/The West AustralianA man who allegedly displayed a nazi swastika drawn on his chest while standing beside a war memorial has been arrested and charged
police responded to reports of a man displaying a displaying a nazi symbol
Officers arrived at the Wrights Road memorial in Castle Hill
finding a 31-year-old man with a nazi swastika drawn on his chest
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Offenders can face up to one year in jail or an $11,000 fine or both under the Crimes Amendment (Prohibition on Display of nazi symbols) passed three years ago in NSW
and vehicles and buildings in areas with large Jewish communities have been vandalised and graffitied
the Minns government passed a tough package of laws aimed at curbing racially motivated crimes
including one measure that bans exhibiting Nazi symbols near a synagogue
The man was granted strict conditional bail and is set to appear in court in March
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The Hills Lunar Festival will become bigger and better in 2025
with the addition of a dazzling fireworks display and $4,000 worth of prizes thanks to the support of Castle Towers
Dr Michelle Byrne said the event would be a celebration of East Asian culture and cuisine in the heart of Castle Hill to mark the Year of the Snake
"Hills Lunar Festival will be a celebration of Asian culture that our whole community will be able to immerse themselves in and enjoy," Mayor Byrne said
"Food trucks will serve traditional dumplings
bubble tea and dragon beard candy for dessert
"The stage is jam-packed with beautiful performances from Hills Chinese Association
a reptile show to tie in with the Year of the Snake
attendees will also have a range of free activities to choose from
fireworks and the colour red are used to scare the monster Nian away
Nian was a horrifying sea creature with sharp teeth and horns who would come ashore during Lunar New Year to terrorise villagers
"This is a fantastic evening and I'm encouraging everyone to come down and experience the wonder and joy of Lunar New Year," Mayor Byrne added
Prizes that will be given away on the night at the Lucky Envelope Wall include Castle Towers gift cards
The prize giveaway has been made possible thanks to Castle Towers
"Castle Towers is proud to support the Hills Lunar Festival
an event that brings people of all backgrounds together to celebrate Asian culture and tradition through food
performances and activities for the whole family to enjoy," Castle Towers Portfolio General Manager
"We look forward to celebrating alongside our community and wish everyone a happy and prosperous Year of the Snake."
Attendees are encouraged to catch public transport to Castle Hill Metro Station
which is conveniently located next to Arthur Whitling Park
For more information, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for 'Hills Lunar Festival.'
prize giveaways at the Lucky Envelope Wall
colourful Lunar New Year decorations and fireworks
Castle Hill (next to Castle Hill Metro Station)
Evolution Mining is set to engage major mining contractor NRW for surface mining at its Castle Hill gold deposit near Mungari in Western Australia
The project is located in the heart of the WA goldfields
50km northwest of Kalgoorlie and 40km north of Coolgardie
ideally situated to allow NRW to engage with local businesses and further develop the local community partnerships established by the Mungari operations
The works to be performed include load and haul
drill and blast and construction of site supporting facilities
The drill and blast component will be undertaken by Action Drill & Blast
The anticipated value of the contract is tipped to be around $360 million and will commence in November 2024
Works are expected to be completed by mid-2030 and will average 150 personnel across the contract’s life
“I am delighted to announce that NRW has been awarded this contract with Evolution Mining,” NRW chief executive officer Jules Pemberton said
“NRW has a long history as a high quality provider of mining services to our clients and I look forward to a successful partnership with Evolution.”
Castle Hill is estimated to contain mineral resources in the range of 695,000 ounces and ore reserves of 236,000 ounces
Evolution’s Mungari operations are located 600km east of Perth and 20km west of Kalgoorlie in WA
Mungari was recently given an extension to its mine life
with operations expected to continue to 2038
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A man has been charged after allegedly displaying a Nazi swastika on his chest outside a war memorial in Sydney's north-west
A man has been charged after allegedly displaying a Nazi Swastika on his chest outside a war memorial in Sydney's north-west
Police were called to Castle Hill Centenary of ANZAC Reserve War Memorial on Wrights Road after reports came through of a man allegedly displaying a Nazi symbol
Officers from Castle Hill Police Station confronted a 31-year-old man who was accused of drawing a Nazi swastika on his chest
He was arrested and taken to Castle Hill Police Station where he was charged with knowingly display by public act Nazi symbol without excuse
The 31-year-old was granted strict conditional bail and will front Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday March 19
A spokesperson from New South Wales Police said it is important for the community and police to work together to make the state "a safer place for everyone"
The NSW Police Force said they take hate crimes seriously and encourage anyone who is a victim of hate crime or witness a hate crime to report the matter to police through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact Triple Zero (000) in an emergency
This comes after two men were charged in a similar incident where a swastika symbol was displayed at a hotel near the Sydney Jewish Museum in February
Police arrested a 51-year-old and 44-year-old after the two were reportedly involved in displaying a flag showing a Nazi swastika symbol at a hotel on Liverpool Street
Anyone in NSW who is found to have displayed a Nazi symbol near a synagogue will be charged with a racial hatred offence and can face a maximum penalty of up to two years in jail
The law reforms will allow police to have additional power to come down on perpetrators in a bid to tackle racially motivated attacks outside places of worship or during protests
The Minns government aims to stamp out racially fuelled incidents in NSW after announcing on February 6 there will be tougher racial hate crime laws
following the rise of antisemitic attacks on the Jewish community
Mr Minns said during a press conference the new laws proposed will apply to "anyone
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Powerhouse Castle Hill was awarded the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture on Thursday 7 November at the 2024 National Architecture Awards.
Designed by Sydney-based Lahznimmo Architects, built by Australian construction company Taylor and delivered in partnership with Create NSW, Powerhouse Castle Hill is the new state-of-the-art facility for the Powerhouse Collection which opened in March 2024.
“The material palette, both inside and out, is minimal and elemental, with the honest expression of materials on display to showcase their natural properties – including mill finish aluminium, off-form concrete walls and polished concrete floors,” says Lahznimmo Architects Director Andrew Nimmo.
“We aimed for ‘beautiful utility’; a building with a calmness and cool precision, that would protect the Powerhouse Collection and functionally serve the activities within.”
Presented by the Australian Institute of Architects, the prestigious public architecture award recognises Powerhouse Castle Hill as “an exemplar of architecture as an interface between the public and research, preservation and curation”.
The Jury citation also described the building as one which “invites curiosity – placing architecture as a vehicle for experience, both fascinating and cerebral”.
The $44 million development at Castle Hill is part of a $1.3 billion transformation of Powerhouse, led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta, one of the world’s most significant new museum developments, set open in 2026.
Powerhouse Castle Hill represents a reshaping of museum practice to increase accessibility to collections and connection to local communities, allowing visitors to enjoy one of Australia’s most important applied arts and sciences collection of over half a million objects.
At more than 8,000sqm, Powerhouse Castle Hill has been constructed to international museum standards and features a visible store, allowing public viewing into the 3,000 sqm Very Large Object storage area holding the museum’s transport collection.
It also features one of the southern hemisphere's largest photographic cycloramas that can carry objects up to 4 tonnes and enable the ongoing digitisation of the collection.
Powerhouse Castle Hill was also awarded the 2024 New South Wales Architecture Award for Public Architecture earlier this year.
“We are thrilled that Powerhouse Castle Hill has been awarded the Sir Zelman Cowen Award, the highest prize in Australian architecture. It sets a new international benchmark in bringing research, collection, conservation and community together in new ways, designed specifically for the Powerhouse Collection,” says Powerhouse Chief Executive Lisa Havilah.
Powerhouse Castle Hill is open every weekend 10am–4pm.
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has sold its property in Castle Hill in Sydney’s north west for a blockbuster $68.09 million
in one of Sydney’s largest development site sales this year
The Marymount Mercy Centre has been acquired by Malaysian real estate developer Mulpha
The acquisition will bolster Mulpha’s interest in Sydney’s north west corridor
where it is currently developing the 377 hectares Norwest Business Park into the suburb of Norwest with commercial
the Marymount Mercy Centre occupies a 6.463-hectare site has been operated by the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta since 1965
The land is located in one of Castle Hill’s most sought-after residential areas
metro stations at Castle Hill and Cherrybrook
Mulpha said the acquisition will position the company to capitalise on the growing demand for high-quality residential developments in the north west corridor
“The proposed acquisition is expected to enhance the MIB Group’s property development business in view of its strategic location and the substantial redevelopment opportunity that it provides,” the company said in a statement
Mulpha proposes to redevelop the site into $150 million boutique luxury offering of 63 residential land lots
with an estimated total development cost of $100 million
Construction work is expected to commence in September 2025
with the project slated for completion by mid-2026
The sale and settlement of the residential lots will then extend into 2027
The project has existing Development Approval granted by the Hornsby Shire Council in late August 2024
Mulpha’s acquisition is one of the largest development site sales this year, following hot on the heels of billionaire James Packer and developer Time & Place $110 million acquisition of Marlborough House in Surry Hills last week
Meanwhile last month Australian Property Journal reported that a major site in Double Bay changed hands for $40 million
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Police and locals have expressed concern over several recent violent confrontations at and near the Castle Hill metro station in Sydney’s north-west
including a robbery involving a knife and children
There has been an increase in foot traffic in and around the adjoining shopping mall since the metro line was extended
which some locals have blamed for an increase in violent offences
A police officer at Castle Hill shopping centre on Thursday.Credit: Oscar Colman
Crime Manager of The Hills Police Area Command
said that four young people arrived at the Castle Towers shopping centre to buy food about 4pm on Wednesday
While they were walking through the food court on level 3
a 16-year-old boy and an unknown male – one allegedly armed with a 30-centimetre machete – stopped two children at the top of the escalators and robbed them of $100 and other belongings
the victims saw two teenagers at Castle Hill metro station and called the police
police found a Platypus bag containing a 30-centimetre machete
and a beige hoodie belonging to one of the victims,” Laird said
“The accused was taken to Castle Hill police station and charged with four counts of robbery in company and will appear in a Children’s Court later this month.”
Police said this was one of a number of violent confrontations at or near the station on Wednesday
they received information that another armed theft was being planned
causing them to put a call-out on Facebook for people to contact them if they see “large groups of youths congregating at Castle Hill Metro with their faces covered”
who works at Pizza Hut in the food court where the robbery took place
said she saw police chase and tackle a 16-year-old at the metro station after she finished work
She said she had seen an increase in the number of teenagers gathering and acting aggressively since the metro line was extended and had brought more foot traffic through the centre
Pizza Hut worker Jenna Strachan watched police tackle an alleged knife-wielding offender.Credit: Oscar Colman
the new section of the M1 Line from Chatswood to Sydenham opened
which included a 15.5-kilometre extension of the existing Metro Northwest line from Chatswood
who chose not to be named for privacy reasons
said she called the police last month over a similar robbery in between the metro station and the Castle Towers shopping centre
“A group of teenagers wearing hoodies and masks looked like they were holding something like a knife and asked two teenagers for their jewellery and money,” she said
but I tried to make sure the kids who were robbed were OK
Reject Shop manager Brennan Corrigan says she has seen young people getting involved in fights.Credit: Oscar Colman
said she had seen young people getting involved in fights outside the station recently
“I have definitely noticed the number of young people coming through has increased lately
and they’re often yelling and fighting,” she said
“It is a concern if there are weapons being used
But I haven’t seen that as I’m usually focused on what’s happening inside my shop.”
said the problem of young people gathering in groups and acting out was a common occurrence anywhere with heavy foot traffic
The Castle Hill metro station.Credit: Oscar Colman
there is probably more of it now that there’s even more people around … the metro could have maybe one or two more security guards,” she said
so there’s not too much trouble around compared to other areas.”
Echoing those thoughts was barber Jasem Basgir
whose shop sits next to where Wednesday’s robbery occurred
“I honestly didn’t know that happened,” he said
Castle Towers barber Jasem Basgir said he feels safe and hasn’t seen any violent young people.Credit: Oscar Colman
My biggest issue is trying to get more customers since the new food court opened and people went there
so hopefully there will be more people in here with the extension of the metro.”
Police are reviewing CCTV of the area following Wednesday’s robbery and are still looking for the second alleged offender
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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Police and locals have expressed concern over several recent violent confrontations at and near the Castle Hill metro station in Sydney\\u2019s north-west
a 16-year-old boy and an unknown male \\u2013 one allegedly armed with a 30-centimetre machete \\u2013 stopped two children at the top of the escalators and robbed them of $100 and other belongings
and a beige hoodie belonging to one of the victims,\\u201D Laird said
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causing them to put a call-out on Facebook for people to contact them if they see \\u201Clarge groups of youths congregating at Castle Hill Metro with their faces covered\\u201D
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whose shop sits next to where Wednesday\\u2019s robbery occurred
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\\u201CThere are kids being loud around here
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NRW Holdings has secured a $360 million contract with gold major Evolution Mining to conduct surface mining at Castle Hill
part of Evolution's greater Mungari gold operations in Western Australia's Goldfields...
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bringing its development pipeline to about $2 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe properties at 7-23 Cadman Crescent and 18-24 Hughes Avenue
have multiple street frontages and cover a combined 1.25 hectares.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe property comes with development approval for 242 apartments
as well as communal open space and landscaping in a central courtyard.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLevande said it had filed amendments to the approval
seeking 217 independent living apartments in a midrise village format
plus adjoining clubhouse facilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is expected to begin next year
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Levande chief executive Kevin McCoy says they want to build 400-500 independent living units annually
opposite the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and about 6km south of Geelong.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposed development will include about 120 independent living units
The site is next to a big medical precinct and near several aged-care facilities and public transport.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat deal follows Levande’s acquisition of a 1.75ha site at Bentleigh East
about 15km south-east of Melbourne’s centre
The Bentleigh East project will be home to about 400 residents in 290 units across four buildings
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It occupies the site of a former primary school
which Levande has rebuilt.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction began in December
2022 and the first residents are expected to move in by late next year.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLevande said it expected to spend up to $2 billion on new developments
as well as redeveloping its existing sites
over the next 5-10 years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We want to be building 400-500 independent living units annually within the next couple of years,” Levande chief executive Kevin McCoy said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This scale of investment is absolutely essential as the retirement living sector prepares for exponential growth in retiree numbers
Construction Bolster Levande PipelineRetirement living operator Levande has settled on the acquisition of a parcel of 14 houses in the Castle Hill Showground precinct north-west of Sydney
bringing its development pipeline to about $2 billion
The properties at 7-23 Cadman Crescent and 18-24 Hughes Avenue
have multiple street frontages and cover a combined 1.25 hectares
The property comes with development approval for 242 apartments
as well as communal open space and landscaping in a central courtyard
Levande said it had filed amendments to the approval
Construction is expected to begin next year
Levande—created in February 2022 when Swedish private equity firm EQT acquired Stockland’s portfolio of 58 retirement villages—paid a total of just under $46 million for the 14 Castle Hill properties
It’s the second acquisition of an eastern seaboard development site by Levande in as many months
Levande announced it is under contract to buy a 5ha greenfield infill site at Highton
opposite the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and about 6km south of Geelong
The proposed development will include about 120 independent living units
The site is next to a big medical precinct and near several aged-care facilities and public transport
That deal follows Levande’s acquisition of a 1.75ha site at Bentleigh East
The acquisitions come as the retirement-living operator announced it had sold 48 apartments from the first stage of a 28-storey vertical retirement village at Epping
Thirty of the soon-to-be completed apartments were sold within three weeks of the start of a marketing campaign
The design includes 172 independent living units and a 132-bed aged-care facility
2022 and the first residents are expected to move in by late next year
Levande said it expected to spend up to $2 billion on new developments
“We want to be building 400-500 independent living units annually within the next couple of years,” Levande chief executive Kevin McCoy said
“This scale of investment is absolutely essential as the retirement living sector prepares for exponential growth in retiree numbers
as Australia grapples with a nationwide shortage of housing.”
An architecturally-designed home perched on Castle Hill has sold for $2.17m at auction while the price of residential real estate in Townsville continues to climb
The five-bedroom home at 37 Yarrawonga Drive, Castle Hill
was the second most expensive sale for the suburb this year
The sale was also the 10th most expensive for Castle Hill
said 37 Yarrawonga Drive attracted three registered bidders and sold on auction night
“We saw 42 groups/families of prospective buyers view the home throughout the three week campaign,” she said
“The reach across online platforms such as real estate portals and social media was fairly substantial as well.”
Ms Rankin marketed the property as a stunning home offering an “unrivalled vantage point to take in Townsville’s breathtaking coastal scenery”
The two-storey home has panoramic views from Cape Pallarenda to Cape Cleveland
which can be seen from most rooms and the swimming pool
indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces and an aviary built into the rock face of Castle Hill
According to the latest data from PropTrack
the median house price for Castle Hill sits at $1.225m
This is up 39.1 per cent in the past 12 months and 10.1 per cent in the past three years
however properties sell for 7.6 per cent below asking price on average
Tenants are paying $900 per week on average to rent a Castle Hill home
with rentals achieving an indicative gross rental yield of 3.82 per cent
The PropTrack figures also showed the median house price in Townsville was sitting at $460,000
up 7.4 per cent in the past quarter and 13.5 per cent in the past year
The average cost of a unit in Townsville is $292,000
up just 1 per cent for the quarter and 8.1 per cent in the past 12 months
Castle Hill walkers are being encouraged to discover more of their backyard during the Hill’s yearly maintenance closure from Monday
Mayor Troy Thompson said Castle Hill would be undergoing significant maintenance over the ten business days from Monday 27 May 2024
“The iconic Castle Hill is a much-loved and well-used natural asset
with about 2,500 people walking the tracks and road every day
it needs some TLC,” Cr Thompson said
“The works being conducted will include drain clearing
“Council will also take advantage of the closure as an opportunity to test our new bushfire pipeline along the popular walking tracks
as well as conduct any environmental maintenance that may be required.”
Mayor Thompson said works were scheduled to commence on Monday 27 May 2024 and would take ten business days to complete
“While we appreciate people love Castle Hill
it’s critical our team gets this work done which is why Castle Hill Road and tracks will be closed to pedestrians
cyclists and vehicles from 6am – 4pm Monday – Friday for the next two weeks,” he said
“Townsville is abundant with terrific opportunities to get out and be active
from tracks like Mount Louisa walking trail to the Strand
Ross River and our extensive active transport network
I encourage people to discover more of their own backyard in the weeks ahead.”
Sam Steadman from Outer Limits Adventure Fitness said with more than 300 days of sunshine a year
Townsville offered some world-class opportunities to get out and active
“It is important Council complete the works so we can keep using our favourite hill
it is no reason to not get out and be active,” Steadman said
“Places like Jacob’s Ladder and the connecting stairs are great
“We are very lucky with so many options close to the city
there is always somewhere for some exercise.”
Castle Hill Road and tracks will be closed to pedestrians
cyclists and vehicles from 6am – 4pm Monday – Friday from 27 May – 7 June 2024
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The sell off of disgraced developer Jean Nassif’s $1.5bn property empire has ramped up with a rival group snapping up one of his biggest and most controversial sites
Nassif’s real estate empire Toplace was valued at around $1.5bn before it collapsed into administration last year and he fled overseas owning creditors hundreds of millions of dollars
However as much as a third of that empire might have now been moved on amid news that respected developer ALAND has agreed to take over Toplace’s abandoned high-rise apartment blocks in Castle Hill
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over the next two years and provide over 500 additional built-to-rent homes in the area
At one stage the Skyview project had been valued at around $500m
“It is currently 25 per cent completed. We need to do quite a lot of remedial work to get it right. And then the basement also needs a lot of reinforcement,” Andrew Hrsto, the owner and founder of ALAND told The Daily Telegraph
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The sell off of disgraced developer Jean Nassif’s $1.5bn property empire has ramped up with the a rival group snapping up one of his biggest sites.It is across the street from the Skyview towers
The building site at the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Rd has been bought by Kassis for $54.25m
It adjoins the Grand Reve twin-tower development project
By contrast the Grand Reve has been marketed as “the most prestigious development ever offered in the Hills District of Sydney”
The first stage of Grand Reve is due for completion next month
with the top-floor windows being washed when The Sell viewed the construction site midweek
one of the 4.5-star rated construction companies in the NSW governments iCIRT ratings system
which helps buyers identify building professionals who have a proven track record
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What the Grand Reve development will look like
The off-the-plan offering comes with a 10-year structural defect insurance policy
which is among the first of its kind in Sydney
with 37 floor plan configurations including studios
two and three-bedroom apartments and split-level townhouses
Prices range from $595,000 to $4.6m through Adam Sparkes at McGrath Projects
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United Arab Emirates-based property developer Arada has launched into the Australian property market from a new Sydney base and has plans for multiple projects across NSW, where it has launched its first project in the northwestern suburb of Castle Hill.
The ambitious Middle Eastern property developer, which has built 9000 homes and has another 21,000 in the pipeline in its home market, has spent about $200m on about five sites in NSW as it looks to get a jump in the market where few rival developers are buying.
Arada, led by its Australian-born chief executive Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, who is also spearheading the local operations and business growth, believes that its model will translate well in the market.
Unlike the sprawling mini-cities that it undertakes in the Middle East, in Australia, Arada will focus on developing more compact, high-rise projects with top facilities and amenities. Its developments will sport green spaces, top retail outlets and its signature fitness and wellbeing offering, Wellfit.
Arada is moving fast and will submit its first drawings for approval next month for the Castle Hill project, which is to feature about 350 apartments.
While local developers are struggling to get projects off the ground, Arada says it is backed by a strong balance sheet and good sales in its home market.
Mr Alkhoshaibi acknowledged the challenge of rising construction costs in Australia but said the company could start building ahead of securing pre-sales, and its projects were slated to start from next year.
The new entrant is committed to working with local and state authorities on solutions to the affordability crisis, and believes it can help ease the pressure on first-home buyers by using its integrated residential community model.
“Launching in Australia marks a pivotal moment for Arada as we continue to realise our vision of integrated residential communities that help people lead happier, healthier and more meaningful lives,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said.
Mr Alkhoshaibi said Arada’s model of activated precincts, that offered a community-based approach to housing supply, would work in Sydney, where its first projects would be developed in growth corridors. The projects also aligned with NSW government initiatives to expand housing near transport hubs while minimising the strain on existing infrastructure.
The company has also forged into other international markets with the aid of its private backers.
Arada has assembled $2.5bn worth of projects in its pipeline for its Australian operations. The company’s developments Down Under are in Sydney’s inner west, southwest and Hills Shire suburbs, and will add 2500 dwellings to the city’s market.
The sites will also have extensive commercial and retail components, which will be held by the developer. Arada intends to pour profits from its Australian operation back into building up long-term holdings in retail, commercial and residential assets.
“We’re going to be committing a good percentage to build-to-rent – so about 20 per cent as a minimum,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said.
Arada has partnered with architecture practice Woods Bagot to design and deliver its projects. Construction and sales are slated to kick off in 2025.
“In the seven years since we were launched, we’ve already transformed one emirate (Sharjah), and we’re now a big player in Dubai,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said.
“We’ve really shocked the market, becoming the youngest private company in the UAE ever to achieve ratings and go through a public bond-raising process.”
Since 2017, Arada has started six projects in Sharjah and Dubai, with a combined sales value of $25bn. These include Sharjah’s largest ever mixed-use mega-project, Aljada; the UAE’s first forested community, Masaar; and the ultra-luxury Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah.
Aljada is one of the UAE’s largest mixed-use mega-projects, covering a 2.2sq km area. The project is about 30 per cent complete and, once finished, will feature 25,000 homes, four hotels, three international schools, a family entertainment zone, an office park, an opera house, sporting facilities and a mall, all in a landscaped mini-city. More than 7500 homes have already been delivered.
The developer has a holistic philosophy which includes landscaping and public space, as well as great architecture and design, at its precincts.
“We’ll be applying these same principles in Australian projects, as well as a focus on job creation, BTR and meaningful community support,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said.
He said Arada planned to grow to about $5bn of local projects over the next three-to-five years, with a focus on city growth corridors near public infrastructure.
Longer term, the company would like to replicate its UAE-style mixed-use mega-projects, albeit tailored to slightly smaller-scale local tastes.
“We need to show stakeholders – government and regulators, that we can deliver,” he said.
“I want to show that Arada has delivered strategic projects in specific locations, and then it will be time to step it up.”
This all ties in with his longer-term plans of becoming a major player across the UAE, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Britain.
“I’m confident that we’ll be one of the first UAE developers to be very successful outside the country,” he said.
With ambitions of being a top-five developer in the markets where it operates, Arada is not standing still.
“When I look at the developer landscape here, I think you need fresh blood, someone to take the initiative with innovative ideas and not be too scared to be audacious,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said.
“It’s not always about maximising profits – you need to leave some on the table and give some back to your buyers. If a developer does that here, you become a benchmark for others to follow.”
United Arab Emirates-based property developer Arada has launched into the Australian property market from a new Sydney base and has plans for multiple projects across NSW
where it has launched its first project in the northwestern suburb of Castle Hill
The ambitious Middle Eastern property developer
which has built 9000 homes and has another 21,000 in the pipeline in its home market
has spent about $200m on about five sites in NSW as it looks to get a jump in the market where few rival developers are buying
led by its Australian-born chief executive Ahmed Alkhoshaibi
who is also spearheading the local operations and business growth
believes that its model will translate well in the market
Unlike the sprawling mini-cities that it undertakes in the Middle East
Arada will focus on developing more compact
high-rise projects with top facilities and amenities
top retail outlets and its signature fitness and wellbeing offering
Arada is moving fast and will submit its first drawings for approval next month for the Castle Hill project
While local developers are struggling to get projects off the ground
Arada says it is backed by a strong balance sheet and good sales in its home market
Mr Alkhoshaibi acknowledged the challenge of rising construction costs in Australia but said the company could start building ahead of securing pre-sales
and its projects were slated to start from next year
The new entrant is committed to working with local and state authorities on solutions to the affordability crisis
and believes it can help ease the pressure on first-home buyers by using its integrated residential community model
“Launching in Australia marks a pivotal moment for Arada as we continue to realise our vision of integrated residential communities that help people lead happier
healthier and more meaningful lives,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said
Mr Alkhoshaibi said Arada’s model of activated precincts
that offered a community-based approach to housing supply
where its first projects would be developed in growth corridors
The projects also aligned with NSW government initiatives to expand housing near transport hubs while minimising the strain on existing infrastructure
The company has also forged into other international markets with the aid of its private backers
Arada has assembled $2.5bn worth of projects in its pipeline for its Australian operations
The company’s developments Down Under are in Sydney’s inner west
and will add 2500 dwellings to the city’s market
The sites will also have extensive commercial and retail components
Arada intends to pour profits from its Australian operation back into building up long-term holdings in retail
“We’re going to be committing a good percentage to build-to-rent – so about 20 per cent as a minimum,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said
Arada has partnered with architecture practice Woods Bagot to design and deliver its projects
Construction and sales are slated to kick off in 2025
“In the seven years since we were launched
we’ve already transformed one emirate (Sharjah)
and we’re now a big player in Dubai,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said
becoming the youngest private company in the UAE ever to achieve ratings and go through a public bond-raising process.”
Arada has started six projects in Sharjah and Dubai
These include Sharjah’s largest ever mixed-use mega-project
Aljada; the UAE’s first forested community
Masaar; and the ultra-luxury Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah
Aljada is one of the UAE’s largest mixed-use mega-projects
The project is about 30 per cent complete and
More than 7500 homes have already been delivered
The developer has a holistic philosophy which includes landscaping and public space
“We’ll be applying these same principles in Australian projects
BTR and meaningful community support,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said
He said Arada planned to grow to about $5bn of local projects over the next three-to-five years
with a focus on city growth corridors near public infrastructure
the company would like to replicate its UAE-style mixed-use mega-projects
albeit tailored to slightly smaller-scale local tastes
“We need to show stakeholders – government and regulators
“I want to show that Arada has delivered strategic projects in specific locations
This all ties in with his longer-term plans of becoming a major player across the UAE
“I’m confident that we’ll be one of the first UAE developers to be very successful outside the country,” he said
With ambitions of being a top-five developer in the markets where it operates
“When I look at the developer landscape here
someone to take the initiative with innovative ideas and not be too scared to be audacious,” Mr Alkhoshaibi said
“It’s not always about maximising profits – you need to leave some on the table and give some back to your buyers
you become a benchmark for others to follow.”