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changes introduced by the NSW Government in 2023 that allow bonus floor-space-ratio and height allowances for including affordable housing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ABC Planning report outlines a Turner Architects-designed project with recessed upper labels to ensure “that the built form is compatible with the transitional character of the locality” with the project planned to update an “un-activated light-industrial area” into an active residential street according to the design report from Turner.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It will bring vibrancy and interconnectedness to the existing neighbourhood,” it said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans include through-site links that are publicly accessible connecting to Powells Creek Reserve playing fields.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe infill affordable changes from the NSW Government while \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/infill-affordable-reforms-feasibility-nsw\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/infill-affordable-reforms-feasibility-nsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eno silver bullet to the housing crisis\u003c/a\u003e have proven popular with developers looking to improve feasibilities with added height and FSR and at the same time creating more affordable housing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew and existing projects have tapped into the policy changes including \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/camden-block-expanded-with-affordable-infill-bonus\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/camden-block-expanded-with-affordable-infill-bonus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePJM Group’s 122-unit project in Camden\u003c/a\u003e a \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/sutherland-shire-heathcote-residential-shoptop-pub\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/sutherland-shire-heathcote-residential-shoptop-pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e168-apartment proposal in Heathcote\u003c/a\u003e 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 and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “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 Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Greenacre developer Eloura Developments has submitted plans to the City of Canada Bay for a 183-unit project after a 2022 proposal to rezone the area from industrial to medium-density residential was approved The project at 176-184 George Street in the inner-west would comprise three buildings between six and eight-storeys with 32 affordable units and two basement car parking levels offering 198 spaces as well as a small retail store including two-storey penthouses with terraces The development makes use of the Infill Affordable changes introduced by the NSW Government in 2023 that allow bonus floor-space-ratio and height allowances for including affordable housing The ABC Planning report outlines a Turner Architects-designed project with recessed upper labels to ensure “that the built form is compatible with the transitional character of the locality” which is predominantly lowrise development The site is near the Concord Train Station and 14.5km from Sydney CBD according to the design report from Turner “It will bring vibrancy and interconnectedness to the existing neighbourhood,” it said The plans include through-site links that are publicly accessible connecting to Powells Creek Reserve playing fields The infill affordable changes from the NSW Government, while no silver bullet to the housing crisis and at the same time creating more affordable housing Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The winning bid of $2.55 million at auction on Saturday for a North Ryde home was placed by local investors who plan to knock down and rebuild The two-bedroom, one-bathroom deceased estate at 9 Clarence Street had no guide The investors were from Eastwood and Macquarie Park and they went back and forth with a family from Marsfield who intended to rebuild and live in the property The property was one of 1097 scheduled to go to auction in Sydney this week Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 68.0 per cent from 679 reported results throughout the week Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate It was one of 776 scheduled auctions in Sydney on Saturday Cooley auctioneer Michael Garofolo said the slow start was probably due to a similar property in Ryde that was going to auction later that day Investors paid $2.55 million at auction on Saturday for a North Ryde home they intend to knock down and rebuild.Credit: Peter Rae “It was also a knock-down with a similar land size and price point,” he said “I discussed it with the agents this week; a property all registered parties were considering Stone Real Estate’s James Sarzano said the appeal of the property was its land size and proximity to the Metro and CBD North Ryde’s median house price rose 6.5 per cent to $2.45 million in the year to December on Domain data an architecturally designed home sold at auction for $2.1 million to an expat who had returned home from the US The three-bedroom, one-bathroom property at 16 Silver Street was guided at $1.8 million and sold above its reserve BresicWhitney Inner West’s Rhonda Yim declined to reveal the reserve but said the vendors were “delighted with the result” The buyer placed the opening bid of $1.8 million and competed with two first-home buyer couples from the inner west Yim said the buyer had been living in the northern beaches with her family while house hunting The vendors bought the home for $1.34 million in 2016 and enlisted architect Emily Sandstrom for a renovation that featured cathedral ceilings and a loft space Marrickville’s median house price rose 4.2 per cent to $2,037,500 in the year to December on Domain data a winning bid of $3.19 million for a Federation-style home was placed by a family that already lived in the street The buyer said she had always admired the three-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 34 Chelmsford Avenue Six bidders registered and five were active at the auction all of them families who lived within a five-kilometre radius of the property The auction began with a vendor bid of $2.6 million and rose in increments of $50,000 and $10,000 Cassidy Real Estate’s Neil Robson declined to reveal the guide and reserve but said it had sold “for a few $100,000 above the reserve” Epping’s median house price rose 9.4 per cent to $2.5 million in the year to December on Domain data A family that already lived in the street placed the winning bid of $3.19 million at auction on Saturday for a Federation-style home in Epping.Credit: Domain Robson said the property’s appeal was its location in a premium street with amenities nearby Interiors featured ornate ceilings and a retro-style bathroom He said while the February rate cut hadn’t necessarily increased activity “People aren’t using the phrase of ‘interest rates being too high’ They know we’ve had one rate cut and there will be more,” Robson said “It’s given buyers more comfort that they’re heading in the right direction and reduced that high-interest rate procrastination problem.” a Californian bungalow sold at auction for $2.64 million to a young family from Yagoona who planned to renovate it The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home at 46 Iandra Street was guided at $2.3 million and had its reserve set at $2.4 million. There were five registered bidders, four of them active. The family went back and forth with a gentleman from Eastwood who had inspected the home for the first time just minutes prior. Horwood Nolan’s Ben Horwood said the gentleman decided to register after a quick inspection, and that this can happen when buyers are looking at several properties. “People can make a pretty informed decision due to the amount of information online,” he said. Bidding began at $2 million and rose in varying increments. The vendor had a friend sell on her behalf as she had moved into a nursing home. The winning bid of $2.55 million at auction on Saturday for a North Ryde home was placed by local investors who plan to knock down and rebuild. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom deceased estate at had no guide, but its reserve was set at $2.3 million. All three registered bidders were active. The investors were from Eastwood and Macquarie Park, and they went back and forth with a family from Marsfield who intended to rebuild and live in the property. The property was one of 1097 scheduled to go to auction in Sydney this week. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 68.0 per cent from 679 reported results throughout the week, while 152 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. Bidding was slow to begin, with an eventual offer of $1.8 million. From there, bids rose in varying increments. It was one of 776 scheduled auctions in Sydney on Saturday. Cooley auctioneer Michael Garofolo said the slow start was probably due to a similar property in Ryde that was going to auction later that day. \\u201CIt was also a knock-down with a similar land size and price point,\\u201D he said. \\u201CI discussed it with the agents this week; a property all registered parties were considering. However, once the auction got going, it was like a bull out of a gate.\\u201D Stone Real Estate\\u2019s James Sarzano said the appeal of the property was its land size and proximity to the Metro and CBD. North Ryde\\u2019s median house price rose 6.5 per cent to $2.45 million in the year to December on Domain data. In Marrickville, an architecturally designed home sold at auction for $2.1 million to an expat who had returned home from the US. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom property at was guided at $1.8 million and sold above its reserve. BresicWhitney Inner West\\u2019s Rhonda Yim declined to reveal the reserve but said the vendors were \\u201Cdelighted with the result\\u201D. All three registered bidders were active. The buyer placed the opening bid of $1.8 million and competed with two first-home buyer couples from the inner west. Yim said the buyer had been living in the northern beaches with her family while house hunting. The vendors bought the home for $1.34 million in 2016 and enlisted architect Emily Sandstrom for a renovation that featured cathedral ceilings and a loft space. They were upsizing in the suburb. Marrickville\\u2019s median house price rose 4.2 per cent to $2,037,500 in the year to December on Domain data. In Epping, a winning bid of $3.19 million for a Federation-style home was placed by a family that already lived in the street. The buyer said she had always admired the three-bedroom, two-bathroom property at , with its front porch, double brick facade and manicured gardens, when walking past. Six bidders registered and five were active at the auction, all of them families who lived within a five-kilometre radius of the property. The auction began with a vendor bid of $2.6 million and rose in increments of $50,000 and $10,000. Cassidy Real Estate\\u2019s Neil Robson declined to reveal the guide and reserve, but said it had sold \\u201Cfor a few $100,000 above the reserve\\u201D. Epping\\u2019s median house price rose 9.4 per cent to $2.5 million in the year to December on Domain data. Robson said the property\\u2019s appeal was its location in a premium street with amenities nearby. Interiors featured ornate ceilings and a retro-style bathroom. He said while the February rate cut hadn\\u2019t necessarily increased activity, it had given buyers more confidence. \\u201CPeople aren\\u2019t using the phrase of \\u2018interest rates being too high\\u2019. They know we\\u2019ve had one rate cut and there will be more,\\u201D Robson said. \\u201CIt\\u2019s given buyers more comfort that they\\u2019re heading in the right direction and reduced that high-interest rate procrastination problem.\\u201D In Concord West, a Californian bungalow sold at auction for $2.64 million to a young family from Yagoona who planned to renovate it. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home at was guided at $2.3 million and had its reserve set at $2.4 million. Horwood Nolan\\u2019s Ben Horwood said the gentleman decided to register after a quick inspection, and that this can happen when buyers are looking at several properties. \\u201CPeople can make a pretty informed decision due to the amount of information online,\\u201D he said. When Frances Brewer was a young girl growing up in the outback town of Bourke “I can remember very clearly lining up all the neighbourhood children and playing schools on my grandmother’s verandah when I was about five,” she says Angelique Xenos and Frances Brewer.Credit: Wolter Peeters So when she finished boarding school in Sydney she enrolled in teachers’ college eventually getting a job at Walgett Public School “I worked for a long time – I’m not going to tell you how many years – but a long time in public education,” says Brewer “I was probably burnt out at a principal level,” Brewer says Her burnout was due to the mammoth workload of a principal the enormity of which she best describes with an anecdote about the time a management consultant from Deloitte once followed her around on a school day as part of a time-use study by the Department of Education “I had somebody come out and shadow me for a day and watch everything I did,” she said By the end of the school day the consultant said she had only stopped work for 15 minutes and Brewer had hours more work to do at home “I’m not really a person to go out for morning teas and lunches all the time and that’s where I could see myself heading,” she said After two years she returned to Concord West Public to work as a classroom teacher New figures from the Education Department suggest more experienced teachers such as Brewer are choosing to stay on longer with the number of those retiring falling to 1014 last year who awarded public teachers a historic $10,000 pay rise said she’d restored the reputation of the teaching profession “We’ve brought teacher salaries up and teacher vacancies down and the sharp drop in resignations particularly speaks volumes about the positive impact being felt in classrooms across the state,” she said NSW Education Minister Prue Car.Credit: Dominic Lorrimer but these improvements mean one thing: greater learning outcomes for our students which is at the centre of everything we do.” The resignation rate for first-year teachers also dropped while the percentage of public school teachers resigning fell to 1779 Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter \\u201CI can remember very clearly lining up all the neighbourhood children and playing schools on my grandmother\\u2019s verandah when I was about five,\\u201D she says So when she finished boarding school in Sydney she enrolled in teachers\\u2019 college \\u201CI worked for a long time \\u2013 I\\u2019m not going to tell you how many years \\u2013 but a long time in public education,\\u201D says Brewer \\u201CI was probably burnt out at a principal level,\\u201D Brewer says \\u201CI had somebody come out and shadow me for a day and watch everything I did,\\u201D she said \\u201CI\\u2019m not really a person to go out for morning teas and lunches all the time and that\\u2019s where I could see myself heading,\\u201D she said said she\\u2019d restored the reputation of the teaching profession \\u201CWe\\u2019ve brought teacher salaries up and teacher vacancies down and the sharp drop in resignations particularly speaks volumes about the positive impact being felt in classrooms across the state,\\u201D she said which is at the centre of everything we do.\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page They’re the Sydney suburbs multiple housing booms forgot – the pockets where homes are selling for similar prices to a decade ago or Bombshell analysis has revealed multiple suburbs where home prices are cheaper than in 2015 and even more where the increase over the 10 years was less than $50,000 – with growth below the rate of inflation Most of the suburbs were concentrated in the Parramatta region and around commuter hubs in the northwest which have been a magnet for apartment developers in recent years The Parramatta region suburbs included Rosehill where the median price of units has dropped $88,000 since 2015 where the median unit price fell by nearly $6000 MORE: Aussie landlord’s horror after 12 homes stolen A unit in this Concord West block recently sold for $619,000 MORE: Wild reason these homes cost as little as $35k sandwiched between the heavily developed Strathfield and Rhodes areas recorded an $80,000 drop in unit prices over the decade according to the PropTrack Market Trends data Sydney’s biggest unit price fall since 2015 was recorded in northwest suburb Rouse Hill where units are now selling for an average of $131,000 cheaper than a decade ago Experts explained unit values in these areas fell because of an oversupply of units coupled with lacklustre demand for high-rise apartment living With little competition for listings from other home seekers buyers could often negotiate prices down and score properties for below what the vendors paid MORE: Club DJ reveals housing tricked that scored him $16m Sold for $31k less than 2014 price: a unit in this James Ruse Dr block in Rosehill sold recently for $484,000 An apartment in this Weston St block in Rosehill recently sold for $30,000 less than the price paid in 2015 Buyer’s agent Lloyd Edge said home seekers who bought some of the older unit stock in these suburbs could score “great deals” “If you’re buying for your own use for the long term and you’re not trying to use the unit as a stepping to one day getting a house you can get some of the units cheaply,” he said “What tends to happen in these areas is they build too many apartments all at once 300 units in one building and three buildings like it are constructed at the same time “Each unit will be quite similar to the next and because there was so much choice for buyers REA Group economist Anne Flaherty said the lacklustre price growth in these areas illustrated why more housing supply was needed across Australia REA Group economist Anne Flaherty said demand had to outweigh supply for prices to rise and many of the Sydney areas where prices were level or lower with those in 2015 lacked this “Suburbs like this are a classic example of why increasing the supply of homes is the solution to the housing crisis “In those areas where we are building a lot of homes Housing Industry Association executive director for planning Mike Hermon said more housing was urgently needed to address the crisis but he said a “balanced” approach was vital A unit in this Ermington block recently sold for $45k below the 2015 price Another unit in this nearby complex in Ermington sold in 2025 for $727,000 This was $24,000 below than $751,000 paid in 2015 “Current zoning laws are outdated and restrictive often leaving Australians with limited choices between sprawling houses or towering apartment blocks,” Mr Hermon said “Gentle density bridges this gap by supporting middle-ground housing options like townhouses and small-scale apartments.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 43 Currawang Street in Sydney’s Concord West sold at auction on July 15 for $3 million, as stated on the listing. This is about double Sydney’s median house price of $1,627,625. The property appears to be a work in progress with cabinetry frames in the kitchen and original floorboards. Miscellaneous items, weights and hardware can be seen in various rooms. The home is on a 607-square-metre block with a yard and two sheds. Should the buyer have a grand vision, the yard could be transformed into an ideal entertaining zone. The floorplan allows for two separate living and dining zones, plus a workshop or study area. Would you live in a 'capsule' for cheaper rent? Young couple spends $3.5 million on Coogee two-bedroom semi at auction 'Untouched' for decades, this Aussie home has sold for $1.6 million Concord West is a residential suburb, 16km west of Sydney’s CBD. The median house price for the suburb is $2.66 million, highlighting an increase of 8.6 per cent year-on-year. Domain’s House Price Report for the March 2024 quarter reveals that for the first time Sydney house prices have surpassed $1.6 million. Experts predict house prices will surpass $1.7 million in Sydney by the end of Financial Year 2025 should forecast growth of six to eight per cent eventuate. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Billbergia is continuing to bolster its apartment development pipeline The busy developer, who has a number of projects in Wentworth Point, Rhodes and Chatswood in the planning phase, is set for a $335 million, 3.14-hectare masterplanned community in Concord West They acquired the 1 King Street site in 2019, and are planning more than 700 new dwellings on the block near Concord West Station The application aligns with the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Program which has seen 39 train stations now subject to rezoning and new planning controls which will encourage the delivery of new housing Billbergia’s plan for 1 King Street includes 10 buildings They will deliver a combined total of 698 apartments and 18 townhouses Billbergia’s Development Director Rick Graf says the proposed development will facilitate a mix of retail “It was a landmark feat to secure a consolidated site of over three hectares, let alone one which offers seamless access into the adjacent Concord West railway station,” Graf said “Our vision for Concord West is strongly aligned with the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program The redevelopment of this site will provide greater choice in housing and meet the needs of current and future residents for years to come." Around 7,600 sqm of retail floor space would be dedicated to essential retail and food services – including a supermarket The plans allow for a 2,500 sqm green connection and neighbourhood park increasing its permeability for both pedestrians and cyclists A new loop road connecting King and George Streets has also been included in the plans A new ground-level civic area would activate the site’s public domain while an existing onsite childcare centre would also be integrated into the new development as part of Billbergia’s masterplan As part of the proposal, Billbergia would deliver key local infrastructure, including the new public road connecting George Street and King Street, and/or provide funding towards proposed local precinct intersection upgrades and stormwater upgrades. Billbergia is known for delivering landmark mixed-use precincts, including the national award-winning 11-hectare Wentworth Point Town Centre The developer recently unveiled plans for the final stage of its Wentworth Point masterplan which is set to deliver over 900 apartments over two 40-level towers The proposal incorporates a waterfront promenade with amphitheatre, restaurants, hospitality, and a major new park in the heart of the town centre. It’s accompanied by $70 million in new community and social infrastructure under a Voluntary Planning Agreement submitted to City of Parramatta Council Late last year Billbergia announced plans to deliver a 244-apartment complex in Rhodes, along with a separate proposal for a mixed-use project in Chatswood comprising 251 dwellings over two towers alongside commercial and retail space Billbergia has also collaborated with the government and not-for-profit sectors to deliver a combined 1,315 social, affordable and market dwellings in Lidcombe and West Ryde (completed 2023) and Arncliffe (under construction) We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home NEW CONCORD ‒ An empty lot in downtown New Concord could be rejuvenated with the introduction of a "mix of things" sometime later this year There's nothing to do here," Ted Seeley joked The Seeleys bought the land around 10 years ago and tore down an old Starfire gas station The new outdoor plaza will be made out of shipping containers and akin to a smaller version of Zanesville's Downtown Exchange "It's a different industrial-type design," said Ted who cited similar successful venues in Cincinnati and in the south six smaller ones at 20 feet and one larger at 40 feet Three of the containers will have a covered There will also be a center pavilion and a stage for eventual concerts or comedy nights Seeley had six interested vendor prospects lined up in March but he was still looking to add a couple more There are some other ideas that we're throwing around Ted hopes to open before the end of the year he envisions around 14 new jobs will be created but it'll will also be up to the vendors how many to hire "I know each vendor will have at least two employees," he said Teddington Square will theoretically be open year-round but vendors will likely make different decisions but some might close December through February The project will cost between $650,000 to $750,000 Upcoming work will include adding utilities and bringing in and organizing the shipping containers His background included operating an indoor dirt bike track and helping with a family-owned deer processing business He will be the project's general contractor Hanna Electric Services out of New Concord will be subcontracted for the electrical work Ted and Cathy Seeley went before New Concord's Planning Commission (as the Board of Zoning Appeals) on Feb two weeks after having Teddington Square conditionally approved with the addition of eight paved parking spaces Teddington Square was required to have a parking spot for every four venue seats A Teddington Square rendering noted around 15 spots along West Main Street which could've made it difficult to accommodate both employees and incoming customers The Seeleys had submitted a parking variance to move the project forward by planning for extra spaces on a connected lot to the north they also own The variance was approved unanimously by the board with three votes in favor Interested vendors can reach Teddington Square through its website or by calling 740-680-1314 Sponsorship options are also available for donors through the website More: Zanesville man opening city's first Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar Shawn Digity is a reporter for the Zanesville Times Recorder. He can be emailed at sdigity@gannett.com or found on X at @ShawnDigityZTR These are the Sydney suburbs set to see the biggest growth in home prices over the next six months These are the top five Sydney suburbs expected to see the biggest growth in the next six months for every price range While experts expect Sydney’s house price growth to slow Shore Financial have identified the top suburbs that could defy this trend and continue to grow Separating Sydney’s suburbs into five different categories based on comparable median house prices the five categories include Heartland Sydney Professional Sydney and Affluent Sydney – to determine the highest growth suburbs at different price points Shore Financial has used AI machine learning to predict Sydney’s biggest growth suburbs in the next six months MORE: 20yo OnlyFans twins’ bizarre $6m demand Sydney’s highest growth suburbs predicted by AI The top five suburbs expected to see the biggest growth in each Sydney category included Emu Plains (Heartland Sydney) Manly Vale (Professional Sydney) and Concord West (Affluent Sydney) Shore Financial CEO Theo Chambers said the report had identified a shift in the Sydney property market.Each were projected to jump over 5 per cent in just six months Shore Financial CEO Theo Chambers said the Shore Financial State of Sydney Report had identified a shift in the Sydney property market MORE: Barefoot woman’s bizarre 5c home bid Huge change to make buying home easier Sydney’s median house price jumped 11.6 per cent This growth reflects robust market demand and constrained supply with prices showing consistent upward momentum particularly in the past six months as buyer competition intensified,” he said Camperdown set to increase in value by 5 per cent in six months The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data also showed an uptick in investor activity with 42.9 per cent of NSW loan commitments in June 2024 were for investor finance Other suburbs expected to see more than 5 per cent growth in the next six months included Leonay (Heartland Sydney) Marrickville (Professional Sydney) and Crows Nest (Affluent Sydney) “We have taken a conservative approach with our forecasts given the uncertainty around interest rates and the likely easing of population growth,” Mr Chambers added “The standout suburbs have very low levels of inventory which is forcing buyers in those specific suburbs to compete harder and bid up prices This dynamic underscores the importance of localised market analysis when assessing future performance in Sydney’s housing market.” Mr Chambers noted that the research also identified very different outlooks for different pricepoints particularly those with medians above $3 million projected to experience more modest or even negative growth particularly those around $1 to $2 million are expected to see stronger growth,” he said “This suggests that demand may be shifting towards more affordable areas while the top-tier market faces challenges possibly due to affordability constraints or market saturation.” MORE: Albo moves on his controversial ‘eviction home’ ‘Fail mark’: NSW slammed over housing delays Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care information for parents including how to choose a service and supporting your child for their transition to school Skills NSW helps post high school students find courses in vocational training across a wide variety of industries and course providers The NSW Department of Education is committed to employing the best and brightest teachers who can teach and make a difference in NSW public schools NSW Department of Education's information on curriculum taught in NSW schools Aboriginal education and communities & personalised support Building a yurt in a school hall for a play about refugee children provided unique learning opportunities The audience this week for ‘We Come From Far Far Away’ will sit inside a huge Mongolian yurt at the Sydney Opera House perhaps oblivious of the international collaboration behind its construction The collaboration involves a Norwegian theatre director an English language teacher of Korean and Japanese heritage and the culturally and linguistically diverse students at Concord West Public School in Sydney The play – a true story about two Syrian refugee boys – has its Australian premiere this week at the Opera House and will then travel to the DreamBIG Children’s Festival in Adelaide the Norwegian/Czech/British theatre company NIE (New International Encounter) couldn’t transport all the yurt components to Australia – and they needed a space to build the 8x8-metre yurt to accommodate 80 audience members Concord West Public School English language teacher and a puppeteer who was contacted by NIE artistic directors Kjell and Iva Moberg looking for suggestions principal Monica Marchiello’s “eyes lit up” when she heard of the request and authorised the construction of the yurt (known as ‘Ger’ in Mongolian) in the school hall The synergy for Ms Marchiello was the unique learning opportunities for her 359 students of whom 86 per cent are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and 50 students are from Mongolia Yurts have been in Mongolian culture for thousands of years “Our school has a growing Mongolian community with Mongolian students making up 14 per cent of enrolments This was a perfect opportunity to have a culturally enriching experience that would bring our school community together,” Ms Marchiello said Ms Yasugi said the English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) program she teaches involved hands-on learning experiences with lots of talking and listening to develop the students’ language acquisition but who would have thought a yurt would become the inspiration,” she said As Kjell and Iva Moberg worked on the project last week the entire school studied yurts – and the concept of home – and made their own models from paper and LEGO The school made sure the Mobergs’ 11-year-old daughter had a school uniform and could join in student activities During the week of the artist-in-residence program trucks delivered 300 metres of timber and 300 kilograms of lights carpets and cushions as the Mobergs almost single-handedly put the yurt together “That is when the most beautiful thing happened,” Ms Yasugi said Two Mongolian men with minimal English turned up to help – Buyanba Sambuu – with Year 6 Mongolian students translating for them Bayside Community Church member Rob Kirk also pitched in with his experience teaching woodwork and timber technologies in high schools The church meets at Concord West Public School on Sundays Last Friday the students and school community celebrated the yurt’s construction with a Mongolian Day wearing the colours of the country’s flag – red blue and yellow – with entertainment from renowned Mongolian throat singer and horse fiddle musician The school assembly started with an Acknowledgement of Country to the Wangal people translated into Mongolian Around 38 Mongolian students from Concord High School also attended and two of the teenagers sang a traditional lullaby while Bukhu played his horse fiddle “This week-long artist in residency has culminated in the most beautiful displays of community and connection as well as pride and celebration of people’s cultural heritage,” Ms Yasugi said “We will always remember the yurt that came from far The Australian premiere season of We Come From Far, Far Away runs at the Sydney Opera House until May 21 We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education Almost 32,000 homes will be built near train stations in Crows Nest Homebush and Bankstown as the NSW Labor government moves to speed up construction and increase density around transport hubs amid the worsening housing crisis The transport-oriented developments (TODs) will be accelerated to deliver up to 31,855 new homes – including 3348 for affordable housing – on the north shore and the city’s inner west and south-west the new 3255 homes will be within the St Leonards Centre and along the spine of the Pacific Highway to the Crows Nest metro rail station as many as 488 will be earmarked for affordable housing near Royal North Shore Hospital one of the largest general hospitals in Australia The Homebush accelerated TOD precinct includes about 200 hectares between the Sydney and Parramatta CBDs Rezoning will allow various land uses including residential commercial and recreational within walking distance of four train stations – Homebush Strathfield and Concord West – and a future metro station at North Strathfield including between 805 and 1610 for affordable housing there will be 12,5000 new homes within walking distance of Bankstown station and the new metro stop with residential and commercial buildings ranging from one to 25 storeys The government also estimates that as many 20,000 jobs will be created through the Bankstown Crows Nest and Homebush rezoning proposals The government last week detailed plans for accelerated TODs in Hornsby and community consultation for the Bays West TOD rezoning proposal will take place during the exhibition of the masterplan in mid-2025 Each of the TOD accelerated precincts will also have access to changed planning rules unique to those precincts to accelerate the delivery of homes and will share in $520 million which has been reserved for infrastructure such as critical road upgrades There will also be special entertainment precincts as part of the accelerated TODs to support live entertainment with extended trading hours for live music venues and “favourable noise controls” The Minns government needs to build 377,000 new homes in the next five years and has unveiled sweeping planning reforms to reach those targets This includes 37 TOD locations around stations, a pattern book to deliver more homes faster, the first stage of the low and mid-rise reforms, extra planning powers for government agencies and council league tables Minister for Planning Paul Scully said the reforms had been “progressive and extensive” “These additional three precincts will help to deliver more well-located homes that are also close to new job opportunities as each of the rezonings enable a mix of residential and non-residential land uses placing good homes and jobs at their core,” he said “These precincts provide more homes for all stages of life The transport-oriented developments (TODs) will be accelerated to deliver up to 31,855 new homes \\u2013 including 3348 for affordable housing \\u2013 on the north shore and the city\\u2019s inner west and south-west commercial and recreational within walking distance of four train stations \\u2013 Homebush Strathfield and Concord West \\u2013 and a future metro station at North Strathfield with extended trading hours for live music venues and \\u201Cfavourable noise controls\\u201D This includes 37 TOD locations around stations a pattern book to deliver more homes faster the first stage of the low and mid-rise reforms extra planning powers for government agencies and Minister for Planning Paul Scully said the reforms had been \\u201Cprogressive and extensive\\u201D \\u201CThese additional three precincts will help to deliver more well-located homes placing good homes and jobs at their core,\\u201D he said \\u201CThese precincts provide more homes for all stages of life the publisher wouldn't have dropped what's now being reported as more than $200 million into Concord's development deal.  Emphasis on over $200 million. Kotaku explains in its report that Sony's initial deal with now defunct developer Firewalk Studios wasn't enough to cover Concord's elongated Sony purchased Firewalk in 2023 for an undisclosed amount.  This new information from Kotaku lines up with reporting from podcaster Colin Moriarty from 2023 which claimed Sony indeed spent $200 million on the first few years Firewalk took to create Concord as well as another $200 million on more development in 2023 Some seriously doubt this apparent total of $400 million in development it would rival the development costs of some of the biggest Sony games including revered titles like The Last of Us Part 2 To really drive home how colossal a failure a $400 million loss would be for Sony that number is $300 million more than what it took to make Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and almost $100 million more expensive than Marvel's Spider-Man 2.  Perhaps the most disappointing thing is that, for most players, there just wasn't enough evidence of the time and money Firewalk put into Concord, which by most accounts felt like an underwhelming and cumbersome FPS. We said the same in our Concord review.  Ashley BardhanSenior WriterAshley is a Senior Writer at GamesRadar+ She's been a staff writer at Kotaku and Inverse and she's written freelance pieces about horror and women in games for sites like Rolling Stone she's usually working on expanding her doll collection while watching Saw movies one through 11 Conventional wisdom says that upper-end homes perform best in any property market Values for once-booming upper-end real estate in Sydney have started to fall but values for the bottom end of the market are still rising recorded a 0.4 per cent dip in values over the past three months about a year after it kicked off the city’s market rebound which typically lag price movements at the upper end but at a slower pace than last year – up 1.3 per cent for the lower quarter Values rose 0.6 per cent for the middle of the market CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless said more expensive homes typically led upswings and downturns with the upper quartile of the market leading the upswing through 2023 but also slowing more sharply through the second half of last year and into the first month of 2024,” Lawless said Property price growth has continued to slow but there’s been an uptick in buyer sentiment.Credit: Steven Siewert The upper end was adjusting after strong rates of growth adding that it was likely demand had eased as some buyers were priced out of the market segment – given values were up 11.9 year-on-year “People often think [the upper quarter] is immune to affordability pressures but … given borrowing capacity has dropped quite a bit and house prices have risen quite substantially it makes sense that there would be some [buyer] deflection to the middle and lower marketplace,” Lawless said he suspected the price dip was more a case of the market levelling off than the start of greater price declines there were signs of strengthening buyer sentiment off the back of lower than expected inflation and the growing expectation for rate cuts later this year Auction clearance rates have been on the rise and consumer sentiment readings were improving but headwinds still remained given stretched affordability Commonwealth Bank’s head of Australian economics Gareth Aird felt it was too early to draw much from the rising clearance rate and expects growth across the market to moderate due to already high prices constrained borrowing power and an increase in homes for sale “All conventional metrics of affordability have deteriorated so you get to the point where it’s hard for home prices to keep pushing higher at the rates that they have been but that’s not to say prices will go backwards,” Aird said He has forecast Sydney prices to end the year about 5 per cent higher but noted gains would be modest until expected rate cuts – which he has pencilled in from September – boost buyer borrowing power He added price growth would also be supported by the strong rental market Melissa Mason is selling her family home in Concord West to downsize to Glebe.Credit: Wolter Peeters Concord West homeowner Melissa Mason is among those hitting the market, listing her family’s beloved five-bedroom house of almost 18 years to downsize to Glebe “There’s always a bit of anxiety … but we’re not worried about it selling it’s a great area and a good house,” Mason said “Concord West seems to hold its own … it might slow down on the uptick but there’s been strong price growth over the period of time that we’ve lived here and I don’t think there’s ever been a period where it’s really gone back for any period of time.” said there was strong demand for good family homes in the area and noted the market had got off to a strong start this year the change in sentiment from the back end of spring to now is like chalk and cheese There seems to be a bit of FOMO creeping back in,” Horwood said “People are thinking if rates do get reduced later in the year … then the market will probably start to strengthen so are seeing now as a good opportunity to buy prior to any major movements.” said more expensive properties in the city’s east tended to set market trends which then rippled out to more affordable suburbs “The more affordable suburbs or properties are seeing better numbers and bigger demand because more people can afford it … but in some of the more expensive suburbs I work in particularly in the north-west region … there has been a slight plateau or pull back.” He suspected the broader market would follow suit as an increase in homes for sale gave buyers more choice and expected prices to stabilise and move sideway until interest rates were cut The top quarter of Sydney\\u2019s house market about a year after it kicked off the city\\u2019s market rebound but at a slower pace than last year \\u2013 up 1.3 per cent for the lower quarter \\u201CThis trend is once again playing out but also slowing more sharply through the second half of last year and into the first month of 2024,\\u201D Lawless said adding that it was likely demand had eased as some buyers were priced out of the market segment \\u2013 given values were up 11.9 year-on-year \\u201CPeople often think [the upper quarter] is immune to affordability pressures but \\u2026 given borrowing capacity has dropped quite a bit and house prices have risen quite substantially it makes sense that there would be some [buyer] deflection to the middle and lower marketplace,\\u201D Lawless said Commonwealth Bank\\u2019s head of Australian economics Gareth Aird felt it was too early to draw much from the rising clearance rate \\u201CAll conventional metrics of affordability have deteriorated so you get to the point where it\\u2019s hard for home prices to keep pushing higher at the rates that they have been but that\\u2019s not to say prices will go backwards,\\u201D Aird said but noted gains would be modest until expected rate cuts \\u2013 which he has pencilled in from September \\u2013 boost buyer borrowing power Concord West homeowner Melissa Mason is among those hitting the market listing her of almost 18 years to downsize to Glebe \\u201CThere\\u2019s always a bit of anxiety \\u2026 but we\\u2019re not worried about it selling it\\u2019s a great area and a good house,\\u201D Mason said \\u201CConcord West seems to hold its own \\u2026 it might slow down on the uptick but there\\u2019s been strong price growth over the period of time that we\\u2019ve lived here and I don\\u2019t think there\\u2019s ever been a period where it\\u2019s really gone back for any period of time.\\u201D There seems to be a bit of FOMO creeping back in,\\u201D Horwood said \\u201CPeople are thinking if rates do get reduced later in the year \\u2026 then the market will probably start to strengthen so are seeing now as a good opportunity to buy prior to any major movements.\\u201D said more expensive properties in the city\\u2019s east tended to set market trends \\u201CThe more affordable suburbs or properties are seeing better numbers and bigger demand because more people can afford it \\u2026 but in some of the more expensive suburbs I work in particularly in the north-west region \\u2026 there has been a slight plateau or pull back.\\u201D Work has officially commenced on the $75 million redevelopment of Concord Oval which will transform the suburban oval into a world class sporting The Redevelopment of Concord Oval (ROCO) project is an initiative of the NSW and Federal Government in partnership with Canada Bay Council and Wests Tigers It will create recreation spaces for the rapidly growing inner west population and include a Centre of Excellence for the Wests Tigers Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the project would improve quality of life for inner west families “I’m proud to say that we committed $42 million worth of funding to make this happen Quality public spaces are vital for our well-being and this project reimagines space around the oval for the inner-west community to enjoy,” Mr Stokes said it will create 1000 jobs during construction and provide a major boost to the construction industry as we rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.” Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said the redevelopment was an initiative of the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program which invests in projects that revitalise the Parramatta Road corridor “The project delivers on the NSW Government’s commitment to improve open space and active transport links between the inner west and Parramatta,” Mr Constance said Acting Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said the sport precinct inclusive of the Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence would support community participation in sport and the development of promising young male and female players from the inner west and south-west Sydney “The Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence will feature high-performance training education and administration facilities as well as dedicated multi-purpose community facilities to enable the club to expand its community programs,” Mr Lee said Member for Drummoyne John Sidoti said the redevelopment provided benefits for the entire community “The inner west is already the greatest place to live in Australia and the project will provide social and recreational benefits that will make the area an even better place to work Federal Member for Reid Fiona Martin said in a multicultural seat like Reid sport plays an important role in creating social cohesion within our diverse community “The significant upgrade to Concord Oval will strengthen the Wests Tigers’ links to community members while also strengthening our local economy by generating jobs and bringing spectators from all over Sydney to enjoy the facilities,” Dr Martin said Mayor of Canada Bay Council Councillor Angelo Tsirekas said the Concord Oval precinct will secure essential open community space for a growing population “This project will secure public access to the site and offer essential community facilities to residents and visitors including an outdoor basketball court all alongside exceptional public art paying homage to the site’s historical significance.” Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe said the project was a genuine alignment between an elite sporting facility and community engagement as the organisation looks to deliver further positive social outcomes “It will not only drive positive social value for our community but enable Wests Tigers to operate out of a facility that will be the envy of our competitors — creating a legacy piece for our club players and staff as well as our Members and stakeholders." The Redevelopment of Concord Oval is scheduled for completion in early 2022 Artist's impression of Sydney Olympic Park metro station The Sydney Metro West project is a new 24-kilometre underground metro railway which will double rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD transforming Sydney for generations to come.  This once-in-a-century infrastructure investment will provide fast turn-up-and-go metro services with fully accessible stations link new communities to rail services and support employment growth and housing supply.  The project is expected to create about 10,000 direct and 70,000 indirect jobs during construction Pyrmont and Hunter Street in the Sydney CBD Two potential station locations are being investigated west of Sydney Olympic Park including one at Rosehill Gardens which could support a significant increase in housing Sydney Metro West will target an opening date of 2032 •    A new generation of fast safe and reliable metro trains.•    Australia’s first fully accessible railway: level access between train and platform.•    New driverless technology including platform screen safety doors keeping people and objects like prams away from tracks.•    At all times a team of expert train controllers will monitor Sydney Metro making sure everything runs smoothly.•    Wheelchair spaces separate priority seating and emergency intercoms inside trains.•    Heating and air-conditioning in all metro trains.•    Continuous mobile phone coverage throughout the metro network Sydney Metro is making project information as easy to access as possible We want to connect with you so you can find out what you need to know and learn more about the project The Sydney Metro West interactive portal provides area-specific information to help you navigate the project in an easy-to-use and intuitive way The portal includes information to support your understanding of the planning process and videos from our team of project experts following the NSW Government’s independent review into Sydney Metro it was announced Sydney Metro would prepare scoping studies for up to two potential station locations west of Sydney Olympic Park Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present The Nicholls family are celebrating a big result (AAP Image/Monique Harmer) THREE registered bidders battled it out for a five-bedroom home in Concord West which sold under the hammer for $1.927 million The house at 273 Queen St which had been owned by Simon Nicholls and his wife Stefanie was bought by a family from the area wanting to upsize 273 Queen St in Concord West sold for 1.927 million with two of the bidders fighting it out the whole way Selling agent Dib Chidiac of Raine and Horne Concord said if there was good competition on a property at auction Over in Camperdown, a three-bedroom semi-detached home at 20 Roberts St also sold at auction for $1.847 million Selling agent Michael Harris of Raine and Horne Newtown had four register and compete The buyers were a young couple from the inner west who were in New Zealand at the time of the auction and were being represented by one of their sisters It is easy to see why 20 Roberts St sold for $1.847 million but was cautious not to predict the end of the decline “It felt like people were genuinely out wanting to buy property today,” he said “Maybe the warmer weather has brought everyone back.” The semi originally had a price guide of $1.9 million but it was readjusted to $1.8 million after the first open due to feedback Mr Harris had more success in Stanmore as a two-bedroom unit at 7/100-104 Parramatta Rd sold moments after auction for $790,000 Again he had four register and all four get involved as an opening bid of $600,000 started the auction The auction of 7/100-104 Parramatta Rd in Stanmore was hotly contested with the price negotiated up to the final figure shortly after It was purchased by a couple who live on the NSW South Coast and want a city pad when visiting family VETERAN star Tigers hooker Robbie Farah remains passionate about footy There were big crowds at yesterday’s open for inspection just hours before the most capped Tiger faced-off against the Rabbitohs at ANZ stadium in his first clash with his former club It was his 250th game with his beloved team SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER HERE Through the years Farah has accumulated an impressive property investment portfolio and brothers Jason and Eddie and Jessica and Renee Its Raine & Horne listing agent Dib Chidiac was giving $2 million to $2.2 million price guidance after its new rear extension on the 600 sqm block The Farah syndicate paid $1.02 million in 2012 for what was a longtime rental holding Farah bought his first home in 2006 when he paid $500,000 for a two-bedroom unit in Annandale He co-owns other properties with family in Cabarita Wareemba and most recently a two level Queenslander in the up-market Brisbane suburb of Hamilton It was purchased was through YNWA Developments named after the famous You’ll Never Walk Alone anthem of Liverpool FC Farah’s favourite English Premier League team He has become a director and co-founder with Louis Hanna and Jai Ayoub of Two4Seven a company creating VIP packages to major sporting and entertainment events worldwide His interests through the years have extended into food too when Farah established a gourmet pizza and schnitzel restaurant in Leichhardt ● MORE NEWS: SUBURBS WHERE YOU CAN RENT FOR CHEAPER ● MORE NEWS: THE MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN THE WORLD TO RENT ● MORE NEWS: WHERE CELEBRITIES ARE BUYING Farah has been generous off field as the co-founder and board member of the charity organisation which has raised over $600,000 to help those in need There was big concern when Farah was stretchered off the field on Saturday Westmead’s Children Hospital and Fr Chris Reilly Youth Off The Streets hasn’t yet decided on his playing future although he admits “everyone’s been asking me about that.” “To be honest I haven’t even really thought about it,” he told sports journalists ‘’There’s still a long way to go on the season a million things can happen between now and then.’’ When I wrote about my last food tour of Summer Hill with Belinda, a fellow blogger Bianca from For Food's Sake asked if I would like a food tour of her suburb I make it a policy of never refusing an offer like this - it would be foolish nay crazy to refuse an offer from these guys Concord is a suburb in Sydney's inner west bordered by North Strathfield to the West Breakfast Point to the North and Five Dock Canada Bay on the east The main thoroughfare and shopping street is Majors Bay Road Bianca and her brother Alex and first cousin Vanessa make up team FFS and today they're taking me around their suburb "It's suburban but there's quite a bit going on here," says Bianca who has lived in the suburb since 2005 I should know that you can't keep a good foodie down and even though there were wild winds in Sydney and the Bureau of Meteorology advised that Sydney-siders stay inside for the whole weekend I arrive at Bianca and Alex's house and we hop in Bianca's car to our first stop Wolfpack coffee roasters is a dark grey building with a small eat in section and an outdoor astroturfed section Which on a sunny day would be where we would be sitting but as it is raining buckets we take a seat on the small indoor section my regular flat white is very good and we have it with a raspberry cruffin that is buttery with a raspberry custard centre "Must remember three bite rule," I mutter to myself.. Shaking off the crumbs we head to the next stop I am trying to act cool and not ravenous but I am not fooling anyone They point out Espresso Organica aka the place to be seen with a large outdoor section for people watching But our stop is at Munoushee for Lebanese pizzas It's pretty busy despite the rain and we pick a few pizzas to have there Prices are very reasonable and start with a $3 zaatar topped pizza-for $4 you can have labneh or yogurt cheese added to it and the bread rolled up But our hearts are stolen by the chilli soujuk with jebneh cheese The pizzas are thin and there's just enough of the thick slices of soujuk sausage Our next stop involves their favourite deli called Skorin Deli "They're a lot nicer than they used to be," explains the very polite Bianca They're busy shaving deli meats and there's a long line of people buying goodies like enormous bags of Calabrian chillies packs of tiny Chinotto and large jars of Nutella Treccine breadstciks or grissini dipped in Nutella There's also a good sized cheese section as well as Italian board games like Super Tombola Special and 4 kilo buckets of Caputo or pizza flour With parents from Ischia Island near Naples and Messina in Sicily the cousins often find it hard to eat out at Italian restaurants because nobody cooks quite like their 88 year old Nonno who still fixes Sunday dinner for the extended family A small plate of olive bread and olive oil is brought to the table and we're too busy talking to order-they have to come back four times to take our order If ever you need an antidote to rainy days and wild weather may I offer you this solution: Provolone al Forno a mild oven baked cheese served with a lick of passata sauce and toasted bread It comes to the table bubbling away and we are all transfixed And if that doesn't convince you then how about panzerotti aka deep fried folded dough stuffed with ham and cheese When you cut into it the cheese is all gorgeously melted and you can add some passata sauce to it Another comforting dish is the penne Norma with chunks of deep fried eggplant passata sauce and dry salted ricotta or ricotta salata shaved on top Vanessa is swayed by a typo for sauteed kyle They use the term kyle throughout the menu but it means kale which is sauteed with chilli and croutons and is very good as it isn't dry like kale can sometimes be but it is a fairly small serve "This is a little...kitsch," warns Bianca as we pull up to Fairy and the Frog Creperie She's right and quite honestly if they hadn't brought me to Fairy and the Frog I would probably not have gone in as I would have assumed that it was a kid's playhouse or something of the sort Which is a shame as I would have missed out on the crepes here Service is friendly but a little eccentric and the room is decked out in pink There's a table of four: two adults and two small children enjoying something to eat the kids staring at the Disney classic Snow White on the flatscreen Towards the back is a large table where we take a seat There are savoury crepes as well as sweet crepes and we are in the mood for something a little sweet And the sweet menu has two flavours that we like the sound of Bianca and her mum tried the apple crumble crepe and then Vanessa and I look at the same crepe at the same time scoops of vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis The meringue has a lovely fluffy centre and an abundance of fresh strawberries and while it is a little pricey for a crepe there is definitely enough for two people in one serve as it is sizeable I was smitten with the apple crumble crepe It is also a large crepe folded into a square and filled with warm caramelised apple biscuit crumble and a scoop of vanilla ice cream and two scoops of home made whipped cream This is sweeter than the pavlova but I love the combination of flavours as well as the crunch of the cookie Antoine's has an indoor and outdoor area but given the chilly winter vibe even the outdoor heaters can't tempt us and we are firmly ensconced inside We start with garlic bread and decide to share an entree (alas the foie gras is not available tonight) The garlic bread is cut into four and is crunchy soft and garlicky and comes with extra butter When they set it down I almost do a double take This isn't in a bad way though they are very good The scallops are silky soft and served with sweet pickled sweet corn watercress and basil with a distinct sweetness to it I went for the duck based on the duck caramel jus and here the duck breast is served with carrot puree I did enjoy this but preferred the piece with the crispy skin side up One piece was skin side down and that absorbed the juices and I find duck skin best when it is crispy I realise how fussy I sound but I love crispy duck skin and the skin can get chewy if it isn't crisp Antoine's thing is definitely beef and it's dry aged beef as well which makes me so happy (also the name is a dead giveaway too) Vanessa orders the eye fillet from Darling Downs in Queensland and it is a 200 day naturally pasture fed fillet that is cooked perfectly I love the flavour and intensity from the grass fed beef and the dry ageing It comes with a quenelle of mash and choice of sauce and her selection is the porcini mushroom Bianca and Alex both order the pork and I tried some of the pork belly which has a lovely soft meat and crispy crackling on top I am often really smitten with side dishes and when they have a layer of truffle in them that you stir through the creamy mash I don't really know what else you need in life We are also rather taken with both the look and taste of the cauliflower gratin I mean is winter not the best excuse to order copious amounts of mash and gratin This is served in a copper pot with fork tender cauliflower and a creamy sauce and a blistered cheesy top The chocolate fondant is their signature dessert It is made using Callebaut chocolate and is runny and gooey on the inside and just begs a bit of cold relief from the dark richness by the vanilla ice cream Why are all cheesecakes nowadays deconstructed I have to admit though that this is really gorgeous I love the strong vanilla flavour in this one The dollops of cheesecake are light in texture but strong in Tahitian vanilla and there are toasted almonds and diced maple poached corella pear and malt syrup I bid the gorgeous FFS team goodbye - reluctantly Would you be able to a whole day eating tour These meals were all independently paid for Crowds gather in front of a studio apartment in Concord West.(AAP Image / Angelo Velardo) THE INNER west unit market is officially the most popular region for Sydney renters Rental units in Concord West are attracting with Lilyfield having more than 930 and Enmore more than 910 This apartment at 3/22 Cambridge Street in Enmore will set you back $550 a week each drawing in more than 830 online clicks per property in the last six months of 2017 Five inner west suburbs were in the top 11 for online searches followed by southwestern Sydney which had just three suburbs Norman So of Belle Property Strathfield said that his agency was recently forced to turn people away from an inspection in Concord West as there were more than 100 people in attendance 4/2 Phillip Street in Stanmore is looking for $590 a week “It doesn’t matter how the market goes — that location always sells,” he said “If we had another 30 or 40 units available next door we would be able to lease them out straight away,” he said That particular unit was snapped up by Chuck Kim who ended up paying an extra $10 a week than the original asking price just to secure the studio Mr Kim is saving for his first home and said the price point and location were what attracted him to it Over 30 interested renters inspecting a small studio apartment in Concord West This unit at 4/15 Stuart Street in Concord West is available for rent for $550 per week “I was a bit shocked there were so many people there to inspect a small studio,” he said “It is really difficult to find a studio for that price and the location is fantastic.” Concord West was only beaten out by southwestern Sydney suburb Padstow with rental units in the suburb drawing in more than 1100 online clicks Student Kristy Tsoukatos described the line at one open home in Concord West as “crazy and ridiculous” and said she chose the area due to its convenience Kristy Tsoukatos was shocked at the crowds “It’s nice from what I have seen — friendly and quiet with everything I am looking for,” she said there are only 11 units available for rent in Concord West Emma Cradock of Wiseberry Enmore said smaller units around the $500 a week mark were most popular “One-bedroom units and studios are very popular in the area,” she said Lisa Indge of Let’s Rent in Balmain said the rental market wasn’t overly hot compared to busy times but there had been an upturn in interest of late “We have found … that in January the numbers have picked up again,” she said Three people have been arrested after a 43-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were allegedly involved in a knife fight involving a machete in Sydney’s west Police said the ordeal began about 10.40pm on Sunday when emergency services were called to a home on Mackenzie Street in Concord West following reports of a car fire the Nissan X-Trail was partially destroyed Police were called to a Concord West home after reports of a car fire.Credit: Nine News police said two people attended a home on Northcott Road in Lalor Park and allegedly attempted to set the home alight The 43-year-old homeowner saw a Toyota Prado drive off and chased the car which police said was occupied by a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old The cars collided at Rawson Road in South Wentworthville before a fight broke out suffered lacerations to his shoulders and leg after being struck with a machete The 18-year-old suffered lacerations to his hands and face He was taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable but serious condition and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incidents which are believed to be linked,” NSW Police said in a statement anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.” Three people have been arrested after a 43-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were allegedly involved in a knife fight involving a machete in Sydney\\u2019s west which are believed to be linked,\\u201D NSW Police said in a statement anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.\\u201D Caltex is selling three inner west service stations including one at 26 Enmore Rd in Newtown Caltex intends to sell three inner west service stations as part of a plan to offload 50 properties across Australia The sites that have come up for sale this week are in Newtown and are expected to appeal to mixed-use developers While price guides are yet to be finalised the three petrol stations are likely to fetch more than $10 million The decision to sell the properties follows the company telling investors last month that it would sell 50 fuel outlets across Australia it had identified as having “higher value through alternative use” The Caltex at 26-36 Enmore Rd in Newtown for sale are worth more as apartments than as service stations “They have been identified as being able to deliver a higher value through alternative use — they are ideal for low to medium rise apartment development high demand areas with strong growth opportunities,” the spokesman said Stonebridge Property Group director Lincoln Blackledge who is selling the three sites with CBRE’s Mark Wizel and Julian White said mixed-use developers are expected to be the key buyer demographic “These buyers know that it is rare to find well zoned sites in mature and tightly held suburbs like Newtown “For many buyers it will be about seizing a once in a generation opportunity like this.” All service stations will be remediated by Caltex as part of the sale in a bid to reduce environmental concerns Mr Blackledge said developers who buy the properties will be able to earn income from day one as Caltex plans to lease the sites for an extended period “Caltex intends to occupy the properties through a licence agreement while they demolish and clean up the blocks,” he said “This will allow developers to earn an income while they get their plans approved by council.” All properties are zoned for commercial purposes and have current building height limits ranging between 8.5m and 14m This generally limits development to projects such as multi-level apartment blocks or boarding houses with additions such as ground floor shops The land size for the three blocks range between 971sqm in Newtown to 1709sqm in Concord West Mr Blackledge said while the Enmore Rd property is smaller than the other two he expects it to be highly sought after due to its location near Newtown train station and the King St intersection “I’ve had people ringing me for the past 10 years who want to the buy the site,” he said All three properties are for sale via an expressions of interest campaign until October 21 ABC 6 NEWS — A West Concord man has been convicted and sentenced for a 2023 assault charge was sentenced on Friday to a year of probation along with 13 days in jail which he had already served 2023 when a deputy from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office approached Amiot after a neighbor had called in saying he had threatened him who said that Amiot had threatened to cut him up with the chainsaw he was using to cut a tree branch Amiot was charged with one felony 2nd-degree assault charge a gross misdemeanor 5th-degree assault charge and a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge a warrant was served for Amiot’s arrest after he failed to make a hearing earlier this month and pleaded guilty to the charge of 5th-degree assault meaning he maintained he had not committed the crime but conceded that the court had enough evidence to convict him of it Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the FCC Public file should email news@kaaltv.com or call (507) 288-7555 the Wests Tigers will finally take a gigantic step into the 21st century when they walk into their new centre of excellence in Concord for the first time on Monday morning the Herald was given a tour of the $78m Concord Oval transformation which now houses the best rugby league training facility in the world It’s only fitting that when the players walk through Tigers headquarters they will walk past the club’s most iconic player in Benji Marshall whose life-size poster has been glued alongside the entry doors The opening will coincide with the changing of the guard at the Wests Tigers as they head back to future under Tim Sheens Marshall and Robbie Farah from next season The Tigers’ training facilities have long been the laughing stock of the league but after two decades of running a high-performance sports program out of dilapidated venues their new home is the envy of them all “Tim Sheens hasn’t been here for some time now but he tells the story that he ran a weights program out of a container at one stage,” Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe said ice bath and steam room at the Wests Tigers’ Concord Oval training facility.Credit: Nick Moir “So for him to come into this and see what it actually provides the playing group and coaching staff in particular “We’re not silly enough to think that just because we’re going into a world-class facility that it automatically defines a change in results The facility includes a multi-lane swimming pool (with a custom-made Wests Tigers logo mosaic) ice bath and heated bath for recovery and rehabilitation also includes a wrestling arena and a mini-scaled league field for team walkthroughs There is even a barber at the new Concord Oval.Credit: Nick Moir The facility will be home to both the football department and the club’s administration which currently has Sheens’ name tag and mug on the desk juice bar and barber included in the facility The club has also paid tribute to the history of both Balmain and Western Suburbs erecting a walk of fame with the greatest players from the Tigers and Magpies on display through the corridors Alex Twal takes a stroll down the club’s walk of fame.Credit: Nick Moir The second stage of the complex is still under construction but will include multi-purpose sports courts for basketball Pascoe has copped the brunt of criticism in regards to the team’s on-field performances under his rein his legacy at the club will be the lobbying with government and corporate partners to turn the club’s dreams into a reality LA Dodgers and Atlanta Braves facilities in the United States the centre of excellence takes into consideration all aspects of the business The gym also includes a wrestling arena.Credit: Nick Moir The Tigers have been the nomads of the NRL shifting home grounds and training bases throughout the joint venture’s existence They’ve traditionally spent more time at training than other teams given how much time they spend on the road between different sessions “We’ve been in and around different places training in Campbelltown,” prop Alex Twal said “To have one ground where it’s a one-stop shop where we can do all our things from here it’s going to be a massive boost for the players especially for us players who have been here quite a few years There is a separate NRL and NRLW dressing room.Credit: Nick Moir It’s going to be a really good thing for the club We’ve never had something like this at the club The club has long been using images and simulated footage to show prospective players and coaches the new facility They took Cameron Ciraldo through the facility when they tried to lure him to the club and also showed Isaiah Papali’i around when he first started to get cold feet “I think it will definitely boost our recruitment,” Twal said The training ground at Concord OvalCredit: Nick Moir “When you’re coming in to a new club and you see these sorts of facilities and opportunities to work around this space I think it’s definitely going to be something that people and players look forward to It’s only going to be a positive for the club going forward Stream the NRL Premiership 2022 live and free on 9Now Sports news, results and expert commentary. Sign up for our Sport newsletter It\\u2019s only fitting that when the players walk through Tigers headquarters they will walk past the club\\u2019s most iconic player in Benji Marshall The Tigers\\u2019 training facilities have long been the laughing stock of the league \\u201CTim Sheens hasn\\u2019t been here for some time now but he tells the story that he ran a weights program out of a container at one stage,\\u201D Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe said \\u201CSo for him to come into this and see what it actually provides the playing group and coaching staff in particular And Benji can\\u2019t speak highly enough of it \\u201CWe\\u2019re not silly enough to think that just because we\\u2019re going into a world-class facility that it automatically defines a change in results The facility will be home to both the football department and the club\\u2019s administration which currently has Sheens\\u2019 name tag and mug on the desk Pascoe has copped the brunt of criticism in regards to the team\\u2019s on-field performances under his rein his legacy at the club will be the lobbying with government and corporate partners to turn the club\\u2019s dreams into a reality shifting home grounds and training bases throughout the joint venture\\u2019s existence They\\u2019ve traditionally spent more time at training than other teams given how much time they spend on the road between different sessions \\u201CWe\\u2019ve been in and around different places training in Campbelltown,\\u201D prop Alex Twal said \\u201CTo have one ground where it\\u2019s a one-stop shop where we can do all our things from here it\\u2019s going to be a massive boost for the players It\\u2019s going to be a really good thing for the club We\\u2019ve never had something like this at the club There\\u2019s a lot of exciting times ahead.\\u201D and also showed Isaiah Papali\\u2019i around when he first started to get cold feet \\u201CI think it will definitely boost our recruitment,\\u201D Twal said \\u201CWhen you\\u2019re coming in to a new club and you see these sorts of facilities and opportunities to work around this space I think it\\u2019s definitely going to be something that people and players look forward to It\\u2019s only going to be a positive for the club going forward Stream the NRL Premiership 2022 live and free on This is probably not the page you’re looking for Concord sold in an off market deal for a new record price for the inner west suburb A recently constructed home in Concord has smashed the record for the highest residential property price ever paid in the popular inner west suburb The five-bedroom house on Tripod St sold for $7.7m This was more than a million dollars above the $6.4m paid in April for another house a few blocks down the same street – the previous suburb record Selling agent Did Chidiac said he expected many local residents would be shocked to discover a house in their suburb could sell for close to $8m “It doesn’t even have water views,” he said MORE: Beach pad with old longdrop sold for $8m TV star’s penthouse to go under the hammer The house sold for $6.4m had been the first property in the area to change hands for over $6m Mr Chidiac revealed the vendors who sold this week weren’t originally planning to sell and didn’t list the property on the open market They would only consider a move if they got an especially lucrative offer but an offer came in that was really strong,” he said They love the area and will stay in the area.” especially new builds or recently renovated properties were still attracting huge prices because there was a shortage of them The home is on a street where there have been a number of high sales “There are buyers who are always looking for these types of properties The buyer (on Tripod St) was looking for a long time,” Mr Chidiac said They just want something they can move straight into.” 2 Tennyson Road is a hoarder’s house on one of Concord’s largest blocks Buyers have the opportunity to bag a dilapidated home in the Sydney’s inner west on a block twice the size of the suburb’s average the three-bedroom home on one of Concord’s best streets is unsafe to live in Being marketed as the ultimate demolition job, 2 Tennyson Road has plenty of cobwebs the former hoarder’s house was hidden from the outside world until recently by overgrown trees and bushes “The bush was that thick you would never have known what the house looked like,” Horwood Nolan’s Ben Horwood said The dilapidated home sits on a 1081sqm block and is being sold via auction on October 24 with a $3m guide The bathroom has tiles missing and some serious stains and the huge potential this block that is double the area’s average size offers,” he said The property is expected to appeal to developers because the block offers the possibility of building four duplexes as well as trophy home hunters looking to capitalise on the easement and heritage free land near Breakfast Point with 20 contracts requested after the first open Mr Horwood said the state of the home meant they were advising buyers to take extra care when going inside “We are warning people to be careful and to not touch anything,” he said The other kitchen has what appears to be burn marks around the stove the three-bedroom house is a sight to behold with the derelict front veranda leading into a sunroom with rubble and dirt covering what is left of the floor The dining room and living room has ruined floors dirt stained walls and some big cracks in the ceiling The home was until recently sheltered from the world by a jungle of trees There are two kitchens in the property — both with fireplaces One has what appears to be smoke stains on the oven and stove stacked cardboard boxes and old tin cans above the fridge The bathroom is missing half the wall tiles the shower has a power cable tied to it and the bath tub is covered in mould and stains It is attached to a laundry that is piled with dirty clothes and more rubbish Mr Horwood said the house is beyond repair This leads to an outdoor “bedroom” which is accessed by a roof that looks like it is about to cave in An outside shed is derelict and has PVC pipes lying around it 25 Tripod Street in Concord has set the suburb high for 2020 A luxury residence going under the hammer in one of the inner west’s most popular areas has left onlookers speechless after it sold for $1m over the reserve The five-bedroom home at 25 Tripod Street in Concord fetched $4.21m in dramatic scenes after 14 bidders battled on the day with the opening bid of $3.4m already $200,000 above the reserve From here it was rapid bidding between five parties who traded blow after blow over the next $800,000 worth of bids Belle Property Strathfield principal Norman So said the thrilling scenes meant it was impossible for the nine other bidders to have a crack “So many potential bidders just didn’t have a chance to bid due to the rapid fire bidding we saw,” he said a local family upsizing emerged as victors — paying $4.21m The sale price is also the highest price paid for a residential property in Concord this year The backyard had a swimming pool and manicured lawns There are three levels and around 550sqm of internal space Mr So said he could hardly believe the property sold for so much over the reserve “We genuinely expected it to sell for around $3.2m based off comparable sales so it was a huge shock to see it go a $1m over,” he said “It was a perfect storm with low stock level a great location and it being a beautiful home.” Mr So said the shortage of stock in the market was again seeing buyers compete over the few properties for sale there was only one other luxury property for sale in Concord so the 14 bidders had virtually no choice,” he said The stunning tri-level home had plenty of luxury features over the 550sqm of internal living including a gym/rumpus room There was also a swimming pool with water feature manicured gardens and multiple indoor/outdoor spaces 25 Tripod Street was one of 543 properties to sell on the weekend across Sydney This secured the city a 74 per cent clearance rate — the same as this time last year The inner west was one of the best performing regions with a clearance rate of 81.4 per cent from 78 auctions Chiswick homes have the longest hold period in the inner west One suburb in the inner west is so popular that residents never want to leave once they find a home New research has found that homeowners in Chiswick and Concord West hold on to their homes for the longest period of time The latest CoreLogic Market Trends data reports Chiswick houses have the same ownership for an average of 22.7 years followed by Concord West on 18 years and Canada Bay in third with 17.4 years recently changed hands after nearly 40 years Earlier this year a Chiswick property at 39 Burns Cres changed hands after nearly 40 years while 41 Walker St in Canada Bay is for sale after 33 years The Canada Bay council area appears to be so popular that they occupy all ten spots for inner west suburbs with the longest hold time The highest ranked suburb outside of the Canada Bay council area was Newtown in 11th with an average hold period of 12.9 years DIB CHIDIAC Real Estate’s Dib Chidiac said areas with long holding periods like Chiswick generally offer buyers good facilities and are in a great location “Chiswick is a beautiful pocket and is great for those wanting to start a family as you’re close to the city plus you get to live by the water,” he said “When you have all of that at your doorstep why would you want to live anywhere else?” Mr Chidiac said every time a home came up for sale in the suburb he always receives plenty of inquires “Homes always go quickly as the suburb pretty much sells itself,” he said Belle Property Strathfield/ North Strathfield principal Simon Furnari said the Canada Bay council area was definitely sought after “There is not much trade as it is a family friendly area and it is not densely populated like surrounding areas,” he said “Buyers love that they can buy a home on a good size block without having to go that far out from the city.” CoreLogic found Balmain East apartments have the highest turnover 13 Dec 2022 • 1m read • View Author Boardroom_wall_feature.jpgBoardroom_wall_feature Maxton Fox was appointed head joiner for the West Tigers Centre of Excellence project at Concord Oval in Concord, NSW. Working in partnership with West Tigers Rugby League Football, ADCO Constructions served as the head contractor for the Tigers’ new Centre of Excellence. The impressive and expansive facility, which was recently opened, gives the West Tigers team and players a home base to operate their business and training, while also hosting key games. The oval is also shared by West Harbour Rugby Club. Maxton Fox director Dennis Hall has had a long history and relationship with this oval, with Maxton Fox being a sponsor over the years for the Rugby Club at these grounds. The complete joinery for all panelling, reception area, commercial kitchen, locker room facilities, grooming station, boardroom wall feature and more was provided by Maxton Fox. If you have a joinery project in mind and are looking for quality workmanship, give us a call. 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