Creative Victoria appoints local builder for Bendigo’s new creative industries hub
Highly-esteemed Bendigo builders Gerard K House Pty Ltd have been appointed by Creative Victoria to build Bendigo’s new creative industries hub – The Studio.
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Visionary sustainable housing project a boost for climate
The leading-edge project comprises 27 architect-designed 8.1 energy-rated houses, with around two-thirds of the total area dedicated to shared food gardens, wetlands, native gardens and orchards, as well as car parking on the perimeter.
Stronger powers for building regulator under new law
The Victorian Government is delivering greater protections for building and apartment owners under sweeping new changes introduced to Parliament.
Backyard pools safer in Victoria
From 1st December 2019, local councils will register all backyard pools and spas in their area, with property owners being required to submit a current certificate of compliance for their pool or spa safety barrier fence.
Residential pipeline restocked with new sites
New townhome sites in Altona North and Merrifield North in Melbourne, Victoria.
Targeting employers flouting workplace safety rules
A new workplace health and safety awareness campaign targeting employers who risk workers’ lives is warning they face tough penalties if they do the wrong thing.
New apartment design standards to improve neighbourhoods
The Victorian Government will introduce new design standards for the outside of apartment buildings, to ensure new developments are built to a high-quality, and improve the look and feel of local neighbourhoods.
Cladding Safety Victoria CEO appointed
The Victorian Government’s world first program tackling high-risk cladding now has an experienced Chief Executive Officer at its helm.
Better approvals coming to more councils near you
Faster permits are on track to be the norm for Victorian businesses with more than half of all councils engaged in the Victorian Government’s Better Approvals Project cutting business permit processing times.
GURNER sets Collingwood record with $7.5m and $6.75m penthouse sales in two weeks
Luxury developer GURNERTM has set another Melbourne price record, this time at its New York-inspired Victoria and Vine project where the developer has achieved Collingwood’s highest ever property sale twice within a two week period, transacting a 4-bedroom, 375sqm penthouse with a large terrace for…
More than a billion dollars saved for first home buyers
Victorians buying their first home have saved more than a billion dollars thanks to stamp duty concessions and first home owner grants introduced by the Victorian Government.
Built environment stars says now’s the time to enter the Premier’s Sustainability Awards
Previous entrants in the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards say that their involvement has led to better staff morale, improved profiling with their customers and stronger community relationships.