Willows Shoppingtown
Townsville

Willows Shoppingtown is located in one of the fastest growing areas in Australia. Townsville services Far North Queensland and has a diverse and growing economy.

Approval was granted for the redevelopment of Willows Shoppingtown involving the addition of 13,000sqm gross floor area, increasing the total to 38,000sqm. The development includes a new Big W discount department store of 8,500sqm, two "mini majors", 50 new speciality stores, 600 additional car spaces and upgraded amenities.

The new design incorporates pedestrian malls, improved disabled access, bicycle storage with shower facilities, and transport links to provide easy access for visitors and employees. Particular attention has also been given to integrating the centre into its surrounding urban environment, with a focus on attractive streetscapes and reducing impacts such as noise and traffic. The new design is a welcome addition to the "Greening Townsville" programme.

Cadence Australia's role includes project management and tenancy co-ordination on behalf of the Dexus Property Group. This role includes procurement of the Principal Contractor and design management of the project consultants.

Ark
North Sydney

Ark is a $100m commercial development prominently located in North Sydney’s CBD and integrated into the heritage precinct with expansive views across the harbour, city and the mountains.

The 19 storey building will deliver approximately 28,500sqm of A-grade contemporary office accommodation with a 5-star ABGR and a 6-star Greenstar rating. An ‘art wall’ stretching up Mount Street from the public forecourt will provide a link between the building and the rich history of the area.

Incorporated into Ark design are a number of ESD principles, with the focus on energy efficiency, technological advancement and green credentials.

Cadence Australia have been engaged to provide project management services for the construction phase of the project.

Penrith Lakes Development
Penrith

The Penrith Lakes Development site is approximately 1935 hectares in area and is located on the eastern bank of the Nepean River. It lies about 3km to the north of the Penrith Town Centre, bounded by the Nepean River.

For a period of around 50 years the site has been operating primarily as a mining site, processing raw material such as gravel and sand from 3 shareholders, namely Boral, Readymix and Hanson. Collectively they form the Penrith Lakes Development Corporation (PLDC).

As the quarry operations draw to a close, the site is being progressively rehabilitated to form a series of lakes in accordance with the previous Development Consents. Part of the main lake is formed and partially filled with water, whilst the balance of the site is progressively being remediated to form a suitable residential landform.

The Joint Venture’s proposed $2 billion development will include state of the art recreational and urban development. The concept plan reveals an integrated site design incorporating significant recreational precincts (800ha of parklands and 700ha of lakes) ranging from active engagement to passive wilderness with interwoven residential ‘villages’ occupying 20% of the total site. The number of dwellings will be approximately 2,541 and are scheduled to be complete by 2033.

Cadence Australia is currently working with the PLDC and the project team reviewing the cost plan in relation design and methodology for the proposed project feasibility.

North Lakes School
Brisbane

The Queensland Government recently acquired a 6.5ha plot of land in North Lakes (25 kilometres north of Brisbane’s CBD). North Lakes is a rapidly growing master planned community. The site is being developed as a Prep-7 State School to be rolled out over three phases. The construction of North Lakes School provides this growing community with the necessary school places and with enhanced levels of amenity.

The first phase of North Lakes School is due to open in 2009 with a target enrolment of 350 students. However, the school’s masterplan accommodates facilities for over 700 students. Once fully complete, the school will employ 80 staff members.

Cadence Australia’s role is to assist the Queensland Government (Project Services) with project management and project design support services. This includes intensive consultant and contractor liaison.