DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2017
The Annual Dinner and Development Excellence Awards were held on Thursday 20 July 2017 at Doltone House, Pyrmont. The awards night was graced by VIP guest The Hon. Anthony Roberts MP, Minister for Planning.
The Development of the Year 2017 winner is BARANGAROO SOUTH by Lendlease.
The Urban Taskforces awards acknowledge development projects that achieve the best outcomes in terms of client requirements, environment, business and community considerations; as well as time, cost and quality. These awards recognise the crucial role of the developer in making a new development an outstanding success.
The 2017 winners are listed below.
Vince Sorrenti 
Peter Daly
Chairman, Urban Taskforce Australia
BARANGAROO SOUTH
Developer: Lendlease
Barangaroo South accommodates 23,000 office workers, 1,500 residents, an international 6-star hotel and more than 80 cafes, bars, restaurants and retailers and aims to be Australia’s first large scale Carbon Neutral precinct.
WOOLWORTHS CROWS NEST
Developer: Woolworths Ltd
This scheme comprises of woolworths supermarket, cafes, restaurants and specialty stores and 286 space public parking. Falcon Alexander Street, Crows Nest, cnr Falcon Street. The key to the success was to pool Council owned land with land owned by Woolworths.
EY CENTRE, 200 GEORGE STREET
Developer: Mirvac
Located at 200 George Street, 37 story building employs a world first timber and glass closed cavity façade system. The first fully lit LED building in Australia. Mirvac recycled approx 90% of construction material from site
CLEMTON PARK VILLAGE
Developer: Frasers Property Group
Medium density mixed-use development, comprising residential, retail and recreation, community facilities, aged care and child care. 11 residential apartment buildings will deliver 747 apartments.
100 HARRIS STREET, PYRMONT
Developer: Citi-100
Located in Pyrmont, 100 Harris Street is an original wool store building with ornate mass brick facades and robust hardwood timber internal construction. Built in the 1980’s and added to in the 1910’s and 1920’s this building represents Sydney’s successful pastoral period when Australia was dependent on wool for its wealth.
ROYAL SHORES, ERMINGTON
Developer: PAYCE & Sekisui House Australia
Located at 1 Bundarra Street, Ermington. Consists of 9 buildings ranging in height from 4 stories to 8 stories consisting of 632 apartments. Ranging from studios to 4 bedroom family apartments. Set right on the waterfront at the gateway to Sydney Harbour. True inside/outside living.
LAURIER, CREMORNE
Developer: Helm Pty Limited
Located 38 Parraween Street, Cremorne. Comprising 18 apartments, garden, 3 & 4 bedroom and 2 penthouses. Pet friendly, 2 interconnecting buildings each 4 levels, no dead zones or wasted space in the design.
1 PARRAMATTA SQUARE
Developer: Charter Hall
The development provides 15 stories of contemporary work space and three levels of retail with extensive George Street frontage. Facilities include concierge services, sustainability innovation and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Five level cascading rooftop terraces featuring Sydney’s first curved glass panels.
CAPITOL- BONDI JUNCTION
Developer: Legacy Property Group
20 story mixed-use development – 100 residential apartments with 7 dedicated for affordable housing, 90 car spaces and 4 retail suites. Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Building constructed from environmentally sustainable materials and energy efficient design features. Rooftop landscaping and earthworm bins for residents to use.
Legacy Property Group accepting the award from The Hon. Anthony Roberts MP, Minister for Planning (right).
V BY CROWN GROUP
Developer: Crown Group
Located at 45 Macquarie Street, Parramatta. 30 story building features a resort-style hotel, retail, serviced apartments and residential apartments. Brings to Parramatta a well conceived building that balances comfort and luxury. 28 floors of new residences, cleverly positioned to optimise light and space, above the retail podium.Preserved convict huts are now part of the Conservation Center.
ORAN PARK TOWN
Developer: Landcom & Greenfields Development Company
Located at Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park. Delivery housing and the creation of an urban center that meets the employment, education, health and recreational needs. Facilities completed include two schools, a childcare center, sporting fields, a retirement village and an integrated primary health care center.
THE RESIDENCES AT CARDINAL FREEMAN
Developer: Stockland
State-of-the-art retirement village redevelopment – Stages 1 and 2 – 203 independent living apartments – 137 Victoria Road, Ashfield – 1,2,3 bedroom apartments – Clubhouse – pool, bar, cinema, piano lounge, studio, function rooms and café.
SIENNA, WILLOUGHBY
Developer: Hyecorp Property Group
Located at 34 – 42 Penshurst Street, Willoughby. 74 apartments including 43 affordable housing apartments. Amenities include sky garden, BBQ facilities, a rejuvenation pool, lush gardens and children’s play area.
IVORY
Developer: EDG Capital PTY LTD & Lane Cove Council
Located at 1-5 Little Street, Lane Cove. Boutique development of 58 apartments. Sweeping North and Eastern views to the Sydney CBD and North Sydney regions. Wide board European Oak hardwood timber floors and custom-made carpets. Premium eat in kitchens with AEG German & Italian appliances. Zoned air conditioning within each apartment. German Grohe tapware and Villeroy and Boch bathroom suites. 10 kms from Sydney CBD, with major bus stops 150m from your door.
THE MORETON, BONDI
Developer: Mirvac
Located 30 wellington Street, comprising 5 buildings with a total of 190 apartments and terrace homes offering 1,2 and 3 bedrooms and car parking. Facilities include gardens, BBQ area, herb & vegetable patch, composting, 209 bicycle parking spots, 45 visitor car spots.
Mr Peter Poulet
NSW Government Architect,
Chair of the Judging Committee
Mr John Ferrarin
Quantity Surveyor
Ferrarin Consulting Services
Carolyn Cummins
Commercial Property Editor
Sydney Morning Herald
Mr David Tanevski
Managing Director
KWC Capital Partners[
Mr John Wynne
Managing Director
Urbis
These projects represent the pinnacle of achievement for the property industry in Australia.
For more information about the awards contact Urban Taskforce on (02) 9238 3955
