A 209-unit BTR project located on the corner of Macaulay Road and Haines Street, North Melbourne.
THE PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Client
Hines
Project Value
Confidential
Location
36 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne VIC
Services
Project Management, Superintendency
Completion
2025

Well positioned adjacent to the new Arden precinct, 36 Macaulay Road BTR seeks to deliver a high-end build-to-rent offering for North Melbourne residents.

The development includes the heritage-listed Omnibus building which will be retained on the site. The heritage façade and ground floor plan will leverage the additional ceiling heights for communal areas including a café, co-workspace, gym and outdoor terrace.

The development will also provide a rooftop terrace for residences on both towers A (13 Levels) and B (9 Levels).

Our role

Essence has been appointed by Hines, as the project manager from design to completion.

THE PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Client
Hines
Project Value
Confidential
Location
36 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne VIC
Services
Project Management, Superintendency
Completion
2025
Complexities
  • Heritage-listed building & overlay
  • Complex town planning permit, revision to be applied under section 87A direct to VCAT tribunal
  • Carriageway easement located on title in favour of adjoining properties to access their car parks.
Benefits Delivered
  • Cost management through early design coordination of the project.
  • Proven experience in managing complex town planning processes and heritage Victoria processes