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