The Urban Developer

4 days ago | theurbandeveloper.com | Vanessa Croll

PlanningGolf could make way for gallops in Sydney’s west under plans to sell an inner-west turf club and reshape the city’s horse-racing network. The Australian Turf Club (ATC) has signed a deal with Seven Hills RSL, owner of the Penrith Golf Club, to explore transforming the 70ha course into a state-of-the-art racing and training hub.

1 week ago | theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett

Plans are in the works for a major gene technologies building at Parramatta as biomedical research and investment across Australia ramps up. The Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) wants to redevelop its site at 214 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, in Sydney’s west with the $272.4-million proposal. Those plans are on exhibition via the State Significant Development pathway.

1 week ago | theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett

A Woolworths-anchored retail centre proposal at West Footscray described as “underdeveloped” has been greenlit on appeal. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) considered Maribyrnong Council’s refusal of the mixed-use precinct planned for 495-507 Barkly Street in proceedings published this month. The two-storey neighbourhood retail centre designed by i2C Architects was proposed by Fabcot, Woolworths supermarket’s development arm, in 2023.

1 week ago | theurbandeveloper.com | Leon Della Bosca |Clare J Burnett |Marisa Wikramanayake |Renee McKeown

With 90 years of innovation in Australian decorative surfaces, Laminex remains at the forefront of design-driven, sustainable, and durable product development. Their latest launch, True to Nature: Next Generation Woodgrains, introduces a new standard of authenticity, scale, and occasion to the market. Featuring a collection of Australian Native decors, this range brings a touch of nature into any project.

1 week ago | theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett

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