WAVERLEY PARK MIRVAC

MULGRAVE VIC

sustainable living

nce renowned for its famous football stadium, ’s The Waverley Park development in Melbourne is Mirvac ’s Waverley Park’s newest range of easy-living 6 + star Harmony Waverley Park is now a thriving new residential community largest residential project and an example of Mirvac’s commitment Homes provide their owners with the tools to reduce energy use. with its own local retail and leisure centre within the historic to delivering innovative and quality communities. Each home is Appropriate application of insulation, double glazing, energy grandstand. This community has been designed and built by individually designed by Mirvac’s award winning architects, to efficient light fittings, heating, cooling and kitchen appliances Mirvac to offer lifestyle, community and quality homes featuring offer style, flexibility and function. Internally, the homes feature improves energy efficiency, helping to save on household bills and sustainable energy saving initiatives. quality fittings, European appliances, imported mixer tapware greenhouse gas emissions. The homes come complete with 3 star and co-ordinated colour schemes. A range of facade treatments WELS water fittings, drought tolerant native plants, solar hot water Mirvac is a leading integrated real estate group with more than 36 are designed to create a diverse streetscape, mixing classic and and rain tanks used to flush dual cistern toilets. Mirvac homes years experience. Listed on the ASX, Mirvac’s activities encompass contemporary styles. are also built using renewable plantation timber, supplied from Australian and international residential and commercial property sustainable plantation sources. development, design and management of a diverse portfolio of Mirvac’s innovative Oval Front Homes include the use of CSR investment assets, including commercial offices, retail centres, Hebel party wall system, installed using a tailor-made hydraulic For further details on homes at Waverley Park, visit the Sales industrial properties, hotels and car parks. lifting device. In addition to being a light weight material, further Centre at Waverley Park Stadium (Melways Map 80 J2). The benefits of the CSR Hebal party wall system include excellent Sales Centre is open from 12 – 5pm daily. Currently available are Mirvac’s Development division manages large scale residential, sound and heat insulation and a high level of materials handling 3 bedroom terraces, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom family homes and the commercial, retail, industrial and hotel developments, and safety. exclusive Oval Front Homes. currently has approximately 31,000 lots under its control that will MIRVAC GROUP be progressively developed over the next 8-10 years. The company Sustainability is essential in the planning, designing, building and Level 6, 380 St Kilda Road has produced some of ’s most renowned residential managing of residential property, and Mirvac is committed to Melbourne Vic 3000 projects including Magenta Shores on the Central Coast, NSW; developing new technologies and practical measures to reduce t. 03 9645 9400 Ephraim Island on the Gold Coast, QLD; Yarra’s Edge, VIC; and greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy and water saving f. 03 9695 9444 The Peninsula at Burswood in Perth, WA. practices. www.mirvac.com.au

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GM Group has been providing full civil engineering design and “We have more than 120 in our full professional team,” said David. “That water from the site, on the site, rather than let it run directly into the geodetic control survey, computer calculation of earthworks volumes, supervision services for Mirvac’s Waverley Park development, enables us to keep several large projects on the go at the same time. We can natural waterways in one great muddy rush. Some pretty sophisticated topographic surveys, feature surveys, contouring, and environmental including site surveying, subdivision and full house set-out for all Mirvac- devote a core team to just one large project. The client can deal directly with filtration, treatment and sedimentation techniques are applied, so that when surveys. This enables them to provide a complete suite of services, built homes. the same core team members throughout the project, which helps us to the water is eventually released into the natural waterway it will be clean including assistance with rezoning applications. planning permits, estate build the communication you need to identify problems and opportunities and clear and rubbish-free. To achieve that requires some very detailed planning, construction set out, title re-establishment and title checks. The 80 hectare site, which was purchased by Mirvac for about $80 million, early in the piece and as the project moves along. But our size also means survey work and hydraulic analysis.” is being developed in 11 stages, six of which are already completed or that individual team members develop detailed skills in specialised areas, For Mirvac, TGM Group is already providing professional services towards under construction. Mirvac is building homes on every subdivided lot, which can be applied to several projects at any one time.” The WSUD approach applied much of the expertise developed by TGM other potential, major subdivision and development projects. For example, except stage four, which was designed to be sold as vacant housing lots. Group over many years’ experience in hydraulic surveying and engineering due diligence studies and preliminary work for planning have already been The average development cost per lot is estimated at $53,000. The broad-field Waverley Park project has presented some interesting design. The professional team for the Waverley Park project brought performed for the possible redevelopment of the Austral Brick site on challenges for TGM Group, calling for some innovative survey and civil together previous project experience in hydraulic analysis, storm water Stud Road, Scoresby, in outer suburban Melbourne. In all some 1,200 residential lots are to be developed. TGM Group’s role design techniques. management, water reticulation, ssewerage reticulation, pipeline design, commenced early in 2002 and is planned to extend until 2011. So far, their option evaluation and analysis, storage design and contingency planning work has included full house slab set-out on approximately 700 lots. “Some significant wetlands design was required,” said David. “For one for major storm events. TGM GROUP five hectare area, we used a state-of-the-art Water Sensitive Urban Design 1st Floor, 765 Glenferrie Road For a project of this scale, TGM Group was able to dedicate a team of 15 (WSUD) approach”. TGM Group uses the latest data collection and processing technologies to Hawthorn Vic 3122 professional engineers , plus support staff. David Grant of TGM Group said provide service, advice and information for all its clients. Their expertise t. 03 8862 9333 that the size of the firm’s professional team and their scope of experience “In principle, what you are trying to do is to manage the storm water and experience, in the surveying field alone, encompasses a very broad f. 03 9819 4909 were important considerations when undertaking such a project. run-off from the site,” said David. “The aim is to capture and retain storm range, including ssatellite surveying (GPS), data capture, mapping services, www.tgmgroup.com

100 VIC PROJECT FEATURE WAVERLEY PARK VIC PROJECT FEATURE WAVERLEY PARK 101 he Melbourne based firm of GSR Plaster (since 1988) have been Plasterboard had to be delivered with a large crane truck which allowed he redevelopment of the former Waverley Park football stadium “They were looking for something new and different and we are very doing first-rate things as a prime sub-contractor on the Waverley effective delivery of the rather bulky 6m X 1.35m wide sheets of in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs continues, with construction using proud to be connected with this project,” he said. “We worked with Park Residential Project. plasterboard for insertion into the modern contemporary oval homes. bricks especially created for the project by Boral. Mirvac to develop the range of bricks used at Waverley Park, and the Mocha brick we created with them is now one of our biggest sellers.” The 20-year old company with strong family ties has been responsible for With 20 employees working on the project, the plasterboard would be Once the jewel in the crown of the Australian Football League, Waverley the supply and installation of plasterboards and cornices on many of the loaded into the house, fixed to the wall and ceilings and trowelled to Park was sold to the developer, Mirvac in 2001 to be reinvented as a The 80 hectare site will house over 4000 residents in more than 1500 homes at Waverley Park including the 3-storey Oval Homes. achieve the high quality finish. vibrant housing community. homes. Designs range from traditional to contemporary, with some townhouses constructed where the old grandstands once stood. Due This has been their largest project to date, and continues their close Some homes within the development have had two layers of sound John Eckert, the project architect from Mirvac Design says they were for completion in 2014, the site will be Victoria’s largest fully planned relationship with Mirvac which was formed by demonstrating their ability and fire-resistant plasterboard (13mm -16mm thick) installed to specific seeking something new and striking for the landmark development and community. It will also include shops, restaurants, cafes, a gymnasium, a and workmanship over many years on numerous past projects such as areas to increase the acoustic ratings and insulation sustainability of the turned to Boral for the solution. With exhaustive feedback from Mirvac, lake and expansive parklands. Beacon Cove, Kingston, and Waterways (current) where they carried homes. Boral’s new range of bricks was debuted at Waverley Park. “We were trying out a similar role. to find a fresh look for the project, something no-one had seen before and The original playing surface from the old football ground, and a section of Boral took all our feedback on board in the creation of the new range of the original grandstand have been retained and now house the administrative With between 15-25 (maximum) employees working on the project, bricks,” he says. “We were really excited by what we saw when the range and training headquarters of the Hawthorn Hawks AFL team. Geoff Robertson and his talented team have completed roughly 35-50% G.S. ROBERTSON PTY LTD was being developed and we’re thrilled with the end result.” of the Oval Homes by late 2008. Trading as GSR Plaster 36 Ann Street The bricks in the Horizon range, released shortly after the Waverley One of the biggest challenges faced by GSR Plaster during this massive Dandenong Vic 3175 Park development got underway, features the Mocha, Ember Glow and BORAL BRICKS and ongoing project has been the access to some of the oval homes t. 03 9794 7717 Gypsy Rose varieties. 191 George Street around the perimeter of the Football ground at the centre of the f. 03 9794 7227 Wantirna Vic 3152 development. e. [email protected] Sam Cimino, Customer Development Manager from Boral Bricks, says t. 13 30 35 the company is delighted to be associated with such an important project. www.boral.com.au/bricks

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ustralian company Slattey & Acquroff have been manufacturing The long standing reputation of Slattery & Acquroff to deliver a top etmaster is well known for its extensive range of solid fuel, gas and Balanced flue fireplaces have an airtight firebox that draw all combustion staircases and balustrades since 1920. The company is well shelf product at a reasonable price has ensured recognition in the electric fireplaces. For over 25 years, Jetmaster has been supplying air from outside the home and exhaust all combustion byproducts back situated to service the east coast of Australia from its two bases in domestic sector over 87 years. Add to this Slattery & Acquroff offer a stylish heating systems for virtually any application. to the outside, with no effect on indoor air quality. The Heat & Glo Melbourne and on the Gold Coast. Over the last 12 months their comprehensive selection of staircase and balustrading systems. product range now also features the cutting edge ‘IntelliFire Ignition expertise has been called on to complete major projects as far away as Jetmaster are proud to be offering the latest advances in innovative System’. This system provides increased efficiency, fuel savings plus ease Townsville, Rockhampton and Launceston. Slattery & Acquroff has a keen interest to promote quality Australian fireplace technology, which combine cutting edge design and classic of operation with the full function remote control. workmanship long into the future. Two of the company’s directors timeless style. Jetmaster’s heating solutions add ambience to any room, Slattery & Acquroff has extensive experience in the fields of design Robert Acquroff and Robert Beard, are on the board of the Stair and with minimal emissions. An advantage of Jetmaster fires is high heat output and efficiency. This and manufacture, and is at the forefront with developments in staircase Balustrade Association of Australia (SABAA). So, clients of Slattery & is the result of a design which utilizes convected as well as radiant heat. building techniques and material usage. By using modern equipment Acquroff can be sure that the company is also abreast of latest building The professional team from Jetmaster can install units in either new or Jetmaster fires burn both wood and gas and can be easily converted from and machinery such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer codes and requirements. In addition, they employ the largest number existing fireplaces. When simply inserted into existing fireplaces, the one to the other at any stage. Assisted Machining (CAM), high accuracy can be achieved well still of apprentices in the stair building trade which will see them delivering wood burning units will provide around 5 times the heat of a standard producing the high volumes needed to complete major projects. the best stairs, on time long into the future. For more information go to open fireplace. New fireplaces require minimal or no brickwork with Jetmaster also stock the Kemlan range of slow combustion solid fuel www.stairking.com.au. zero clearance models. Jetmaster also offer the VRTIKL freestanding fireboxes, the new Horizon range of open gas fires and a very modern Dependability and quality are two reasons why Slattery & Acquroff have gas fireplace, the newest in the range of balanced flue fireplaces from range of electric fireplaces. a close relationship with large respected corporations such as Mirvac. SLATTERY & ACQUROFF STAIRCASES Heat & Glo. With the positioning statement ‘best stairs on time’, Slattery & Acquroff 7 Edgecombe Court understands the importance of delivering an excellent product when it Moorabbin Vic 3189 The company has the capacity to supply units across the board from is needed. Staircases play a critical role in the construction process by t. 03 9532 0224 large scale residential and commercial markets to small builders and allowing access for subsequent works to be carried out. So it is essential f. 03 9532 0201 domestic retail. Jetmaster has numerous showrooms in NSW as well as to have a reliable staircase provider. www.stairking.com.au Victoria, SA, WA, Queensland and Canberra. JETMASTER HEAT & GLO Slattery & Acquroff have the technical expertise to tailor designs and SLATTERY & ACQUROFF STAIRCASES Jetmaster has a strong and well established working relationship with 444 Swan Street stairbuilding techniques, and hence save builders time and money. For the Factory 3, 29 Gibbs St Mirvac. Jetmaster has installed both the Jetmaster range of open gas Richmond Vic 3121 Waverley Park residential development, Mirvac particularly drew upon Labrador Qld 4215 fireplaces and the Heat & Glo balanced flue SL-550 fireboxes on the t. 03 9429 5573 the company’s resources for the challenges presented by the construction t. 07 5528 9200 Waverley Park residential project. f. 03 9427 0031 of the development’s three story houses. f. 07 5528 9800 www.jetmaster.com.au

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tair Lock is arguably Australia’s foremost manufacturer of quality, Stair Lock exclusively uses E0-MR MDF, which is new from the Laminex rystal Interior Concepts is a young but experienced company. clever use of technology to design and install innovative solutions to low cost staircases and balustrade systems. In 20 odd years of group. It is safer as well as greener, resulting in fewer toxic emissions Established in 1997 under the creative direction of a team with maximise even the smallest spaces. business, Stair Lock has grown be the largest provider of residential and in new homes. The stair products not only have a green outcome, but more than 100 years industry experience, Crystal now have 72 staff commercial staircases. are made in a sustainable manner under ISO14000 environmental across Victoria. They are experts when it comes to adding the finishing Crystal use only quality materials and the best tradespeople, allowing standards. touches to both residential homes and commercial projects. them to offer a guarantee on all products. So whether a simple wardrobe Using moisture resistant HMR board, Stair Lock is able complete fit-out or a breathtaking bathroom is needed, superb results are installation of their staircases pre roof. This offers a huge advantage The benefits of a Stair Lock product become hugely significant when Crystal Interior Concepts specialises in the manufacture and installation guaranteed. That’s why so many cutting-edge architects, interior designers to construction by allowing access to upper floor levels earlier in the engaged on a project of such magnitude as the Mirvac Corporation’s of shower screens, glass splashbacks, mirrors, wardrobe doors and and builders specify Crystal. building process, speeding up construction and eliminating potential development at Melbourne’s Waverley Park. By choosing Stair Lock for internal wardrobe fittings - shelves and rails. Their clients are mostly OH & S risks. its homes, Mirvac has made significant savings in cost, as well as reducing large volume developers. Crystal Interior Concepts was pleased to work with Mirvac on its the development’s environmental footprint. Construction has been aided Waverley Park development. Part of the company’s success lies within its own patented and CSIRO by the ability to have staircases fitted prior to installation of the roof. Crystal’s unique range of custom built shower screens, splashbacks, approved design for component manufacture. By using dovetailed joins mirrors, and built in robes offer economically sound solutions to satisfy The company’s Fred Heavey said Mirvac is a preferred developer for on panels rather than the common glue block and wedge system, treads As Green Building requirements for residential development expand, the most demanding standards of quality and lifestyle. Skilled craftsmen Crystal. “We find Mirvac systems and disciplines very good,” he said. and rises locate together with precision. The result is a neat and solid products from responsible companies such as Stair Lock are likely to be and minute attention to detail ensure superb fit and finish. “We have a minimum of problems with their systems and seem to staircase with a long life expectancy. Where glue blocks and wedges can in even higher demand for such projects. iron out any problems in the beginning of their projects. They are an work loose over time, a Stair Lock structure, with its limited moving The company’s experience and expertise assures you of complete extremely good company to work with. parts, is inherently stable. Stair Lock is based in Adelaide, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and satisfaction in the finished product. Brisbane. While products and installation are provided in all of these “As the largest supplier to the major contract housing companies in All components are manufactured in a centralised factory, near the areas, Stair Lock will also happily deliver their product anywhere in There is much to consider when designing bathrooms, kitchens and Victoria, our systems have been developed to suit this part of the company’s head office in Adelaide. This arrangement facilitates swift Australia. storage solutions. Crystal understood this and invested in an extensive market,” he said. delivery and installation and at a modest price. product range and expert staff. STAIR LOCK When you add the company’s unequalled level of environmental Head office The variety of glass and solid materials in Crystal’s product range ensures commitment, it becomes clear why Stair Lock is an industry leader. PO Box 1016 the final result is only limited by your imagination. But with so many CRYSTAL INTERIOR CONCEPTS Stair Lock backs up its environmental claims with certification by the Elizabeth Vale SA 5112 products to choose from clients also need expert advice, that’s why 81-83 Main Road independent environmental body the Good Environmental Choice t. 08 8255 6188 Crystal employ only the best people in the business. Clayton South 3169 Australia (GECA) and is backed by the Green Building Council of f. 08 8252 4556 t. 03 9548 5588 Australia. www.stairlock.com.au Crystal are versatile. Their made-to-measure products deliver the f. 03 9548 5544 flexibility to build whatever the imagination dictates. They also make [email protected]

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