Vision December 2019 MV

Selling like loft cakes

NewQuay’s greatest Quest

All roads lead to Alliance // Contents // PAGE 04 Selling like loft cakes.

MAB’s bold plan to build innovative loft-style living has sent sales sky-high.

// PAGE 08 Proudly Northside.

Designed with people at its heart, Northside Communities redefines what public housing can be, while embodying MAB’s award-winning quality and development experience.

// PAGE 20 The MAB Annual Gala.

Another great year at MAB was celebrated at the MAB Annual Gala at Rippon Lea Estate. Oh what a night!

2 // Vision // PAGE 12 NewQuay’s greatest Quest.

The arrival of Quest’s largest property heralds an exciting new chapter for NewQuay. // Contents Welcome to the December 2019 issue of MAB Vision in which we celebrate key milestones at MAB. In this issue we focus on the ever evolving Docklands and how its contributed to the success of our NewQuay projects. We also celebrate our people, re-capping // PAGE 16 the annual gala and talking with members of the MAB team. All roads lead to Alliance.

MAB‘s 2020 delivery of a vital kilometre of Edgars Road will benefit community and business alike. // PAGE 14 Seven

Wonders. DAVID HALL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Sleek and modern, MAB’s 7 Ormond commercial style-setter presents health professionals with exciting options that are anything but clinical. // More

// 22 A few minutes with Assistant Project Manager, Joe Caldwell

// 24 Meet MAB Finance Manager, Tracey Vella

// PAGE 18 Food for thought.

The first sod of dirt has been turned on one of the biggest distribution centres in Australia, as Kaufland begins its Australian food journey at Merrifield.

Vision // 3 Selling like loft cakes

Deciding to build innovative loft style living at NewQuay may have seemed a risky notion, but the bold plan has paid off for MAB with the newly created Elm & Stone apartments becoming a best seller. ARTIST'S IMPRESSION // Residential Communities: NewQuay

MAIN IMAGE // MAB GENERAL MANAGER RESIDENTIAL, DAVID ALLT-GRAHAM AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE, JENNIFER MAY.

RIGHT // AERIAL VIEW OF NEWQUAY, DOCKLANDS.

“They’ve been an absolute best-seller, which is great in today’s market” ARTIST'S IMPRESSION The Docklands’ neighbourhood got to be able to afford them too.” continues to grow with residents Mr Allt-Graham said Elm & Stone moving into the newly-finished apartments ranged from $350,000 to Elm & Stone apartment building $800,000. He said about 60 per cent in NewQuay. According to MAB’s had been sold to investors but that loft residential General Manager David buyers were strongly owner-occupiers. Allt-Graham, at the beginning of May some 85 per cent of the complex’s One-bedroom loft prices sit between 144 apartments had settled. one and two-bedroom apartments.

He said the standout performer in “Someone who buys this pays a bit the complex were the 31 one- and more of a premium, but not a two- two-bedroom lofts, which were bedroom premium,” he said of a all snapped up off-the-plan. $530,000 example, with a car park.

“They’ve been an absolute best-seller, “They’re a bit harder to build because which is great in today’s market,” there’s a lot to think about in all the Mr David Allt-Graham said. details,” Mr Allt-Graham said. “The He said the lofts offered MAB an compromise is a more compact ceiling exciting new category and featured over the mezzanine.” The mezzanines strongly in MAB’s new, adjacent offered flexible uses, including residential offering, Escala. casual areas, study or TV lounge.

“The challenge with the lofts was to get the design to work to a price, but what it gives you is more potential customers.”

“There’s no point having a whole lot of DAVID ALLT-GRAHAM great designs that sit at the top-end. GENERAL MANAGER RESIDENTIAL People might love them, but they’ve Continues on next page

Vision // 5 // Residential Communities: NewQuay

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He said lofts felt like “little houses” With the level of NewQuay retail and offered good sound separation currently on offer, Mr Allt-Graham between neighbouring bedrooms. The said MAB was adding very little design of Elm & Stone is a refreshing additional retail in its newest towers. departure from the “standard” “In each building there might be podium and tower offering. one or two spaces. So that should It’s actually two towers, with the give what’s there a chance to find Quest NewQuay serviced apartments a tenant and recover,” he said. occupying the other half. With hardly a Mr Allt-Graham remains confident straight line in sight, the towers nestle that, when completed, NewQuay around each other with a respectful and will have the right balance of interesting space between them. Elm residential, commercial and retail. & Stone’s outdoor pool and barbecue area is designed for maximum shelter “The only real solution is to get and useability. Its gym is also impressive critical mass down here and it’s not and its entrance foyer is “non- just residential, it’s hotels too and traditional” while remaining functional. commercial. It’s commercial that really makes a difference to the retail.” MAB set out to do things differently with Elm & Stone. While some buyers have “The meaningful contribution MAB baulked at exposed concrete ceilings can make is to get more people living and finishes, Mr Allt-Graham said they and working here,” he said. “When gave the complex a “Fitzroy” feel. these areas are fully developed, the balance will be there. In the long-run it will be right. It will be a good mix.” “Concrete ceilings and MAB has Escala to build between Elm concrete finishes are a bit & Stone and Harbour One and will also of a vibe,” he said. “And revisit the future developed sites across our idea was to juxtapose the other side of Docklands Drive. That that with a lot of greenery – will leave the final task of completing the something a bit more soulful.” western end near Ron Barassi Snr Park. It plans to build “affordable” on the “We’re trying to do things of consistent Docklands Drive side and high- quality, but aren’t the same,” he said. end luxury on the waterside.

One of the new ideas is built-in irrigated Mr Allt-Graham said MAB remained planter boxes on all balconies. Mr confident, despite a challenging Allt-Graham explained that, should market for residential apartments. a plant die, the building offered a “pot replacement” program. “You’ve just got to stay the course. If you do good stuff, you’ll be OK,” he said. “The only real solution Visit: newquay.com.au is to get critical mass down here and it’s not just residential, it’s hotels too and commercial. It’s commercial that really makes a difference to the retail.”

6 // Vision MAIN IMAGE // ELM & STONE EXTERIOR

BOTTOM RIGHT // ESCALA INTERIOR

BOTTOM LEFT // ELM & STONE APARTMENT KITCHEN

Vision // 7 Proudly Northside Designed with people at its heart, Northside Communities redefines what public housing can be, while embodying MAB’s award-winning quality and development experience.

8 // MAB Review 06.18 // Residential: Northside Communities

“MAB is passionate about creating safe, sustainable and prosperous communities. We are supported in this mission by a wealth ANDREW BUXTON of experience and MANAGING DIRECTOR expertise, having worked in partnership with Government and Housing Associations to design, fund and successfully deliver award winning developments across Melbourne,” MAB Managing Director, Andrew Buxton

MAB is delighted to be the Northside Communities pays homage Watch our ‘Tour Northside developer for the first awarded to the creative and proud local culture Communities’ video: stage of the Public Housing that characterises the Northern suburbs Renewal Program following a of Melbourne. competitive tender process. MAB MAB is passionate about creating is committed to working with the safe, sustainable and prosperous Victorian Government to transform communities. We are supported in old public housing estates into this mission by a wealth of experience contemporary, vibrant and and expertise, having worked in integrated Northside Communities. partnership with Government and The design of MAB’s Northside Housing Associations to design, fund Communities in North Melbourne, and successfully deliver award winning Northcote and Preston have been guided developments across Melbourne. Visit: northsidecommunities.com.au by the Victorian Government’s objectives Northside Communities will deliver an and will significantly increase social estimated 1100 new dwellings across housing units by approximately 150 the three sites. percent and deliver a proposed overall increase in the number of social housing Northside Communities will embrace the bedrooms. Each site will be designed to unique character of the northern suburbs contribute to the vitality and diversity of of Melbourne. It will elevate each site the local community with construction beyond ‘just public or private housing’ to commencement scheduled from 2021. create an all-inclusive, prosperous and They will provide new homes for the safe community. residents in the communities that have been designed with people at heart.

MAIN IMAGE // PRESTON, ARTIST’S IMPRESSION Vision // 9 // Residential: Northside Communities

MIKE STASIUK PROJECT DIRECTOR, NORTHSIDE COMMUNITIES

“Northside Communities Village Bell, will embrace the Preston unique character of Spread over Stokes and Penola Streets Lead architects Hayball, in conjunction the northern suburbs and Oakover Road, the proposed design with architectural firm Archier, have taken in Preston will deliver a significant new note of the existing environment and of Melbourne. It will residential village in the Bell Station have envisaged a design that fits in to the elevate each site beyond precinct. The master planning for these existing surroundings. ‘just public or private two sites has taken into account the unique attributes both have to offer housing’ to create an while considering future possibilities in all-inclusive, prosperous Preston’s redevelopment of Bell Station. and safe community,” MAB Project Director Northside Communities, Mike Stasiuk

Molesworth Place, North Woods, North Melbourne Northcote Designed by architects McBride Designed by architects Six Degrees, the Charles Ryan, the proposed design proposed design features up to seven for Molesworth Place imagines a buildings containing affordable housing new integrated community, with high and market apartments with associated quality design and amenity for both car and bicycle parking. The proposal public and private residents. The design for the Walker Street, Northcote site features a mixture of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom aims to create a socially sustainable and apartments, SoHo (small office, home community focused development. office) across buildings of five stories with a selection of private town homes. The project will also include ground floor commercial tenancies.

10 // Vision MAIN IMAGE // NORTH MELBOURNE ARTIST’S IMPRESSION NewQuay’s greatest Quest

The arrival of Quest’s largest property heralds an exciting new chapter for NewQuay.

MAIN IMAGE // QUEST FOYER.

OPPOSITE PAGE // QUEST ROOM. ARTIST'S IMPRESSION

MAB has welcomed Quest MAB Corporation’s General Manager The apartment hotel is situated within NewQuay to Caravel Lane. Residential, David Allt-Graham said walking distance of Marvel Stadium, Designed by DKO Architecture, “Quest NewQuay further demonstrates The District Docklands, Melbourne’s the new property comprising the precinct ‘coming of age’ with Quest free tram zone and only 300 metres from 221 serviced apartments is the making a significant investment and Dockland’s Skybus stop. Just 20 minutes network’s largest property to date. helping cement NewQuay Docklands from Melbourne Airport, Quest NewQuay as a must-visit destination.” caters well to business travellers in need Quest NewQuay is the fourteenth tower of a direct route to and from the city. completed by MAB in the precinct, Quest NewQuay is the network’s bringing the total investment to more thirteenth property in the City of than $2.5 billion. The hotel opening Melbourne and features studio and one, “The Docklands has grown comes at a time of significant change two and three-bedroom apartments to become one of Australia’s for NewQuay with the recent approval with fully-equipped kitchenettes, most vibrant precincts of the NewQuay West Masterplan, laundry facilities and a private balcony. and will continue to attract the redevelopment of The District The property also features a business families, business travellers Docklands Shopping Centre and the centre, conference facilities, gymnasium, completion of NewQuay Central Park. secure parking and a rooftop alfresco and tourists for years to barbecue and entertainment area. come,” said Quest Apartment Hotels Chief Commercial Officer, Craig Ryan.

12 // Vision // Residential Communities: NewQuay Seven Wonders

Sleek and modern, MAB’s 7 Ormond commercial style-setter presents health professionals with exciting options that are anything but clinical.

MAIN IMAGE // 7 ORMOND’S STRIKING ORMOND BOULEVARD FACADE

OPPOSITE PAGE // FEATURE LIGHTING, TEXTURED INTERTIOR WALLS AND NATURAL LIGHT DELIVER A MODERN STATEMENT 14 // MAB Review 06.18 // Commercial Office

Located at MAB’s University Hill in With design by Watson Young Architects Already abuzz with medical and Bundoora, 18 kilometres north of and construction by Maben, 7 Ormond’s professional businesses including the CBD and strategically positioned striking Ormond Boulevard façade, bold paediatricians, dentists, psychologists, between the Austin and Northern entry statement with feature lighting lawyers and financial planners, hospitals, 7 Ormond is rating ten and textured internal walls present 7 Ormond is destined to become out of ten with professionals looking owners and occupiers with an inspiring a dynamic commercial hub in to set up their own offices or rooms environment from which to present Melbourne’s North. in one of Melbourne’s fastest their business. Visit: 7ormond.com.au growing areas.

Officially opened in October, 7 Ormond tenants are already beginning to move in.

Vision // 15 // Business Parks All roads lead to Alliance MAB‘s 2020 delivery of a vital kilometre of Edgars Road will ease congestion, enhance community wellbeing and provide greater business opportunities to Melbourne’s booming north.

MAB’s delivery of Edgars Road will “This is a very exciting announcement Alliance Business Park is part provide an essential north-south because we know traffic congestion of MAB’s growing development link between communities north of is a huge issue in our community. portfolio worth more than $11 O’Herns Road and Cooper Street. We’ve been working collaboratively billion, including $7.5 billion in the With the Local, State and Federal with MAB to successfully deliver development pipeline. In total MAB has Governments also pledging more this integral road network upgrade. I delivered 19 business parks across than $110 million to upgrade and congratulate MAB on this undertaking.” Victoria totalling 660 hectares. duplicate O’Herns Road and add a Victorian Member for Thomastown “Our strategy is focused on identifying diamond interchange to the Hume Bronwyn Halfpenny said this landmark industrial sites with Freeway, the combined upgrades announcement was a key element exceptional transportation linkages, will ease congestion by delivering towards improving liveability and in the case of Alliance, delivering an important additional entry and and wellbeing for residents. these linkages where we can, to exit on the Hume Freeway for benefit our purchasers and the wider Melbourne’s northern residents community,” Mr Martin said. and businesses. “MAB’s commitment to deliver Coupled with government upgrades Alliance Business Park launched in Edgars Road is an important 2012 and has seen major demand to O’Herns Road, the delivery of step towards reducing traffic the new road is set to solve major from large-scale businesses including congestion issues in Melbourne’s congestion and increasing logistics giant Mainfreight, which rapidly growing northern region. road capacity for local bases its operations out of a 14.5 commuters and businesses. hectare site in the business park. MAB General Manager, Commercial and The delivery of this much- Industrial, Michael Martin said at present needed infrastructure will both local residents and businesses can face extensive commuter delays reduce travel times and enable to get onto the Hume Freeway. better public transport with the benefits to be realised “MAB’s delivery of Edgars across the entire corridor.” Road will unlock congestion for approximately 45,000 residents The announcement comes at a time in Epping North and hundreds of when MAB’s Alliance Business Park businesses in the area”, he said. continues to thrive and land sales The investment in road infrastructure results have exceeded expectation. being delivered for this area will Stages 7 and 8 went to market last immensely benefit local businesses, year and were sold out within one providing faster and easier access week of release. Stage 9 was recently to the Hume Freeway, giving them released to the market with only a competitive advantage.” limited lots remaining for sale. MICHAEL MARTIN Former City of Whittlesea “Spanning the last three land releases, GENERAL MANAGER, Mayor, Cr Lawrie Cox, said the we have achieved an average sales rate COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL announcement was welcome news of $450 per m² with a record high sale for Whittlesea commuters. rate of $565 per m²,” said Mr Martin.

16 // Vision ARTIST'S IMPRESSION

MAB STAFF // FROM LEFT TO RIGHT // “MAB’s delivery of Edgars Road will BEN EARL, MARKETING DIRECTOR, DAVID HALL, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, LIANA METE, unlock congestion for approximately PROJECT MARKETING MANAGER, DAN RUSH, 45,000 residents in Epping North and DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND MICHAEL MARTIN, GENERAL MANAGER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL hundreds of businesses in the area”

Vision // 17 Food for thought The first sod of dirt has been turned on one of the biggest distribution centres in Australia, as Kaufland begins its Australian food journey at Merrifield.

18 // Vision // Business Parks

MAIN IMAGE // FROM LEFT TO RIGHT // MAXIMILIAN WIEDMANN, DIRECTOR PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT (KAUFLAND), JAMIE JOWETT, MANAGER PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT MELBOURNE WEST (KAUFLAND), NATHAN LEE, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT (KAUFLAND), MATTHEW PLANNER, GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITIES (MAB) AND JAMIE BUXTON, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (MAB).

Retail giant Kaufland Australia has “Our Distribution Centre “Australia is one of the fastest growing kicked off construction of its $255 regions in the world, and we are excited million state-of-the-art distribution will be the beating heart to grow with it,” Wiedmann said. centre at Merrifield Business Park in of our supply chain and “We would like to thank everyone who Mickleham, Victoria. will ensure we provide has helped us achieve this exciting The 177,000+ m2 facility, which will an uncompromising milestone. To Hume City Council, to be one of the largest in Australia, will our construction partner, Vaughan, and include 130 loading docks and will quality food shop for to Merrifield Business Park, we are incorporate the latest technologies in our customers.” very grateful and proud to be standing automation, sustainability and efficiency. alongside you today,” Wiedmann added.

Kaufland Australia said the facility will Earlier this year, the hypermarket create 600 new jobs for the area. received approval of its first three stores in Victoria at Dandenong, Epping At a sod turning ceremony in June, and Chirnside Park in Victoria and Kaufland Australia directors, Maximilian recently received planning approval Wiedmann and Patrick Bezner, for two sites in South Australia. thanked Hume City Council for their work ensuring the facility met all Visit: merrifieldbusinesspark.com.au planning and approval requirements.

Vision // 19 Celebrating, recognising, dancing! The MAB Annual Gala 2019

Another great year at MAB was celebrated at the Annual Gala at Rippon Lea Estate. Oh what a night! // MAB People

Each year our employees celebrate an evening of fine dining, dancing, entertainment, surprises and awards. Now in its 24th year, the MAB gala was held at the beautiful heritage-listed house and gardens of Rippon Lea Estate. MAB is committed to recognising the contributions of outstanding employees throughout their career, and this event celebrated our people and the various achievements over the year along with an opportunity to network with colleagues and partners.

Congratulations to the winner of this years’ MAB Way Award – Luke Boundy and the recipients for years of service at MAB – Nick Vicary, Jen May, and Luke Mitrione (5 years), Christian Roberts (10 years) and Amanda Quinn (15 years).

OPPOSITE PAGE // GALA ENTERTAINMENT.

TOP // ANDREW BUXTON TALKS THE YEAR THAT WAS.

MIDDLE RIGHT // AN INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW AND GERALDINE BUXTON

BOTTOM RIGHT // MAB WAY AWARD WINNER LUKE BOUNDY WITH DAVID HALL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Vision // 21 Salami, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Antartica. From rockin’ his primary school band to rockin’ MAB projects, it’s all part of the journey for Assistant Project Manager, Joe Caldwell.

MAIN IMAGE // JOE CALDWELL TRAVELING IN VENICE. // MAB People

What’s one little known What did you want to be fact about you? when you grew up?

JC: I thought I was going to follow in JC: In primary school, I was in the footsteps of my father, and go in a rock band with some mates the financial sector, but over time I called Pulse. I was the lead realised it wasn’t for me. I’d always had singer, but I don’t think I have an affinity with property, and I wanted the voice for it and nowadays to do something a bit more tangible. AINE MURPHY I might only belt out tunes on The development and construction HR MANAGER a Saturday night or by myself space is a great career path for that. in the car. We performed at What do you predict happening school assemblies and did a in the Melbourne property Aine Murphy, HR Manager, mix of covers and originals, market in the next five years? talks with Assistant Project of a genre similar to Red Hot JC: Things continuing to be unaffordable, Manager Joe Caldwell. Chili Peppers and Blink 182. It however I don’t feel that house prices obviously didn’t work out. will go up like they have year-on-year What do you enjoy about previously. It will remain relatively working at MAB? stagnant and there has been a correction AM: What do you like to do in the capital growth that we had seen Joe Caldwell (JC): It’s very multifaceted in your spare time? and I work with a variety of different in previous years. I think prices have divisions within the business, especially JC: I spend it with family or friends. dropped off over the past couple of years the Residential, Commercial and I generally get out of Melbourne and but I don’t see them falling any further. Industrial teams. I’ve been here 13 go down the coast or up to the high What are you enjoying in months, and have already been country visiting family, doing new things your work right now? exposed to a number of projects like and going camping. Every year on Elm & Stone, Escala, 7 Ormond and the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, JC: Managing the office fit-out has Project 441 (the office fit-out). They’ve my brother and I make a few dozen been a great learning experience for me, all been in different stages of the kilos of salami. But it’s more the Italian and having that independence in my development and construction cycle, family tradition that keeps me doing role. Also working with Luke Appleton so being able to witness all the phases it, rather than the salami itself. on Escala. It’s been a real highlight to has been a great learning experience. get involved in a project of that scale Tell me about your career path. and quality, and it’s very exciting to be What’s your role at MAB? able to witness it from its inception. It JC: I always wanted to get into the is an amazing project, and it’s definitely JC: I’m the Assistant Project Manager. construction or development space. something I am proud to be a part of. I assist the other Project Managers, I previously worked at JLL on two and in particular, I’m working with Luke separate occasions whilst I was studying What’s on your bucket list? Appleton (Project Manager) on Escala, property valuation at uni. Initially I worked however I see bits and pieces of every in the tenant representation, corporate JC: To go to Antarctica and see the project. I’m also currently working on consulting business and I was working glaciers in the flesh before they melt. MAB’s office fit-out, Project 441. for corporate clients looking at their real If you were stuck on an island, what What’s your team like? estate strategy and doing asset analysis. three things would you bring? The second time, I worked on the BP JC: They are very knowledgeable with accounts, doing facilities management, JC: A hat, sunscreen, and a boat a wealth of experience. Getting them administration, reviewing and analysing so I can get off the island. to impart their knowledge on me is my leases. It was great corporate goal and it’s something that they have experience. I also did a lot of hospitality been doing. They have been incredibly work with the Queen Victoria Market. supportive. I have a nice balance between autonomy, and if I need someone to chat to or seek guidance from, they’re more than happy to help.

Vision // 23 There’s no ‘i’ in Tracey

It’s all about teamwork, personal growth and treat-seeking doggies for MAB Finance Manager, Tracey Vella. // MAB People

Aine Murphy, HR Manager Are there any challenges Can you tell about any funny for MAB, talks with Finance within your role? moments at MAB? Manager, Tracey Vella. TV: You deal with so many different TV: Dan (Franjic and Tracey’s Manager) people with different skillsets so is a massive prankster. Not long after What do you enjoy about sometimes you have to bring things I started I was off sick for a day. When working at MAB? down to a level that people understand. I came back the following day he had Tracey Vella (TV): It doesn’t feel like pranked my whole desk, he put sticky I am coming to work, it feels like I am Tell me about your team. tape all over my tissues and phone, took the batteries out of my key board, coming to spend time with friends. It’s TV: I am lucky to have two teams, I and switched my monitors! I said to easy to get up in the morning because have the Commercial and Industrial him ‘I am going to get you back’. There I know I am going to spend time with team which involves working closely was an opportunity … I hid his lunch in people that I enjoy being around. I am with the Development Managers and a drawer and that day he was looking always smiling and laughing every day, I Mike Martin (General Manager). I enjoy for his lunch. He finally found it but don’t go home at night without laughing, getting into the detail and understanding never knew it was me that hid it! which is good, not everyone has that what goes on behind the projects. experience. It’s a great environment Mike is really good, his door is always How would you describe and everyone gets along; you are open, if you want to ask him questions working at MAB to a friend? encouraged to learn different things or discuss issues. I feel like whatever and work on a range of activities. I say is important. I also have the TV: Culture is a big thing here, everyone makes you feel like you are valued. Do you feel that you have grown and Finance team. The Finance team help When you are in other companies developed since working at MAB? with my development, it’s very much it feels like you can’t speak to the TV: Definitely. In other companies encouraged by Thomas Delbosc to train everyone and share knowledge. higher levels, whereas here David it has never been encouraged. I (Hall) and Mick (Brennan) do a good have improved tenfold with my job of making everyone feel like they development. It’s important who are important to MAB. You feel like you recruit. MAB has done a really part of a family here, you feel like you good job with that, everyone that have friends at work. You don’t just comes in meshes well. There is a come in and do your job, there is lots down to earth feel from everyone. of opportunity for development. Tell us a little bit about What’s on your bucket list? your role at MAB. TV: I would love to get into a car and TV: I am the Finance Manager for travel around Italy. We love Italy, we Commercial and Industrial. My job is are going next year. There are different to ensure the Development Managers What do you like to do in your spare time? layers to Italy. You could spend a year are assessing projects and making in Italy and still not see everything. sure they are feasible, appropriately The food is so good you don’t need budgeted and that MAB can sustain the TV: I love spending time with complex food for it to be tasty. development. I also work on financing my dogs. I like taking them If you were stuck on an island what the projects and making sure we have for walks and spending time the appropriate capital in place. 3 things would you bring with you? at home just cuddling them. Are there any particular components Whenever I go to my Mums or TV: Water, pasta and a boat of the role that you really enjoy? in laws I always take them, they to get off the island! TV: Working with the Development live on a large property and the Managers. I work closely with them not dogs love it. Do they like treats? just on the numbers but I get to work Rocky is food obsessed! out what’s going on behind the scenes. Every meal I have he is staring I have always had an interest in property at me. On one occasion we development, I have grown up around were at a BBQ and as I was it and have a natural interest in it. sitting down to have a piece of chicken just before I sat down he took it off my plate, bone and all! So naughty! MAIN IMAGE // TRACEY VELLA WITH HUSBAND JUSTIN. Contact

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