Construcciones Yamaro, by Armando Iachini

Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls (centre) joined project representatives and stakeholders on site to celebrate the milestone. (Images: Queensland Government) Construction of the Ipswich Hospital Expansion has reached a major milestone, with the new Acute Services Building topping out as works pass the halfway mark. The milestone marks the completion of the building’s main structure, with internal fit-out and services works continuing ahead of equipment installation and commissioning. A Weeping Lilly Pilly tree was hoisted onto the building as part of the topping-out ceremony, with plans to plant it on the hospital grounds once construction is complete. Related stories: Gladstone Golf Club site earmarked for retail centre Sustainable design and construction earn Glasshouse Theatre five stars Contractor appointed to deliver new Coomera Hospital Being delivered under the Queensland Government’s Hospital Rescue Plan , the Ipswich Hospital expansi...

The tower’s façade, crown and rooftop incorporate 1,391 solar panels. (Image: Glenn Hester) Installation of a 2,679sqm solar skin has been completed at 435 Bourke Street in Melbourne, marking a major construction milestone for the commercial office tower. The building-integrated photovoltaic system comprises 1,391 solar panels across the tower’s façade, crown and rooftop, with an installed peak capacity of 375 kilowatts (kWp). Alongside generating renewable electricity, the system provides passive shading in selected areas of the façade, incorporating energy production into the building’s architectural design. The installation involved a complex construction process, requiring coordination between the façade, structural and building services teams to integrate the photovoltaic technology into the building envelope while maintaining construction quality and the project program. Contractor Multiplex worked alongside developer Cbus Property, architect Bates Smart, engineering consulta...

The 40-tonne link bridge spans 21 metres. (Images: NSW Government) A 40-tonne bridge has been lifted into place to connect the future $540 million Westmead Centre for Mental Health to Westmead Hospital. The two-storey bridge, spanning 21 metres, was assembled on the hospital campus before being transported along Dragonfly Drive on a self-propelled, electronically steered modular vehicle. Operated remotely, the vehicle travelled at less than 1km per hour as it navigated speed bumps and bends in the road. A 300-tonne mobile crane then lifted the bridge into its final position. Once operational, the bridge will provide direct access between Westmead Hospital’s Emergency Department and the centre. Related stories: Huntley Street Recreation Centre opens in Sydney Developer sought for Bradfield City’s Enterprise Precinct GHD marks Western Sydney International Airport milestone NSW Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson welcomed the milestone. “The new link bridge is a core par...

Artist’s impression: Punthill Oakleigh Central is expected to open in 2028. (Image: LiveStay) Demolition works are underway on a new 55-room apartment hotel in Oakleigh, Melbourne, with construction to be delivered by Jardon Group. Located at 45–49 Portman Street, Punthill Oakleigh Central is being developed by BNG Group for accommodation operator LiveStay and is expected to open in 2028. The development will comprise 38 studios, 14 one-bedroom apartments and three two-bedroom apartments, including accessible accommodation and interconnected apartments for families and groups. On-site facilities will include a reception and lobby, conference room, gym, guest pantry, laundry and car parking. Related stories: IFM Investors advances Dandenong South industrial development Wallan upgrades ahead of schedule Multiplex completes Melbourne PBSA project LiveStay CEO Zed Sanjana said Oakleigh’s proximity to major employment, education, healthcare and research facilities made it an attr...

Artist’s impression: The proposed centre is planned to include about 25,000sqm of large-format retail space. (Image: Tipalea Partners) Plans have been unveiled to redevelop the Gladstone Golf Club site in Queensland into a retail precinct worth more than $100 million. Yaralla Sports Club, which owns Gladstone Golf Club, is working with developer Tipalea Partners on the proposed Kin Kora Homemaker Centre, with a planning application expected to be lodged with Gladstone Regional Council in December 2026. Designed by i2C Architects, the development is planned to include about 25,000sqm of large-format retail space and more than 700 on-grade parking spaces, with preliminary leasing discussions underway with national brands and local operators. The Kin Kora Homemaker Centre is expected to generate about 1,200 jobs during construction and a further 400 ongoing positions once operational. Related stories: Sustainable design and construction earn Glasshouse Theatre five stars DTI build...

Artist’s impression: The Enterprise Precinct will be located near Bradfield Metro Station and the planned Central Park. (Images: NSW Government) The NSW Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for a development partner to deliver the first 6.7 hectares of Bradfield City’s Enterprise Precinct. The precinct will be located alongside the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, within walking distance of the new Bradfield Metro Station, City Precinct and planned two-hectare Central Park. It is expected to accommodate businesses across advanced manufacturing, construction innovation, aerospace, semiconductor technology, clean technology, freight and logistics, defence, education and research. The EOI process will identify an experienced development partner to deliver the initial stage, with a further seven hectares potentially available following its completion. Related stories: The infrastructure choices shaping Australia’s future prosperity Western Sydney Aerotropolis project...