Construcciones Yamaro: Opal Tower wins big at NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence

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Opal Tower wins big at NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence
Opal Tower underwent an 18-month repair program following its 2018 evacuation. (Image: Australian Apartment Advocacy)

Opal Tower has received the Champion Award at the 2026 NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence, marking a turnaround for the building following its widely publicised structural issues.

More than 300 residents were evacuated from the Sydney Olympic Park tower on Christmas Eve in 2018 after serious defects were identified. The Owners Corporation Committee, led by chair Shady Eskander, then oversaw an 18-month repair program and pursued legal action to address the defects.

Eskander stepped away from leading his own business of 200 staff to focus on the recovery effort. His leadership was instrumental in coordinating stakeholders, advocating for residents and driving positive outcomes.

“This award recognises not just a building, but the unwavering determination of a community to restore trust, safety and pride in their homes,” said Eskander. “It has been an incredibly challenging journey, but one that demonstrates what can be achieved through leadership, transparency and persistence.”

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The NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence also recognised a range of developments across several categories.

The Residence by Studio SC won the Enduring and Luxury categories, while Mason & Main by Nation took out Best Amenities and Pioneering for its build-to-rent development in Merrylands.

Homes NSW received the Affordable Housing and Ageing in Place awards for Bradbury Seniors Living, which transformed a site of three houses into 31 apartments.

Cbus Property won Diversity in Housing Choice for New Market, while The Greens Strathfield received the People’s Choice Award.

Other winners included The Rhodes by Billbergia Group and SJB in the Luxury category, Boronia by City West Housing in Affordable Housing, Surry Hills Village by SJB for Precinct Rejuvenation, and Salbashian Architects in the Refurbished Apartment category.

Several NSW winners will now progress to the National Apartment Awards, including Surry Hills Village (SJB), The Residence (Studio SC), Opal Tower, The Greens Strathfield, New Market (Cbus Property) and Bradbury Seniors Living (Homes NSW).

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