Prolific developer GURNERTM has unveiled its most significant and ambitious project yet; a $1.75 billion mega-project that will transform the last major site in Docklands into a world-class mixed-use, botanical destination, help link Docklands to the CBD and make Melbourne the most liveable city in the world again.
The 18,000 sqm site is on the corner of Harbour Esplanade, La Trobe St, Wurundjeri Way & Dudley St and is controlled by development consortium City Harbour – backed by the Liberman family – who hold the development rights. The project, now a joint venture between GURNERTM and City Harbour, stretches over a substantial parcel of land that will be transformed to become the entrance to the city and Docklands from Melbourne’s west.
“From a destination and tourist perspective, it will be something Melbourne has never seen before – it will create a lot of excitement, and drive huge interest to the area and be something truly different for Docklands,” GURNERTM CEO Tim Gurner said.
“There has been some great development progress in Docklands over the years, however, what we are going to deliver here will create a true heart and soul of Docklands where the community and visitors can come and embrace life.
“Our whole ethos is all about delivering products that push boundaries – and this landmark destinational precinct will be no different, it will feel like you’re stepping into another world and experiencing something you didn’t think was possible in the built form.
Gurner said he's always loved the Docklands, having lived there for a number of years.
"I always wanted to put my own stamp on it, but we needed a site that was large enough to be transformative – we’ll be creating a new world-class precinct, which will take the area to another level and put it on the world stage in terms of architecture, design and luxury property," Gurner said.
The development will incorporate several towers with amazing amenities including sky-high dining, ground level communal spaces and will take ambitious architectural inspiration from the world's most admired cities including Singapore, Dubai, London and New York.
Apart from being a local real estate agent, as an owner and resident in Docklands myself, I can say it is a truly exciting project and great to see names attached to the site which has been sitting vacant for a long time with several failed projects and will now finally realise its potential.
If you are keen to know more about this project or others across the inner city or are interested to hear how this may impact your home, I would love to have a chat.
