Wodonga Plaza has released information and imagery on its pending transformation, with news that Wodonga’s first ever food court is fully-tenanted and will create a community meeting place that seats up to 140 people and a recharge station.

The food court will expand on the shopping centre’s existing food offer with three new tenants, including Ichiban Sushi, Sandwich Chef and Kebab Kings

It is scheduled to open shortly after the highly anticipated launch of Best & Less, which will arrive at the Centre on 24^th May 2018.

Mr James Collis from centre owner M/Group, said the activity will be the first time the community will get to experience the benefits of the company’s $2million investment. He said the refurbishment will create a much more workable and flexible space, with more announcements to be made in the coming weeks.

“We came into Wodonga to activate this amazing community space and introduce new life into an environment that has endured over decades as a community hub,” he said.

“A great deal of work has been done in securing the right tenancies to provide the local community with a great retail experience. We believe we have got the mix right and very much look forward to delivering on our promise to create something very special for this tight-knit community.”

M/Group is a boutique property company that has made a name for itself throughout Western Australia for identifying property opportunities and using its internal resources in land, residential, construction and assets management to activate and introduce new life into environments.

In addition to the new food and retail offer at Wodonga Plaza, the company is in the final stages of negotiation for a number of fashion tenancies, which will complement the extended leases of existing outlets and secure the shopping centre’s position as a key fashion destination.

Centre Manager, Ms Cherie Daly, said the community response to the changes taking place have been outstanding. She believes the renewed environment will attract more families to enjoy the centre and everything it has to offer as a community hub.

“This is a massive investment for Wodonga, and I think M/Group’s commitment to the community has not been missed on anyone,” she said.

“The Centre continues its great family entertainment program and on completion of the refurbishment works, we will have announced a number of national and boutique retailers. Wodonga Plaza will be completely tenanted and it is a credit to our community for attracting the caliber of retail we will have on offer.

“We thank everyone for their patience during the construction phase and look forward to your support when the doors open to a renewed environment.”

Wodonga Plaza is the site of the region’s original stock sale yard and continues to hold onto its role as a local community hub.

Construction on the site is scheduled for completion around August/September with more announcements to be made in the coming weeks.

The community is invited to follow the Wodonga Plaza Facebook Page and/or subscribe to its newsletter via www.wodongaplaza.com.au for regular updates.

The completed restoration works by M/Group of the original S.E.C Building and former Western Power’s Energy Museum at the Fremantle Substation site in Parry Street, is another example of how M/Group has worked effectively with the City of Fremantle and State Heritage Council to support the integration of valuable heritage fabric into contemporary urban living.

The property, which sits adjacent to a boutique Match apartment development that overlooks parkland at its rear, has been released for sale under an Expression of Interest (EOI) campaign; opening the door for a range of potential uses.

Mr Lloyd Clark, Managing Director of M/Group, said the apartments on this site are already 35% sold, and the renewed heritage building will be on a separate green title. He said the opportunity to build a business on this site comes with inherent character and is surrounded by an established and new residential community.

“The planned apartment building, M/27 by Match, will be home to 40 boutique apartments and is due to commence construction in late 2018,” he said.

“The opportunity to take ownership of the building certainly opens the door for a ‘Bread in Common’ type food and beverage venue, although could as easily be adapted for boutique office space. The purpose of our work on this site is to, perhaps ironically, create new energy. It is a great opportunity for a potential proprietor in a great location.”

Match, which is part of M/Group, is the company behind the highly celebrated Heirloom by Match heritage renewal and is currently in the construction phase of the M/28 by Match boutique apartments in South Terrace.

The company prides itself on introducing design-focused apartment product that enhances the streetscape and activates living space in strategic locations.

The heritage works on the heritage building, undertaken by M/Group’s building division M/Construction, have included the restoration of existing brickwork, refurbishment of metal window frames and the restoration of existing large timber sliding doors.

The sale of the building is being managed by Knight Frank and more information can be obtained by contacting James Baker on 0418 912 007.

For more information on the limited number of parkside M/27 Apartments by Match, visit m27apartments.com or contact 0432 660 066.

In our first video update for M/25 by Match witness M/Construction installing the full height precast panels to the eastern boundary whilst you can see that other works are already completed including underground stormwater, brickwork and slabs to the commercial tenancies and the ground floor carpark slab is underway.  The video also showcases the views toward the city that will be able to be seen from the south-east facing third floor apartments. Find out more about M/25 Apartments here www.m25apartments.com.

New land released in Stage Two of Secret Harbour’s Hamelin Park is surprising a market that didn’t believe home ownership was possible in established areas of Perth. It follows an unprecedented sell-out of land in Stage One, with developers M/Land looking to dispel misconceptions that buying land close to the beach and significant infrastructure is out of reach.

Being young and single, Yvonne Stanhope (31) had all but resigned to the fact that she would never be able to afford to buy a home in metropolitan Perth southern suburbs. Having lived and worked in Margaret River for three years, it was time to come home, but she wanted to be close to the beach and near her family in Port Kennedy. Then, late last year she came across a land release in the middle of Secret Harbour and saw what was possible.

“I looked around on the Internet for land and Hamelin Park was the first site that came up. I couldn’t believe how close it was to the beach and the shops. Other land I looked at was smaller and the same price or much more expensive,” she said.

“I thought I would only be able to buy into the market with a partner, but I got the first home owners grant and am building a home in an area that is perfect for me.”

Hamelin Park is located in a well-established and sought-after coastal community of Secret Harbour, with a population of over 10,000 people. The area has schools, health services and transport links, as well as an award-winning golf course, newly refurbished surf club and a major regional shopping centre, which has recently completed a $58 million transformation to include Aldi and Coles and specialty shops.

The estate’s initial land release was launched end of 2016 and all but sold out in unprecedented time. According to M/Land Director, Mr John Wroth, the high demand for affordable land in the area fast tracked the release and simultaneous construction of Stage 2 and he does not expect the lots to be available for long.

“Most people are genuinely surprised when they learn they can break into the property market in an established coastal community like Secret Harbour – which is not surprising given the incredible location and our efforts to create a family-friendly environment at record low prices,” he said.

“Hamelin Park land has attracted interest from local and first home buyers, with a large contingent of people who had been renting in Secret Harbour and didn’t think they could afford to buy in. The Stage Two release includes lots that overlook a landscaped parkland which includes a children’s playground that is due for completion before the end of the year.

“Once this current release sells out, no land will be available until 2018, so it will be a case of first in best dressed.”

Stage Two construction works are well progressed, comprising of 22 lots sized between 360sqm and 502sqm with titles expected by the end of the year. The land forms part of a well-considered estate incorporating a central family parkland.
With a number of homes in the estate already underway, Yvonne is starting to get a feel of what life will be like and looking forward to the completion of her first home.
“I’m staying with my sister at the moment which is only 10 minutes away, so I spend quite a bit of time at the site. The house now has the roof and walls, and should be complete by Christmas.” Yvonne continued.

“I can tell the area will be family oriented so I feel really safe and comfortable. I’m super excited and can’t wait to move in.”

M/Land is part of the M/Group of companies, an organisation that specialises in the identification and development of niche development opportunities across the State, and is responsible for helping to revitalise environments such as Mount Lawley, South Fremantle and Maylands.

Hamelin Park is the last remaining strategically located parcel of land in Secret Harbour and offers home sites from $179,000 and house and land packages from $329,000, excluding the First Home Buyers grant.

For further information on Hamelin Park’s stage two release visit www.hamelinpark.com.au or email info@mlandestates.com.au

M/Group’s acquisition of two strategically located and adjoining land sites within Landcorp’s Shoreline precinct will deliver ‘housing diversity’ with an integrated apartment development comprising of various apartment and terrace-style home layouts, according to Managing Director, Lloyd Clark.

The combined 5519sq.m site was purchased for $3.8million from LandCorp. It is located adjacent to a green strip with parkland and future direct beach access, and is one of a limited number of sites within the precinct zoned for apartment development.

Mr Clark said the company is delighted by the opportunity to continue its development success in the Perth’s southern Fremantle corridor. He said the design for the site is in keeping with Landcorp’s bid for diversity within the development precinct and pushes the boundaries of what is often expected in an apartment building.

“This will be an extremely exciting site to work on due to its location, LandCorp’s vision and the high level of amenity planned for the area. We wanted to follow LandCorp’s lead in delivering an environment that supports a range of lifestyles and demographic preferences by creating something distinctive for the emerging coastal market,” he continued.

“While it is our first project within the Shoreline development, it follows a long line of successful apartment projects the company has developed from Fremantle to Port Coogee. It is a market we are extremely familiar with and know that the delivery of boutique product with an element of interest is likely to attract high appeal.”

M/Group’s proposed apartment development will be marketed under the company’s Match apartment brand, and will comprise of a selection of 16 terrace-style homes and 58 apartments including a diverse range of one and two bedroom, single and double storey layouts.

Shoreline is part of Landcorp’s Cockburn Coast Redevelopment Area, which is being developed to create a modern urban community just 4km from Fremantle and 18km from Perth.

LandCorp General Manager Metropolitan and Industrial John Hackett said that a major factor in selling the sites to M/Group was the company’s proven track record and capacity to bring something a little different to the table.

“LandCorp has an aspirational vision for Shoreline, and the standard and style of development it incorporates is critical,” Mr Hackett said.

“M/Group is always consistent in providing innovative urban living designs that complement the surrounds. The company has a reputation for delivering highly successful projects in the Fremantle area and we’re thrilled that they have invested in the early stages of Shoreline.”

M/Group’s Shoreline site is scheduled for market release in early 2018.