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This week we received a significant endorsement from the Victorian Government. Our Merri Northcote development has been identified as an example of good design to be emulated around the state as part of the new plan under the Great Design Fast Track programme to speed up planning approvals. A big thank you to our project partners Six Degrees Architects, Taylor Cullity Lethlean and Brady Group. With new homes now selling visit merrinorthcote.com.au to find out more. To read the article by Rachel Eddie at The Age, visit https://bit.ly/40uiv5L

In collaboration with Colliers and Savills, we recently hosted an open morning at Yarraberg Workspaces to celebrate the completion of the building and showcase the remaining available office suites including the newly completed fit out of suite 102. The morning was well attended by agents, tenant representatives, local businesses, prospective purchasers and tenants. Local coffee retailer MAKER partnered with us for the event providing coffees for all. A big thank you to partners Concept Commercial Interiors in delivering the final spec fit out for suite 102 and indoor plant specialist Parker Road Living & Artificial Greenery. About Yarraberg Workspaces Located at 47 Blazey Street in Richmond, Yarraberg Workspaces is a brand-new boutique commercial development consisting of premium Office, Medical or Showroom spaces within a prime city-fringe location. Designed by Plus Architecture, and inspired by the local industrial heritage, completed office suits include warm shell finishes, polished concrete flooring, and exposed ceilings. To find out more visit yarraberg.com.au.

We recently hosted our annual MAB Gala event for all staff and partners. The MAB Gala has been proudly upheld for 22 consecutive years and is a memorable night for all involved with awards, dinner, music and a great night to catch up and socialise!   Each year we recognise people who exemplify behaviours and values known as ‘The MAB Way’. We’d like to congratulate this year’s recipients Sorcha Dorman and Tom Foley. We’d also like to honour our service award recipients: Alexander McMillan, Adam Gao, Siobhan Lyneham and Antonio Brekalo on their 5 year awards, Luke Mitrione, Jennifer May and Nicholas Vicary on their 10 year awards and Christian Roberts on his 15 year award.    

MAB has proudly sponsored the 2024 HousingFirst Annual Art Exhibition for the 3rd consecutive year. Last week we had the privilege of attending the opening evening with an opportunity to meet the artists and celebrate their creativity, resilience and community spirit. This year the exhibition was held at the Preston Crossing community art space, located at 28 Oakover Road. The evening was well attended with the entire room buzzing with guests, artists, residents, live music and canapes to enjoy. All proceeds from the sale of the community resident’s artwork are provided directly back to the artists. As part of the evening David Allt-Graham provided a thank you speech and presented the MAB Artist of the Year Award to Roy Wilkins, congratulations Roy! The exhibition is FREE and is open between the 6th September and 3rd October at 28 Oakover Road Preston. It is easily accessible by public transport (tram or train) or by car. Opening hours: every Friday from 11 am - 3 pm or via appointment by emailing community@housingfirst.org.au HousingFirst Ltd, Homes Victoria, Balmain & Co, Hayball, Contour Consultants, Taylor Cullity Lethlean, Stantec, David Allt-Graham, Mike Stasiuk, Ben Earl and Greg Jacobs. Photography credit - Gosia Sum

This week we have grown our industrial pipeline in Melbourne's South East with the acquisition of over 32 hectares within the future Croskell employment precinct in Cranbourne East, expanding our landholding to 77 hectares. MAB’s development will ultimately comprise over 250,000m2 of state of the art industrial and logistics space with an end value exceeding $800 million.   The future development will have the benefit of established infrastructure including, an already duplicated Thompsons Road, close proximity to the future Dandenong South Intermodal Terminal, established Cranbourne West and Dandenong Industrial Precincts, multiple retail centres and a booming residential catchment.   MAB’s latest acquisition in the City of Casey follows the success of our Thompsons Base and Element Park business parks within the municipality and MAB’s purchase of 36 hectares of greenfield residential land in Devon Meadows.   Thanks to the hard work of the MAB team Luke Mitrione, Jamie Buxton, Matthew Planner and LAWD Peter Sagar, Paul Callanan and Henry Sayers who brokered the sale.

We recently attended Nightingale's Opening at Preston Crossing, an event dedicated to the residents on a cool wintry Melbourne evening. The rooftop gathering provided the MAB team an opportunity to talk directly with residents and witness first hand the strong sense of community and pride that has been established since opening of the building and while providing a chance to celebrate the great work completed by MAB's project partners.   The evening commenced with a smoking ceremony by Colin Hunter Jnr, to welcome all and officially open the evening. Those in attendance included, The Hon. Sonya Kilkenny and our project partners, Nightingale Housing, Breathe, Balmain & Co and TCL. A special thanks also to our partners HousingFirst Ltd, the Victorian Government (Homes Victoria) and the MAB team that have been part of the hard work that has been instrumental in delivering the first three completed stages of Preston Crossing. 📷️ Kate Longley

Supporting community at the grassroots!   In 2018, our Merrifield Community Partnerships Program funded a Merrifield Auskick program, which was the launchpad for the Merrifield Panthers Sporting Association. We have since been proud supporters and helped provide opportunities for the local community to participate in basketball, football, cricket and tennis. With even more sports on the horizon, the association has seen amazing growth over the past 6 years, having now established a strong presence in the Craigieburn Junior Domestic Basketball competition, expanded its Auskick program and more recently debuted the Merrifield Panthers Football Club in the Essendon District Football League. Go Panthers! Watch the video to find out more.

Introducing: Haystone Business Park.   We've just launched a very rare industrial site at MAB! Haystone Business Park, located in the Tullamarine precinct just minutes from Melbourne Airport. Haystone offers lots for sale with a wide variety of uses including: e-commerce, transport/freight, warehousing, manufacturing and food production. Over 3 hectares will be dedicated to open green space including a state-of-the-art storm water bioretention system and extending parkland adjacent to Moonee Ponds Creek.   Jamie Buxton, MAB General Manager Commercial and Industrial said “Haystone will deliver a high-quality master-planned location for business and provides a new gateway to Melbourne, located in the heart of the Tullamarine precinct and within minutes’ drive from Melbourne Airport. Our vision is to deliver a sustainable employment precinct with over 800 new jobs to be created.”   Stage 1 release is now available. Visit haystone.com.au to learn more. A big thank you to our project partners Dalton Consulting Engineers (DCE) Tract Consultants Impact Australia Watson Young Architects Landair Surveys

From render to reality – MAB's Yarraberg Workspaces has achieved practical completion! Designed by Plus Architecture and inspired by Richmond’s industrial heritage, this boutique commercial development features a communal landscaped rooftop with uninterrupted city views, access to the Yarra Trail and close proximity to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars. With club-style end of trip facilities, openable windows, polished concrete floors, exposed ceilings, undercover and secure parking - the remaining selection of office suites are expected to be well received. A big thank you to our partners for helping us bring this project to life.   A limited selection of office suites are available. Visit yarraberg.com.au to learn more. Plus Architecture, Becon Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd, ADP Consulting Pty Ltd, Impact Australia, Tract Consultants, Mordue Engineering, Micio, CommVision.

Recently, we welcomed residents into the first three completed stages at Preston Crossing - MAB’s new, sustainable residential community in Melbourne’s inner north. The three completed stages are within the Oakover Road neighbourhood of Preston Crossing and include 26 townhouses designed by Archier, 52 Nightingale apartments by Breathe, and 99 social and affordable apartments by Hayball. Each apartment and townhouse is Five Star Green Star Design and As-Built certified, and carries a minimum 7 Star average NatHERs rating, significantly reducing energy usage in operation. Homes are all electric, solar boosted and, when paired with a green power electricity plan, can operate carbon neutral. Read the full story https://bit.ly/4b9kD4n