Work starts on massive Redcliffe development

Construction has officially started on a landmark development which will herald the biggest change in the Redcliffe landscape for more than a decade.

The team from Brisbane-based builder-developer Gardner Vaughan Group (GVG) celebrated the milestone with project partners, local business owners and landlords, buyer and prospective buyers, and dignitaries this morning.

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One Redcliffe, at the corner of Anzac Ave and Redcliffe Pde, will be built in two stages, delivering 214 apartments across two towers and 14 retail and commercial spaces.

Commercial Director Sam Gardner said it would be a high-quality development which would improve the lives of the residents who call it home, while having a positive impact on the surrounding community.

“GVG wants One Redcliffe to reflect the spirit of the area where history, modern living and a strong sense of connection come together,” Mr Gardner said.

“A key part of our vision for this project is to create a powerful bookend to Redcliffe Pde, where One Redcliffe will act as much of a landmark as it will a catalyst to its ongoing revitalisation.”

He said that’s why the commencement of construction was a moment to celebrate, demonstrating GVG’s confidence in the project.

“I’m proud to say that Gardner Vaughan Group has a 100 per cent completion rate,” Mr Gardner said.

“For us, One Redcliffe isn’t just another project. It’s an investment in the future of a suburb we have confidence in. We’re proud to contribute to Redcliffe’s ongoing evolution, ensuring it remains a thriving, connected and forward-thinking community.

“We’re on the verge of drilling the first pile, metaphorically and literally laying the foundations for a new landmark to the area, a new landmark that will be a catalyst for the ongoing revitalisation of Redcliffe and Redcliffe Pde.”

Mr Gardner said GVG was focused on delivering a high-quality development, on time and on budget, while engaging with the community.

“We will never bulldoze our way in, no pun intended. It is through transparent engagement with the community that we achieve acceptance to the point of welcome,” he said.

“We believe we have achieved that acceptance into this great community, but it doesn’t mean the transparency and engagement stops here. We will continue for as long as we are around and we intend to be around for a very long time.”

Construction timeline

Gardner Vaughan Group Project Director and Head of Construction Callum Walsh said the start of construction followed 12 months of design and planning.

Construction of tower one, on the northern side of the site, will happen first and is expected to take about two and a half years to complete. Stage two will take an additional 18 months.

More than 3000 sub-contractors will be engaged to deliver the project, many from the City of Moreton Bay.

“The One Redcliffe team is GVG’s A-grade team – a group of the highest calibre professionals,” Mr Walsh said.

“One Redcliffe is an incredibly important project to Gardner Vaughan Group. We’re genuinely excited and grateful for the warm welcome from the community.”

Exciting vision

Cr Karl Winchester (Div 6) said the City of Moreton Bay was home to 510,000 people with 120 moving to the area each week.

“When I saw this plan, design come across my desk, I was very excited,” Cr Winchester said.

“As a Redcliffe boy, born and bred, this is the place I love. This is the jewel in the crown of Moreton Bay … it’s a stunningly beautiful place.

“Down the front here, we’ve got amazing opportunity for further development and revitalisation. That’s another reason why I’m excited about this project. It’s not just the quality of the build, the units that are being delivered, but the fact that this will be a catalyst for further development through the area.

“We’ll be working on further delivering masterplan projects through the Redcliffe CBD. We’ve set up a new team in council who are working on joint ventures in particular. There’s a lot of work we can do and I think this is an exciting chapter for all of us.”

Mr Gardner said One Redcliffe would boost the value of land and housing on the Peninsula, while adding to the commercial value of the precinct with high quality operators being sought for tenancies.

The development will also trigger capital investment in other commercial premises in the area.

“More importantly, we are providing additional housing in a serious time of need. Irrespective of the price, there is a shortage of housing across all property types,” Mr Gardner said.

Visit the website gardnervaughangroup.com.au/one-redcliffe to find out more, and register interest, or go to the sales office at 33A Redcliffe Pde.

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By Dominika Lis