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This $2b project just completed – ahead of schedule

  • May 17, 2023
  • by Property Australia
Multiplex has reached practical completion on Far East Consortium’s $2 billion West Side Place.

In a feat of efficiency, Multiplex has achieved practical completion of Stage Two for Far East Consortium’s monumental $2 billion West Side Place project in Melbourne’s CBD.

Multiplex not only triumphed over COVID-19 and global supply chain impacts but also successfully finalised Stage One after assuming responsibility from the previous contractor who had encountered financial difficulties.

Multiplex Regional Managing Director Ross Snowball said West Side Place is arguably one of the most significant and complex developments undertaken in Melbourne’s CBD in many years.

“It has already breathed new life into this part of the city, and will no doubt be a catalyst for further development within the western CBD.”

Orchestrated by the minds at Cottee Parker Architects, this project comprises a quartet of high-rise towers that collectively house an array of 2,895 apartments.

This landmark development introduces a novel era of upscale hospitality with the distinguished Ritz-Carlton Hotel, marking the first of its kind in Melbourne’s CBD, boasting 257 5-star hotel rooms, alongside the 317-room 4-star Dorsett Hotel.

Taking center stage in Stage Two of West Side Place, two high-rise towers soar 70 and 68 levels respectively, reaching an elevation of 240 meters above street level.

These towering structures complement the impressive ensemble of the 82-level and 64-level towers that graced the landscape during Stage One of this endeavor.

Beyond its architectural grandeur, West Side Place has breathed new life into the western reaches of Melbourne’s CBD, unveiling the captivating Central Laneway. This vibrant corridor serves as a captivating nexus of retail and dining experiences, seamlessly connecting Lonsdale Street and Little Lonsdale Street while providing over 30 meticulously crafted retail spaces for discerning visitors.

The ambitious construction undertaking of West Side Place spanned a four-year timeline, playing a pivotal role in the local economy by generating 3,847 jobs. At critical junctures throughout the development, the site teemed with the industrious efforts of 815 workers.

The construction process presented its fair share of challenges, notably the intricate task of assembling 33 distinct façade types for the complex podium façade. This singular design element integrates an interplay of various materials, resulting in a fusion of twisting, protruding, and raked curtain wall tower façades.

Further elevating the resident experience, West Side Place showcases a range of signature design elements, including two podium levels teeming with luxurious amenities. Here, residents can indulge in the lavish offerings of lap pools, plunge pools, spas, saunas, steam rooms, a golf simulator, indoor and outdoor cinemas, wine rooms, a karaoke room, games rooms, lounge spaces, and dining areas.

West Side Place boasts an array of environmentally conscious features, culminating in the prestigious 5-star Green Star Rating.