Brookfield to build Melbourne apartment tower

Brookfield to build Melbourne apartment towerBrookfield Multiplex has been appointed by Central Equity to build Australis Melbourne, a 46-level apartment tower located at 601 Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD.The $135-million tower will incorporate a sleek design that makes extensive use of glass on the facade. One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments will be available, as well as several penthouses. In addition, the building will feature a foyer with concierge, a gymnasium and an indoor heated swimming pool. Brookfield Multiplex has already delivered several Melbourne CBD apartment buildings for Central Equity, including SouthbankONE, CityTempo, MainPoint, Southbank Towers, The Boulevarde, The Sovereign, Melbourne Tower, City Tower and Kings Park.Other Brookfield Multiplex apartment buildings currently under construction for Central Equity include SouthbankGRAND and MelbourneONE. Graham Cottam, regional managing director – Victoria at Brookfield Multiplex, said the company’s appointment “reflects our ongoing collaborative relationship with Central Equity, which has seen 14 apartment buildings completed and a further three now under construction. “Central Equity is a market leader and pioneer in the Melbourne development arena and we are proud of our ongoing relationship,” he added.Completion is expected in late 2016.