WA member moves and news – 30 November 2018
Our members are at the heart of what we do and are fundamental to every aspect of the Property Council. On behalf of all the team at the WA Property Council office, we are delighted to announce and congratulate the following member moves and news.
New members
We would like to formally welcome new Associate Member Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) to the Property Council of Australia, WA division.
PEXA is digitally transforming buying and selling property. After 1 years in paper, property transactions can now be completed electronically. Sellers no longer have to wait for cheques to clear before they can get proceeds of their sale. Buyers can be registered on title almost immediately, not weeks later. Join the millions of Australians who have benefited from using PEXA to buy and sell property.
Member achievements
HFM Asset Management received the 2018 Excellence in FM Award (Residential at the FM Industry Awards for Excellence 2018 held at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.
Hendry CEO Emma Hendry has been awarded the ‘Building and Construction Executive of the Year’ at the 2018 CEO Magazine Executive of the Year awards. Read more
Crown Perth Towers scooped the Gold Medal for Luxury Accommodation at the 2018 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards.
JLL Director DJ Lim has been named a finalist for the 2018 Young Professionals Platform Award by the United Nations Association of Australia WA.
Multiplex was recently named the first Western Australian company to take home the National Commercial Master Builder of the Year Award for Optus Stadium. Multiplex’s Optus Stadium also won the National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – over $100 million and the National Entertainment and Recreation Facility Award.
Congratulations to the following members for their recent success at the 2018 CHU SCA WA Strata Community Awards.
- Residential Partner Mark Atkinson, Atkinson Legal | 2018 President’s Award
- Scott Bellerby, Bellcourt Strata Management | 2018 Essay Award
- Tarsha Geiser, Bellcourt Strata Management | 2018 Support Team Member of the Year
- Debbie Morley, Bellcourt Strata Management | 2018 Strata Manager of the Year
Member milestones
Woolworths has opened their 100th WA store in Coolbellup just in time for the Christmas season. The highly anticipated store will create new employment opportunities and services for the local community.
Woolworths has also revealed it is working on plans for a new retail and commercial project – including a residential component – on the White Sands Tavern site in Scarborough. The West
Blackburne has released further details of its planned development of the Pavilion Markets site in Subiaco, with its plans including a reduced number of apartments spread across three buildings. Business News
The State Government is partnering with Peet to develop a $45 million affordable housing development that will deliver 146 apartments and supply new commercial space in the heart of Perth. The 20-store development on Pier Street will feature a mix of high-quality apartments with approximately 15 per cent for sale through the Opening Doors program, 15 per cent for social housing, and 70 per cent for private sale. Housing Minister Media Statement Business News
On 1 November, Liberty Flexible Workspaces took over the management of Amberley Business Centre in the iconic IBM Building at 1060 Hay Street in West Perth to increase their footprint in Perth. Andrew and Di Hassell engaged Liberty Flexible Workspaces to manage the business centre on their behalf. Andrew Hassell said: “Over the last eight years, Liberty Flexible Workspaces has earned an unquestionable reputation for excellence in facilities management and customer service.”
Midland Gate Shopping Centre has reopened following its redevelopment thanks to Urbis, Hames Sharley, APP Corporation, Doric and the team at Vicinity Centres.
Local construction company Jaxon has been awarded a $10 million contract to build a new student accommodation facility at St George’s College at the University of Western Australia. Business News
Members on the move
Pat Donovan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Water Corporation, for a term of five years commencing on 1 January 2019, as outgoing CEO Sue Murphy hands over the reins after 10 years of excellent service. Mr Donovan has more than 25 years of experience in the gas utility sector in Australia and Ireland, and prior to recently joining the Water Corporation was President of ATCO Gas Australia. The Property Council thanks Ms Murphy for her significant contribution and her willingness to engage with us during her time as CEO.
Martin Wisker was recently promoted to National Pre-Contracts and Commercial Manager at Broad Construction.
Lastly, we say farewell to Ross Gavranich, Airlite Group Executive Chairman. After services 32 years with Airlite, Ross has decided to hang up his boots and sail into the sunset and bliss of retirement. We wish him all the best with the next chapter of his life.
Image: Blackburne’s planned development of the Pavilion Markets site.