{"slug": "seniors-living-resort-wins-top-honours-at-30th-anniversary-awards-for-excellence", "link": "https://www.udiawa.com.au/press-releases/seniors-living-resort-wins-top-honours-at-30th-anniversary-awards-for-excellence/", "title": "SENIOR\u2019S LIVING RESORT WINS TOP HONOURS AT\u00a030th ANNIVERSARY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE", "text": "The growing appeal of senior\u2019s living housing was on full display on Saturday night with Providence Lifestyle Group taking out the highest award at the UDIA WA Awards for Excellence 2025.\nWinning in the\nSenior\u2019s Living\ncategory of the prestigious awards program and then recognised with the highest honour, the\nRussel Perry Award for Urban Development Excellence, Piara Waters Lifestyle Village by Providence Lifestyle Group\nproved to be a showcase in how Land Lease Communities can provide high-quality, affordable living options for over 50s.\nThe Russel Perry Award is bestowed on the \u2018best of the best\u2019 across all winners at the Awards for Excellence.\n\u201cWith an aging population and more people looking for secure, low maintenance lifestyle options, Piara Waters is an exemplar of outstanding quality in design and delivery,\u201d UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck said.\n\u201cThe sense of pride and community made this project a clear stand out with our independent judging panel, and it was fantastic to see several residents in attendance on Saturday night to help celebrate their big win,\u201d Ms Steinbeck said.\nThe project features 244 architecturally designed homes with solar panels and battery storage, nestled within a masterplanned, walkable community. \u00a0The village also boasts a range of amenities including cinema, swimming pools, dog park, lawn bowls green and multiple recreation zones.\nThis is the second year running that a Senior\u2019s Living category winner has gone on to win the ultimate award, with Curtin Heritage Living taking out the Russel Perry award last year and then going on to win at the UDIA National awards.\n\u201cGiven our growing and aging population, seniors living is a critical aspect of the housing continuum, and it is important that we continue to raise the bar and look at ways that we can deliver high quality, appropriate housing for this cohort,\u201d Ms Steinbeck said.\nWhile Piara Waters was the overall winner on the night, the individual, team and other project winners for 2025 all reflect the quality, innovation and design excellence that the West Australian development industry is known for delivering across the state.\nIn what is the 30\nth\nanniversary year of the Awards for Excellence, Ellenbrook by Satterley & DevelopmentWA won the Masterplanned category.\n\u201c30 years ago, Ellenbrook was just emerging and won an award at UDIA WA\u2019s very first Awards for Excellence back in 1995,\u201d Ms Steinbeck said.\n\u201cEllenbrook is an iconic project, not just in Western Australia, but globally, and it has evolved over three decades into a vibrant, diverse community of over 35,000 residents,\u201d Ms Steinbeck said.\nThe judges stated that Ellenbrook exemplifies every element of a true masterplanned community, with its multi layered villages, infrastructure, and outstanding amenity.\nAnother significant greenfield development project,\nBushmead South by Cedar Woods\nwon the\nResidential Subdivision\ncategory and another in the popular north eastern growth corridor,\nBrabham Estate by Peet Ltd, Perron Group and DevelopmentWA\nwon in the\nSustainability\ncategory.\nBoth Bushmead South and Brabham Estate were noted for their sustainable and innovative design elements.\nBrabham Estate features one of Australia\u2019s most sustainable two-storey homes, a developer backed multi-million dollar Innovation Fund, restored wetlands and a $13,000 sustainability incentive for buyers.\nMoving closer to the CBD,\nElysian Subiaco by Celsius Developments\nwas recognised in the\nApartments (Mid-Rise)\ncategory, reinforcing how quality infill development can enhance a well-loved, established local area.\nThe judges noted that the design of Elysian seamlessly blends into its urban context, contributing to the streetscape with contemporary yet respectful architecture.\nIn the\nApartments (High-Rise)\ncategory,\nBlackburne\nwas once again recognised for a landmark development project, this time for\nThe Grove Residences\n.\nComprising 230 premium apartments across three architecturally distinct buildings, The Grove Residences delivers exceptional quality for residents seeking spacious living, high-end finishes, and extensive resort style amenities.\nAnother iconic high-rise development,\nCivic Heart by Finbar\n, won in the\nDesign\ncategory.\u00a0 This was the second year running that Civic Heart has won at the awards, last year taking home the Apartments (High Rise) and Urban Renewal categories.\nThe judges noted that Civic Heart stands as an architecturally striking landmark on the South Perth skyline, making a positive contribution to the City\u2019s urban landscape.\nAt the other end of the spectrum,\nDevelopmentWA\nreceived the\nAffordable Housing\nAward for\nKarda Way: OneOne Five Hamilton Hill\n.\nThe judges stating that the project provides an excellent example for private industry in how affordable housing can be delivered using practical construction economies as well as efficient lifestyle and operating costs.\nThe\nSocial & Community Infrastructure\naward went to\nHamersley Public Golf Course\nby\nCity of Stirling\n, with the redevelopment project transforming a standard golf course into a vibrant community hub where people of all ages can come together to meet and connect.\nThe\nMarketing\naward was presented to\nStockland\nfor their distinctive \u2018Freo First\u2019 marketing strategy at\nNara\nin Beaconsfield. With the judges commending the project for setting new benchmarks in sustainability storytelling, community integration, and cultural connection.\nThe two discretionary Judge\u2019s Awards went to two unique projects.\nWith\nSirona Urban & Ruah Community Services\u2019 Angela Wright Bennett Centre\nand\nSkyfields by Perth Airport & Plus Studio\u2019s Perth Airport Terminal 1 Sensory Room\neach taking out a Judge\u2019s Award for their thoughtful, purpose-built design that is tailored to the needs of their clients.\nRecognising fantastic teamwork, the\nTeam of the Year\naward went to\nCedar Woods WA\nwho showcased a clear purpose to deliver better communities for Western Australia.\nThe\nLocal Government Authority of the Year\naward was secured by the regional\nCity of Karratha\nfor their\nProject Dorothy\nthat strives to address the regional housing crisis with innovation and determination.\nDiversity in Development\nwas awarded to\nZenith Energy\nfor leading diversity in renewable infrastructure development. Zenith Energy has demonstrated outstanding leadership in embedding diversity across its values, operations, and partnerships.\nFinally, the individual awards went to two outstanding women working in the development industry, with the\nYoung Leaders Award\npresented to\nSatterley\u2019s Kasia Majewski\nand the\nWomen in Leadership\nAward going to\nNiche Planning Studio\u2019s Tamara Vreeken.\n\u201cA huge\u00a0congratulations\u00a0to all the winners at the 30\nth\nanniversary Awards for Excellence 2025. \u00a0All the projects, teams and individuals recognised this year are testament to how the development industry continues to raise the bar to deliver vibrant, sustainable homes and communities to the people of Western Australia,\u201d Ms Steinbeck concluded.\nFULL WINNERS LIST\n2025 UDIA WA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE\nPROJECT WINNERS\nRussel Perry Award for Urban Development Excellence\nPiara Waters Lifestyle Village by Providence Lifestyle Group\nAffordable Housing\nKarda Way OneOneFive Hamilton Hill by DevelopmentWA\nMarketing\nNara by Stockland\nSocial & Community Infrastructure\nHamersley Golf Course Redevelopment by City of Stirling\nMasterplanned Communities\nEllenbrook by Satterley & DevelopmentWA\nResidential Subdivision\nBushmead South by Cedar Woods\nApartments (High Rise)\nThe Grove Residences by Blackburne\nApartments (Mid Rise)\nElysian Subiaco by Celsius Developments\nSustainability\nBrabham Estate by Peet Limited, Perron Group & DevelopmentWA\nDesign\nCivic Heart by Finbar\nSeniors Living\nPiara Waters Lifestyle Village by Providence Lifestyle Group\nJudges Awards\nAngela Wright Bennett Centre by Sirona Urban & Ruah Community Services\nAND\nPerth Airport Terminal 1 Sensory Room by Perth Airport & Plus Studio\nINDIVIDUAL & TEAM AWARDS\nWinner Young Leaders Award\nKasia Majewski, Satterley\nWinner Women in Leadership Award\nTamara Vreeken, Niche Planning Studio\nDiversity in Development\nZenith Energy\nLocal Government of the Year\nCity of Karratha for Project Dorothy\nTeam of the Year\nCedar Woods WA"}