{"slug": "udia-award-winners-showcase-best-of-the-best-in-lifestyle-affordability-and-community", "link": "https://www.udiawa.com.au/press-releases/udia-award-winners-showcase-best-of-the-best-in-lifestyle-affordability-and-community/", "title": "UDIA AWARD WINNERS SHOWCASE BEST OF THE BEST IN LIFESTYLE, AFFORDABILITY AND COMMUNITY", "text": "The 2018 UDIA WA Award winners were announced at a gala event on Saturday September 15 celebrating the very best in new development in WA across a diverse range of categories.\nThe pinnacle of the night was the Russel Perry Award for Urban Development Excellence which recognises the project judged to be the very best across all of the category winners in 2018.\nThis year the top honour went to BGC Development for their impressive Hibernian Place + Westin Hotel project which is leading the rejuvenation of Perth CBD\u2019s East End.\n\u201cHibernian Place + Westin is an iconic mixed use development on a heritage site that is a genuinely attractive place for workers, visitors and commuters to spend time in. The public plaza incorporates lush gardens and is surrounded by top class hospitality venues and retail outlets making it a popular destination for local people and tourists,\u201d UDIA WA CEO Allison Hailes said.\nAlso taking out the Excellence in Retail, Commercial and Mixed Use Development category, the UDIA Awards judges believe that Hibernian Place + The Westin Perth will be a catalyst for further revitalisation of the East End.\nAnother highlight of the evening was the coveted Masterplanned Development award that went to Peet Limited for their long standing Lakelands Estate located on Mandurah\u2019s doorstep.\n\u201cLakelands is a vibrant, connected and environmentally sustainable development that continues to attract buyers due to meticulous planning and good integration of seniors living options, retail and commercial precincts as well as civic and educational facilities that are all set in a beautiful, natural environment,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\n\u201cThis project showcased to the judges what a clear vision and and strong leadership can achieve,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\nThe winner of the Residential Development category was Trinity @ Alkimos by LWP Property Group.\n\u201cTrinity includes three distinct villages that have their own sense of local community and caters to a diverse range of buyers from those seeking their first home through to aspirational buyers looking for large lots up to 1800 square metres,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\n\u201cThe level of amenity provided for residents along with employment opportunities and environmentally sensitive design are all impressive features,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\nTwo iconic, government led projects also received honours, including Yagan Square by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) in the Urban Renewal Category.\n\u201cYagan Square is successfully relinking the city with Northbridge for the first time in over a century,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\n\u201cThe project is a masterclass in successful community engagement, particularly with traditional owners, which is reflected in the built form and the immersive cultural experience for visitors\u201d Ms Hailes said.\nYagan Square incorporates unique, iconic architecture and design and innovative construction to achieve a flagship public space that celebrates Western Australia through local produce and fostering community connection.\nThe second government project to receive recognition is the Scarborough Foreshore Redevelopment entered by MRA and the City of Stirling. The project has delivered seven new public amenities and a range of facilities to benefit all beachside users.\n\u201cThe Scarborough Foreshore redevelopment will promote much needed further residential and commercial development in the area and could be used as a blueprint for future redevelopments around Perth,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\n\u201cWith features including an open air plaza, skate park, themed playground, central square, surf lifesaving club and public pool, this is a fantastic asset to the local community and anyone visiting the beach at Scarborough.\u201d\nAnother local government receiving credit for their pioneering project was the City of Kalamunda for the Hartfield Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) at Hartfield Park.\nReceiving the Judge\u2019s Award, which recognises outstanding achievement or innovation in a particular aspect of development, the MAR scheme has enabled the City to expand available sports facilities at Hartfield Park by securing an alternate water source.\n\u201cConfronted with a complex technological and regulatory environment, the City has persevered over seven years to develop the project which now provides four times as much water as originally sought through recharging the aquifer with stormwater runoff,\u201d Ms Hailes said. \u201cAn innovative solution to a complex issue.\u201d\nSticking with an environmental theme, the EnviroDevelopment Chairman\u2019s Choice Award was taken home by Cedar Woods Properties for Bushmead.\nThe Chairman\u2019s Choice Award goes to an EnviroDevelopment certified project where research, innovation and design or construction techniques have enabled a significant and outstanding response to environmental conservation and improvement.\n\u201cBushmead is an idyllic community where 70 per cent of the site has been retained as natural bushland,\u201d Ms Hailes said. \u201cThe developers have showcased an unwavering commitment to the environment along with fostering the local community and educating residents about their ecological footprint.\u201d\nThe Environmental Excellence category was won by Rosehill Waters located in South Guildford and entered by Noahs Rosehill Waters.\nTurning to the density and infill categories, the medium density award was won by Blackburne Property Group for The Cove.\n\u201cThe Cove has been embraced by the downsizer market seeking a high end apartment with minimal ongoing costs and fees,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\n\u201cThe Cove offers residents large living areas and balconies along with a 400 square metre green space on the roof and lower terrace which showcases the excellent architecture and design elements that set the project apart from the competition,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\nThe high density category was secured by Defence Housing Australia for their Liv Apartments project in Fremantle.\nThe project has transformed a disused carpark into an attractive apartment complex featuring an average 7.5 star energy rating and utilised over 10,000 recycled onsite bricks. It is also one of less than 20 One Planet Living endorsed projects worldwide.\nAnother apartment complex featured amongst the award winners was Evermore Apartments \u00e2\u20ac\u201c WGV entered by Yolk Property Group in the Affordable Development Category.\n\u201cThis innovative project demonstrates passion and leadership in the installation of solar and battery storage systems and innovative governance systems that allow apartment owners to sell electricity to each other,\u201d Ms Hailes said. \u201cIt was the first apartment development for sale in Australia to utilise such a system.\u201d\nAnother innovative project is Verge Micro Lot Precinct entered by Now Living, LWP Property and the Department of Communities in the Excellence in Small-Scale Infill Development category which pioneered 80 square metre greenfield lots in Ellenbrook.\nThe Seniors Living/ Aged Care Category was won by a regional development, with Margaret River Lifestyle Village entered by Building Development Group taking out the honours.\n\u201cThe Margaret River project is a demonstration of how quality, affordable seniors housing can be delivered in a rural setting,\u201d Ms Hailes said.\n\u201cOverall, the winners for this year\u2019s UDIA WA Awards for Excellence showcase the quality and diversity of land and homes that are available to the market in Perth and the regions,\u201d Ms Hailes said. \u201cPerth is a growing and evolving city and these projects are testament to that.\u201d\nEnds.\nFor more information:\nGemma Osiejak\nUDIA WA Executive Manager Communications & Marketing\nE: gosiejak@udiawa.com.au\nM: 0421 506 819\nBELOW:\nFull list of UDIA WA Award Winners & Finalists\nAVAILABLE ON REQUEST:\nProject Images\nLIST OF UDIA WA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS 2018\nRussel Perry Award for Urban Development Excellence\nHibernian Place + The Westin Perth entered by BGC Development\nJudge\u2019s Award\nHartfield Managed Aquifer Recharge entered by City of Kalamunda\nEnviroDevelopment Chairman\u2019s Choice Award\nBushmead entered by Cedar Woods Properties Ltd\nAffordable Development\nEvermore Apartments WGV entered by Yolk Property Group\nExcellence in Small-Scale Infill Development\nVerge Micro Lot Precinct entered by Now Living, LWP Property & Department of Communities\nMedium Density Development\nThe Cove entered by Blackburne Property Group\nHigh Density Development\nLiv Apartments entered by Defence Housing Australia\nUrban Renewal\nYagan Square entered by Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority\nEnvironmental Excellence\nRosehill Waters entered by Noahs Rosehill Waters Pty Ltd\nSeniors Living / Aged Care\nMargaret River Lifestyle Village entered by Building Development Group\nExcellence in Government & Public Use\nScarborough Foreshore Redevelopment entered by Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority & City of Stirling\nExcellence in Retail, Commercial or Mixed Use Development\nHibernian Place + The Westin Perth entered by BGC Development\nResidential Development\nTrinity @ Alkimos entered by LWP Property Group\nMasterplanned Development\nLakelands Estate entered by Peet Limited\nUDIA Stockland Young Development Professional of the Year Award\nMark Mackenzie, Bankwest\nUDIA Frasers Property Women in Leadership Award\nVivienne Edwards, Wood & Grieve Engineers"}