Mirvac to build Claremont on the Park’s 178 plus apartments

Western Australia’s two apartment sites at Claremont on the Park have seen Mirvac named as the chosen developer, looking to bring a minimum of 178 apartments to the area.

Lands Minister Terry Redman said that Mirvac had been chosen after a rigorous selection process.

The entire Claremont on the Park development is a 9.4 hectare site north of the rail line, which will include residential, commercial and recreation space.

Mirvac had been shortlisted after a “really strong response” to the expressions of interest campaign, noted LandCorp general manager metropolitan Luke Willcock in February.

Now they have been announced as the chosen developer, above Pindan and Victorian-based developer Caydon Property Group, for the project.

The two apartment sites sit on lots 504 and 505, and look to provide housing for more than 350 people, with the entire development to house 1,000 people in 700 homes.

The site is walking distance to Claremont’s shopping precinct and the railway station, and is noted to have views of Claremont Oval at the centre of the project.

“LandCorp undertook a lengthy assessment process to ensure the developer of the two sites would deliver the best standard of medium density urban design as well as quality facilities and accommodation for future residents,” Redman said.

“Mirvac’s proposal delivered on the objectives for achieving a high quality architectural design and sustainable living which contribute to the Oval and streetscape activation.”

The plan for the area was decided in Western Australia’s Directions 2031 and Beyond, to assist in rejuvenating underutilised areas in already-established suburbs.

Civil works to service the sites had been expected to conclude in mid-2014. In December 2013, Stage 2 of site works commenced.

In July 2013 Georgiou Living were selected to develop the first apartment complex at Lot 503. They created ‘The Pocket’ Claremont, which commences construction in July and includes one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments from $485,000, and advertises the development by noting that “Claremont's median price increasing at an average annual rate of 8.1 per cent.”

At present, the median unit price in Claremont is recorded at $660,000, according to RP Data, achieving a median weekly advertised rent of $490.

Claremont Football Club have their ground and facility at the project.