MR. SMITH
Contemporary architectural design over four distinct levels, Mr. Smith is all about designer style with substance and simplicity.

SJM Developments were the developers and project managers on this $25 million project. The land was purchased containing a number of dilapidated buildings that had short-term rental income. We applied for a planning permit and it was issued for the apartments as well as three retail premises and two level basement carparks.

SJM Developments successfully negotiated with Darebin Council and three objecting neighbours to secure a planning permit.

We then managed the marketing of the off-the-plan apartment sales and arranged the construction finance. The marketing included the construction of a display suite within the existing buildings.

Forty-six of 49 apartments were sold when construction began, while the remaining three were sold prior to the completion of the construction.

At a glance

Development: 49 one and two-bedroom apartments, three retail premises and two level basement carparks

Value: $25 million

Our role: Developers and project managers

THE LIDO
The Lido’s unique architecture creates excitement of the location as well as a feeling of privacy and community.  The two retails shops and 59 apartments provide a fantastic lifestyle close to Hampton Beach.

The land was purchased containing an old bus depot, which had redundant diesel fuel tanks under the ground.  SJM Developments managed the demolition and environmental rehabilitation of the site to allow the residential building to be built.

A planning permit was issued for 59 one and two bedroom apartments, two retail premises and a mechanised stacking car park system. Bayside Council did not process the planning application as they wanted a two-level building on the site. However, being within a designated activity centre VCAT awarded the permit for the six-level building.

All apartments were sold off the plan within a four week period soon after the planning permit was issued. The marketing included the construction of a display suite within the existing buildings.

Finance was arranged and a tender process was undertaken to source a builder and Walter Constructions were appointed. All apartments were settled after construction was completed.

At a glance

Development: 59 one and two-bedroom apartments, two retail premises and a mechanised stacking carpark system

Value: $30 million

Our role: Developers

Result: All apartments sold off the plan within a four-week period soon after the planning permit was issued

AGED CARE
Over the past seven years, SJM Developments, in close consultation with the Chief Executive, has provided mecwacare with construction project design and delivery services.

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence, providing care to the Victorian community since 1959. The organisation offers residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services.

SJM Developments’ role starts with preparing design briefs based on mecwacare’s identified needs in the new or existing facility, generating budgets, design management, construction/construction management, through to the facility hand over.

Works have included new and existing facilities spread across Victoria within mecwacare’s existing or acquired property portfolio.

at a glance

Development: Aged Care and Social Housing

Value: $500,000 to $26 million

Our role: Builder/Project Manager for mecwacare

Result: Continuing relationship with multiple successful projects delivered since 2012

VELIA
Unveiling the culture, vibrancy and lifestyle of the Westgarth precinct, Velia is a boutique development of 14 apartments, only 5kms from the Melbourne CBD in Northcote's premier pocket. 

SJM were the developer, builder and project manager on this $9 million building. Velia was purchased with a single large warehouse covering the entire area of the corner site.

SJM managed the application to Darebin Council and subsequently VCAT for a four-level building containing 14 apartments, three retail premises and a mechanised carparking system.

All apartments were sold within 30 minutes of the site signage being installed. Purchasers arrived at the office of our real estate agents before the display unit on site was opened to reserve their apartment.

Finance and construction documents were finalised quickly and works began on-site shortly after. The project was completed within 10 months and all apartments settled soon after construction was completed.

at a glance

Development: 14 apartments, three retail premises and a mechanised carparking system

Value: $9 million

Timeframe: 10 months

Our role: Builder and developer

Result: All units sold within 30 minutes of signage being installed