FIGUREHEAD CONSTRUCTION APPOINTED TO BUILD THE FIRST HOMES AT BRADMILL YARRAVILLE

Frasers Property Australia is pleased to announce that multi-award-winning Melbourne-based builder Figurehead Construction has been appointed to build the first residences in Bradmill Yarraville.

Figurehead will begin building the 44 Stage 1 Pioneer Townhomes in September 2024 with a likely completion date of late 2025, with a further 47 townhomes in Stage 2 to follow.

Frasers Property Australia General Manager Development Victoria Sarah Bloom said she was excited to begin a working relationship with a builder as well-regarded as Figurehead.

“The diverse list of projects Figurehead has successfully delivered, from aged care facilities to schools to residential buildings gives us absolute assurance they are the right builder to create the first residences on this exciting project,” she said.

Figurehead’s more than 80 completed projects include the expansion of the Clifton Hill Primary School, the conversion and extension of Prahran’s historic Station Hotel into 41 apartments and the construction of fashion brand Decjuba’s striking headquarters in Cremorne.

The company’s multiple awards include the 2024 Excellence in Construction Innovation award from The Urban Developer; the Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings award from the Master Builders Victoria in 2023 and the Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year in 2022.

Figurehead Founder and Managing Director, Joe Grasso said he was thrilled to bring the company’s skills and craftmanship to what is set to become an iconic new neighbourhood for Melbourne.

"We can't wait to get started on Stages 1 and 2; Bradmill is the kind of project we want to see and build in key infill locations like Yarraville," he said. "Frasers Property are offering quality housing solutions that pay respect to the heritage of the site and incorporate sustainable principles, aligning with our expertise and focus for the coming years."

Bradmill Yarraville, which has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating, will comprise approximately 680 townhomes and up to 750 apartments across five buildings on completion, accommodating approximately 3,500 residents.