Rowe Group offers to its Clients three areas of expertise – Planning, Design, Project Management – and handle a diverse range of projects across WA.
Twenty five years ago, we opened a town planning business with two people, one small office and a vision for the future of our industry. As the industry evolved, so did we. Rowe Group Today
Today, we offer our Clients three areas of expertise – Planning, Design, Delivery – and handle a diverse range of projects across WA. With a staff of 40, between town planners, urban designers, drafters and pro
Twenty five years ago, we opened a town planning business with two people, one small office and a vision for the future of our industry. As the industry evolved, so did we. Rowe Group Today
Today, we offer our Clients three areas of expertise – Planning, Design, Delivery – and handle a diverse range of projects across WA. With a staff of 40, between town planners, urban designers, drafters and pro
Operating as usual
27/01/2022
Rowe Group is pleased to welcome David Maiorana and Kieran McGovern who have recently joined us.
David will be part of our experienced Town Planning team as Manager Special Projects bringing over 19 years’ experience and a wealth of knowledge on numerous complex planning projects.
David is an Experienced Town Planning Consultant who has provided professional planning services to private landowners, developers, local government authorities and state government agencies both within the Perth metropolitan area and throughout Western Australia.
Kieran joins us with experience working as a Town Planner in both state and local governments, most recently working for the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and the City of Nedlands.
Kieran understands the importance of building strong relationships with clients to deliver high quality planning outcomes.
If you happen to be near our office, stop by and ask for an introduction. We know that David and Kieran would like to meet you.
We are very excited to have them on board look forward to the fantastic journey ahead.
Greg Rowe Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of two new shareholders and Directors on 26 November 2021. George Hajigabriel and Rod Dixon will join company founder Greg Rowe on the Board of Directors to lead the continued growth of trading entities Rowe Group and Proven Project Management.
With over 30 years in the company, and the last 15 years as General Manager, George has played a key role in business growth and diversification. He is well known to the company’s many long-standing clients and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board.
Rod joined the company in 2018 as Manager Land Development, following roles as General Manager at development company Western Corporate, Operations Director at RPS and as a Director of former town planning and project management company Koltasz Smith. Rod brings extensive experience in strategic planning and a strong corporate track record to the Board.
Company founder, Greg Rowe said, “we are delighted to appoint George and Rod as Directors. Their industry experience and extensive knowledge of the company, combined with a proven ability to lead, identify opportunities, mentor staff, and develop partnerships will consolidate and strengthen the company’s leading position in our industry. I look forward to working with them in an exciting future of growth and prosperity for our business.”
Rowe Group was pleased to attend the official opening of The Links Kennedy Bay last week which saw the first of many major milestones for the project. Officially opened by Minister Paul Papalia, Rowe Group congratulates WABGR and Place Development on this historic occasion, some 20-years in the making.
THE LINKS KENNEDY BAY – OFFICIAL OPENINGNov 2, 2021 Rowe Group was pleased to attend the official opening of The Links Kennedy Bay last week which saw the first of many major milestones for the project. Officially opened by Minister Paul Papalia, Rowe Group congratulates WABGR and Place Developmen...
Rowe Group is extremely pleased to have assisted Mirvac gain development approval for Ador, the latest development by Mirvac Residential at The Peninsula, Burswood. The Peninsula is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and we are proud to be playing a role. Rowe Group, with Mirvac Design and the project team were able to secure unanimous Metro Inner-South JDAP approval for an 8-storey multiple dwelling development within the Burswood Lakes Structure Plan area.
Unanimous Approval for Ador by Mirvac at The Peninsula, BurswoodOct 7, 2021 Rowe Group is extremely pleased to have assisted Mirvac gain development approval for Ador, the latest development by Mirvac at The Peninsula, Burswood. The Peninsula is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and we...
Rowe Group is pleased to be able to help secure the planning approval for the major residential development at the western end of the Karrinyup Shopping Centre site. This addition to the successful redevelopment of the Karrinyup Shopping Centre, owned by UniSuper and managed by AMP, which is nearing completion, was approved by the Metro Inner North JDAP.
AMP Capital’s Karrinyup high-rise ApprovedSep 30, 2021 Rowe Group is pleased to be able to help secure the planning approval for the major residential development at the western end of the Karrinyup Shopping Centre site as a result of the efforts of Sean Fairfoul and Greg Rowe. This addition to th...
23/07/2021
LEEUWIN VILLAGE AT WITCHCLIFFE GAINS STAGE 1 APPROVAL
As renewed interest in the south west property market continues to drive land and housing activity, Rowe Group is pleased to have secured Western Australian Planning Commission approval for Stage 1 of Leeuwin Village estate at Witchcliffe.
Stage 1 will provide the first 48 lifestyle homesites that form part of a broader village estate. Leeuwin Village is being designed to recognise the important natural features of the site and surrounding Witchcliffe environment. The estate will integrate with retained natural bushland, a section of the Wadandi Track, and other parkland spaces. With the assistance of MNG, Emerge Associates, WML Consultants and Shawmac, Rowe Group are also progressing the Masterplan design that will guide future stages beyond Stage 1.
The Rowe Group Design team will incorporate MNG’s point cloud data into a spatially accurate 3-dimensional model to inform this visioning. Proven Project Management has been engaged to coordinate the delivery of Stage 1, with construction to commence in late 2021. We look forward to working with the project team, our client and the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River as the project progresses.
The approvals and visioning process is being led by our Manager Land Development, Rod Dixon and Manager Urban Design, Forbes Chesterman, together Town Planner, Adrian Dhue and Proven Project Manager, Taylor Conway.
IT’S ALL HAPPENING IN KENNEDY BAY – FIRST NEW LOTS APPROVED FOR DEVELOPMENT
Kennedy Bay is an iconic and visionary new mixed-use coastal community set to transform the Port Kennedy coastline.
Developed by Western Australia Beach and Golf Resort (WABGR) and delivered by Place Development Australia, Kennedy Bay is a $425 million development that will transform unused waterfront real-estate into an activated and vibrant residential, commercial and cultural destination.
Rowe Group was engaged by Place Development on behalf of WABGR in July 2019 to lead a complex approvals process to facilitate the development of this key parcel of land.
IT’S ALL HAPPENING IN KENNEDY BAY – FIRST NEW LOTS APPROVED FOR DEVELOPMENTJul 22, 2021 Kennedy Bay is an iconic and visionary new mixed-use coastal community set to transform the Port Kennedy coastline. Developed by Western Australia Beach and Golf Resort (WABGR) and delivered by Place Developm...
15/07/2021
ALDI is going to Kalgoorlie! Rowe Group, through the work of our planners Nathan John Stewart and Adrian Dhue, has assisted in securing approval from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for the development of an ALDI Supermarket at 101 Brookman Street, Kalgoorlie.
The project comprises an ALDI Supermarket, associated signage and parking. The development will significantly improve the variety of day-to-day shopping destinations for residents in Kalgoorlie and the wider region.
ALDI (Morgan O’Shea), with assistance from Rowe Group, Maze Architects (Derek Nash), Transcore (Vladimir Baltic) and Plan E Landscape Architects (Andrew Baranowski), worked with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder through the development application process. We are very pleased to have been able to assist our Client in achieving approval for this development and look forward to construction starting soon.
The City of Wanneroo is proposing to introduce a new Local Planning Policy which will require all non-residential development (or additions or extensions to these developments) where the estimated cost of the development exceeds $2 million to contribute to “public art” either through the provision of public art on-site or a financial contribution to provide public art elsewhere within the City. The amount of the contribution is proposed to be no less than 1% of the estimated construction value to a maximum of $500,000.00.
The draft Local Planning Policy is being advertised for public comment until COB 25 June 2021.
If you would like to discuss how this draft Policy may affect you or your development or would like assistance with preparing a submission on the draft Local Planning Policy, please contact Nathan John Stewart at Rowe Group.
Consultation
03/06/2021
Approved! Rowe Group, through the work of our Senior Planner, Nathan John Stewart has assisted in securing approval through the Metro Inner-North Joint Development Assessment Panel for the development of a commercial development comprising restaurant, café and child care uses in the Mirrabooka Town Centre. The Approval was achieved despite objection from the Local Authority in relation to the lack of any residential component forming part of the proposal.
Congratulations to our Client, Elven Property.
Great work from the project team – Moharich & More - Planning + Environment Law (Belinda Moharich), Meyer Shircore Architects (Julian Tan), Cardno (Desmond Ho), Herring Storer Acoustics (Tim Reynolds) and PlanE (Andrew Baranowski).
21/05/2021
Rowe Group is pleased to have been able to secure Development Approval from the Metro Inner-South Joint Development Assessment Panel for Hamlen’s East and Co. residential development in East Victoria Park. The approved development will see the former National Archives site on Berwick Street transform into a master-planned “missing middle” community comprising 39 townhouses, 32 apartments and communal spaces. Rowe Group congratulates Hamlen and the project team (consisting of Matthews & Scavalli Architects, Realm Studios, Stantec and Serling Consulting) in achieving Development Approval from the JDAP.
Images courtesy of Hamlen.
22/03/2021
Rowe Group would like to congratulate Finbar’s Palmyra Apartments Estate and Development WA’s Parkside Walk on becoming a UDIA WA Awards finalists in the categories of Medium Density Development and Urban Renewal respectively.
Rowe Group congratulates Westpro Management on the success of Mojo Urban Living for taking out a Realestate.com.au award (“2020 AREAS”) for the best Land Campaign of the Year in WA, beating Maraboo Island in Port Coogee (Megara) and Holland Park in Piara Waters (Perron Group).
In collaboration with Place Development and a highly qualified team of specialist consultants, Rowe Group’s Design Team is proud to have been able to deliver the long-awaited approval of the Kennedy Bay Structure Plan for our client Western Australia Beach and Golf Resorts Pty Ltd (WABGR). The approvals process was led by our General Manager, George Hajigabriel and Senior Urban Planner, Reyne Dial, together with spatial planning, urban design and 3D modelling led our Manager Urban Design, Forbes Chesterman.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT ROLLS ON, KENNEDY BAY STRUCTURE PLAN APPROVED BY WAPC!Dec 14, 2020 In collaboration with Place Development and a highly qualified team of specialist consultants, Rowe Group’s Design Team is proud to have been able to deliver the long-awaited approval of the Kennedy Bay Struc...
18/11/2020
Approved! Rowe Group, through the work of our Senior Planner, Nathan John Stewart, has secured development approval from the Metro Inner North Joint Development Assessment Panel for an office development within the Town of Cottesloe.
The proposal is of high quality architectural design and incorporates extensive landscaping to the front setback area, rear courtyard and terrace level. The development utilises single and two storey elements which assists in ensuring it complements and enhances the existing streetscape. The design received unanimous support from the members of the Town’s Design Advisory Panel.
Our Client, Warburton Group, with assistance from Rowe Group and project architect, Cox Architects, collaborated with the neighbouring landowners to ensure that the proposal met the expectations for the site. We are very pleased to have been able to assist our Client in achieving development approval and look forward to construction starting soon.
Approved! Rowe Group, through the work of our Senior Planner, Nathan John Stewart has assisted in securing the approval through the Metro Inner North Joint Development Assessment Panel and State Administrative Tribunal for the development of The Little School Early Learning Centre at 130 and 132 Brookdale Street, Floreat.
The project comprises a child care centre with capacity for 107 children over two buildings with an undercroft parking area. The architectural style and design is responsive to the surrounding residential properties and specific to the “Floreat” character. The development will provide high quality early learning services in Floreat and the wider western suburbs of Perth.
Chad Cossom, with assistance from Rowe Group, Rowley Legal (Linda Rowley), State of Kin (Ara Salomone and Jessie Nguyen), Peter Hobbs Architects (Peter Hobbs), Uloth & Associates (Darren Levey), Nature Play Solutions (Emma Lawrence and Andre Carvalho) and Herring Storer Acoustics (Work) (Tim Reynolds), worked collaboratively throughout the design review, development application and appeal process to achieve this outcome. We are very pleased to have been able to assist our Client in achieving development approval and look forward to seeing construction starting soon.
Rowe Group was appointed as the town planning consultant by the landowner of the site to obtain Development Approval for a child care centre.
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In 1991 we opened a town planning business with two people, one small office and a vision for the future of our industry. As the industry evolved, so did we.
Western Australia’s land and property development industry has come a long way in the last two and a half decades, and so have we. Since we began operating in 1991, we have completed projects all across our State, east coast Australia and overseas.
Through our core divisions of Town Planning, Urban Design and Project Delivery, we provide our clients with an integrated service offering that takes them from initial concept through to completion of the project. This collective approach also enables us to understand the bigger picture, develop innovative solutions and ensure a commercial focus balanced with the creation of vibrant, liveable places.
Having completed a multitude of projects across the state, we possess a diverse range of experience and knowledge which we apply to projects of all sizes and complexity. Because of our diversity, we are able to look beyond conventional approaches and find creative answers to challenging problems.
We believe in collaboration at every level. Working to deliver our client’s vision, we collaborate internally between our divisions, and closely engage with other industry professionals, government agencies and communities to achieve balance and positive outcomes that will yield benefits for both now and the future.
Well, what a night we had with over 500 trailblazers celebrating at our inaugural Change Maker Awards.
A huge congratulations to all the finalists and award winners, with a special mention to our 2021 Change Maker of the Year Avonvalley Cash 4 Containers.
Thanks to all those who attended to help us celebrate, including our special guests the Minister for Environment; Climate Action; Commerce Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA Amber-Jade Sanderson and the Minister for Mental Health; Aboriginal Affairs; Industrial Relations Hon Stephen Dawson MLC Stephen Dawson MLC
We can’t wait to share the stories of all the winners here over the coming week!
A big thank you to our sponsors Cleanaway Mastec Australia Container Deposit Systems CES (Container Exchange Services) The Brand Agency Remondis Australia Pty LTD AVPartners The West Australian PerthNow Consillion Australia Print and Sign Co Rowe Group Polesy Packaging & Textiles.
Photographs captured by Stefan Gosatti.
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Winners are grinners! Congratulations to the team from Rowe Group who won the UDIA Golf Classic for the second year running on Friday.
Team pictured below with UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck including Sean Fairfoul; Brett Nosworthy; Dawn Nosworthy and Brad Walker.
