Park Avenue complex, Balmain

The Park Avenue complex comprises six luxury townhouses, two apartments and two villas located at 140-148 Beattie Street  Balmain NSW. The owner acquired the site in late 2005 and undertook preliminary works on site in early 2006 - submitting a s96 application in parallel. Planning approval for the s96 application was granted in 2007 and work re-commenced on site, however the project was again delayed due to a number of factors including issues with remediation and sewer/stormwater infrastructure. Christiana Capital was appointed Project Manager in April 2008. Documentation  was prepared to modify the 2006 construction certificate to comply with the 2007 s96 approval and re-commence work on site in November 2008. The owner was subsequently unable to fund development and the project was sold to another development company.

Architect: Turner + Associates

Historical photos

The site was once known as "The Tin Shed Site", with squatters occupying its diverse and ramshackle buildings. An informal local artists' community operated for a time. Photos prior to demolition and excavation are as follows:

Commencement and remediation

Bulk excavation and construction of initial retaining works - including continuous piles and capping beam - were undertaken in 2006. Remediation was undertaken in 2007. The following are photos of the site in early 2008, prior to re-commencement of construction: