Barkly St, Australia

An inner-urban site that required smart strategy and planning clarity.
We guided this boutique residential project through overlays, multi-scenario feasibility, and council engagement to achieve a confident development outcome.
Townhouse exterior

Overview

  • Project Name

    Barkly St
  • Location

    St Kilda, VIC

    Site Type

    Three-storey townhouses

    Completed

    2021

    Size

    7 townhouses

    Client

    Barkly St Collective Pty Ltd

    Services Provided

    Development Management Services

Challenges

Delivered during the COVID lockdowns, this project faced strict site restrictions, with only limited trades permitted on site at any given time. Coordinating schedules, ensuring compliance with evolving restrictions, and keeping quality standards high demanded agility and strong collaboration between the developer, builder, and consultants.

Our Approach

By maintaining constant communication, pivoting schedules, and working closely with all stakeholders, the project was able to continue under unprecedented conditions. The approach balanced resilience with flexibility, ensuring construction quality and investor confidence despite external pressures.

Outcomes

The project was successfully completed on schedule, navigating pandemic restrictions without major disruption. The completed homes transitioned smoothly into the market, with investors realising their strategies through both successful sales and stable rental income — proof of the development’s market strength and long-term viability.