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WILLIAMS LANDING

Formerly an RAAF airbase, Williams Landing is rapidly becoming a thriving mixed-use precinct in Melbourne’s west. Owned by Cedar Woods, the project has evolved significantly over the past few years, and UPco has been proud to be part of the project team. We spoke to UPco Associate Planner Holly McFall about her continued involvement, and […]
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MICHAEL MAY

At UPco, we’re fortunate to work with some of Australia’s leading figures in placemaking – from developers and architects to specialist consultants. In this series, we chat to some of our long-standing partners – and in this episode, we’re pleased to introduce Michael May, General Manager of InForm Design. While Michael comes from a diverse […]
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GSWT WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT

In 2022, UPco was engaged for the second time to help Great Southern Waste Technologies (GSWT) realise its vision of reducing landfill and powering Melbourne – sustainably and locally. The ultimate success of the first application in Dandenong South (back in 2018) paved the way for GSWT’s next enterprise in the north of Melbourne. Given […]
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VILLAGE BELLE HOTEL

The Village Belle is a shining example of the character and style that make St Kilda such an iconic part of Melbourne. Having assisted with planning for a renovation in 2007, UPco has a special connection to this heritage building – so we decided to take a look into its colourful history and evolution over […]
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