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We purchased 1 Hudsons Road in 2017 with the intention to redevelop the site in-line with our mixed-use vision in a phased approach over the next decade.

We intend to be the long-term owner of the property and are proposing to create a mixed-use office, hospitality and amenity precinct that supports local businesses, and brings new businesses to the area whilst also providing a welcoming and engaging place for local residents and visitors to enjoy.

Our proposed plans do not include any residential buildings. We are proposing to create a mixed-use commercial office precinct with associated spaces for food and beverage operators, including production facilities with retail interfaces. We look forward to announcing some of the exciting groups who have committed to establishing operations in Spotswood.

The applications include a master plan that conceptualises our vision for the development of 1 Hudsons Road and how a variety of buildings will be constructed across the site. The heights of these buildings range from single storey to nine-storeys, however there is only one building proposed at this nine-storey height which is being designed to accommodate a multi-level car parking structure and office above. The Bernard Street buildings will be two-storeys (one level below Council’s Draft Structure Plan for the area) and those facing Craig Street are proposed to be three-storeys high.

There will naturally be some overshadowing created by the built form being proposed. These shadows will predominately occur within the site and have minimal impact on both public and private amenity. We have carefully considered the Bernard Street interface and opted to reduce the height to two-storeys (one level below Council’s Draft Structure Plan for the area) to minimise and offsite impacts.

We started the conversation with the local community midway through the year. Two information sessions were held in June and an online survey was launched for community to provide feedback on our plans.

Neighbouring residents were informed about our plans and the information sessions via a letterbox drop.

In particular, we heard feedback from the community about how the site can offer:

• Industrial heritage preservation

• Energy efficient design

• Green spaces and indigenous planting

• Active mobility and pedestrian links

• Temporary space activation

• Traffic and parking management

• Opportunities for art, performance, markets and wellbeing activities

• Welcoming people, creature and nature into the site.

We have used this feedback to refine our plans for the northern section of 1 Hudsons Road and submitted these to Hobsons Bay City Council for approval in July.

Yes, our planning application to Hobson Bay City Council will likely be publicly advertised in October 2022. We encourage you to view the application and plans at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Alternatively, please contact Hugh McKenzie (0403 844 026 or via email at [email protected].) if you would like to discuss the application in more detail.

A planning permit (PA210239) was issued by Hobsons Bay City Council in January 2022. This permit allows for the existing red brick building to be retained and repurposed to be used as a café and office space.

Cadence is requesting approval to amend the approved planning permit PA1636037 to construct 22 office warehouse units (reduced from 78 office warehouse units) and maintain the open-air storage at the rear of the property.

Additionally, Cadence is proposing to amend how cars and heavy vehicles will access the site by imposing the following restrictions:

1. Craig Street East (of the gravel area): is to become the primary access point for all cars and heavy vehicles

2. Craig Street West (of the gravel area): is a car access point only Drake Street:
   a). Access is to be via a right turn into the land and left turn out from the land.
   b). This change is designed to prevent heavy vehicles and cars from turning right into Drake Street from the land, consequently ensuring no heavy vehicles access the site via Craig Street and the surrounding residential road network.
   c). Concrete bollards will be installed (at the Drake Street access point) to reinforce these desired turning movements and preventative measures.

We encourage you to view the application material relating to this proposal, which can be accessed at www.hobsonsbay.gov.vic.au/planning.

All information available through Council’s Green Light planning system is the current information relating to this proposal i.e. dated 2022.

Alternatively, please contact Hugh McKenzie (0403 844 026 or via email at [email protected].) if you would like to discuss the application in more detail.

Cadence has appointed architecture firm Six Degrees and landscape designers Oculus to design an inspiring and active commercial precinct within Spotswood.

Our proposed plans will seek to:

• Maintain many of the industrial characteristics that are currently located on the property, including brickwork and steel framed structures

• Maximise planting, landscaping and placement of green spaces throughout the site

• Create a family friendly area with strong pedestrian links and infrastructure to support connectivity and active transport options.

We continue to engage with Council regarding our development plans and have had specific discussions regarding the Draft Spotswood Activity Centre Structure Plan.

We have ensured our plans align with Council’s desire to see a mixed-use outcome for 1 Hudsons Road. We have also ensured our plans adhere to Council’s desire for greenspace, open space and public amenity.

Our proposed plans have considered community feedback provided through the extensive consultation undertaken by Hobsons Bay City Council from 2020 to 2021. These insights include the community's support of active transport, a variety of retail options, more trees and greenery and facilitating a sense of community.

A key theme noted from this consultation was the impact of heavy vehicle movements on the local neighbourhood. Our desire to create an office and amenity precinct will avoid introducing more heavy truck movements. We have also sought to limit heavy vehicle movements to the eastern part of the site, which complements the preferred access arrangements for the 25 – 67 Craig Street part of the project.

Moving forward, we will continue our collaboration with Council to identify any projects and initiatives that align with our proposed plans and those that can contribute to improved outcomes for the Spotswood community.

We welcome feedback from Spotswood residents, local businesses and visitors. Please get in touch with us via [email protected]

Alternatively, please contact Hugh McKenzie (0403 844 026 or via email at [email protected].) if you would like to discuss the application in more detail.

The construction timeline is linked to planning approval and tenancy agreements. As a guide, construction could begin in the first quarter of 2023. However, development across the entire site is expected to be rolled out in stages over several years.

While tenancies are yet to be confirmed, the design of the proposed employment precinct seeks to attract a combination of office-based businesses and maker/producer food and beverage traders.

The Spotswood + South Kingsville Place Guide outlined the community’s desire for more variety in retail options. We are committed to complimenting the existing retail offering in Spotswood and this will guide our decision making on prospective tenancies in future.

For retail and hospitality leasing enquiries, please email us at [email protected]