SMALL TALK TOOLERN MELTON Shire Council has entered into a joint venture with Delfin Lend Lease to develop 381 hectares of council-owned land as part of the new Toolern development. Delfin will develop more than 4500 housing lots on council-owned residential land south of the Melbourne-Ballarat railway line. The project, which is expected to cater for 14,000 residents, will also create shopping precincts, schools and community facilities. The plans will be sent to the State Government for final approval and construction is expected to commence in the middle of this year.
INVITING BRIDAL businesses in the West continue to expand with the recent launch of Always Inviting, an Altona invitation company.
Artist’s impression of the new landmark mixed use development that will house five State Government departments. Picture courtesy of the State Government.
COLLINS THE Western Region Business Club will host its first networking event for 2011 on Tuesday 1 March at The Yarraville Club. The night will include guest speakers from the Footscray Renewal team, a joint initiative between Maribyrnong City Council and the State Government to co-ordinate the $52.1 million Footscray Renewal project. Simon McCuskey will give an update on the key projects, strategies and initiatives being undertaken in the area. The event, which is free, will run from 6pm to 8pm. RSVP to nr@collinsco.com.au. The Western Region Business Club is organised by Collins & Co and St George Bank.
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It has been an enormous privilege to have played a part in building the Alex Fraser Group into the company it is today…
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The small business is the brainchild of Sarah Gunn and produces invitations, cards and other stationary items needed for weddings. The business has very competitive rates ranging from higher priced stationary sets as well as simple and affordable designs, for those on a budget. Always Inviting also provides invitations for many other events, including birthday parties for all ages, baby showers, engagement parties and sporting functions.
ALEX FRASER WYNDHAM’S 2010 Business of the Year has had a changing of the guard, with Managing Director Jamie McKellar stepping down and handing the reins to Chief Operating Officer Peter Murphy. Mr McKellar has been with the Alex Fraser Group for nearly 40 years and was instrumental in the recycling of cement rubble. In 2006, he was awarded an Order of Australia medal for service to the community through the development of construction waste recycling and his commitment to environmentally sustainable industrial practices. “It has been an enormous privilege to have played a part in building the Alex Fraser Group into the company it is today,” he said. Mr Murphy has been with the company for the past 15 years in both Queensland and Victoria.