Springthorpe won the national title from entries from every state across the country, after winning the Victorian category last year. The judges said that Urban Pacific achieved “more than a residential subdivision,” with Springthorpe, creating a “community of homes in a superb landscape, a great deal of open space and a community heart in the form of the Springthorpe Country Club.”

Urban Pacific Limited (UPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd and has residential developments underway across three Australian states, developing more than 6,300 new lots.

The UDIA awards are aimed at promoting excellence within the industry. UPL also won awards in these categories at the Victorian titles in November 2003.

UPL General Manager in Victoria, Colin Boulton believes Springthorpe won because it represents the future direction of development design and also because of its innovative lifestyle features.

“Creating Springthorpe was all about integration and harmony. We took great care to address ecological issues responsibly and as a result have been able to maintain many environmental and heritage features which make the area unique.”

“Coupled with exclusive facilities like the Country Club, UPL’s design has proven popular with not only the judges but also the many new residents who are now calling Springthorpe home.”

Springthorpe is a 73 hectare site located 14 kilometres from Melbourne in the northern suburb of Macleod. Cox Architects and Planners, designed Springthorpe to create a unique environment featuring exclusive designs, natural setting and an integrated solution to housing.

The project features a unique architectural style in the Lloyd Wright genre, significant retention and enhancement of native flora and fauna; community facilities such as a Country Club and extensive walking trails and integration with the La Trobe University academic campus.

Originally planned for completion in 2007, Springthorpe’s progress has been accelerated to match growing demand and is now due to be finished by the end of 2004.

The Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Excellence Awards are designed to pay tribute to quality development of land and associated housing.

For more information visit www.springthorpe.com.au or www.urbanpacific.com.au

For more information, please contact:
Colin Boulton, UPL General Manager, Victoria
Ph: 03 9635 9000
Mobile: 0409 300 316

Steve Papadopoulos, Division Director, Macquarie Property
Ph: 02 8232 3043
Mob: 0414 296 440