Property Council of Australia NSW Committees 2025/26 

Congratulations to our team. 

We’re thrilled to see Kate Hannaford, Samantha Kuiper and Angela Kelly appointed to the Property Council of Australia’s NSW 2025/26 Committees. 

People are at the heart of #RCC and the property and construction industry – these specialist committees uplift the industry by informing and implementing PCA’s NSW’s advocacy agenda.

Congratulations to our participants Kate Hannaford, Samantha Kuiper and Angela Kelly. 

Chung Tian Temple Main Shrine 

Delivering civic infrastructure in Queensland 

We’re delighted to be awarded the Chung Tian Temple Main Shrine.  

In partnership with the International International Buddhist Association of Queensland, we’ll deliver the final stage of the temple masterplan including the main shrine room, performance hall, immersive art gallery, commercial and administrative amenities. 

Congratulations to our Brisbane team on this significant cultural infrastructure win! 

Peta Wilson – Technology Excellence Award 2024 

Integrating technology to create safer work environments.  

Congratulations to Peta Wilson, Head of Business Improvement – recipient of Hammertech’s Technology Excellence Award, Australia and NZ 2024. This award celebrates leaders who champion change and process improvements, integrating technology across construction to create safer work environments.  

“Peta has a sterling commitment to innovation for safer job sites…going above and beyond to ensure tech becomes an integral part of the industry’s safety standards.” 

 People are at the heart of RCC – we’re proud to celebrate Peta and her exceptional contributions to the industry. 

Read Hammertech’s full article here. 

Expert insights on moisture management at the Mass Timber Summit 

Bella Basaglia and Robin Turner represent RCC  

This month, our CLT experts Bella Basaglia, Design Manager, and Robin Turner, Site Manager, presented at the Mass Timber Summit on ‘Moisture management and timber buildings – common problems and best practices.’  

They shared valuable insights into managing water penetration onsite, monitoring moisture content and material storage — emphasising the importance of proactive moisture management for the durability and performance of mass timber structures.

Cadet Forum 2024 

Developing the pipeline of future industry leaders. 

We celebrate developing future leadersour Cadet Forums are valuable networking opportunities. 

We were lucky to be joined by Tom Harley, Sydney Swans CEO, and senior business leaders including Grant D’Arcy, Samantha Kuiper, Vanessa Riley and Tamara Jonson. Thank you to all our speakers for sharing real-world insights into teamwork, perseverance and innovation. 

When asked about her experience in the Cadet Program, Sophie Sidegreaves, Building Cadet, reflected, “The networking and learning opportunities are invaluable. This ‘real-world,’ on-site experience has helped me gain a better understanding of the industry; picking up subtle cues and ways-of-working from my team, clients, and subcontractors that you don’t get in a classroom.” 

Woden Bus Depot Tour 

With NAWIC and Transport Canberra 

Showcasing Woden Bus Depot in partnership with NAWIC NSW and Transport Canberra. 

Chris Diamond, Project Manager, led an exclusive tour of the 120-strong bus facility, showing guests the electrified charging provisions accommodating a zero-emissions bus fleet in the future.  

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this successful event to life. 

Moorebank Regional Distribution Centre Complete 

Designed for efficiency, sustainability and growth 

Celebrating the completion of Woolworths’ 34,600sqm Moorebank Regional Distribution Centre (MoRDC) with repeat client Woolworths.  

“This distribution hub offers a welcome boost to employment and investment and is another indicator of the ongoing growth of Western Sydney,” said NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet. 

Located in Moorebank Logistics Park, MoRDC will take at least 26,000 truck movements off roads each year.  

Once operating, the future-proofed facility will have the capacity to dispatch more than 10,000 products from over 800 suppliers to more than 266 stores. 

The site’s robust sustainability framework targets a Five Star Green Star Design and As-Built rating.   

Congratulations to our project team and delivery partners on this exceptional achievement. 

Works at the Integrated Mental Health Complex to begin in 2024 

The first of its kind in NSW.  

In partnership with Health Infrastructure, Western Sydney Local Health District, TSA Riley, and Jacobs – Sydney, we are thrilled to have been awarded the main works contract for the Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) at Westmead Health Precinct. Once built, the state-of-the-art facility will be the largest of its kind in NSW, designed to support recovery in a welcoming, safe, and person-centered environment. 

Elliot Hicks, Construction Manager, reflected on RCC’s long-standing partnership with Health Infrastructure, “As a key health infrastructure delivery partner, we welcome the opportunity to deliver this addition to the Westmead campus – one that will positively impact the Western Sydney community.” 

The new complex will include: 

  • Acute mental health beds including beds for youth, adolescents, adults, older persons and people living with eating disorders  
  • Mental health intensive care and high dependency units  
  • A mental health assessment area 
  • Sub and non-acute mental health beds 
  • Multidisciplinary ambulatory and outpatient services. 
  •  Early works for the new IMHC began in 2023 and RCC expects to begin work to construct the building in early 2025. 

Tamara Jonson – Lunch with a Leader 2024 

Championing authentic compassion and mentorship.  

Proud to support NAWIC and to champion leadership by example. Celebrating Tamara Jonson, General Manager – Safety, who featured at NAWIC NSW’s inspiring ‘Lunch with a Leader’ session. 

With over 20 years’ experience in transformational change, Tamara shared her career, with a focus on ‘failing up’, showing others that it’s the challenges and failures where you learn the most. The honest and authentic discussion that followed, with other women also sharing their stories was inspiring. Tamara shared her experience of leading with authentic compassion. As she says, “People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.”  

“The discussion around the table was honest, supportive and inspirational. Tamara, Samantha Kuiper, Jen Tyler and Isabella Spinolo were excellent” reflected an attendee. Thank you, Tamara for inspiring future leaders and Samantha Morison for bringing this event to life. 

Delivering major student accommodation developments 

Improving student life.  

Did you know Australia’s international education sector generated $48 billion in 2023, employed over 200,000 Australians, and drove nearly 25% of our national GDP growth (Australian Government Department of Education 2024). 

We’re proud to support Australia’s growing student community through six major accommodation developments, creating spaces that strengthen local neighbourhoods and improve student life. 

 Y Suites on Gibbon – An 18-storey development featuring 419 beds, complete with a 24-hour gym, private theatre, and study facilities.
➖Y Suites on Moore – A 16-storey development offering 733 beds in Canberra’s university precinct, bringing exceptional student living to the heart of the capital.
 17-21 Avenue Macquarie Park – A 732-room development offering studio and cluster apartments, crowned with a rooftop pool just 1km from Macquarie Park CBD.
 Y Suites on Regent – A new student precinct in Redfern that seamlessly connects residents to multiple university campuses.
 IGLU Kingsford – An 18-storey tower delivering 300 purpose-built student beds, designed to improve the university experience.
 UniLodge Kensington – A 10-storey development providing 643 beds minutes from UNSW, offering a mix of private studios and multi-bedroom apartments. 

To learn more about these statistics click here: https://www.education.gov.au/international-education-data-and-research/education-export-income-calendar-year