This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
BOVIS Lend Lease has completed construction of Sydney CBD’s first building since the GFC, 420 George Street.
The project is also Sydney CBD’s first high rise building to achieve a 5 Star Green Star – Office Design v2 Certified Rating.
Bovis Lend Lease Australia managing director Tony Costantino said the project effectively sets new standards of sustainable high rise development in busy CBD locations.
“Careful project management and innovative construction solutions have been applied to meet the challenges posed by the site’s location in the heart of Australia’s busiest CBD precinct, surrounded on all sides by existing buildings, including the heritage listed Dymocks building and The Strand Arcade.
“The result is a prime grade office building incorporating cutting edge environmental initiatives delivered safely, on time and on budget, that represents another highlight in our growing track record in the delivery of sustainable office buildings,” he added.
The tower comprises 38,000 sqm of commercial space across 26 office levels, 420 George Street, along with the Mid City retail centre that was opened earlier this year, is a Lend Lease development which is co-owned by Fortius Funds Management and Australian Prime Property Fund.
Recently, global technical and management support services firm AECOM leased approximately 10,000 sqm of office space in the building, joining global tenants State Street Corporation and Virgin Active Health Clubs.
Bovis Lend Lease undertook the project management, design and construction of the landmark project and has also now delivered the first stage of the 10,500 sqm fitout for State Street Corporation, which signed a 10 year lease for floors 10-17 in February 2010.
Australian Property Journal
