This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
FOUNDER and managing director of prominent Sydney builder Allam Property Group, Barney Allam OAM has died.
Allam was the driving force behind Allam Property Group, the company he founded in 1991. Within 10 years, Allam Property Group was named as a top five builder in Sydney and has continued to grow, securing more than $3 billion in sales and delivering over 40 master-planned communities across NSW and Victoria.
Arriving in Australia from Pakistan when he was four years old, Allam spent his younger years in the town of Piliga in regional NSW, where his grandfather, Nabob Allam, ran the town’s general store. Allam moved with his family to Penrith in Western Sydney, where his passion for the NRL’s Penrith Panthers began in earnest – a passion that continues to this day through Allam Property Group’s sponsorship of the club, which was recently expanded and sees the company’s logo featuring on the Panthers’ jerseys.
Allam was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2004, in recognition of his service to the community, in particular through the Wesley Mission, and his contribution to the residential building sector.
Allam died on Sunday, 4th August following a brief illness. He is survived by his four children and four grandchildren.
Allam Property Group CEO, Paul Sant, said, “Barney was not only a great leader, he was a mentor and friend to many. He was always focused on realising opportunities – whether that be supporting our team to reach their career goals, supporting people to achieve their property dreams, or supporting local communities, in particular in his beloved Western Sydney.
“Barney will be dearly missed by all of us at Allam Property Group, but his legacy will continue to inspire and guide our business as we build our future. He was a great man, a visionary business leader, and a good friend.
“Our condolences go out to Barney’s family.”
