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Cedar Woods’ Vera Apartments Top Out at Wooloowin’s Greville Precinct

Cedar Woods Properties has reached the topping-out milestone on Vera, its first Queensland apartment building, marking a significant moment for the $300 million Greville masterplanned community at 12 Chalk Street in Wooloowin, just five kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD.

The six-storey, 58-apartment building is 95 per cent sold and on track for completion in late 2026, with Brisbane-based builder Emacen Projects expecting residents to move in before Christmas. Designed by Rothelowman Architects, Vera sits within a 3.5-hectare precinct that has been steadily taking shape since Cedar Woods acquired the former Holy Cross Laundry site from the Sisters of Mercy following a five-year negotiated sale completed in 2020.

For Cedar Woods, the topping out is more than a construction milestone. The milestone signals the Perth-founded developer’s first apartment project to reach structural completion in Queensland, and the beginning of what its leadership describes as a long-term commitment to the state’s south-east.

A Precinct Built on Layers of History

The Greville site carries considerable historical weight. The Holy Cross Laundry was built from 1888 to 1905 to a design by former Queensland Colonial Architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley, and added to the Queensland Heritage Register in October 1992. Originally constructed as an auxiliary wing to the Holy Cross Retreat, the institution provided protection for unmarried mothers, destitute women and intellectually disabled persons, regardless of creed. By the 1920s, the laundry had grown to become one of the largest commercial laundries in Brisbane.

Cedar Woods named the precinct Greville in direct acknowledgement of that history, honouring the architect whose initials, FDG Stanley, carry the same Greville name. Seven heritage residences within the former laundry building form part of the broader masterplan, repurposing the Heritage-listed laundry into homes that celebrate its 19th-century character.

Vera itself is the first of three apartment buildings planned for the precinct. The broader Greville development will ultimately deliver 84 townhouses, more than 200 apartments across three buildings and the seven heritage homes within the laundry building. The first two townhouse stages have been completed, with the final townhouse stage under construction.

What Vera Offers Residents

Vera’s 58 apartments span one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with floorplans offering between 78sqm of internal living space and 122sqm total area, with some residences offering views across the 4,000-square-metre Greville Park and others looking toward the city skyline. Rooftop communal amenities include a pool, barbecue and dining areas, an outdoor lounge and a firepit.

Cedar Woods' Vera Apartment — Photo Credit: Cedar Woods

Residents also have access to the broader Greville community amenities already in place, including a recreation area with a pool, alfresco dining and the parkland, which has been open since 2023. The address puts future residents 400 metres from Wooloowin train station and a kilometre from the Northern Busway at Lutwyche, with the Northern Bikeway extension at the doorstep.

Cedar Woods chief operating officer Patrick Archer said the topping out of Vera establishes a strong foundation for the developer’s future apartment projects across south-east Queensland. He pointed to a planned mixed-use development at Robina on the Gold Coast, next to Robina Town Centre, as the next step in that expansion.

Cedar Woods’ National Footprint

Cedar Woods was established in Perth in 1987 and listed on the ASX in 1994. The developer carries a national portfolio spanning residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, and its entry into the Queensland market via Greville represents its most ambitious east-coast commitment to date. Beyond Greville, Cedar Woods’ Brisbane portfolio includes Ellendale in Upper Kedron and Sage in Burpengary.

The Greville precinct is expected to be completed over approximately four years. Remaining apartments in Vera are priced from $874,000. For more information, visit cedarwoods.com.au or the Greville community website at 12 Chalk Street, Wooloowin.

Published 10-April-2026

Cedar Woods Expands Apartment Plans in Wooloowin’s Greville Precinct

Photo Credit: DA/A006835434

Cedar Woods Properties has lodged a revised application for two apartment towers within its Greville community in Wooloowin, increasing the project to 232 apartments.

Upscaled Plans for Greville Precinct

Cedar Woods Properties has submitted updated plans for its 4,178-square-metre Chalk Street site within the 2.5-hectare Greville masterplanned community in Wooloowin. The new proposal outlines two residential towers of 12 and 14 storeys, replacing the previously approved eight-storey limit.

The development, designed by Ellivo Architects, will deliver 232 apartments in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, set above a shared two-level podium with resident amenities and basement parking.

Greville development — Photo Credit: DA/A006835434

Building Design and Sustainability

The design integrates with existing Greville townhomes and parkland, balancing low-rise surroundings with the higher-density corridor near Wooloowin station. Both towers will feature landscaped podiums, communal rooftop areas, and deep balconies, using brickwork, precast concrete, and metal cladding for long-term durability.

Sustainability features align with BCC’s Buildings that Breathe framework, incorporating passive ventilation, solar orientation, and deep planting. The project also includes active transport facilities and EV charging readiness.

Project Details and Facilities

The plan includes 68 one-bedroom, 120 two-bedroom, and 44 three-bedroom apartments. Each has a private balcony between 10 and 51 square metres. Communal areas make up 26.43 per cent of the site, including a rooftop pool, BBQ, and green space.

A total of 297 car parks and 290 bicycle bays are proposed, with vehicle access via internal precinct roads instead of Chalk or Bridge Streets.

Greville Wooloowin apartments — Photo Credit: DA/A006835434

Greville’s Broader Development Context

The new towers will expand the $300 million Greville masterplan, which has transformed the former Holy Cross Laundry site since 2023. Earlier stages include 84 townhomes and the six-storey Vera Apartments, currently under construction and due for completion between December 2026 and February 2027.

Devcon Building Co. is constructing the townhomes, while Emacen Projects is delivering Vera. The precinct features a recreation area, 4,000-square-metre park, and restored heritage elements.

Outlook for Wooloowin

Positioned five kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD and beside Wooloowin train station, Greville continues to grow as a transport-linked community blending heritage and modern design. The proposed towers represent the final major apartment phase in the precinct, adding further housing options in Brisbane’s inner north.

Published 10-Oct-2025

Final Townhomes Launched at Wooloowin’s $300M Greville Community

The final collection of townhomes is set to rise at Wooloowin’s $300 million masterplanned community, Greville, with construction now underway on the last 47 residences.

Read: Greville Wooloowin, Other Developments That Were Abandoned in 2022 Due to Construction Crisis

National developer Cedar Woods Properties has appointed south-east Queensland builder Devcon Building Co Pty Ltd to deliver the project, coinciding with the construction of Greville’s first apartment building, Vera, currently being built by local specialists Emacen.

Cedar Woods Development Director Blair Britton said the response to the release had been strong.
“This urban lifestyle precinct is already alive and thriving, and the final townhome release is already 40 per cent sold as construction begins,” he said.

Designed by architecture studio Rothelowman, the three-bedroom townhomes range between 191 and 213 square metres, each offering 2.5 bathrooms, two car spaces and premium finishes. Prices for the remaining homes start from $1.42 million — below Brisbane’s median house price of $1.6 million.

Greville residents already enjoy a recreation area with a pool, BBQs, alfresco dining spaces, and the 4,000sqm Greville Park, which opened in 2023.

Devcon General Manager Ray Lindley said the company was proud to join the Brisbane project.
“Greville forms part of our growing Brisbane pipeline and complements our extensive footprint on the Sunshine Coast, where we have been delivering high quality residential projects since 1993,” he said.

Read: Past Breathes New Life into Inner-City Community in Wooloowin

Located just five kilometres from the CBD, Greville will ultimately deliver 84 townhomes, more than 200 apartments across three buildings, and a collection of heritage homes within the historic Holy Cross laundry, which dates back to the 1800s.

The project reflects a wider trend of masterplanned communities reshaping Brisbane’s inner suburbs, with developers aiming to balance heritage preservation with new, high-quality housing close to the city. Greville’s mix of apartments, townhomes and parklands highlights the demand for more diverse housing options in areas traditionally dominated by detached homes.

Published 26-August-2025

Construction Starts on New Vera Apartments in Wooloowin Community

Developer Cedar Woods has started building 58 new luxury apartments called Vera, the first apartment complex within its large Greville community project in Wooloowin.

This marks a significant step for the development, moving into apartment construction after successfully selling out two earlier townhome releases. Vera is planned as the first of three apartment buildings for the master-planned Greville site in Brisbane’s inner north.

Vera Apartment Features

The Vera building will be six storeys tall and offer a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Designed by architecture firm Rothelowman, the floorplans will measure between 78 and 122 square metres.

Some apartments overlook a large parkland area within the community, while others offer views of the Brisbane skyline. Residents will have access to exclusive rooftop facilities, including a swimming pool, barbecue and dining spaces, and an outdoor lounge area equipped with a firepit, all offering city vistas.

Cedar Woods Development Director Blair Britton stated that Vera represents a high-quality addition to the area, featuring resort-style amenities designed to improve residents’ lifestyles.

Greville Community Growth

The Greville master-planned community is just five kilometres north of Brisbane’s central business district in the historic suburb of Wooloowin. The 3.5-hectare site is expected to develop further over the next five years. Plans include 84 townhomes, more than 200 apartments across the three buildings, and a unique collection of homes inside the historic Holy Cross laundry building, which dates back to the 1800s.

People already living in Greville have access to shared facilities such as a recreation area with a pool and barbecues and the 4,000-square-metre Greville Park, which opened to the public in 2023. Mr Britton also noted that Greville is quickly becoming a desirable urban neighbourhood, thanks to new and existing facilities and good connections to shops and transport.

Addressing Housing Needs

Local government representatives have welcomed the project. Marchant Ward Councillor Danita Parry, explained that adding Vera at Greville will help supply much-needed housing in Brisbane’s inner north. She pointed out that Brisbane is among Australia’s fastest-growing cities and developments like Greville help address the strong demand for homes.

Cr Parry added that the project provides more housing choices for people of different ages and abilities and contributes to more things for people to see and do, such as the new public park. She mentioned her support, along with that of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, for projects that deliver more homes and enhance the city’s lifestyle.

Construction and Sales Update

Cedar Woods has selected Brisbane-based builder Emacen Projects to construct the Vera apartments. Mr Britton expressed pleasure in partnering with Emacen, noting their experienced local team will help bring more quality homes to the market. The first townhome stage at Greville was finished late last year, and work on the second townhome stage is currently close to completion.

Emacen Projects Executive Director Mark Spry commented on the high calibre of the project team and Cedar Woods’ knowledge of the building process. Mr Spry confirmed that early works have started on the Vera site. His team expects to finish construction in early 2027 based on the current schedule. He added that Emacen draws on extensive experience from major Australian projects, applying strong systems to deliver Vera to a high standard.

Interest in Vera has been strong, with 50 per cent of the apartments already under contract following an initial release campaign. The remaining apartments are available with prices starting from $874,000. Interested buyers can find more information online or at the Greville Sales Centre in Wooloowin.

Published Date 07-April-2025