Commercial projects
The Post House
Role
R&A provided development advisory services to support TfNSW in assessing and managing negotiations for a major USP mixed-use development proposal at a prominent site in Sydney’s Central Station precinct.
Services include best practice procurement, design advisory, planning (including SSD and MOD2, subdivision strategy and easements), future operational considerations and interface with Toga to achieve optimal development and stakeholder outcomes for the public and State of NSW.
Client
TfNSW
Westgate, Auckland
Role
Development advisory services on the delivery of DCI Data Centers (DCI) new 10MW facility in North Auckland NZ. DCI developed the 5-hectare site into one of New Zealand’s largest data centre sites with the project completed in Q1 2025. The site hascapacity to expand up to 30MW facility.
The facilities are purpose-built, secure, environmentally-friendly cloud data centres designed specifically for the NZ market. This project represents an investment of over NZD $600 million to the Auckland region, with a combined economic value exceeding NZD $1.4 billion over the life of the projects.
Client
DCI (a Brookfield portfolio company)
Cockle Bay Park, Sydney
Role
Management and coordination of key development agreements with the Land owner (State Government) and project stakeholders and Design and Construction contract procurement.
Cockle Bay Park is envisioned to be a vibrant new 43-storey foreshore mixed use neighbourhood destination for Sydney. Development plans realise the original vision for the site to better connect the Harbour with workers, residents and visitors directly to the commercial core of this magnificent city.
Client
GPT
UCA, Perth CBD
Role
R&A are working with Uniting Church of Australia (UCA) on development planning for a future mixed-use Office & Retail Development scheme currently in concept design in collaboration with Cox Architecture.
This 8,230sqm site is located in the heart of Perth CBD with plans to develop a 60,000sqm Office tower and ground-floor Retail and amenity.
R&A are providing financial/feasibility analysis and development delivery advice including construction programme and risk management on this major project.
Client
UCA
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Mike Russell, Managing Director
Mike led the commercial negotiations and transaction documentation for Brookfield’s bid to deliver the Over Station Development above the southern entrance of Sydney Metro’s new Pitt Street Station. Mike’s remit covered key commercial agreements and the PDA. Brookfield was shortlisted through to the final stage of this highly competitive RFP process, finishing as runner-up bidder on this landmark CBD integrated station development.
Project
Pitt St South OSD
Client
Sydney Metro
Managed planning consent submission and approval for this landmark mixed-use development comprising an A Grade office tower, restored 1899 Ball & Welch heritage building, and an adjoining refurbished eight-floor building on Flinders Lane.
Project
Flinders Street, Melbourne
Client
Dexus
Mike led the delivery of 1 Bligh Street on behalf of the joint owners /developers for this pioneering development which set new standards for sustainability and workplace design. Mike’s role included negotiating the pre-commitment lease agreements and management of the D&C contract and extensive stakeholder management on this $1bn flagship development.
Project
1 Bligh Street, Sydney
Client
Dexus | CBUS
As Project Director, Mike led a team of 25 development professionals and a multi-disciplinary consultant team on this $2bn transformation of Wynyard Station into a major new landmark. This premium mixed-use precinct includes a 27-level Premium Grade commercial tower offering world-class facilities, the restoration of heritage Shell House, high-end retail, and a revitalised Wynyard Lane.
Project
Brookfield Place, Sydney
Client
Brookfield