Since the last update, the Melbourne construction industry has seen some impact due to Covid-19 related site restrictions. ICD Property is extremely proud of Aspire Melbourne’s project team in their efforts to minimise any impacts to Aspire’s construction, however, there has unfortunately been some unavoidable delays. We are however excited to announce that with Victoria now surpassing the 90% vaccination rate, we are hopeful that any Covid-19 related delays are now behind the project.

It is important to note that due to these unavoidable delays there have been some minor updates to the settlement time frames which are now as follows:

• SP1 is now anticipated to settle in May/June 2022,
• SP2 is now anticipated to settle in Q3 2022; and
• SP3 is expected to reach practical completion and commence settlements in Q3 2023.

Despite some minor delays incurred, ICD Property is proud of everyone involved for their resilience in progressing the build throughout a difficult year. By way of update on the construction progress, Aspire Melbourne’s core now sits at level 22 and the structural slabs at level 17. This now means the structure is past the podium levels and is into the superstructure. In the last month, the site has also seen a significant increase in active trades including services, apartment fit-out and façade installation, which now reaches up to level 9 housing the pool, gym and yoga room.

Furthermore, the grey feature that wraps around the podium and introduces beautiful foliage as part of Elenberg Frasers custom designed GRC façade and planter boxes, has now been mostly installed.  

Over the coming months, we can expect a rapid increase in the apartment fit-out sequence along with the structure progressing well into the superstructure.

Should you have any questions regarding construction progress or settlement dates, please contact with Carrie or Charles.