Opportunity summary
Early-stage, design-focused coastal apartments with RCC appointed; best suited to an established medium-large residential joiner.
- Stage
- Early construction and bulk excavation · Upcoming package
- Cabinetry scope
- Apartment kitchens, walk-through wardrobes, vanities, laundries and rooftop amenity joinery.
What is confirmed
- Portella comprises 88 apartments.
- Richard Crookes Constructions is the appointed builder.
- RCC was established on site by July 2026.
- Bulk excavation and temporary shoring had commenced.
- Plus Studio Architects designed the project.
- Frasers Property targets completion in 2028.
JOINA assessment
- Vertical and interior packages may still be under planning during early excavation.
- The mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments creates a sizeable repeatable cabinetry package.
- RCC's established supplier pool may make relevant references and capacity important.
These are reasoned inferences, not statements from the issuing organisation.
Confirm before contacting
- Has RCC released interior trade packages?
- Is joinery one project-wide package or divided by building?
- What prequalification platform does the project team use?
- Has a preferred joiner already been shortlisted?
Evidence
Current stagePortella construction has commenced.
Frasers Property · checked 17 Aug 2026
BuilderRichard Crookes Constructions was appointed to deliver Portella.
Frasers Property · checked 17 Aug 2026
Scale and valueThe annual report lists 88 units and estimated GDV of $102.6 million.
Frasers Property Limited · checked 17 Aug 2026
ArchitectDesigned by Plus Studio Architects.
Frasers Property · checked 17 Aug 2026
Planning documentsThe determination identifies Shell Cove 2529 and approved architectural plans.
Shellharbour City Council · checked 17 Aug 2026
Joinery timingExcavation-stage progress suggests interior procurement may remain actionable, subject to direct confirmation.
Frasers Property · checked 17 Aug 2026