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Bellevue vertical retirement village

An 88-apartment premium retirement project in central Geelong with extensive communal amenities, an appointed builder and winter 2026 commencement target.

Opportunity summary

Large repeatable residential scope with premium interiors, although likely requiring a medium-to-large joiner or staged subcontract capacity.

Stage
Builder appointed; construction commencement announced · Upcoming package
Cabinetry scope
Apartment kitchens, vanities and wardrobes plus lounges, dining areas, cinema, library, wine bar, coffee bar, salon and retail cabinetry.
What is confirmed
  • Bellevue is planned for 23-35 Bellerine Street, Geelong.
  • The project comprises about 88 independent-living apartments.
  • Cera Stribley is the architect and Studio Tate designed interiors.
  • A builder had been appointed by May 2026.
  • Construction was announced to commence in winter 2026.
  • Amenities include dining, cinema, library, wine and coffee areas.
JOINA assessment
  • Early works or package procurement may now be underway.
  • Cabinetry could be split between apartment and communal-area packages.
  • The unnamed builder is likely the most useful procurement target.

These are reasoned inferences, not statements from the issuing organisation.

Confirm before contacting
  • Who is the appointed builder?
  • Has joinery procurement opened or been let?
  • Will apartment cabinetry be one package or multiple stages?
  • What supplier prequalification applies?

Evidence

Residential scale

The project provides approximately 88 independent-living apartments.

realestate.com.au · checked 21 Aug 2026
Professional team

Cera Stribley and Studio Tate lead architecture and interiors.

realestate.com.au · checked 21 Aug 2026
Timing

A builder was appointed with winter construction commencement announced.

realestate.com.au · checked 21 Aug 2026
Package potential

Apartment and communal cabinetry may form separate trade packages.

realestate.com.au · checked 21 Aug 2026

Check before acting

JOINA provides a concise original summary of public information. Confirm dates, eligibility, scope, documents and submission requirements with the issuing organisation. JOINA does not represent that an early project signal is accepting quotations.

Attribution: realestate.com.au; reporting by Peter Farago