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Bowen Cres Balcony Washing Notice

Note to: All Residents
400 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
18/08/2025


Hello all,
Units 104-704 Balconies (Façade A/D Corner):

Unfortunately, some of our painters are currently unwell and unable to attend work. As a result, we will need to delay the commencement of works on the balconies for several days.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Kind Regards,
Fanus Coetzee
Project Manager (For the OC Committee)
Nick Waite
Project Manager (For Avello Group)

Painting works lookahead – Front and Back Facade

Note to: All Residents
400 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
11/08/2025
Hello all,

  1. Façade A (Front):
    a. Remedial Repairs & Painting to the main façade are well underway.

    b. The replacement Window Headers have arrived and will be installed as soon as practical.
  2. Units 104-703 Balconies (Façade A/D Corner):
    a. We are planning to commence pressure washing and painting works
    on these balconies on Monday 18th August and expect works to take
    approx. 2-3 weeks.

    b. Please ensure all items are removed from the balcony so we can
    clean and paint all areas including the floors.

    c. If you require assistance to remove items, please CLICK HERE to log
    your issue and someone will be in contact.
  3. Façade C (Rear):
    a. We expect to be completed painting works to this façade in the next 1
    2 weeks (weather dependent).


    To log any project-related issues or defects, please CLICK HERE to submit them via the Project Issues Register. The project team will ensure they are addressed promptly.

    Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the building manager, who will liaise directly with the project
    team.


    Kind Regards,
    Fanus Coetzee
    Project Manager (For the OC Committee)
    Nick Waite
    Project Manager (For Avello Group)

Painting works 28th-8th

Note to: All Residents
400 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
25/07/2025
Hello all,

  1. Winter Weather:
    a. We are being heavily impacted by the winter weather which is delaying
    and changing our schedule. We appreciate your patience and
    understanding while we deal with weather-related delays.
  2. Façade C (Rear):
    a. Painting works on the open balconies is nearing completion, however
    are being delayed due to wet / cold weather. We will be completing this
    work as soon as the weather allows.
  3. Façade A (Front):
    a. Remedial repairs to the main façade are well underway and we expect
    to commence painting main façade areas shortly.
    b. Prior to starting works on enclosed balcony areas, we will provide
    notice so these areas can be cleared accordingly.

    To log any project-related issues or defects, please CLICK HERE to submit them via the Project Issues Register. The project team will ensure they are addressed promptly.
    Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the building manager, who will liaise directly with the project team.

    Kind Regards,
    Fanus Coetzee
    Project Manager (For the OC Committee)
    Nick Waite
    Project Manager (For Avello Group)

Painting works lookahead

Note to: All Residents
400 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
17/07/2025
Hello all,

  1. Winter Weather:
    a. We are being heavily impacted by the winter weather which is delaying
    and changing our schedule. We appreciate your patience and
    understanding while we deal with weather-related delays.
  2. Façade C (Rear):
    a. Painting works on the open balconies is nearing completion, however
    are being delayed due to wet / cold weather. We will be completing this
    work as soon as the weather allows.
    b. Please take care when moving items on your balcony, as the paint will
    be soft for several weeks and easily damaged.
  3. Façade A (Front):
    a. Remedial repairs to the main façade have commenced and we expect
    to commence painting main façade areas shortly.
    b. Prior to starting works on enclosed balcony areas, we will provide
    notice so these areas can be cleared accordingly.

    To log any project-related issues or defects, please CLICK HERE to submit them via
    the Project Issues Register. The project team will ensure they are addressed
    promptly.

    Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please
    feel free to contact the building manager, who will liaise directly with the project
    team.

    Kind Regards,
    Fanus Coetzee
    Project Manager (For the OC Committee)
    Nick Waite
    Project Manager (For Avello Group)

APARTMENT 401 FOR RENT

Hi Botanica Owners and Renters,

I am making you aware that Apartment 401 is available for rent.

The apartment will be vacant towards the end of July.

The apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and one car space.

It is facing St.Kilda Road, overlooking Melbourne Grammar, the Shrine and a view of the City.

If you are interested or have acquaintances that are interested in the apartment text Frank on 0458960953.

Viewing can be organised with prior notice to the current tenant.

Painting works fortnightly lookahead

Note to: All Residents
400 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
05/06/2025
Hello all,

  1. Façade C (Rear):
    a. Painting works on the open balconies are currently in progress,
    however are being delayed due to wet weather.
    b. Please take care when moving items on your balcony, as the paint will
    be soft for several weeks and easily damaged.
  2. Façade A (Front):
    a. We have commenced pressure washing this façade. Remedial repairs
    and painting will commence once the Façade C works are completed.
    b. Prior to starting works on enclosed balcony areas, we will provide
    notice so these areas can be cleared accordingly.
  3. Weather:
    a. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we deal with
    weather-related delays.


    To log any project-related issues or defects, please CLICK HERE to submit them via the Project Issues Register. The project team will ensure they are addressed promptly.

    Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please
    feel free to contact the building manager, who will liaise directly with the project
    team.

    Kind Regards,
    Fanus Coetzee
    Project Manager (For the OC Committee)
    Nick Waite
    Project Manager (For Avello Group)

Apt 403 For Sale

Hi Botanica Owners and Renters,

I am making you aware that I am selling Apartment 403.

The apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and one car space.

It is facing St.Kilda Road, overlooking Melbourne Grammar, the Shrine and a view of the City.

If you are interested or have acquaintances that are interested text Frank on 0458960953 to organise a viewing.

Expressions of interest will be open until Thursday, June 12 and if it does not sell then it will be given to a real estate agent for sale. 

Painting works look ahead

Hello all,

  1. Façade C (Rear):
    a. Pressure washing and painting works on the balconies are currently in
    progress. These works are taking slightly longer than anticipated, but
    we expect completion within approximately one week.
    b. To assist us in accessing all areas—including balcony floors—please
    ensure all personal items are removed.
    c. If you require assistance moving items, please CLICK HERE to log a
    request, and a team member will be in touch.
    d. Subject to weather conditions, works on this façade are expected to be
    fully completed within the next two weeks.
  2. Façade A (Front):
    a. We are scheduled to commence pressure washing and remedial
    repairs on this façade from mid to late this week.
    b. We kindly ask residents to remove any fragile or easily damaged items
    from balconies. We will provide further notice when we are ready to
    clean and paint the balcony floors.
  3. Front Retaining Walls:
    a. These walls will have cracks filled and painting completed once Façade
    A is complete.
  4. Weather:
    a. We have been fortunate with dry weather to date, although conditions
    will likely change soon. We appreciate your patience and
    understanding while we deal with weather-related delays.

    To log any project-related issues or defects, please CLICK HERE to submit them via
    the Project Issues Register. The project team will ensure they are addressed
    promptly.
    Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please
    feel free to contact the building manager, who will liaise directly with the project
    team.
    Kind Regards,
    Fanus Coetzee
    Project Manager (For the OC Committee)
    Nick Waite
    Project Manager (For Avello Group)

Project Tower Crane Installation

Dear neighbour,

Please be advised that Hamilton Marino will be installing a tower crane at 2 Bowen crescent, on 9th May 2025

To enable this installation to take place, there may be some minor disruptions to traffic on Bowen Crescent

Whilst the majority of the installation will take place within the site boundary, a full traffic management team will be in place to ensure that all neighbours and residents adjacent the works, are able to safely access where they need to go.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation on the day, and apologise for any inconvenience that may be experienced.

Please do not hesitate to contact me on the below email in the first instance, with any queries or issues.

Regards,
Jeremy Fleming
Project Manager
JeremyF@HamiltonMarino.com.au