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CONTENTSABOUT 4

A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR 6

STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY 8

VALUES & PHILOSOPHY 12

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 14

COMMUNITY & SPONSORSHIP 16

DIVISIONS 20

PROJECTS 22

HOTELS 36

LEADERSHIP 42

STRUCTURE 47

RECOGNITION & AWARDS 50

CONTACT DETAILS 54

AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE VIEW FROM A ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT AT

WAYFARER APARTMENTS.

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GEOCON is an integrated

property development,

construction and hotel

management company focused

on residential apartments and

hotel development. In addition

to our core focus, we have

developed a range of projects

including office, retail, childcare

and housing works.

What building Canberra means

to GEOCON is building places

to live, places to stay and

communities to be a part of.

We have been described as

innovators and, although we

are amenable to the title, what

we are doing is more grounded

and calculated and far less of a

novelty than the meaning of such

a label may suggest.

We are one of the few integrated

development and construction

companies in Canberra which

allows us to increase efficiencies

and deliver a higher level of

sophistication in the affordable

sector.

As important as the projects

we deliver is our philosophy

for why we do it. Our point of

differentiation lies in our vision

for the execution of affordable

products. What most of our

competitors consider to be

innovative, we consider our basic

offering. This includes price,

inclusions, sustainability, client

service and project execution.

The hotel division of the business

was incorporated into our

offering four years ago, to service

a gap in the market. Abode – The

Apartment Hotel provides the

Canberra accommodation sector

with a product that offers all the

amenities of home in town centre

locations, at a price that meets

market demand for this type of

accommodation.

GEOCON is currently well

positioned in the Canberra

market with substantial land

holdings. We have a pipeline of

approximately 650 residential

apartments and will increase our

hotel offering under the Abode –

The Apartment Hotel brand by 2

– 3 hotels in the coming years.

AT GEOCON, WE’RE PROUD TO BE BUILDING CANBERRA.

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ABOUT

GEOCON’S NEW HEAD OFFICE, LOCATED AT THE PURPOSE-BUILT FRINGE AT EPICENTRE.

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It has been an exciting year with

a long list of achievements we

are proud to put our name to.

We were awarded the Property

Council’s 2013 ACT Business of

the Year, opened Australia’s first

Green Star and National Australian

Built Environment Rating System

(NABERS) rated hotel in Woden,

commenced construction works at

stage one at Observatory Living

and released a number of new

residential apartment projects,

including Chelsea in O’Connor,

Newtown at Crace and the second

stage of Observatory Living in

Wright. Our big bang came in

March when we released our

largest project to date, Wayfarer

Apartments, and saw near sell-out

results.

Located in the Belconnen Town

Centre, Wayfarer is a 27 storey

project which, standing at 88m tall,

will be Canberra’s tallest residential

tower. The development includes

235 residential apartments, 96

hotel apartments and retail space.

It also features an infinity pool at

level 27 and has been endorsed

by world renowned Australian

chef and Electrolux ambassador,

Tetsuya Wakuda.

All of our projects have satisfied

presale requirements for

commencement and we are

proud to report that stage one

at Observatory Living has almost

sold out, eight months prior to

completion. Our market risk has

been mitigated and the focus

of the business is growing our

expertise and progressing a new

strategic senior management

structure which will enable future

growth and successful delivery

of our $450 million pipeline of

projects over the next two years.

One of our newest additions to

the team is David Newling, in the

role of Chief Financial Officer.

David’s extensive experience

across both finance and executive

level roles within the property and

financial services industries, will

be key in establishing the senior

leadership team, advisory board

and the creation of our next level

of corporate governance. David

will play a major role in the growth

strategy for the business and

be an extremely important part

of the delivery of our current

projects ensuring, as always, they

are executed in line with the high

GEOCON standard.

As well as our internal growth,

our focus on what we deliver to

the Canberra community, in both

the residential and hotel sectors,

is top of mind. With a significant

amount of game changing projects

in the pipeline, we are constantly

reassessing the group’s social

and environmental impact, have

a vision to further densify our

town centres and are driven to

deliver social outcomes that are

sustainable, desirable with a level

of quality and design that exceeds

the expectation of our progressing

city.

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AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE CENTRAL COURTYARD AT

OBSERVATORY LIVING.

A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR

The year has also demonstrated

we are industry leaders and can

successfully push boundaries. The

first registered Green Star and

NABERS rated hotel in Australia –

Abode Woden – has demonstrated

our commitment to sustainability

and innovation. The approval

of Canberra’s tallest residential

tower and second tallest tower in

Canberra showcases our ability in

planning, community consultation

and driving progressive social

outcomes. The focus on our

people within the business to grow

and develop a culture that sets us

apart from others will be our focus

over the next year.

Our future acquisitions will have

more rigour around their fit for the

group and this is where David and

the advisory board’s experience

will be crucial. We will be more

strategic in the way that we

acquire opportunities and look for

options that meet our feasibility

criteria, deliver on our company

ethos and align with our integrated

residential/hotel model.

I am also very proud to be a

finalist in The EY Entrepreneur Of

The Year program for 2014. The

program is considered one of the

world’s most prestigious business

awards and is held in more than

145 cities and over 60 countries

worldwide.

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Company name: GEOCON Group

Geographical coverage: Canberra and the surrounding region.

Business summary: GEOCON is a Canberra-based property development and construction company, focusing

on residential apartments and hotel development.

Project summary:Currently developing Canberra’s tallest residential tower in the Belconnen Town Centre

Abode Woden property will be Australia’s first registered Green Star & NABERS rated hotel

Developing the largest Greenfield site in the Molonglo Valley infill suburb of Wright

Negotiating the development of one of the largest residential sites in the Gungahlin Town Centre

Planning the development of three new hotel properties for the group

Capabilities:Property development

Residential construction

Commercial construction

Refurbishments and refits

Hotel management

Asset management

Senior leadership team:Nick Georgalis, Managing Director

David Newling, Chief Financial Officer

Peter Micalos, General Manager – Development

Damon Smith, General Manager – Construction

Rien Donkin, General Manager – Hotels

Rhiannon McClelland, Group Communications Manager

Eddie Khaw, Group Financial Controller

Manish Shrestha, Group Analyst

Industry licences/certifications:Construction Occupation Licence Class A

Membership, Housing Industry Association of the ACT

Membership, Master Builders Association of the ACT

Membership, Property Council of the ACT

Membership, Green Building Council of Australia

Membership, Australian Hotels Association

Membership, Canberra Convention Bureau

ISO 9001:2008

Quality Management Systems

ISO 14001:2004

Environmental Management Standard

AS/NZS 4801:2001

Health & Safety Management Standard

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STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY

THE CENTRAL COURTYARD AT THE COMPLETED VUE THE RESIDENCE.

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CONSTRUCTION OF GEOCON’S OBSERVATORY LIVING DEVELOPMENT IN WRIGHT, HIGHLIGHTED

BY THE PINK TOWER CRANE.

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Our philosophy is to make an exceptional offering business as usual. We believe the client’s input in the development process cannot be underestimated and strive to employ excellence in every exchange with stakeholders.

We value every step of the

development process; from

initial engagement and how we

communicate our offering to the

market through to finalisation

and delivery of our finished

products. We proactively engage

in community consultation and

have an excellent track record in

seeking public opinion during the

development approval process.

One of our most notable

achievements, which highlights

our consultation with the

community, is the approval of

Canberra’s tallest residential

tower in Belconnen. We not

only managed the approval

process in-house but did it in

a commendable manner which

focused around engagement

with the public, the business

community and government.

Crucial to the success of our

delivery of high-quality products

is our general manager of

development, who manages the

development application process,

feasibility studies, and works

with our communications and

construction teams to ensure

that what we market is what we

deliver at the completion of a

project. We do this because we

know it is the client who defines

demand for future GEOCON

products.

Our commitment to quality and

satisfaction is underpinned by

the internal implementation

of the group’s core policies.

These policies set out our

intentions and commitments

and contain fundamental

objectives to encourage project

success. Core policies cover

occupational health and safety,

quality assurance, environmental

management, workplace

rehabilitation and return to work

support and mutual respect.

We acknowledge and accept

an obligation to preserve

and protect the environment.

Through the commitment and

involvement of management

and employees, the group is

dedicated to the provision

of built outcomes that are

environmentally responsible to

customers, the workplace and

community.

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AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF A TYPICAL APARTMENT AT

NEWTOWN AT CRACE.

VALUES & PHILOSOPHY

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Our commitment to sustainability has sound, solid proof that we take the environmental impact of the group very seriously.

We not only acknowledge and

accept an obligation to preserve

and protect the environment

but we place a particular focus

on being the best at bringing

environmentally sustainable

products to the market. This

is best demonstrated by the

group’s recently completed

Abode Woden. With its adaptive

reuse and our integrated

delivery model, Abode Woden

will become Australia’s first

registered Green Star and

National Australian Built

Environment Rating System

(NABERS) rated hotel.

Our vision for the environment is

to pursue continual improvement

in our environmental

performance and achieve

closer integration with process

management and apply

reasonable practices across the

business in order to protect and

enhance our reputation and

meet the expectations of our

stakeholders.

To ensure we continue delivering

on our environmental vision,

we conduct all our operations

in accordance with relevant

legislation, provide adequate

information and training

to enable environmental

impacts and opportunities

to be identified, prioritised

and managed effectively, and

communicate initiatives and

achievement to our customers,

the workplace and community.

We also conduct yearly

audits to ensure that internal

environmental targets are being

met.

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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

GEOCON’S THIRD HOTEL PROJECT AND FIRST REGISTERED GREEN STAR &

NABERS RATED HOTEL, ABODE WODEN.

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GEOCON is a supporter of Canberra and the wider community. We are a proud sponsor of the Canberra Raiders through the Abode – The Apartment Hotel brand and will continue this partnership under a three year arrangement.

The Canberra Raiders

partnership has provided a great

platform for national brand

recognition due to the Abode –

The Apartment Hotel logo being

in such a prominent position on

the front of the playing jersey.

This provides a strong level of

awareness for our hotels.

Our integrated property

development model allows us

to play an important role in

progressing services in local

communities after construction is

complete. We do this by retaining

commercial property within

our developments and seeking

small business operators that

can provide services required

by the community. This not only

provides amenity but increases

the value of each of our multi-

unit developments. An excellent

example of this model is at VUE

The Residence in Tuggeranong;

we have used our retention of

commercial property to bring

the community a Subway, hair

salon, beauty salon and barber,

with a plan to continue to grow

amenities.

We also play an advocacy role

by maintaining important and

influential relationships with

industry associations within the

sectors that we operate in. These

include the Property Council,

Master Builders Association, the

Housing Industry Association and

the Australian Hotels Association.

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CANBERRA RAIDER’S PLAYERS IN THEIR JERSEYS.

COMMUNITY & SPONSORSHIP

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THE ENTRANCE TO GEOCON’S THIRD HOTEL PROJECT, ABODE WODEN.

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The core business divisions at GEOCON are development, construction and hotels. The main function of the group is property development. The majority of the workforce at GEOCON are employed and work under the corporate business, including administration, finance and communications.

An overview of each division is

outlined to the right.

Development

Development is the primary

function of the group. The

execution of each project has

clear steps which are managed

by the general manager of

development. The development

division is responsible for

feasibility, project design,

engagement with the in-

house communications team,

management of internal and

external sales consultants,

release to the market, liaison

with construction and delivery

to the market.

Construction

Construction services GEOCON

as the contract builder for all

construction projects. The

team is managed by a general

manager of construction who

has extensive experience in

construction and is dedicated

to a safe and healthy working

environment. The team has

experience in new building

projects, refurbishments,

adaptive reuses and refits.

GEOCON has a good track

record with industrial relations,

community groups and local

contracting groups, which is a

direct result of the processes

the company employs and

requires all team members to

adhere to. The scale of the in-

house construction team allows

GEOCON to be at the forefront

of reducing build time without

compromising safety or quality.

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Hotels

Hotels deliver affordable

hotel accommodation to

Canberra via the Abode –

The Apartment Hotel brand.

The group’s hotel offering

now includes three hotel

properties; an offering which

will double by 2017. The team

is managed by a general

manager of hotels who has

extensive experience in the

tourism and hotel sector

to lead a team of hotel

managers, reception and front

office staff, reservations and

housekeeping. DIVISIONS

AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE VIEW FROM AN APARTMENT AT THE

TOP OF WAYFARER APARTMENTS.

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PROJECT LOCATIONS

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PROJECTS

AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE VIEW FROM THE INFINITY POOL

AT WAYFARER APARTMENTS.

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WAYFARER APARTMENTS

Wayfarer Apartments is a 88m high, 27 storey residential development located in the Belconnen Town Centre. Set to be Canberra’s tallest residential tower, this high-profile development includes 235 residential apartments, a 96 room Abode – The Apartment Hotel and a provision for commercial space at ground level.

The development includes an impressive façade, a grand entrance featuring six metre high ceilings, residential apartments from levels six to 27, an infinity pool on levels 26 and 27 and a sky lounge entertainment area on level 25.

The first four levels have been dedicated to car parking which is cleverly hidden within the façade. From level six upwards is where the magic begins; this podium level features a collection of beautifully appointed terraces with up to 160sqm of outdoor living, partially protected from the elements with pergolas. Apartments on levels seven to 27 boast convenient sized balconies up to 35sqm in size, with uncompromised views.

One of the most unique features of the project is the dream kitchen, inspired by Electrolux ambassador, Tetsuya Wakuda. The kitchen occupies the central space in most apartment types and includes an Electrolux 600mm single electric oven, combination steam and multifunction oven, 700mm induction cooktop, 600mm built-in dishwasher and built-in microwave oven with convection and grill.

Located in the Belconnen Town Centre, Wayfarer Apartments is only minutes’ walk to Westfield Belconnen, CISAC, multiple government departments and the University of Canberra. Residents will be conveniently located close to Belconnen’s waterfront precinct featuring restaurants, bars, cafes and popular picnic areas around the lake. The project is also a short car ride from the Australian National University, city centre and the inner north.

PROJECT ADDRESS CNR EASTERN VALLEY WAY & AIKMAN DRIVE, BELCONNEN

PRODUCT DETAILS 235 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS, 96 HOTEL ROOMS AND COMMERCIAL UNITS AT GROUND LEVEL

PROJECT VALUE $130 MILLION

COMPLETION DATE EARLY 2017

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ELECTROLUX AMBASSADOR, TETSUYA WAKUDA, INSPIRED THE DREAM KITCHENS AT

WAYFARER APARTMENTS.

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OBSERVATORY LIVING

Observatory Living is a 2.2 hectare Greenfield development located in the Molonglo Valley suburb of Wright. As the single largest development for the area, Observatory includes 270 residential apartment and 6000sqm of central garden space for shared use.

Observatory is positioned on the highest point in Wright and will offer views to Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and Telstra Tower.

The central garden spaces, designed by internationally renowned landscape designer and project ambassador, Jamie Durie, are a feature on their own. From places to cook and eat, an exercise circuit and places to simply relax. Underpinned by all the amenity is the significant amount of detail that’s gone into selecting plants, fruit trees, ground covers and grasses that will not only survive in Canberra but will give Observatory so much visual appeal.

Observatory Living offers one, one plus study, two and three bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 73sqm one bedroom apartments with 32sqm of outdoor living to 126sqm three bedroom apartments with a 45sqm outdoor room.

Beyond spacious layouts and grand views, each Observatory resident will be spoilt with the very best finishes. Most apartments feature walk-in robes in the main bedroom while all homes will include built-in wardrobes and make the most of natural light, solar corridors and smartly utilise natural airflow.

A central location means convenience will always be at hand. Wright – the first of 13 suburbs to be developed as part of the Molonglo Valley project – is just minutes from the city as well as Woden, Belconnen and the modern amenities of Weston Creek.

PROJECT ADDRESS JOHN GORTON DRIVE, WRIGHT

PRODUCT DETAILS 270 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS


COMPLETION DATE MID-LATE 2015

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WORLD-RENOWNED LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, JAMIE DURIE, IS THE PROJECT AMBASSADOR

FOR OBSERVATORY LIVING.

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CHELSEA

Chelsea is a 23 apartment urban renewal project, located in the established and inner north suburb of O’Connor. This project will see the redevelopment of two existing homes located on Macarthur Avenue.

The development includes beautifully appointed gardens, a shared vegetable garden for residents and a 12,000L water tank to ensure maintenance of the shared facilities.

Chelsea aims to offer buyers a terrace-style product similar to that found in Sydney, Melbourne and some European countries. The product mix ranges from one bedroom study apartments through to two and three bedroom terraces with street access, high ceilings and spacious courtyards and balconies.

The location of Chelsea perfectly bridges the gap between being close to the action and making the most of the outdoors. Mount Ainslie, Black Mountain Tower, the O’Connor wetlands and open spaces are within walking distance to Chelsea, as is the Canberra city, the buzz of the newly redeveloped suburb of Braddon and the Lyneham and O’Connor shopping centres. The Belconnen Town Centre is also only a short drive down Belconnen Way.

PROJECT ADDRESS 77 & 79 MACARTHUR AVENUE, O’CONNOR

PRODUCT DETAILS 23 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS WITH A SHARED GARDEN FOR RESIDENTS


COMPLETION DATE MID-LATE 2015

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NEWTOWN AT CRACE

Newtown at Crace is a 50 unit residential development located in the Gungahlin suburb of Crace. Centrally located within the suburb, the development is adjacent the newly-opened Crace Central shopping precinct.

The philosophy of Newtown is to provide the market with a development designed to reflect the inner city style of Braddon and the Canberra city matched with larger apartment layouts and more affordable pricing of Gungahlin and a suburban environment.

Residents will enjoy a central courtyard space for shared entertaining which includes places to sit and relax, areas for shelter and barbeques to cook with friends, family and other residents. Newtown also offers the benefit of internal lift access which is a point of differentiation in comparison to other multi-unit developments in the suburb.

Set over three levels, Newtown includes a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments, some with study, spacious balconies and courtyards and is priced to ensure all apartments are under the ACT Government’s $20 stamp duty threshold.

Newtown is located within walking distance to the Crace shops which has amenities such as Supabarn, Club Lime, Coffee Guru and District Bar. This exciting new suburb has an abundance of parks and open space while only being a short 10 minute car ride to the Canberra city.

PROJECT ADDRESS CNR REDRUTH & HILLCREST STREETS, CRACE

PRODUCT DETAILS 50 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS AND CENTRAL COURTYARD SPACE


COMPLETION DATE LATE 2015

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GATEWAY

Gateway was originally designed as a commercial development including five buildings – ranging from two to 12 storeys – plus a multi-storey car park, all based around a central open plaza design.

Due to market changes, GEOCON has since revised the proposal for the park to be a mixed-use residential development. GEOCON is currently seeking to change the use to a residential offering and develop four towers each consisting of 600-700 apartments.

GEOCON has already completed works on a childcare centre (Australia’s largest childcare centre), located on the site, which will be the first offering available at the park. The site has now been subdivided and the childcare centre has been sold to a fund’s manager.

The vision for the revised project is a three to four year release strategy, depending on market demand. The original park-feel will likely be retained. This is a major pipeline project for the group, which, depending on the approval process and design phase, is planned to be released in 2015.

Gateway is located in the Gungahlin Town Centre on Anthony Rolfe Avenue, adjacent GEOCON’s Abode –The Apartment Hotel project. The development is within walking distance to the existing town centre amenities. The Gungahlin Town Centre is located less than 10 minutes from the Canberra city and Belconnen Town Centre.

PROJECT ADDRESS ANTHONY ROLFE AVENUE, GUNGAHLIN

PRODUCT DETAILS TBA

PROJECT VALUE TBA

COMPLETION DATE 2017

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COOMBS RESIDENTIAL

GEOCON recently purchased 19 cottage blocks in the new Molonglo Valley suburb of Coombs. These homes are able to be sold to the market as house and land packages or under the ACT Government’s land rent scheme, which is a selling point, given the number of homes left to be developed under this scheme is now limited.

On offer to the market is a range of four and five bedroom homes which include a high level of inclusions and desirable features such as walk in robes, walk in pantries, rumpus rooms, separate living and dining areas, alfresco dining and full landscaping. The benefit of the land rent scheme, for those who qualify, is that a 187sqm 5 bedroom family home on a 510sqm home, can be rented from as little as $135 per week.

PROJECT ADDRESS WOODBERRY AVENUE, COOMBS

PRODUCT DETAILS 19 COTTAGES



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FRINGE AT EPICENTRE

PROJECT ADDRESS 24 IRON KNOB STREET, FYSHWICK

PRODUCT DETAILS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INCLUDING 18 RETAIL AND OFFICE UNITS

PROJECT VALUE $10.5 MILLION


CENTRO APARTMENTS


PRODUCT DETAILS 41 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS AND 11 COMMERCIAL UNITS



VUE THE RESIDENCE

PROJECT ADDRESS 150 ANKETELL STREET, TUGGERANONG

PRODUCT DETAILS 145 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS, 82 SERVICED APARTMENTS AND 13 RETAIL SUITES



COMPLETEDPROJECTS

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HOME AT CRACE

PROJECT ADDRESS COCOPARRA CRESCENT, CRACE

PRODUCT DETAILS 46 THREE AND FOUR BEDROOM FREESTANDING AND ATTACHED HOMES



KINGSTON FORESHORE

PROJECT ADDRESS 84-88 DAWES STREET, KINGSTON

PRODUCT DETAILS 2 LUXURY HOMES, 4 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS AND ONE COMMERCIAL UNIT

PROJECT VALUE $7.2 MILLION


CAVAN AT WRIGHT

PROJECT ADDRESS DAVID FLEAY CRESCENT, WRIGHT

PRODUCT DETAILS 10 FREESTANDING COTTAGES AND 15 TWO STOREY ATTACHED TERRACE HOMES



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ABODE GUNGAHLIN


PRODUCT DETAILS 61 APARTMENT HOTEL ROOMS



ABODE TUGGERANONG

PROJECT ADDRESS 142 ANKETELL STREET, TUGGERANONG

PRODUCT DETAILS 82 SERVICED APARTMENTS



ABODE WODEN

PROJECT ADDRESS 10 BOWES STREET, WODEN

PRODUCT DETAILS 151 APARTMENT HOTEL ROOMS, CONFERENCING FACILITIES AND 162SQM RESTAURANT SPACE



COMPLETEDPROJECTS

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AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE CENTRAL COURTYARD AT

NEWTOWN AT CRACE.

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HOTEL LOCATIONS

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HOTELS

THE SMALLGOODS STORE, ABODE PANTRY, LOCATED AT

ABODE WODEN.

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Abode – The Apartment Hotel is a brand developed by GEOCON to bridge the accommodation gap in Canberra. Our hotels offer quality accommodation at an affordable price.

The offering is designed to meet consumer demand

for town centre locations, less than 10 minutes

from Canberra city, with all the amenities of home.

Abode Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Woden are

all conveniently located within walking distance

to grocery stores, restaurants, gyms and medical

centres. Each room is stylishly appointed with a

king or queen bed, espresso machine, refrigerator,

microwave, flat screen TV, washer, dryer and ensuite

bathroom with Peter Morrissey products.

We are very excited that the Abode brand is

growing. From our initial flagship project in

Gungahlin to the most recent project in Woden,

and our exciting new commitment in Belconnen,

we now service approximately 400 rooms across

Canberra. In addition to hotel rooms, we also

provide conferencing facilities, restaurants, bars

and other commercial offerings in most of our

properties, including our innovative concept –

Abode Pantry – which provides guests with a one-

stop small goods shop within the hotels.

Abode Hotels has its own management team and

24 staff, responsible for the main functions of the

business, with oversight by senior executives of

GEOCON.

Our management, finance, operations and

communications teams have streamlined processes

which allow scalability across our operating model,

and ensure the design, construction, branding,

campaign and opening of a new hotel follow a

strict model. We continually build, grow and refine

this model to remain competitive.

The future strategy of Abode – The Apartment

Hotel is to continue to grow on the brand, offering

and philosophy that has been built over the past

four years.

Our operating model allows for 50-200 room

hotels and depending on demand, we will grow our

offering by 2-3 more hotels under the brand within

the next few years. Once the Canberra demand

has been satisfied, a strategy to grow outside of

Canberra will be developed, focusing on regional

cities in Australia.

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ABODE TUGGERANONG

Abode Tuggeranong was the second hotel to be opened under the Abode – The Apartment Hotel brand and is an outstanding example of the success of the group’s integrated delivery approach. By amalgamating residential apartments and hotel apartments within the same development, we have developed a catalyst for a more activated development and provided a more holistic delivery of services and amenity.

Tuggeranong is an established area of south Canberra, on the way to the Sapphire Coast, the popular snow region of Thredbo and less than 20 minutes from the Canberra International Airport. Abode Tuggeranong is located close to popular wedding venues and major employment centres.

As well as 82 apartment style hotel rooms, the property at Tuggeranong includes 142 privately owned residential apartments, a planned bar and restaurant, day spa, hairdresser, barber and Subway.

ABODE GUNGAHLIN

Abode Gungahlin is located in the rapidly growing Gungahlin Town Centre; at the entrance to the capital when travelling from both Sydney and Melbourne. As well as being just minutes from the Canberra city, Abode Gungahlin is located close to popular wedding venues, Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), the wine and truffle growing regions and Lonsdale Street in Braddon; Canberra’s answer to Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street.

The property was the group’s first hotel and opening in 2010, is Abode’s flagship project. Featuring 61 apartment style hotel rooms, Abode Gungahlin offers on-site parking, our smallgoods store – Abode Pantry – and has an on-site restaurant and bar.

ABODE WODEN

Abode Woden is the third property developed by the group and features 151 apartment style hotel rooms in the Woden Town Centre. Not only is the property the most centrally located and minutes to Parliament House and major Canberra attractions, but it is an ambitious refurbishment and adaptive reuse of an unused commercial building.

The environmental initiatives included in the development of this property will make Abode Woden Australia’s first registered Green Star & NABERS rated property in Australia. The development of this property has also had a significant impact on revitalising the character of the street and the area around it due to the life that a hotel brings.

Abode Woden is conveniently located adjacent Westfield Shopping Centre, the Hellenic Club and features the group’s trademark smallgoods store – Abode Pantry.

ABODE BELCONNEN

Located in the heart of the Belconnen Town Centre, Abode Belconnen will be the fourth hotel for the group and is due to open in 2017. Like Abode Tuggeranong, the Belconnen site will be attached to a residential development, Wayfarer Apartments, utilising the group’s integrated approach to development.

The residential component of this project development was released to the market early this year and the whole development is due to commence construction in 2016. Standing at 27 storeys and 88 metres tall, Abode Belconnen will feature 96 hotel rooms and a commercial offering at ground level.

Abode Belconnen is located at the corner Eastern Valley Way and Aikman Drive in Belconnen and will be Canberra’s tallest residential hotel.

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A TYPICAL ROOM LAYOUT AT ABODE – THE APARTMENT

HOTEL IN GUNGAHLIN.

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The success of GEOCON is underpinned by its people. This includes a highly capable management team with extensive hands-on project experience in all facets of property development.

Each member of the GEOCON

team is part of the group due

to their expert knowledge

and expertise in their field. As

well as the core development,

construction and hotel teams,

the group has a competent

support team including a

team of qualified accountants,

communications and marketing

professionals and efficient

administrators.

Each of the people that hold

key management roles in the

group are outlined on the

following page.

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LEADERSHIP

THE SHARED BREAKOUT SPACE AT GEOCON’S HEAD

OFFICE IN FYSHWICK.

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Nick GeorgalisManaging Director

Nick is the creator, driving force and vision behind the GEOCON Group and Abode – The Apartment Hotel brand. After a successful start to his career in the construction sector in project management and leadership roles, Nick recognised the need for a player in the residential housing market that was going to make an exceptional offering business as usual and deliver it to the market at an affordable price. The areas that Nick vowed to focus on were price, inclusions, sustainability, customer service and delivery. Nick provides the strategic direction for the group, with a focus on expanding the group’s interests in hotels, commercial acquisitions and development.

David NewlingChief Financial Officer

David provides the strategic financialdirection for the group, oversees the daily operation of the business and various departments and manages corporate governance and the ongoing development of the culture of the group. David brings a wealth of experience to his role, having held financial and executive roles across small and large organisations, both publicly and privately owned. David holds a range of professional qualifications and memberships, across business, finance,management and governance disciplines.

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Rien DonkinGeneral Manager -Hotels

Rien leads the direction of Abode – The Apartment Hotel and its delivery to the Canberra market. From current projects to the execution of new acquisitions, Rien is responsible for how the brand and product are delivered to the industry and consumers. Rien’s experience and knowledge of hotel operations, refurbishments and re-fits, food and beverage, conferencing and brand delivery and positioning make him the perfect leader for Abode Hotels. Rien holds a professional membership with the Accommodation Association of Australia and eCornell Alumnae and is a founding member of the Australian Hospitality Professionals’ Network.

Peter MicalosGeneral Manager -Development

Peter manages the performance and successful delivery of GEOCON development projects, ensuring that design goals are achieved in the end product delivered to the market. Peter is a property development project manager with an excess of 10 years’ experience in the industry in both the private and public sectors. Peter has advanced project feasibility and strategic capabilities and extensive multi-sector property market knowledge. Peter holds a Diploma of Building and Construction Management.

Damon SmithGeneral Manager -Construction

Damon manages and controls all construction works for the group including project management, performance and successful delivery of assigned projects. Damon has extensive experience in major residential and commercial development works which gives him the experience required to successfully manage Geocon Constructors’ commercial projects and larger-scale developments. Damon is an outstanding manager of Project Control Groups (PCG), industrial agreements and issues at a senior level. Damon holds a Bachelor of Construction Management.

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Rhiannon McClellandGroup Communications Manager

Rhiannon is a communications professional with extensive experience in the property and real estate sector and lobbying and representative groups. Rhiannon leads the in-house communications team and manages all facets of communication for the corporate GEOCON brand, residential and commercial projects and the hotels group. Rhiannon’s expertise encompasses overall communications strategy, property marketing, public affairs and media liaison, stakeholder engagement and community liaison and event management. She holds a BA Communication, a graduate diploma of management and is a full member of the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA).

Eddie KhawGroup Financial Controller

Eddie oversees the group’s finance operations and is responsible for day to day financial operations for the development, construction and hotel divisions. Eddie manages the group’s in-house finance team and also works with the group’s external accounting firm. Eddie has held senior roles and has a vast amount of experience working of hotel groups and developers in Australia and overseas. Eddie holds a Bachelor of Economics (Monash) and is a member of CPA Australia.

Manish ShresthaGroup Financial Analyst

Manish measures and analyses the group’s current financial situation and assists in managing finance operations. He has experience working for chartered accountants and banks internationally and in the Australian hospitality industry. Manish has a strong corporate background and understanding of business administration, accounting practices and reporting. Manish holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and is a member of CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN).

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STRUCTURE

THE OPEN-PLAN WORKSPACE AT GEOCON’S HEAD OFFICE IN FYSHWICK.

MANAGING DIRECTORNICK GEORGALIS

DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL MANAGER -DEVELOPMENT PETER MICALOS

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDAVID NEWLING

CONSTRUCTION

GENERAL MANAGER -CONSTRUCTION DAMON SMITH

HOTELS

GENERAL MANAGER -HOTELSRIEN DONKIN

GROUP

GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLEREDDIE KHAW

GROUPCOMMUNICATIONS MANAGERRHIANNON MCCLELLAND

GROUP FINANCIAL ANALYSTMANISH SHRESTHA

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AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE EASTERN VIEW OF WAYFARER APARTMENTS.

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GEOCON is an award-winning group. This can be attributed to the implementation and ongoing development of core values and principles which govern everything we do. We pride ourselves on the delivery of affordable residential and hotel accommodation which exceeds consumer expectations, offers measureable sustainable initiatives and represents a high level of quality. GEOCON’s specific achievements are outlined below.

Winner – 2014 ACT Master Builder’s & CBUS award for Commercial Buildings $5m - $20m (for Fringe at Epicentre, GEOCON’s head office)

Winner – 2013 ACT Property Council Business of the Year

Winner – 2013 ACT Master Builder’s & CBUS award for Commercial Sustainable Construction (for Abode Woden)

Finalist – 2013 National Master Builder’s award for Commercial Sustainable Construction (for Abode Woden)

Finalist – 2013 HIA CSR Housing Awards, Apartment Complex of the Year (for VUE The Residence)

Finalist – 2013 HIA CSR Housing Awards, Affordable Home of the Year (for VUE The Residence)

Finalist – 2013 HIA CSR Housing Awards, Display Home of the Year (for Home at Crace)

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RECOGNITION & AWARDS

AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE SKY LOUNGE AT WAYFARER APARTMENTS.

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AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF GEOCON’S URBAN RENEWAL

PROJECT, CHELSEA AT O’CONNOR.

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GEOCON HEAD OFFICE

Level 1, 24 Iron Knob Street

Fyshwick ACT 2609

PO Box 5425 Kingston ACT 2604

P 02 6255 0430

F 02 6241 2706

www.geocon.com.au

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CONTACTDETAILS

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Documents

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