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Chevron Renaissance
(Apartment Complex & Shopping Centre)
Chevron Renaissance Development
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General information
TypeResidential, Commercial & Retail
AddressSurfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Coordinates27°59′56.2812″S 153°25′42.9960″E / 27.998967000°S 153.428610000°E / -27.998967000; 153.428610000
CompletedIn stages from 2000 through to March 2005
Owner713 individually owned residential lots
Design and construction
DeveloperRaptis Group

Chevron Renaissance is a $400 million development on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia comprising 713[1] individually owned residential lots located above the Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre. The onsite management of Chevron Renaissance residential lots is managed by Accor under the brand name of Mantra Towers of Chevron, previously The Towers of Chevron Renaissance.

Chevron Renaissance is on the site of the old Chevron Hotel in Surfers Paradise.[2][3][4][5]

The Chevron Renaissance commercial development occupies the block of land extending from the Gold Coast Highway in the east to Ferny Avenue in the west and from Circle on Cavill in the south halfway towards Cavill Avenue and Elkhorn Avenue in the north. Construction of the complex commenced in November 1999, was completed in December 2004 and opened in March 2005 by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie.[6][7]

History

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The first part of the Chevron was a temporary public bar that opened in June 1957. In August 1957 the upstairs Skyline Cabaret opened – a spacious indoor beer garden where liquor, meals and coffee were available with entertainment and dancing.[8][9]

In June 1958 the first accommodation wing opened at the new Chevron Hotel. This was followed in September by a second wing. In September 1960, work began on the construction of the Chevron Hotel’s Main Block, which included a 24–lane bowling alley underneath and a large, modern convention centre – the Corroboree Room. The Chevron was then as modern as any hotel in Australia and closer to international standards than any resort hotel in the nation.[8][dead link][9]

In 1987 most of the Chevron was demolished, leaving Surfers Paradise with a two-hectare hole in the middle of town for more than a decade due to the recession and lack of interest from property developers. In October 1999 Raptis Group unveiled plans for the $400 million Chevron Renaissance development and announced work would begin immediately.[8][dead link][10]

Development

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The Chevron Renaissance development construction began with the driving of piles to a depth of approximately 45 m, plus an additional 10 m into the bedrock in places, to create the foundation for three towers. [citation needed]

The development was carried out at an average of 4.5 apartments a week over three years. The triple Towers of Chevron Renaissance used approximately 55,000 of concrete and more than 10,000 tonnes of steel reinforcement during the construction [clarification needed]. It was a massive project including five acres of retail, commercial and dining space, three residential towers and two acres of garden podium and lagoon on the roof.[citation needed]

Mantra Towers of Chevron

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Mantra Towers of Chevron

The three towers in the Chevron Renaissance are:

  1. Skyline Tower - Tower 1 (39 levels)[11]
  2. Skyline North - Tower 2 (48 levels)[12]
  3. Skyline Central - Tower 3 (39 levels)[13]

Development and construction

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The Towers were constructed on the site of the old Chevron Hotel, which ceased trading in the mid-1980s and was demolished in 1987.[8] The site remained empty until it was purchased and redeveloped in the late 1990s by the Raptis Group.[9]

Construction of the Towers of Chevron Renaissance commenced in September 2001 and was completed in December 2004.[8][14] They were named Skyline, Skyline North and Skyline Central in honour of the Skyline Bar, which was opened in 1957 as part of the Chevron Hotel.[9][14]

The first Tower of the Chevron Renaissance project, Skyline, was completed in January 2003.[15][16] The second, Skyline North, was completed in May 2004.[17] The third Tower, Skyline Central, was completed in October 2004.[18]

In 2002 property management company S8 Ltd purchased the management rights to the first Tower of the Chevron Renaissance project, Skyline.[15][16]

In 2006, hotel group Accor took over management rights to all three towers from S8.[8][dead link]

In 2015, property management company Mantra Group purchased the management rights to Towers of Chevron Renaissance, and renamed them the Mantra Towers of Chevron Surfers Paradise.[19]

Key features

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The complex occupies a block which stretches from Gold Coast Highway in the east, west to Ferny Avenue; from the Circle on Cavill buildings to the south; half way towards Cavill Avenue; and north to Elkhorn Avenue.[20]

Skyline is 38 storeys high, Skyline North is 50 storeys and Skyline Central is 40 storeys high.[15]

The three towers include 711 apartments and wide range of guest facilities including a fifth floor swimming pool and garden, a number of indoor and outdoor lap pools, gymnasium facilities, a private movie theatre and club lounge.[19][20][21][better source needed]

The 39th floor Penthouse set a new Gold Coast apartment price record when it sold for AUD$9.5 million in early 2018.[22]

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  • The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Skyline Central Lobby Entrance)
    The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Skyline Central Lobby Entrance)
  • The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Skyline Central Lobby Hall)
    The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Skyline Central Lobby Hall)
  • The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Skyline Central Lobby Lounge Area)
    The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Skyline Central Lobby Lounge Area)
  • The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Skyline Central Lobby Reception)
    The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Skyline Central Lobby Reception)
  • The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Roof Top Podium)
    The Towers of Chevron Renaissance (Roof Top Podium)
  • The Towers of Chevron Renaissance located in a short distance from Surfers Paradise beach
    The Towers of Chevron Renaissance located in a short distance from Surfers Paradise beach
  • The Towers of Chevron Renaissance in the Gold Coast Highway
    The Towers of Chevron Renaissance in the Gold Coast Highway
  • The Towers of Chevron Renaissance Retail Shops
    The Towers of Chevron Renaissance Retail Shops

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

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The Chevron Renaissance complex includes the 13,127 square metre Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre. The centre was opened in 2000 and redeveloped in 2014, and includes a Coles supermarket, two Liquorlands and approximately 60 specialty tenants.[23]

History of shopping centre

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The current site once accommodated the Chevron Hotel, which was a Gold Coast landmark.[8][dead link][9] The new development was named Chevron Renaissance, as it is widely considered to be a catalyst in the revitalising of the Surfers Paradise tourist district and was completed in October 2000.[14][24] The original hotel housed the Skyline Lounge (opened August, 1957), which was a popular landmark bar and nightclub where many local and international acts would perform. The lounge was the launching pad for many great Australian performers such as Johnny O'Keefe, Ricky May and Colleen Hewett.[8][dead link][9]

In 2014, the Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre underwent a $5 million upgrade.[15] This included the creation of 'Chevron Lane'; a Melbourne-style laneway filled with eclectic street food operators such as Viet Baguettes and Harmoni-T. The laneway features exposed brickwork, corrugated roller doors, street art and festoon lighting. An open air piazza was also upgraded to include a shade sail structure, rustic wood features, garden beds and a water fountain was transformed into a food and beverage area.[15]

In 2015 the Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre was purchased by Precision Group for $74 million from Morgan Stanley's Arena Investment Management in a deal backed by the Bank of China.[8][dead link][25][26]

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  • Exterior of Chevron Renaissance
    Exterior of Chevron Renaissance
  • Another exterior view of Chevron Renaissance
    Another exterior view of Chevron Renaissance
  • Interior of Chevron Renaissance
    Interior of Chevron Renaissance
  • Coles Supermarkets store in Chevron Renaissance
    Coles Supermarkets store in Chevron Renaissance

Recognition

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Raptis Group received several awards for the Chevron Renaissance project:[27][28][29]

  • 2006 UDIA National Award for Excellence for High Density Housing;
  • 2005 QMBA State Housing & Construction Awards for Residential Buildings (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $10M;
  • 2005 QMBA Gold Coast Housing & Construction Awards for Outdoor Living & Landscaping, Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety, Residential Buildings (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $50M and Low-rise Multi Residential House;
  • 2005 UDIA Qld Awards for Excellence for Multi Level Development;
  • 2003 QMBA State Housing & Construction Awards for Project of the Year 2003 and Multi Level Residential Buildings over $10M;
  • 2003 QMBA Gold Coast Housing & Construction Awards for Regional Project of the Year and Multi Level Residential Building over $20M;
  • 2001 Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) Urban Design Awards for Built Projects Category;
  • 2001 UDIA (Qld) Awards for Excellence for Retail Category.

References

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  1. ^ "Chevron Renaissance [2019] QBCCMCmr 594 (18 November 2019)". Austlii.edu.au.
  2. ^ "Skyline's Beach a Tall Storey". The Sunday Mail. 16 May 2004. p. 120.
  3. ^ Sommefeld, Jeff (5 July 2002). "Operator Chosen for New Chevron". The Courier-Mail. p. 40.
  4. ^ "Renaissance Targets the ReGeneration - Property as an Investment - A Special Advertising Report". The Australian. 1 December 2001. p. 40.
  5. ^ Sommerfeld, Jeff (21 December 2001). "Marquis Targets the Top End - Penthouse Standard at New Coast Complex". The Courier-Mail. p. 37.
  6. ^ "Raptis Reaches for the Sky". Gold Coast Bulletin. 16 March 2005. p. 24.
  7. ^ Kirkbride, Tanya (16 March 2005). "Opening of Project that Pumped New Life into Surfers Celebrations and a Big Rap for Jim's Mum". The Gold Coast Bulletin. p. 4.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i Potts, Andrew (6 December 2013). "Take a look back at some of the Gold Coast's most iconic hotels and motels". The Gold Coast Bulletin. p. 4. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  9. ^ a b c d e f McRobbie, Alexander (1984). The fabulous Gold Coast. Surfers Paradise, Qld.: Pan News. ISBN 0959278419.
  10. ^ Doherty, Denis (1 April 2005). "Tycoon to End Links with Coast". The Gold Coast Bulletin. p. 96.
  11. ^ "Chevron Renaissance Resort – Skyline Tower". www.holidayholiday.com.au. 4 June 2018.
  12. ^ "Chevron Renaissance Resort Skyline North Tower". www.holidayholiday.com.au. 9 June 2018.
  13. ^ "Chevron Renaissance Resort – Skyline Central Tower". www.holidayholiday.com.au. 14 June 2018.
  14. ^ a b c "Sleek Tower Marks Start of Surfers Renaissance". The Courier-Mail. 5 May 2001. p. 3.
  15. ^ a b c d e "Funky Laneway Feel for Chevron Revamp". The Gold Coast Bulletin. 3 October 2014. p. 60.
  16. ^ a b Hart, Matthew (23 December 2002). "Chevron Contract Bolsters S8 Business". The Courier-Mail. p. 22.
  17. ^ Weston, Paul (6 June 2004). "Life in the Shadows - Beach Tower would Block Sun between Flags". The Sunday Mail. p. 17.
  18. ^ "Chevron has Chic Appeal". The Sunday Mail. 17 October 2004. p. E19.
  19. ^ a b "Mantra Checks in to Chevron Towers". The Courier-Mail. 18 September 2015. p. 70.
  20. ^ a b "Chevron Earning its Stripes". The Courier-Mail. 26 October 2002.
  21. ^ "Chevron Stay Ranks Highly". The Sunday Mail. 6 June 2010. p. 34.
  22. ^ "Billionaire Hong Kong Developer Lists Gold Coast Penthouse". theurbandeveloper.com. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  23. ^ Cranston, Matthew (28 May 2015). "Morgan Stanley's Arena makes final $74 million Gold Coast property sale". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  24. ^ "Surfers Renaissance". The Courier Mail. 17 November 2001. p. 11.
  25. ^ Cranston, Matthew (16 December 2014). "Precision Group mulls deal for Arena's Chevron Renaissance shopping centre". The Australian Financial Review.
  26. ^ Cranston, Matthew (27 February 2015). "Bank of China backs Gold Coast centre: Apple a likely tenant". The Australian Financial Review.
  27. ^ "Raptis Group Awards". www.raptis.com. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  28. ^ "More Awards for Chevron Project". The Gold Coast Bulletin. 28 October 2005. p. 84.
  29. ^ "Workers' Safety Award to Raptis GroupTower Toil Raises Bar". The Gold Coast Bulletin. 9 September 2005. p. 79.
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