Smith Land Consulting has successfully delivered subdivision surveying in Richmond, Melbourne supporting the registration of new titles for Fortis’ Richmond Square development at 2 Brighton Street, Victoria. Working alongside project manager Newbridge, our team provided specialist staged strata subdivision services for this significant mixed-use development, incorporating residential apartments, commercial spaces, car parking and shared infrastructure.
Complex staged strata subdivision in Richmond
Richmond Square presented a technically challenging subdivision requiring detailed planning across multiple basement and building levels. The registered Plan of Subdivision, PS918619K, extends across 31 sheets, defining individual lots, common property and future development stages.
Our team delivered complex subdivision planning and Plan of Subdivision preparation, accommodating the development’s current requirements while allowing future components to progress independently. The subdivision incorporates Stage Lots S2–S15, requiring careful consideration of how each stage interacts with existing ownership arrangements, shared facilities and infrastructure.
This approach ensures subdivision decisions support both immediate title registration and the development’s long-term operation.
Owners Corporation and common property planning
A significant component of the Richmond Square project involved establishing a detailed Owners Corporation structure to accommodate the development’s residential and commercial uses.
Seven Owners Corporations were established across the development. The primary Owners Corporation encompasses Common Properties 1–7, apartment lots and Stage Lots S2–S15. This complex arrangement required careful coordination of strata subdivision surveying, common property planning and future staging requirements.
Through detailed Stage Lot configuration and subdivision planning, Smith Land Consulting helped establish an ownership framework that considers how the development will be constructed, occupied and managed as future stages progress.
Successful subdivision registration and new titles
The successful registration of PS918619K and subsequent issue of new titles represents a significant milestone for Richmond Square.
Achieving this outcome required accurate subdivision documentation, a carefully considered staging strategy and close collaboration between Smith Land Consulting, Fortis, Newbridge and the broader consultant team.
The project demonstrates that complex subdivision surveying involves much more than defining property boundaries. Successful staged developments require an understanding of construction sequencing, ownership structures, common property arrangements and shared infrastructure.
Smith Land Consulting is proud to have contributed to this achievement and congratulates Fortis, Newbridge and everyone involved in delivering this important milestone. Our team looks forward to continuing its involvement as Richmond Square progresses through future stages.
With extensive experience in staged strata subdivision and complex subdivision surveying across Melbourne and Victoria, Smith Land Consulting provides practical solutions for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
Planning a development requiring subdivision surveying, staged strata subdivision or new title registration? Contact Smith Land Consulting to discuss your project’s requirements.
