History

Learn all about the rich history at the heart of our contemporary community.

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1927

Peters Ice Cream Is Established

Peters Artic Delicacy Co. Ltd became the trading name for the Queensland Operation. A new factory was needed and a site was acquired in Boundary Street, South Brisbane.

The company boasted that here it would build a factory, one of the best of it's kind in the world.

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1928

Tender Awarded

Eric Boden Architect, called for tenders for Peters Ice Cream Factory with Richard Wildridge and Co. of Sydney being the successful tenderers.

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1929

Construction Commenced On The Peters Ice Cream Cone Factory

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1974

More Construction Works

Eric Boden Architect, called for tenders for Peters Ice Cream Factory with Richard Wildridge and Co. of Sydney being the successful tenderers.

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1996

Peters Ice Cream Factory Closure

Nestle bought out Peters Ice Cream and closed the factory in West End. Absoe Building Equipment began operating at the site, until it fell into a state of disrepair following a fire in 2013.

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2014

Acquired By Sekisui House Australia

Developers Payce and Sekisui House Australia purchased the site, and West Village was proposed.

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2016

State Government Project Approval

A project comprising of a mix of residences set within a retail, lifestyle and cultural precinct was approved by the State Government in 2016.

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2019

Stage Two Commenced

Arcadia North Gallery Residences were completed, with construction soon to commence on Arcadia South Gallery.

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2017

Green Star Accreditation

We are thrilled to be awarded a 6 Star Green Star Community accreditation in 2017.

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2018

Stage One Completed

Stage One of West Village was completed and included the Park and Lexington residences, as well as The Common parklands.

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2019

QLD State Library

West Village had the pleasure of partnering with the Queensland State Library for a 'research reveals' project. Place Making Fellow Tricia King, recently shared insights from her research on the Peters Ice Cream Factory.

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2020

Peters Ice Cream Factory Restoration Complete

The West Village team completed the careful restoration of the Peters Ice Cream Factory, which will soon be home to retailers and flexible office space in mid 2021.

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2021

West Village Retail Precinct

Phase 1 of our exciting retail precinct launched in early 2021 with plenty of food, dining, and shopping options. More retailers are set to open in mid-2021.

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2021

Arcadia South Gallery Is completed

Construction is completed on the stage two residences within the Arcadia Galleries.

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2022

Altura Construction Commences

Construction commences for 147 luxury wellness residences, due for completion in 2023.

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2022

The Eaves Is Completed

A health and wellness hub, the Eaves, is completed at West Village. Featuring wellness practitioners, medical providers and spa relaxation on the upper levels, with three restaurants just below.

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2022

Allere Uno & Duo Construction Commences

Construction commences on the Allere Collection featuring two connected vertical communities with 203 residences, Uno and Duo, designed to nourish the soul. 

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2022

Green Star Accreditation

We are delighted to have received a 6 Star Green Star Community recertification in November 2022.

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2023

Greenhouse Commercial Is Completed

An 8-storey commercial offering, the Greenhouse, is completed at West Village. Providing connectivity, amenity, and sustainability initiatives throughout.

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2023

Garden Pavilion Is Completed

Construction completed on the final stage of the retail and dining precinct opened for business in April 2023 with Ippin Japanese Dining, followed by Rich & Rare in September 2023. 

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Altura Is Completed

Construction completed in September 2023 on the 147 luxury residences designed with well-being and comfort in mind. 

Employee memories from the
Peters Ice Cream Factory

 

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