Property infrastructure firm on the rise

ONE of Shepparton’s highly successful and growing businesses is making its mark, not just in the Goulburn Valley, but also across the Eastern seaboard of the nation.

Founded 30 years ago, SPIIRE now employs more than 250 staff across three states and territories.

The firm, headed by managing director, Mark Breuer, and executive directors, Stephen Nolan and Michael Lewis, is one of the largest property and infrastructure consultancies in Victoria with a growing presence in NSW and the ACT.

When Great Estates of the Goulburn Valley Magazine caught up with Sheppartonbased director, Michael Lewis, his enthusiasm for the region was intoxicating.

Michael is the firm’s connection across the company’s major projects in the Goulburn Valley, regional Victoria, NSW and the ACT. He enjoys being heavily involved in various aspects of these communities and believes a strong relationship with residents and businesses helps a community to grow.

According to Michael, Shepparton has ‘come of age’, with a lot more interest taking shape in the region, particularly with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic.

TEAMWORK AND GROWTH… From left, Spiire Shepparton business unit manager, Jeramy Blight, principal planner, Jane Macey, associate engineer, James Espagne and director, Michael Lewis at Providence Field. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

“The move was already on with people looking to relocate to the country, however COVID-19 has sped things up for people wanting to settle here,” Michael said.

“Shepparton is attractive to investors as well as those wanting a tree change from the city.”

One of Michael’s, and SPIIRE’s, proudest achievements was winning the Urban Development Industry of Australia ‘Consultant of the Year’ in 2016 for the delivery of The Boulevard Estate in Shepparton.

The staff at SPIIRE are proud of their ongoing association with many successful Goulburn Valley land development businesses.

One of Northern Victoria’s premier development companies, Development Edge, is one such business which has opened substantial land across the region with an aligned thinking and philosophy of ‘building better communities’.

When asked about the Federal and State Government’s recent grant announcements, Michael said the grants had sparked exponential growth in recent months with record land sales throughout the region.

“The grants have made a huge difference with land sales, which will flow on to home building and the growth of related businesses, which will make a significant contribution to our local economy,” he said.

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PROSPEROUS FUTURE SOLD OUT OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, THESE ESTATES HAVE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, THESE ESTATES HAVE COMPLETELY SOLD SOLD OUT OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS THESE ESTATES HAVE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! OUT!

Since the announcement on June 4th releasing a government grant of $25,000 for anyone building a new home, we have seen an unprecedent amount of land sales recorded with approximately 150 individual allotments sold within our office alone, all over the Greater Shepparton Region.

O SOLD VER THE PAST COU OU PLE OF MO T NTHS, THESE ESTATES HAVE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!

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With an average house build costing around $300,000, this would see an approximate amount of $45,000,000 being spent not only in the building industry, but the local

landscapers, painters, material suppliers for flooring, UP TO STAGE 9 COMPLETED paint, timber etc which will flow right back into the local community, providing a lot of stability for the years to come!

With data coming from the National Housing Finance & Investment Corporation (NHFIC), has released figures showing $1 million of new home spending supports nine jobs & leads to $2.9 million of industry output shows the amount stimulus that will be provided for the community, hopefully steering us towards a prosperous future.

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Rocky Gagliardi PRINCIPAL | DIRECTOR

0407 826 542 Rocky@gagliardiscott.com.au