IssUe 6 > SUMMER 2012
a year OF PrOGress IN reVIew LISA QUITTNER
2011 has been a mammoth year of continued success and progress with many new tenants and developments at Essendon Fields, already home to over 250 tenants and 3,500 workers and continually growing into a vibrant and bustling mixed use precinct. Many large scale companies and corporations have made the commitment to base themselves at Essendon Fields, most recently Murray Goulburn, who are about to commence construction of their state-of-the-art head office. Cementing their decision were four fundamental pre-requisites that were unmatched elsewhere in the inner metropolitan regions of Melbourne.
Firstly, and of prime importance was location and access, taking into account convenience for staff, surrounding road infrastructure and connectivity to both the CBD and airports. Secondly, they factored in the status and projected economic growth of the area, as well as the level and quality of amenities and facilities available. Lastly, the demonstrated and dedicated approach to environmentally sustainable design and energy efficient building practices - which is an intrinsic part of the philosophy of Essendon Fields, boasting a 4.5 Star NABERS Energy Rating. As our final issue for 2011, Essendon Fields News reflects back over the year and revisits just some of the developments, special events and interesting people we have introduced you this year. LaManna, situated at English Street have brought back that old world personalised service of the
traditional Italian grocers with their vast selection of fresh fruit and produce, meats and seafood and extensive range of gourmet and general grocery lines, not to forget an on-site chef preparing fresh take home meals.
Essendon Fields not only serves the corporate and business sectors but provides amenities and services for everyone in the family. Professional childcare, health, fitness, beauty, grocery, fashion and giftware can all be found in one central location. In addition, Essendon Fields is home to forefront veterinary and emergency animal care in the state, ensuring all the members of your family are cared for. Earlier this year we introduced our readers to Dr Scott Hall, General Manager of Animal Accident & Emergency Centre, located at the Main Terminal at Essendon Airport. The clinic is open 24 hours and
is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for your pet when minutes count. Dr Trudi McAlees joined the centre as Medical Director and is one of a handful of emergency and critical care specialists of her calibre in the country. The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre situated adjacent from the Animal Accident & Emergency Centre provides top level specialist medical services for animals locally and from across Melbourne.
Autocentro have welcomed some new recruits to the line up with Essendon Volkswagon and Great Wall adding to the convenience of a one-stop shop of new and used car dealerships along Wirraway Road. There simply could not be anywhere in Melbourne that allows customers the vast choice of vehicles to see, compare and test drive in one easy to find location.