All four apartment buildings at Burwood Brickworks have now been officially topped out, an important construction milestone for Frasers Property Australia’s new community in Melbourne’s east.

Topping out, in which the final slab is poured at the top of the structure, is cause for celebration with construction of the apartment buildings at Burwood Brickworks currently steaming three weeks ahead of schedule. It’s a fantastic achievement given the challenges of social distancing faced by construction workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topping out ceremonies typically provide a welcome chance to celebrate project milestones and are a long-held tradition in the construction industry. However, 2020 has not been a typical year for construction. A small team of key project members marked the occasion instead with a small gathering and photo opportunity, to fit with current social restrictions during the pandemic.

Frasers Property Australia general manager residential Victoria Sarah Bloom says the topping out milestone is great news for residents eager to move in.

“It’s fantastic to see the progress of all four apartment buildings and it means we will welcome the first of our new apartment residents by Christmas,” she says.

The buildings comprise 267 apartments in total and are being constructed by Hacer Group. Hacer Group will now complete the interior of the buildings with the first apartments expected to be completed in December.

The next and final apartment precinct at Burwood Brickworks is currently in planning stages.