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INSIDETHE PLACEWATERFRONT PLACE NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2012IN THIS EDITIONTenants recommit to <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>Recover, Reuse, RecycleAt MTD, it’s all about the detailPilot calls <strong>Waterfront</strong> homeAnd the winner is….Taking service to a whole new levelTenants recommit to <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>A number of tenants have recentlyrecommitted to <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> undernew long term leases, further cementingthe property’s position as Brisbane’spremier business address.Global Real Estate firm CBRE are along-term tenant of <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> <strong>and</strong>recently recommitted to a new 10 yearlease. They have relocated to level 3taking up the entire floor to house their109 Brisbane based staff.Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons(formerly Mallesons Stephen Jaques), hasalso recommitted to <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> byrenewing their lease for 10 years. Theyare moving from floors 30 <strong>and</strong> 31 into newpremises on floors 32 <strong>and</strong> 33.Partner in Charge of the King & WoodMallesons Brisbane office, RobertJackson said, “being in the goldentriangle is essential for our business <strong>and</strong>the lease renewal facilitates our growthplans in Brisbane. These factors, alongwith the services that are offered at<strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>, made it an easy choicefor us to remain in the building.”Financial services organisation BalmainCommercial, has signed a 7 year leaseat <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> for 319m 2 on level 25.Balmain’s key business activities includecommercial mortgage finance <strong>and</strong>investment funds management.According to Director Luke McKenzie,“<strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> offered us flexiblespaces that we could adapt to ourbusiness needs as we grow.”High profile legal practice ThomsonsLawyers has committed to <strong>Waterfront</strong><strong>Place</strong> as the long-term location for itsBrisbane office. The 8 year lease dealwill see Thomsons Lawyers continue tooccupy the entire 16th level.Deborah Bishop, General Manager of<strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>, said she was delightedto announce the commitments of CBRE,Balmain, King & Wood Mallesons <strong>and</strong>Thomsons Lawyers to Brisbane’s premierbusiness address.“We look forward to providing the bestpossible service <strong>and</strong> outcomes for ourtenants <strong>and</strong> their clients.”Did you know thatthe Riverfront Entryis now open?The new canopy <strong>link</strong>ing the riverside ofthe building with the river frontage is nowopen for clients <strong>and</strong> visitors to enjoy!So if you walk to work try taking theRiverfront Entry – it’s a relaxing choice!


ecycling seriouslyWaste needs to be separated according to its ‘ability’ to be recycled.The new system includes Commingle or Yellow bins located in the kitchenfor both plastic <strong>and</strong> glass bottles, cans <strong>and</strong> cartons.White Un-secure Paper bins will be located throughout the fl oor includingunder your desk <strong>and</strong> near the photocopier to collect offi ce paper, newspapers,magazines etc.The final bin is a Red bin which is located in a central position (possibly nearthe kitchen) <strong>and</strong> will be for items classifi ed to go to L<strong>and</strong>fill. This includesfood scraps, paper coffee cups, facial tissues <strong>and</strong> essentially anything thatis soiled with food or liquids.I can be recycled - CardboardI can be recycled - CommingledI can be recycled - White Office PaperI can be recycled - PolystyrenePilot calls<strong>Waterfront</strong> homeWe would like to welcome Pilot CharteredAccountants to <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>. Thelocally based mid tier firm has taken theentire 10th floor of the building.“We are very excited about the move,” saidBrian McDonald, Managing Partner of Pilot.“The building has a number of features thatwill be of benefit to our staff <strong>and</strong> clients.”Pilot provides accounting <strong>and</strong> businessservices to owners, professionals <strong>and</strong> theiradvisors. The firm believes its clients willappreciate the short term parking. Thestaff are also looking forward to takingadvantage of the new amenities.“We believe that moving to <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>is a step in the right direction,” continuedBrian. “The space also supports the futuregrowth of our firm.“I belong in <strong>this</strong> binAnd the winner is...<strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> General Manager Deborah Bishop has beennamed National Commercial Property Manager of the Yearat the 2012 Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) NationalAwards for Excellence at the Darwin Convention Centre.This is a scoop for Deborah who recently took out the REIQstate award for Commercial Property Manager of the year.As a result, became nominee in the National Awards tocompete against the ‘best of the best’ Commercial PropertyManagers across Australia.According to Deborah “<strong>this</strong> is not just a win for me but for thewhole Commercial Property Management Team at <strong>Waterfront</strong><strong>Place</strong>. We all had a tough year in 2011 with the fl oods, so<strong>this</strong> is for everyone!”The REIA awards recognise achievement <strong>and</strong> innovation inall fi elds of real estate practice.Deborah Bishop <strong>and</strong>REIQ CEO AntonKardash at the REIQAwards EveningWelcome Baby Jasmin Valentine BishopBorn: 5th Jan 2012 - 7 lb 4 oz.Congratulations to Deborah <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong>Roger on the birth of their baby girl.Deborah plans on returning to her role at<strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> after Easter.


Taking service to a whole new levelThe Team - left to right• Sagar Patel • Scott Crone • Paul Corbett • Mark Dempsey • Resham Singh • Craig GriffeyClients <strong>and</strong> visitors to <strong>Waterfront</strong><strong>Place</strong> are greeted by a team ofexperienced Customer ServiceOfficers who operate from the newhotel-styled concierge desk in thelobby.Lead by Mark Dempsey, a veteran<strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> CSO, there is ateam of 6 experienced officerswho work on a 24/7 rotating shift toensure that both the property <strong>and</strong><strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> clients are alwayslooked after. The combined CSOteam has over 26 years experienceon the property, with 3 membersbeing permanent faces for some 6years each.According to Mark “<strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>gets under your skin. It’s the peoplethat make the difference. We arehere to help wherever we can!”WIN a FREE Car Wash <strong>and</strong> VacuumSponsored by MTD operator of <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> Carwash.Please complete your details below <strong>and</strong> drop your entry form into the Concierge Deskby close of business on 21 April 2012.Full Name:Tenant Name:Phone number:Email Address:All entrants must be currently employed at <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>.The prize includes 1 Gift Voucher for a Car Wash <strong>and</strong> Vacuumat MTD <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong>. The prize is not transferrableor redeemable for cash. <strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> Managementexpressly disclaims any responsibility or liability whatsoeverfor injury or loss to any person or property relating to thedelivery <strong>and</strong>/or subsequent use of the prize awarded.Contact details<strong>Waterfront</strong> <strong>Place</strong> Management1 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000Phone: 07 3100 2300Security: 07 3100 2333Maintenance & Service Requests: 07 3100 2332Carparking: 07 3210 0732Property Management & Leasing Enquiries: 07 3100 2300www.waterfrontplace.com.auWATERFRONT PLACE MANAGEMENT TEAM CONTACTSSenior Facilities Manager: Rod Martin M: 0401 047 696E: Rod.Martin@waterfrontplace.com.auFacilities Manager: Francis Joseph M: 0434 185 714E: Francis.Joseph@waterfrontplace.com.auProperty Manager: Jenna Smeelie M: 0430 181 939E: Jenna.Smeelie@waterfrontplace.com.auProperty Administrator: Anna Holgate P: 07 3100 2300E: Anna.Holgate@waterfrontplace.com.auGeneral Manager: Deborah Bishop (nee Dowling) M: 0409 491 654E: Deborah.Bishop@waterfrontplace.com.auFinance Manager: Gaye Steley P: 07 3100 2300E: Gaye.Steley@waterfrontplace.com.au

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