Rowe Group

Supporting the planning behind a major industrial milestone.

The official opening of the Wallis Drilling Headquarters in Hazelmere marks an important step forward for industrial development in Western Australia.

Rowe Group has been involved in this project for several years, supporting the planning approvals process to enable the delivery of a purpose-built facility that consolidates operations and supports long-term growth.

Representing the team, Jeremy Mitchell attended the ceremony alongside Wallis Drilling, project partners and government representatives.

Belle Smithies, Urban Planner at Rowe Group, reflected on the significance of the project:

“Congratulations to Wallis Drilling on a standout headquarters that challenges expectations of industrial development through its high-quality design. It sets a strong benchmark for what can be achieved in industrial areas.”

Projects like this highlight how effective planning helps unlock industrial investment, employment opportunities and high-quality outcomes across key precincts like Hazelmere.

Read the full article on our website. https://rowegroup.com.au/news/wallis-drilling-headquarters-opens-in-hazelmere-following-key-planning-milestone/

Sunday 8 March marked International Women’s Day, and earlier that week members of the Rowe Group - Planning | Design | Delivery and Proven Project Management teams joined colleagues from across the industry at the Women in Property Signature Lunch hosted by the Property Council of Australia.

It was a great opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers including Daisy Pearce, whose reflections on leadership, resilience and forging new paths resonated well beyond sport.

Events like this are a reminder that progress in our industry comes not only from conversation, but from the everyday actions that support women to build long and rewarding careers.

Across Rowe Group and Proven, nearly half our team (47%) are women, working across planning, urban design, project delivery and administration, including in key leadership roles. We’re proud to support women across the business through practical initiatives that help balance career growth with life outside the office, including:

• Paid parental leave top-up and supportive parental leave policies
• Flexible return-to-work arrangements
• Encouragement and opportunities to participate in industry committees and professional development programs

This support is also reflected through the team’s representation on leading industry committees, from Lena and Alyssa with the Emerging Planners Committee, to Robyn serving on the UDIA Outlook Committee, and participation in industry mentoring programs.

It was great to see the diversity in the room, with a mix of genders attending the event together and taking part in the broader conversation around strengthening the growth and representation of women in the property industry.

Thank you to the Property Council WA for hosting another great event and continuing to champion these important discussions.