Kelly Development Services can provide construction management from concept to completion on a diverse range of projects. This includes facilitating communication and collaboration among architects, engineers, contractors and other key stakeholders throughout the duration of construction. Due to extensive industry experience, KDS is able to navigate the inevitable complications and obstacles along the way, ensuring project deadlines are still met.
Kelly Development Services can provide extensive assessment of sites being purchased, ensuring it is appropriately zoned and has no other impediments that may impact its usage and coverage. This includes providing guidance with site selection, concept advice and marketability to improve the end result whilst eliminating costly redesigns and retrofits.
KDKelly Development Services can prepare project feasibilities on maximising developer returns. Our feasibilities are of a standard which can be relied upon by Quantity Surveyors and financial institutions, enabling a smooth transition into the next steps of the project. Market knowledge ensures the purchase price of the land as well as projected build costs are appropriate.
Kelly Development Services can provide tender co-ordination from the initial preparation and issuance of tender documents to the evaluation and selection of the preferred contractor. Due to our established long-term relationship with key stakeholders including Government departments, local councils and a range of consulting firms, we are able to negotiate contract complexities to optimise resources and timelines.
Kelly Development Services was founded on Professional Project Management and Property Banking/Finance Principles. Combing this experience and knowledge delivers a service focused on achieving optimum investment returns, asset growth and wealth creation.
The business was founded by Paul Kelly (Director), a former Corporate Banker with one of Australia’s leading Banks who was fundamental in the successful funding of a number of renowned property developments across the FNQ Region.
Due to his expertise, he moved on to expand his career with one of Cairns leading property developers (HS Vision Group), where he successfully facilitated the development of iconic Cairns projects The Lakes Development: GRV $150M and the Cairns One Residences: GRV $180M as well as a range of other key commercial developments.
Paul is also a Property Developer in his own right having successfully completed a number of commercial projects in both Cairns and Townsville with his most recent achievement the design, development and construction of the Oaks Hotel located on the Esplanade in Cairns. This personal experience provides a unique skillset for understanding risk and return in this demanding sector.
Paul now assists other Property Developers as they pursue projects across a wide range of property sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Specialised sites, Residential, Hospitality, Retail and Land Subdivision. It is his vast experience and knowledge within the property industry which assists his clients to achieve optimum investment returns, asset growth and wealth creation.
Talia Ah Loy-Walter, our accomplished Project Assistant, brings a deep understanding of the Cairns region and a strong passion for Property Development and Construction. Talia expertly coordinates all aspects of project management, from initial planning stages to the final phases of construction. She diligently oversees the analysis and review of upcoming projects, ensuring every detail is meticulously planned. During construction, she provides continuous support to guarantee projects adhere to strict timelines and budgets. Talia's proactive approach, organisational skills, and dedication to quality make her a key player in driving successful outcomes for our projects.4o