Casa Mia Living
Developers
Ross Straguszi
Cutters Rise & Casa Mia Developer
Ross is born and bred in Tropical North Queensland and has over 40 years’ experience in the property industry. Initially involved in real estate sales establishing and running the largest agency in North Queensland.
Subsequently he expanded the business into property development and other related business interests. These development ranges from traditional land subdivision to master-planned lifestyle communities, hotels and resorts, golf and country clubs, multi-unit developments, childcare centres and Green Star commercial developments.
Many of these developments being awarded State and national development awards.
Paul Kelly
Paul has worked in the Project Development industry for the past ten years and has experience across a wide range of project types and industries.
Previously Paul worked in Corporate Finance with the ANZ Banking Group for 15 years, where he managed a portfolio of mid to large-sized Property clients.
Paul effectively coordinates all aspects of each project managed by Kelly Development Services.
Prior successful developments
Lifestyle, space, and to love where you live as always remained the vision behind all of these award-winning developments.
The Lakes Development, Cairns
Project overview
The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa is a luxurious 400 room resort set amid 11 acres of landscaped gardens, lakes, lagoon pools and lifestyle facilities.
The development consisted of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments over 13 separate buildings with semi-basement parking and extensive reception and restaurant facilities.
2008 Awards
- Best 4.5 Star Resort in QLD, HMAA
- Best Training in QLD
- Best Individual Contribution to the Industry
- Department Manager of the Year, QLD, HMAA
- Best Deluxe Accommodation, TNQ Tourism Awards
- Best Hotel/Resort Restaurant, Restaurant & Caterers Awards
2007 Awards
- Best 4.5 Star Resort in QLD, HMAA
- Best Operator in QLD, HMAA
- Best Training in QLD, HMAA
- Top 100 Resort in the World, Expedia.com
- Winner Education Facilities up to $2 million, Master Builders Association
- Best Deluxe Accommodation, TNQ Tourism Awards
- Best Tourism Education and Training, TNQ Tourism Awards
2006 Awards
- Outdoor Project of the Year, HIA QLD Awards
- Residential Lifestyle Development of the Year, HIA QLD Awards
- Townhouse/Villa Project of the Year, HIA QLD Awards
- Best 4.5 Star Resort in QLD, HMAA
- Best Deluxe Accommodation, TNQ Tourism Awards
- Best Hotel/Resort Restaurant, Restaurant & Caterers Awards
Cairns One Residences, Cairns
Project overview
Cairns One Apartments – a 500 unit luxury development on 13 acres in close proximity to the Cairns CBD. The development consisted of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and standalone exclusive 2 Storey villas.
The development consisted of 3 separate precincts, each with extensive landscaping and residential facilities, including pools, gymnasium, resident lounges, a tennis court, BBQ and other relaxation and recreation areas.
2008 Awards
- Property of the Year QLD, HMAA
- Best Medium Density Multi-residential over $3 Million, QMBA North QLD Awards
- Outdoor Project of the Year, HIA QLD Awards
2006 Awards
- Outdoor Project of the Year, HIA QLD Awards
- Residential Lifestyle Development of the Year, HIA QLD Awards
- Townhouse/Villa Project of the Year, HIA QLD Awards
Paradise Palms, Cairns
Project overview
Paradise Palms is where the rainforest meets the reef, a tropical oasis for everyone to enjoy.
2008 Awards
- Overall project Home of the Year (Southpoint), HIA QLD Awards
- Residential Lifestyle Development of the Year (The Keys), HIA QLD Awards
- Apartment Project of the Year (The Keys), HIA QLD Awards
- Outdoor Project of the Year (The Keys), HIA QLD Awards
- Overall project Home of the Year (Southpoint), HIA Far North QLD Awards
- Best Project Home over $300k (Southport), HIA Far North QLD Awards
- Apartment Project of the Year (The Keys), HIA Far North QLD Awards
- Residential Lifestyle Development of the Year (The Keys), HIA Far North QLD Awards
