Brisbane-Based wellness-lifestyle developer Cavcorp is pleased to unveil the opening of ‘TFP SPA’, which marks the final stage of the Monumental Total Fusion Platinum Health Club and Gym Experience, in Newstead, Brisbane. Complementing the already vast array of sophisticated offerings at TFP, the ‘Healing Lounge’, Day-Spa & Medi-Spa officially opens its doors on February 3rd. Upon opening, TFP SPA will stand as Australia’s largest indoor spa, welcoming a seamless blend of ancient relaxation practices with avant-garde medicinal methods & age defying bio-hacking therapies. Located on the ground floor of the 9,000sqm Wellness Centre, the TFP SPA designed by lauded interior architects, Caroline Choker & Vince Alafaci of ACME, will offer guests & members a holistic suite of Age-Defying treatments in an lush enclave unlike anything Australia has ever seen.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a discrete custom marble reception and directed to arched, landscaped waiting alcoves. Designer Caroline Choker has reimagined the material palette to blend seamlessly from experience to experience. The ‘sunken-healing-lounge’ showcases plush chaise lounges, illuminating glass-bricks, a meticulously sculpted travertine bar, spiritual crystal pendant and tranquil melodies, curating an atmosphere of pure elegance. Within this refined setting, patrons discover the pioneering benefits of IV Drip Vitamin Infusion, NASA-endorsed Red Light Therapy, Cryotherapy, HOCAT Ozone therapy, and PEMF therapies, all situated in their own private suites.

Adjacent to, and serving as a prelude to the day spa therapies, the ‘Glass-Brick-Waterfall’ elegantly accentuates the thermal-contrast therapy (Sauna, Steam Room & Ice Plunge), ushering guests along the ‘Kniepp Reflexology Stone Path’ and onwards to the ‘Sunken Relaxation Verdant Lounge’—a serene haven where mind and body synchronize in harmony pre or post treatment.

Secluded within, each of the 14 spacious breathable-lime plastered therapy sanctuaries are dedicated to advanced medical treatments, precisely tailored for rejuvenation and restoration. A highlight among these is the exclusive ‘Couples-Sculpted-Cave’, equipped with two original Ayurveda Beds and ‘Healing-Copper-Baths’, allowing couples to immerse themselves in a collective oasis of renewal and intimacy.

The regenerative roster of treatments draws on years of global-roaming experience led by Cavcorp CEO, Damien Cavallucci, and includes medical-grade laser skincare & hair removal, PRP, micro needling, DMK facials, specialised massages, spray-tanning booths, shockwave & bio-electric therapy, and a host of authentic ayurvedic therapies for the face & body.

The ‘Seven-Sense Biospheric’ ethos is evident in every corner and seamlessly integrates stone, timber and glass bricks with soothing elements like lime plaster, water, fire, and plants. This synergy offers members a ‘Seven-Sense Journey’ of sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, movement, and balance, enriching quality of life & ensures that each breath is rejuvenating.

TFP SPA is open from Saturday, February 3^rd to members & non-members. Individual treatments can be booked via the website here: https://totalfusion.com.au/tfpspa/.

Cavale Residents will soon have access to special offers for treatments & therapies, as part of the Cavale+ Programme.  Keep an eye on your resident portal pages and ensure you are signed up to receive updates.

Heralding what’s to come for the Brisbane flagship, esteemed Melbourne bakery opens their doors to its summer pop-up in the Long Island Piazza.

As renowned Baker D. Chirco prepares to officially open the doors to his first flagship outpost bakery in Newstead, a pop-up slinging its signature hot bread and pastries opens, heralding more to come as we inch ever closer to its official launch.

Situated at the base of Cavcorp’s Long Island development on Longland Street. It’s here that Baker D. Chirico’s Newstead outpost has been taking shape – a striking March Studio-designed bakery and cafe from which Daniel Chirico and his team of hot-shot kneaders, shapers and bakers will be crafting Baker D. Chirico’s loaves and pastries (all of which are crafted using traditional bread-making techniques, natural fermentations and biodynamic stone-milled wholegrain flour).

Baker D. Chirico’s Newstead site is finally nearing completion. Although no official opening date has been announced, the team is giving Brisbane’s baked-goods fanatics a taste of the expected range with a bread and pastry pop-up, launching Friday 19^th January. The Baker D. Chirico pop-up window (which can be found down an alleyway toward the entrance of Total Fusion) will serve a rotating selection of carby treats, including its casalinga (white sourdough) as well as one or two other specialty breads. You’ll also find sweets like croissants, pain au chocolate and bombolone, as well as a selection of savoury options – think ham and gruyere croissants and lunch paninis.

Baker D. Chirico’s pop-up will be running for a limited time – keep your eyes on the Cavale and bakery’s social media pages for more info on operating hours.

The Breakfast Creek Green Bridge has hit a major construction milestone with the completion of install for the 300-tonne steel arch on-site.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said installing the pre-assembled arch has brought the project to 90 per cent completion.

Brisbane Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said the bridge would provide a safer and more accessible walking and riding connection over Breakfast Creek.

“This connection is a critical transport link between the inner city and our growing northern suburbs,” Cr Murphy said.

“This project delivers around 700 metres of new and improved walking and riding paths, including an extension to the Lores Bonney Riverwalk and a new two-way on-road cycle path from Newstead Park to Newstead Terrace.

“This is a vital piece of infrastructure that will meet the needs of our growing city and encourage residents to leave their cars at home.

“It will also play a major role during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, providing a key connection to the athletes’ village at Northshore Hamilton and the planned Breakfast Creek Sports Precinct.”

Hamilton Ward Councillor Julia Dixon said the arrival of the bridge span showed major progress in the project.

“I know local residents are really excited about this fantastic new bridge across Breakfast Creek and all the opportunities it will deliver for active travel,” Cr Dixon said.

“With the installation of the bridge arch, residents will now be able to see the project really coming together.

“The span has been painted to resemble the leaves of the native fig trees and is an incredible centrepiece of the project.

“Since the Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade, the Lores Bonney Riverwalk has just been so popular and this bridge will mean people can travel easily continue their journey across the bridge instead of on the existing narrow footpath.”

Final works on the bridge will now be completed and include concrete pours for the bridge deck, balustrade installation, electrical and lighting installation, and finishing works such as line marking and signage.

The bridge is expected to open in early 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.