2025 has been a defining year for The Globe Development, as the landmark Wollongong project moved from vision to visible transformation. With demolition works well underway, major structural changes on site, and momentum continuing to build, the redevelopment is set to reshape one of the city’s most recognisable locations into a dynamic destination for living, hospitality, and entertainment.

Globe Lane is continuing to cement its reputation as one of Wollongong’s most vibrant hospitality and nightlife precincts, with local businesses helping transform the laneway into a thriving destination for food, music and entertainment. From iconic live music venues and cocktail bars to popular restaurants and cafés, the precinct is playing a major role in shaping the city’s growing nightlife culture alongside The Globe Development.

Demolition at the former Diggers Club site has entered its final stage at The Globe development in Wollongong, with crews carefully dismantling the building’s original core structure. The complex demolition process is being carried out methodically due to decades of extensions and modifications to the site, while more than 95 per cent of materials are expected to be recycled as part of the project’s strong sustainability focus.

The demolition of Wollongong’s former City Diggers Club marks a significant milestone in the transformation of The Globe precinct, paving the way for a landmark mixed-use development that will reshape the city centre. With demolition works now well underway, the project is moving from vision to reality, bringing together premium residential living, hotel accommodation, retail, dining, and public spaces in one of Wollongong’s most anticipated developments.

Demolition at The Globe redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with suspended slabs removed from the former David Jones building and large-scale works now progressing through the multi-level car park and City Diggers Club. As heavier machinery moves onto site, crews continue structural demolition, strip-out works and extensive material recycling as the transformation of Wollongong’s CBD moves into its next phase.

Demolition works at The Globe Development site continue to gather momentum as crews progress through the careful dismantling of the existing structures. Using specialised machinery and advanced demolition techniques, the team has successfully removed multiple levels of the building while maintaining a strong focus on safety, dust suppression and environmental management. With works now advancing across Globe Lane and into the adjoining car park structures, the project is entering a significant new phase ahead of the future redevelopment of this landmark Wollongong site.

June Project Up at The Globe Wollongong

May 2025 Project Update The Globe Wollongong

Construction officially commenced on Wollongong’s highly anticipated $230 million development, The Globe.