About us

Big Projects is a vertically integrated property development, investment & construction company with interests spanning the residential, industrial, commercial & hospitality sectors.

Our vision is to develop exceptional places. We believe through the power of design we have the ability to make peoples lives better. We create places to work & live which are empathetic to their surrounds, sustainable, community focused and inspirational.

Our projects speak for themselves; what we build is who we are.

Matthew Barrett

Managing Director

Matt has over 15 years’ experience in the property & construction industries. Starting work onsite in 2005 for a steel fabricator. Matt trained as a Quantity Surveyor before working as a Project Manager at Lanskey Constructions and Hutchinson Builders where he completed numerous large commercial & residential apartment projects.

Matt holds a degree in Property & Construction Management, graduate qualifications in Law and is a licenced Open Builder.

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Kylie Gartrell

Project Director

Kylie Gartrell brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Project Director at Big Projects, backed by a strong academic foundation and diverse career experience. She leads the sales and marketing efforts for each development, while playing a pivotal role in the design and conception phases. With her extensive experience, Kylie drives the strategic vision and operational management, leading projects with a strong focus on detail, deadlines, and client satisfaction.

With a track record of managing long-term, complex projects, Kylie is committed to delivering high-quality results that meet the needs of our buyers.

Kylie holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours, a Masters in Industrial Property, and a PhD in Physiology. Her career spans roles in intellectual property law, where she worked as a Patent Attorney, and positions in research, both in laboratory and hospital settings. She has also lectured at Bond University in the BioMed program, further showcasing her analytical skills and commitment to excellence. Her ability to manage intricate projects and relationships ensures that every development under her leadership is executed to the highest standard.

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1980 - 2000• 1980 – Rex Rd, Campbellfield – Warehouse Development
• 1985 – Boundary Road, Wacol - Warehouse Developments & Subdivision
• 1993 – Graham Street, Port Melbourne - Warehouse Development
• 1996 – Collinsvale Street, Rocklea – Industrial / Commercial Investment
• 2000 – Hargreaves Street, Cairns - Warehouse Development

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2001 - 2015• 2001 –Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach, Commercial Investment
• 2002 – Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach - Motel
• 2003 – Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Burleigh Heads – Commercial Refurbishment
• 2005 – Kay Street, Murwillumbah - Warehouse Development
• 2005 – Vickers Street, Cairns - Warehouse Development
• 2005 – Crooked Billet Drive, Tasmania - Warehouse Development
• 2006 – Tomago Road, Newcastle - Warehouse Development
• 2005 – Kay Street, Murwillumbah - Warehouse Development
• 2005 – Vickers Street, Cairns - Warehouse Development
• 2005 – Crooked Billet Drive, Tasmania - Warehouse Development
• 2006 – Tomago Road, Newcastle - Warehouse Development
• 2008 – Gosport Street, Hemmant – Logistics Investment

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2016 - Present• 2017 – Scarborough Street, Southport – Construction
• 2017 – Skin Care Clinic, Varsity Lakes – Construction
• 2018 – Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach – Construction *Award Winning
• 2019 – Zinc Apartments, Coolangatta – Residential Development
• Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach - Residential Development (coming soon)
• Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach - Residential Mixed Use Development (coming soon)

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