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This is an... [Project Update](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/project-update) [First Home Buyer](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/first-home-buyer) [Investor](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/investor) [Downsizer](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/downsizer) [Apartment](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/apartment) [Read More](https://blog.norus.com.au/riverbend-ivanhoe-february-construction-update) [![](https://blog.norus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Norus%20-%20Park%20View/PV%20Construction%20Update/Feb%202026/Burwood-3.jpg?width=4024&height=3018&name=Burwood-3.jpg)](https://blog.norus.com.au/parkview-burwood-construction-update-february) 3 min read #### [Parkview Burwood Construction Update – February](https://blog.norus.com.au/parkview-burwood-construction-update-february) [Norus Blog](https://blog.norus.com.au/author/norus-blog): Feb 26, 2026, 4:15:00 PM Construction at Parkview Burwood is well underway, with consistent activity on site as the team progresses through the bulk excavation phase and... 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