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Earthworks are progressing toward final design levels,... [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) [Owner/Occupier](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/owner-occupier) [Downsizer](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/downsizer) [Read More](https://blog.norus.com.au/park-view-december-update) [![](https://blog.norus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Norus%20-%20Beach%20Point/Construction%20Update%20Photos/BP%20December%202025/Beach%20Road12.jpg?width=4024&height=3018&name=Beach%20Road12.jpg)](https://blog.norus.com.au/beach-point-december-update) 3 min read #### [Beach Point Sandringham December Construction Update](https://blog.norus.com.au/beach-point-december-update) [Norus Blog](https://blog.norus.com.au/author/norus-blog): Dec 17, 2025, 6:30:28 PM December has been a milestone month at Beach Point Sandringham as the project shifts firmly into its fitout phase. With major structural elements... 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