We are pleased to advise that the Willsmere Owners Corporation has authorised replacement of the 30+ year old carpet throughout the common areas except the main entrance.

Work is scheduled to commence on 8 October 2025, with completion anticipated in early 2026. Replacement will begin with the library then generally from west to east commencing in the "secret garden" per the image below. The carpet will be Beaulieu Brigade Dark Leather, as chosen by a survey of lot owners earlier this year. Nosings will be added to each step to increase safety and longevity. Most Willsmere residents will be unaffected by the carpet replacement works. Residents who access their apartments via a stairwell or across a carpeted landing will be given at least three days but targeting two notice weeks before the work is expected to begin in their area. Please ensure you are registered for MyBos alerts. In addition, a notice will be left in front of doorways to ensure it is received.

Affected Willsmere residents will need to assist with the carpet replacement by doing the following:

  • Clear away in advance everything stored on and nearby carpeted surfaces.
  • Open entrance doors briefly to permit installers to terminate the carpet neatly under the entrance door.
  • Tolerate some noise (mostly hammering and thumping) during carpet replacement.
  • Take extra care when using stairwells that might have the old carpet removed and new carpet and nosings not yet installed or not yet fully installed. The carpet installers shall keep the stairwells as safe as reasonably possible for residents to use. However, unfamiliar staircase surfaces might create a short-term hazard for some residents, especially the elderly and the visually impaired.

Please direct any questions you may have to to Robert Regan, Facility Manager, 0466 554 534 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Ms Jin Xu, Owners Corporation Manager, 0466 421 366 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Location

Willsmere is located at 1 Wiltshire Drive Kew VIC 3101. Visitor access is via Yarra Boulevard.