News Corp Australia
First published 31 Oct 2024, 11:45am
Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins and her husband Jake Wall are copping criticism from enraged neighbours over their $30 million mansion construction.
Hawkins and Wall, who together own the design and construction firm J-Group, are building a mega mansion in the exclusive suburb of Whale Beach, 40km north of Sydney’s CBD.
The celeb couple do not intend to live in the property, with reports the home has been already sold to a mystery buyer for a little under $30 million.
As renovations continue, the constant stream of construction trucks and alleged illegal parking has left local residents fuming.
Renovations continue on the $30 million mansion (Picture: Instagram)
Construction of the new ocean front home of Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall in Whale Beach. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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According to media reports, one local resident had his driveway blocked off for hours a day on several occasions while another had his lawn destroyed by cement mixers.
Aerial pictures show the enormous scale of the home – dwarfing nearby dwellings and appearing more than three times the size of its nearest neighbours.
Work on the $30 million compound began in 2022 after receiving approval from Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council for $3.3 million worth of construction.
After almost two years the project has still not been completed and locals claim the ongoing cost has far exceeded original planning submissions by nearly $7 million.
The house on the left is a separate property but is possibly being built by the same builder. Picture: David Swift
Aerial picture shows the enormous build dwarfing nearby dwellings. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Neighbours complain over the “big and unnecessary” build. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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One upset resident says they were sick of the ongoing construction and described it as “the biggest thing in the whole peninsular at the moment”, reports the Daily Mail Australia.
“It’s so huge, it’s out of character with Whale Beach, it’s too big and unnecessary. I have anxiety now,” the resident said.
“I’d say the costs now would be a minimum of $10 million. I think the council is missing out on all this money because they are not checking up on the project.”
The Northern Beaches Council reportedly confirmed costs of the original project had been exceeded, but there was no legal precedent for charging additional fees.
Hawkins and Wall do not intend to live in the property. (Picture: Instagram)
Once completed the home will have spectacular views over the waters of Dolphin Point. (Picture Instagram)
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The demolition of a 1950s home was completed in 2021 to make way for the new dwelling. Plans for a three-storey, five-bedroom pad complete with a gym, yoga room, theatre, four-car garage, half basketball court, sauna, and more were approved by the local council.
Once completed, the home will enjoy spectacular views over the waters of Dolphin Point.
J Group shared renderings for the proposed building on their Instagram account.
Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins and developer husband Jake Wall have reportedly upset neighbours during their ongoing $30 million mega-mansion project in Whale Beach. Picture: Instagram/ J Group Projects
Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall have lodged the architectural plans for their new northern beaches oceanfront home.
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