Adina Town Hall Donates Everything But the Kitchen Sink During Refurbishment
SYDNEY: As construction begins on the multi-million-dollar transformation of Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall, preloved furniture and fixtures from the hotel’s apartments has been donated to Sydney furniture rescue charity, ReLove, to help Aussies in need this winter.
Furniture, artwork mirrors, kitchen appliances, and even dust pans and brooms have been saved from potential land fill and, with the help of ReLove, will find a new lease of life in the homes of Sydneysiders who need them most.
According to TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick, the decision to work with owners across the network - from Darwin to Hobart to Sydney and Wellington – and donate preloved furniture to charities was simply the right thing to do from a corporate social responsibility perspective.
“With the introduction of TFE Hotels’ Global People, Social Conscience ESG charter last year, we encourage our owners and our hotel teams to make a difference in the lives of the communities in which we operate,” he said. “And, as a group, we are making a commitment to sustainable practices, so we’re thrilled to see these items go to good homes and not into landfill.”
ReLove Co-founder, Ren Fernando, said the ReLove free store primarily supported women and children impacted by domestic violence and people experiencing homelessness, asylum seekers or people coming out of incarceration.
“Donations like these directly contribute to supporting individuals in crisis by furnishing them with safe and welcoming homes,” she said. “It has been a great process working with the TOGA and hotel teams to investigate the scope of what can be rescued from the Adina.”
“This initiative by TOGA, on behalf of TFE Hotels, not only embodies sustainability but also underscores our shared dedication to making a positive impact in the community. We thank them for sharing our vision.”
TOGA Group, joint venture partner in TFE Hotels and owner of Adina Town Hall, was recently announced as the winner in the AFR Boss Best Places to Work awards (Property, Construction & Transport category) for their ongoing commitment to ESG in their development and refurbishment projects.
According to Director of TOGA Procure and CSR, Michelle Fischl, the company’s many and varied CSR initiatives not only make a meaningful impact in society, but also serve to foster a strong sense of unity with the team.
“Our dedication to ESG – whether it is maximising under-utilised properties for use as temporary housing solutions or donating furniture to save it from landfill – demonstrate how innovation and collaboration can help with pressing social challenges.”
“ReLove were down to their last glasses and ironing boards, so we are thrilled so many goods - big and small - can be reused to brighten the homes of Sydneysiders in need this winter.”
Adina Town Hall closed its doors for major refurbishment works last month, with designers Bates Smart, tasked to leave no area untouched during the works. Bates Smart’s overall design concept is to create a “home away from home” experience for Adina guests, underpinned by a new level of casual elegance to reinvigorate the hotel.
The hotel has a target completion date of December 2024 ahead of Christmas and New Year.
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What’s in a name: Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall can be shortened to Adina Town Hall.
Renovation dates: Commencing April 2024 to reopen in December 2024.
Location, Location, Location: The delights of Darling Harbour, the International Convention Centre, Queen Victoria Building and Sydney Centrepoint Tower are within five minutes’ walk of the Adina Town Hall lobby, in addition to the famous Clock Tower of Sydney Town Hall which has been a major landmark in the heart of the city for more than 130 years.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jodi Clark - TFE Hotels (Director of Communications) +61 499 900 658 / [email protected]
Jessica Wood – TFE Hotels (PR Executive) + 61 437 242 034 / [email protected]
ABOUT ADINA APARTMENT HOTELS
The Adina brand comprises 40 Adina Apartment Hotels and Adina Serviced Apartments in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and in Europe. The former offers stylish apartment living with the services and amenities you’d expect from a hotel property including 24-hour reception, pools, free WiFi, intimate meeting spaces or gym facilities. By contrast, Adina Serviced Apartments offer fully equipped serviced apartments and offer on-call service, homely comforts, and comfortable living. Serviced Apartments are the ideal choice for those wanting a home away from home that’s a perfect fit for one or more. www.adinahotels.com
What’s new? The 148-room, new-build Adina Apartment Hotel Chermside Brisbane is slated to open in the Sunshine State capital in 2025.
ABOUT RELOVE
ReLove is a registered charity supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, men and women coming out of incarceration, and people seeking asylum. ReLove provide good quality rescued furniture and household items at no-cost, direct to families in crisis. On average, they support 15 families per week and aim to furnish 1000 homes this year.
WHO ARE TFE HOTELS?
TFE Hotels (TOGA Far East Hotels) is Australia’s International Hotel Group - headquartered in Sydney and operating in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Singapore, and Switzerland. TFE has a portfolio of seven hotel brands - A by Adina, Adina Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Quincy Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Rendezvous Hotels and Collection by TFE Hotels, with more in the development pipeline.
TFE Hotels acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands we conduct business upon and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We respect the Country itself, including its trees, animals, spirits, waters, skies, stars, and special sites. https://www.tfehotels.com/
TOGA GROUP
TOGA has over 60 years proven experience in property development and construction. The company’s exceptional track record as a fully integrated property group has been built on a longstanding commitment to quality, passion, integrity, and leadership. Examples of TOGA’s award-winning projects include A by Adina Sydney, Macquarie Central, Boheme Bondi, Harbourfront Balmain, the Darwin Waterfront Precinct and the Jones Bay Wharf rejuvenation in Sydney.