Bernborough Ascot in Brisbane has given a Macgregor State High School student the opportunity to name the construction crane that will help build Magnolia House, the development’s third building.
Community-led Recognition
The crane will arrive on site in November to support construction of Magnolia House. It is part of Queensland’s first vertical retirement village beside the Doomben racecourse. The naming was organised through the national Girls in Property program run by the Property Council of Australia. The program introduces young women to real career pathways in the property and construction sector.
Macgregor State High School student Zainabu Abdulganiu was selected as the winner, submitting the name Eternal Stable. She said the choice reflected long-lasting strength, balance and a connection to the location’s history. The development team said the name aligns with Bernborough Ascot’s position beside Doomben racecourse and its status as a vertical retirement village built within a racing precinct.
Girls In Property Program Impact
Nationally, the Girls in Property program is in its seventh year and has reached more than 600 students from 25 schools. In Queensland, the program is in its eighth year. It involves workshops, site tours and mentorship to help students understand the career paths that exist within the property industry.
Program leaders said it aims to broaden students’ understanding of who can work in the sector. In Queensland, four Brisbane schools and eight Townsville schools are participating in 2025.
Magnolia House Development
Magnolia House will include two- and three-bedroom apartments, three penthouses and a rooftop dining and alfresco space overlooking the racetrack. Construction is underway and sales are expected to open soon, with the first residents planned to move in from late 2027.
The development is being delivered by Keyton, which operates more than 75 retirement villages nationally and houses around 17,000 residents.
Connection Beyond Construction
Members of Keyton’s development team said involving students in real project decisions is a practical way to help young women see a place for themselves in the industry.
They said the crane naming gives students a visible contribution to a project that will soon become a home for older residents. Program organisers describe the initiative as a meaningful way to connect education with real-world development.
Published 28-October-2025