Nev Pask
Neville John Pask (born in Gympie, Australia, died 25 February 2018)[1] was an Australian businessman and one of Queensland's biggest property developers, having built 1500 homes and many other projects.[2][3]
He was described as a land baron,[by whom?] with holdings estimated to be worth A$640 million in 2007, with a land bank of sufficient size to allow the eventual construction of 9000 homes.[4] He was the fifth wealthiest Queenslander, with a net worth in 2008 of A$875 million according to the Business Review Weekly Rich List.[5]
His philanthropic causes included the Police Citizens Youth Club, Zoe Reed Hospice, Royal Children's Hospital and the Brisbane Lord Mayor's Community Trust.[6] In 2003, he was awarded the Centenary Medal for distinguished service to business and commerce through the construction industry.[7]
He was considered a shrewd investor in property;[
References
- ^ "PASK, Neville". The Courier-Mail. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ "Moreton Bay Regional Council - Business Directory". Archived from the original on 13 June 2009. Retrieved 3 May 2009.
- ^ "Queensland property billionaire Nev Pask dies". The Courier-Mail. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ Archived 2 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine[dead link]
- ^ "Queensland's richest 100". The Sunday Mail (Qld). 31 August 2008.
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- ^ McCollough, James (30 October 2001). "Northern raiders – Queensland marches on Melbourne". Courier Mail. p. 21.
- ^ Marx, Anthony (24 April 2004). "Developer accused of land rip-off". Courier Mail. p. 8.