Upon acquiring the site and following extensive stakeholder consultation, Clarence Property have responded to community feedback received by reducing the development footprint from the 17.3ha approved with the Concept Plan to 12.3ha, retaining the balance as environmental conservation area. In addition, 2.6ha of high-quality endangered Wallum Froglet habitat will be created as part of the early site works, which is monitored and protected during subdivision construction works to ensure success.

Bayside benefits from the amenity of pristine rainforest which bounds the site, including Simpsons Creek and the nearby Brunswick Heads Main Beach (south). This carefully considered development will see almost 18 hectares (60% of the total site area) rehabilitated for flora and fauna habitats and upon completion, will include community gardens, meeting areas, walking tracks with public art installations as well as information signage about the cultural and ecological history of the area – creating a sense of place for new residents.

The site is also subject to an innovative stormwater design outcome which utilises the drainage characteristics of the existing sandy material on the site to treat stormwater without the need for extensive networks of underground concrete pipes and pits. Through the detailed stormwater design process, a further 3,000m2 of high-value forest vegetation is retained on the site downstream of the development which would have been removed under the original approval.

As the largest master planned project within the Chisholm release area, Waterford is set on 251 hectares and will deliver 1,484 homes upon completion. The duality of the region attracts a diverse purchaser-base, all drawn in by the abundance of established amenities. Accessibility and convenience within Chisholm will be further enhanced by the proposed Chisholm Plaza by Revelop and the planned community centre, delivering high-quality retail outlets and meeting spaces within the Waterford address.

Already home to several educational centres, once complete Waterford will have four schools, offering options for pre-school right through to high school. The community will also include a range of sports precincts – netball courts, a cricket pitch, tennis courts – as well as seven parks, and seven kilometres of bike and walking trails. Over a quarter of homes at Waterford front untouched greenspaces or blue spaces which provides sanctuaries for the local flora and fauna.

While residents can enjoy the tranquillity of regional living, Waterford is still just a short 30-minutes from the Newcastle metropolitan area. Access to the M1 to Sydney is only a 10-minute drive away, linking residents to the country’s most popular and culturally renowned city in less than 2-hours.

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Casuarina Beach is the ultimate in premium beachside living. From the ocean to the valley, this exclusive masterplanned community adjoins some of the most pristine beaches on the North Coast of NSW, and is surrounded with a variety of cafés, award-winning restaurants, local shopping centres, reputable schools and childcare services. Particular consideration was given to the sensitive setting during the planning and design phase of the estate, to ensure a seamless transition between the town centre and the adjoining coastal foreshore areas. This has been achieved through establishing green buffer zones and open space areas to the north and the east, which provide a link to the existing established vegetation of the foreshore areas adjoining the eastern boundary of the site.

EPIQ Lennox is set amongst 25 hectares of conservation land, parks, open space and wetlands, which has been meticulously planned to align with ecologically sustainable development principles. A new child care centre, shopping village, sports fields and community facilities will offer a range of services and amenities to the EPIQ community, all within this exciting new estate.