Pinnacle Estate

Pinnacle Estate

Pinnacle by Abiwood has been designed to optimise the benefits of the beautiful natural surroundings at Smythes Creek in Ballarat West to develop a liveable, walkable community that promotes sustainable living.

This 700+ residential lot development will include more than 22ha of open space, incorporating wetlands, kid’s playground, shared paths, sporting facilities and an environmental enhancement area along the Kensington Creek, the first phase of which has been delivered.

Pinnacle provides connectivity to the neighbouring, and expanding, Delacombe Town Centre, future school and community facilities, and respects the site topography providing opportunities for views across the expansive open space.

The first residential development in the area to be certified and achieve all six elements of the EnviroDevelopment program, Abiwood encourages future residents to develop sustainable homes that work with the land, whilst ensuring sustainable practices are implemented into the civil construction.

Pinnacle’s local civil team strive to reuse any site won materials and source materials locally where possible, with local indigenous species primarily used in the landscaping throughout Pinnacle.

This perfectly positioned masterplanned community offers the ideal mix of city convenience and relaxed country ambience.

 

Project details

Developer: Abiwood

Development type: Residential Subdivision

State: Victoria

Certification period: 2016 –

Certification:

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Tullamore

Tullamore

Tullamore by Mirvac is a highly sought-after 47 hectare masterplanned community situated on the former Eastern Golf Course in Melbourne’s Doncaster.

With a diverse mix of dwellings, Tullamore includes just over 900 residences, offering vacant land allotments, Mirvac built homes and the prestigious Apartments of Tullamore precinct, with buildings Phoenix, Folia and Forme.

Tullamore is defined by its quality architecture, established landscape and Mirvac’s commitment to preserving the natural surrounds and the site’s heritage. The former historic ‘Elephant House’ is now home to Stables Provedore Cafe, offering dine-in, grab and go meals and fresh produce, and the Tullamore homestead has been redeveloped as part of state-of-the-art Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Club which feature health, fitness and lifestyle amenity across 11,000 square metres.

Featuring a lush natural conservation reserve and preserved heritage trees, close to 30 percent of Tullamore is devoted to green open spaces, including parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, exercise equipment and walking tracks.

Key sustainability features include but are not limited to:

  • Extensive ecological protection
  • Access to recycled water for all homes
  • Opportunity for the use of solar technology across all Mirvac built dwellings, including the installation of solar panels and solar battery storage
  • Food production allocations for residents
  • Biofilta and onsite stormwater storage and treatment
  • Ecostone retaining walls made using recycled materials
  • An emphasis on minimising cut to fill across the site to preserve the natural landform
  • Retention of an ornamental waterbody as a home for aquatic flora and fauna
  • An innovative construction prefabrication pilot, which included the prefabrication of numerous housing construction elements, allowing for the reduction of waste and construction timeframes.

For more information on this development please visit: https://tullamore.mirvac.com/

Project details

Developer: Mirvac

Development type: Residential Subdivision

State: Victoria

Certification period: 2015 –

Certification:

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Woodlea

Woodlea

Woodlea is a fully integrated masterplanned community by Victoria Investments and Properties (VIP) and Mirvac, designed to provide wonderful homes as well as opportunities including employment, education, retail, commercial and community services.

Spanning 711 hectares, Woodlea is a major asset for the West, comprising prestigious schools, ‘destination style’ playgrounds, parks and sporting facilities and is home to a large-scale Town Centre with a Coles. Woodlea is currently home to 14,500 residents and upon completion, will effectively be a ‘mini-city in the suburbs’ with approximately 25,000 residents.

Woodlea is the largest masterplanned community in Australia to achieve all six EnviroDevelopment accreditation ‘leaves’. This demonstrates high-level performance in the areas of ecosystems, water, energy, waste, materials, and community.

Approximately 30 per cent of the site has been earmarked for public open space, incorporating an extensive network of walking and cycling paths.

A commitment to environmental preservation is evident in sensitive landscaping design, to rehabilitate habitat areas around the Kororoit Creek corridor, Deanside Wetlands, and protected river red gum forest. Woodlea is proud to be the first developer to partner with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in the procurement of the very first purpose-built wetland habitat for the protected growling grass frog.

Woodlea is ahead of its rehabilitation and conservation program with more than 30,000 trees already planted across the masterplan, with annual community events aimed to encourage residents to help see this number grow.

Woodlea is also proud to be carrying out significant works to preserve our community’s heritage, through the restoration of the historic ruins of the Rockbank Inn. Once complete, the heritage-listed site will be stabilised and made safe for the public to visit the ruins.

For more information on this development please visit: https://www.woodlea.com.au/

Project details

Developer: Mirvac and Victoria Investments & Properties

Development type: Masterplanned Community

State: Victoria

Certification period: 2014 –

Certification:

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The Grove at Vista Park

The Grove at Vista Park

The Grove was the second precinct completed within Vista Park – an award-winning community set against the beautiful Illawarra Escarpment, just south of the Wollongong CBD.

The community consisted of 4 stages and is now a well-established neighbourhood comprising 108 home sites ranging in size from 450m2 to 747m2. The features are traditional, and the unique design is bordered by “bankbook park”, an incredibly unique feature parkland, featuring fully restored mining artefacts from the nearby Wongawilli Mine to celebrate the rich history of the area and a magnificent heritage listed fig tree.

The Grove is also home to two of Sheargold’s more recent build form projects, Bankbook Terraces, and The Grove Townhouses. The Grove Townhouses are ten carefully designed, traditionally inspired, 3-bedroom townhouses, all with ensuite bathrooms and layouts to maximise those great views of the Illawarra escarpment synonymous with Vista Park. Bankbook Terraces take on a more modern look, and include nine 3-bedroom floorplans, two with studio garages, all with ensuite bathrooms and layout to maximise their sunny aspect while bring those great vistas right to the front doors.

For more details, visit https://vistapark.com.au/precinct-plan/the-grove

 

Project details

Developer: Sheargold Property Developments

Development type: Residential Subdivision

State: New South Wales

Certification period: 2014 – 2021

Certification:

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Alkimos Beach

Alkimos Beach

Alkimos Beach is the first WA project to achieve all six leaves of an EnviroDevelopment certification.

The Alkimos Beach development, a partnership between DevelopmentWA and Lendlease, is one of the biggest coastal developments in Perth’s northern growth corridor in more than 50 years.

In line with the development partners’ goals to create carbon neutral ‘all-electric’ communities, the development of Alkimos Beach is taking a long-term view to ensure the commercial, retail, employment and lifelong learning opportunities created today are relevant and sustainable in the future. Alkimos Beach is positioned as a leader in sustainable living through a range of initiatives that allow residents to minimise their energy and water consumption, thus strengthening the community’s resilience today and in the future.

The built form outcomes have a strong focus on achieving significant energy and water efficiencies for residential households, with financial savings for householders as a result. To achieve all-electric living, all homes at Alkimos Beach are required to install a solar PV system, and a solar electric or pump water heating system. Installation of induction cooktops are also incentivised.

Retention of existing key landscape features has been a major driver in the design of the beach development and involves creating landscape corridors connecting urban areas with the coast and areas of retained open space and dunes.

Implementing best practice for waste management and using environmentally responsible materials in construction ensures the built component of Alkimos Beach is a leading example of sustainable development.

There is also a very strong commitment by the development team to expand community knowledge of how to create and live a more healthy and sustainable life.

Project details

Developer: Leadlease & DevelopmentWA

Development type: Residential Subdivision

State: Western Australia

Certification period: 2013 –

Certification:

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Warralily

Warralily

Warralily, located in the growing suburb of Armstrong Creek, is 10 minutes from the Geelong CBD and 10 minutes from the Surf Coast beaches. On completion, the master planned development will deliver over 4,000 lots to the growth corridor and become home to approximately 13,000 people.

The design of Warralily has focused on exceeding the minimum standards in residential development to provide for current and future residents, and to preserve flora and fauna through considered design processes. This includes the rejuvenation of Armstrong Creek, and establishing conservation areas of key significance.

Set in a location with wide-open spaces and natural beauty, Warralily will provide numerous local facilities such as schools, shopping centres and sporting facilities. The unique precincts within the development, Warralily, Warralily Promenade and Warralily Coast, each have their own unique character and amenity.

Featuring 82 hectares of parklands and waterways, Warralily is dedicated to passive and active open space. The development includes football ovals, cricket ovals, netball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, bowling greens, pavilions and multipurpose stadiums.

Warralily is the first residential development in Armstrong Creek, and the first project in Geelong to be awarded EnviroDevelopment certification.

For more information on this development please visit: https://warralily.com.au/

Project details

Developer: Armstrong Creek Development Corporation Pty Ltd

Development type: Masterplanned Community

State: Victoria

Certification period: 2013 –

Certification:

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Riverbank

Riverbank

Stretching along 1.5km of Caboolture River, Riverbank Estate enjoys a prime location that offers a harmonious blend of urban convenience and serene natural surroundings.

The estate encompasses a vast area of land, carefully planned to maximize the scenic beauty and preserve the existing environment. Residents can enjoy lush green spaces and easy access to recreational areas, providing a tranquil and rejuvenating living experience. The project spans 143 hectares, of which 60 hectares is open green space. The Riverbank Parklands alone includes 25 hectares of green space as well as a shaded adventure playground, gym equipment, an oval with football posts, a basketball half-court, BBQ facilities, a Pump Track and walking and cycling trails throughout.

Riverbank is a thoughtfully designed and well-advanced master-planned community, offering a diverse range of housing options to suit different lifestyles and preferences. The estate features a mix of townhouses and stylish modern homes, catering to both families and individuals and ultimately will include 1,255 lots. The development includes well-designed streetscapes, landscaped parks, and walking trails, creating an inviting and cohesive neighbourhood that encourages community engagement and social interaction.

The development incorporates environmentally friendly features, such as energy-efficient design, water conservation measures, and the preservation of natural habitats. Peet also promotes a sense of environmental responsibility among residents, encouraging sustainable behaviours and fostering a greener and more sustainable community.

Riverbank is built upon a foundation of community engagement and support. The development facilitates the establishment of community groups, organising events, and fostering a strong sense of belonging. Peet actively works with local authorities, community organisations, and residents to create an inclusive and supportive environment, contributing to the overall well-being and happiness of the community.

For more details, visit https://www.peet.com.au/communities/brisbane-and-qld/riverbank

Project details

Developer: Peet Limited

Development type: Masterplanned Communities

State: Queensland

Certification period: 2011 –

Certification:

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