Major developments
AE2, Ermington – Sydney
AE2 has expansive views across the Parramatta River to Sydney Olympic Park and the Millennium Parklands.
The 16.3 hectare riverfront residential development incorporates a mixture of detached and terrace houses. On completion, the new community will feature more than 700 dwellings; of these, 210 will be retained to house Defence members and their families.
The development was named in recognition of the efforts of those on-board the HMAS AE2 submarine that paved the way for Allied submarines by crossing the Dardanelles during the Gallipoli campaign in the First World War.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2015 to coincide with the centenary of the Gallipoli landings.
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Bayriver, Largs North – Port Adelaide
Bayriver is a vibrant waterside community located on the Lefevre Peninsula.
The 8.8 hectare residential development incorporates a mixture of detached houses and townhouses. On completion, the new community will have 160 high-quality, contemporary dwellings. Of these, at least 40 will be retained to house Defence members and their families with the remainder sold to the public. As at 30 June 2014, a total of 83 land lots had been sold.
As part of the UDIA six leaf EnviroDevelopment accreditation, the development has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability, featuring drought-resistant native landscaping and open spaces to complement the surroundings.
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Bluewattle, Rasmussen – Townsville
Located next to the Ross River, Bluewattle is a masterplanned development, surrounded by the natural vistas of Mt Stuart to the east and Hervey Range to the west.
The 98 hectare residential development will predominantly incorporate detached houses, offering a diverse mix of quality houses on a variety of block sizes. On completion, the new community will have 1,300 dwellings; of these, 430 will be retained to house Defence members and their families, with the remainder to be sold to the public.
Bluewattle will include connected walkways, cycle ways, exercise zones and tropically-inspired community spaces. State-of-the-art playgrounds, picnic and barbeque areas will encourage neighbours to mingle, while children play safely and securely in the parks.
The butterfly is the inspiration for the name 'Bluewattle' as Rasmussen is home to nearly half of all known butterfly species in Australia, including the 'Wattle Blue'.
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Breezes Muirhead – Darwin
Positioned in Darwin's northern suburbs, Breezes Muirhead brings together tropical living and sustainability.
The 167 hectare residential development incorporates a mixture of detached houses and townhouses. On completion, the new community will have 1,150 dwellings that incorporate open plan designs and outdoor living areas that are tailored to the tropical environment. Of these, 339 will be retained for Defence members and their families with the remainder to be sold to the public. As at 30 June 2014, a total of 369 land lots had been sold.
Breezes Muirhead is an award-winning development that has been designed for the tropical environment with strategically planned street layouts and sweeping green spaces. This urban design technique, taking advantage of the prevailing cross-flow breezes for cooling the houses, inspired the name of the development.
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Crimson Hill, Lindfield – Sydney
Crimson Hill adjoins the Lane Cove National Park on Sydney's North Shore. The elevated site has views of the natural landscape and includes open spaces and sustainable designs.
The 13.8 hectare residential development will incorporate a mixture of detached houses, townhouses and apartments. On completion, the new community will have a mix of 345 architecturally designed dwellings, including 10 land lots that blend sympathetically into the surrounds. Of these, 153 will be retained to house Defence members and their families and the remainder sold to the public. As at 30 June 2014, a total of 109 contracts had been exchanged on off-the-plan apartments and 10 land lots had been sold.
The idea behind the Lone Pine icon in the development branding is to commemorate the Battle of Lone Pine; a First World War battle in which seven diggers received Victoria Cross medals; five of which were on one day. The five precincts, the nature trail and the community cottage at Crimson Hill have been named after these recipients. Crimson is the colour of the Victoria Cross ribbon.
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Fetherston Ridge, Weston – Canberra
Fetherston Ridge is located in the nation's capital on an elevated site. It offers uninterrupted views across an arboretum to the Brindabella Ranges.
The 8.3 hectare residential development will incorporate a mixture of detached houses and townhouses. On completion, the new community will have 117 dwellings that will complement the existing Weston community. Of these, 50 will be retained for Defence members and their families, with the remainder to be sold to the public.
Fetherston Ridge was named to complement the neighbouring Fetherston Gardens and to honour their founder, Tony Fetherston. He was an educator, a pioneer of horticulture in the Canberra community and served in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1934–44.
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Heartwood, Voyager Point – Sydney
Heartwood borders native bushland and the waterways of Williams Creek and the Georges River.
The 15.7 hectare residential development incorporates a mixture of detached houses and duplexes on a variety of block sizes. On completion, the new community will have 137 dwellings of which 59 will be retained for Defence members and their families. The rest have been sold to the public.
The development is named after the heartwood of the mahogany trees that surround the site.
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Orchard Rise, Kellyville – Sydney
Orchard Rise is located on an elevated site in the north-west Sydney suburb of Kellyville.
The 4 hectare residential development will incorporate a mixture of detached and terrace houses. On completion, the new community will feature more than 65 dwellings; of these 34 dwellings will be retained for Defence members and their families, with the remainder to be sold to the public.
The residential development is on a natural slope and is surrounded by mature bushland and nature trails. The name Orchard Rise is taken from the site's history as an old orchard from the 1940s and 1950s.
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Samford Road, Enoggera – Brisbane
The residential development on Samford Road borders Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera.
The 6,317m2 residential development will incorporate a mixture of townhouses and apartments in three multi-storey buildings. On completion, the new community will have 55 dwellings; 48 two and three-bedroom apartments and seven townhouses. All dwellings will be retained for Defence members and their families.
The development will transform the site that was previously the location of seven, two-storey brick and weatherboard townhouses that did not meet Defence minimum standards. The development will feature initiatives that are being trialled by the CHOC working group.
The first dwellings are expected to be ready by October 2015.
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Warner Lakes The Reserve, Warner – Brisbane
Warner Lakes The Reserve is a new residential development overlooking Lake Reflection and is 20 minutes from Enoggera Barracks.
The 35.6 hectare residential development was previously a clay quarry and potato farm and has been rehabilitated under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. On completion, the new community will have 466 contemporary dwellings. Of these, 130 will be retained for Defence members and their families, with the remainder to be sold to the public.
The name, Warner Lakes The Reserve, acknowledges the native habitat of local flora and fauna species in the surrounding bushland and the efforts to ensure the protection and sustainability of this natural environment.
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Yamanto Hills – Ipswich
Yamanto Hills is a residential development near Amberley, located close to community facilities, shopping centres, schools and public transport.
The 12 hectare residential development, which was previously vacant land, will have a new community of 134 dwellings that have been designed to capitalise on the topography of the site. All dwellings will be retained for Defence members and their families.
Homes in this architecturally-designed residential development feature excellent sound proofing and thermal ratings.
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