Construction Update – July 2024

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We are pleased to provide you with the latest updates on the construction progress and community developments within Orana, make sure to check out our latest Aerial Update or our detailed Stage Updates to see the growth of our community for yourself!

Stage 18: 
We’re pleased to announce that the construction team has successfully completed all civil infrastructure for Stage 18 this month, as scheduled. We have a Practical Completion inspection with the Council planned for 2nd August. Anticipating approval, we have commenced preparation for Statement of Compliance. This process typically takes about two weeks depending on statutory authority timeframes, so we anticipate that Titles will be formally registered by late August 2024.

Stage 19: 
In Stage 19, we have finished all Electrical and NBN infrastructure installations this month, and final concrete and asphalt works are now underway. We expect to receive Practical Completion approval from the Council this month and will start the Statement of Compliance process. Title registration is projected for September 2024.

Stage 11 Landscape Works:
Landscaping in Stage 11 is progressing as planned. Topsoil installation and tree pit construction are currently in progress. Next week, bollards will be installed along the Bells Road frontage, allowing us to remove the temporary fencing. Planting, mulching, and turf installation will follow, with completion expected by the end of August 2024.

Stage 12 Landscape Works:
We are excited to have begun landscape works in Stage 12 this month, including initial earthworks and topsoil installation. Recent wet weather has caused slight delays, but we anticipate completing all work by mid-September 2024.

Stages 10 & 8 Landscape Works:
Construction for both Stage 10 and Stage 8 is set to start late this month. We forecast that all landscape works will be completed by October 2024.

Orana Boulevard Landscape Works:
This month, we completed the installation of flagpoles and additional planting along Orana Boulevard. We are also collaborating with the Council on the design of an entry feature for this intersection and will provide updates as the project progresses.

Interim Community Garden:
We’re thrilled to report that work on the Interim Community Garden is moving forward. Planter boxes and landscaping are contracted and expected to be completed by mid-August 2024, just before the prime planting season in spring.

Bells Road Construction from Pattersons Road:
The construction of Bells Road north of Pattersons Road, which is outside Orana and designated to be completed by the Verve Estate to the west, is expected to start in approximately 3-5 years, according to Council. In the interim, we’re constructing Watercolour Boulevard to provide a north-south connection until the Bells Road link is built. This connection will also depend on the construction of Heather Grove by Five Farms, which we are actively discussing with the developer and the Council. We will update you on the north-south connection as more information becomes available.

Wetland:
We are still awaiting approval from Melbourne Water on the functional design of the wetland. Once approved, we can move into detailed design and ultimately construction. We hope to commence construction of the wetland by December 2024, though this timeline is contingent on timely approvals from the relevant authorities.

Make sure to visit the Construction Update section of our website for further details. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team.