Those passing by Warralily over the past few months may mistakenly think the hum of activity at the development is merely trucks pushing dirt. In fact the mountains of earth being strategically moved around the site represent the exciting progression of Geelong’s newest community beginning to become a reality
Those passing by Warralily over the past few months may mistakenly think the hum of activity at the development is merely trucks pushing dirt. In fact the mountains of earth being strategically moved around the site represent the exciting progression of Geelong’s newest community beginning to become a reality.
Since civil works commenced at the start of the year, the laying of Warralily’s foundations have remained on schedule. The earth moving currently underway is enabling vital infrastructure for the new community to be put in place, ensuring Warralily’s future residents have everything they’ll need for many years ahead.
Mark Whinfield, Warralily General Manager said the positive progress of civil works will ensure that titles for the first four stages remain on schedule for release in September and October this year, meaning that we will see homes being built at Warralily before the end of the year.
“At the moment we are focused on getting internal roads, drains, sewers and water – including recycled water – electrical and broadband networks installed,” Mr Whinfield said.
“Within a fortnight we aim to start work on a signalised intersection on the corner of Barwon Heads Road and Warralily Boulevard and install underground drainage where Barwon Heads Road crosses Armstrong Creek.”
The restoration and rejuvenation of Armstrong Creek is also forming a critical part of the civil works at Warralily with the end product serving as a natural centrepiece for the Warralily community. Environmental consultants and council departments have played an important role in the rejuvenation planning to deliver a thriving, healthy waterway.
“We have already begun work to form the shape and base levels for the creek, including retention basins and wetlands to treat stormwater prior to it flowing downstream to Lake Connewarre and the important Ramsar wetlands,” Mr Whinfield said.
“The shaping of the waterway will also provide for a wide range of edge conditions, water depths, shapes and forms to meet the needs of aquatic, fauna and plant life.”
A wide range of indigenous tree, shrub, grass and aquatic seeds have been collected from the site to help recreate a healthy and diverse ecosystem in the Warralily community. A whopping 187,500 native seedlings are currently being propagated in anticipation for the first plantings to be completed by the end of winter in readiness for spring.
Mr Whinfield said that all of the civil and environmental works being undertaken are crucial in laying the foundations for a healthy, attractive and sustainable community.
“From the very outset in our planning for Warralily, our priority has been to create a community for our residents that is both future friendly and environmentally sound,” he said.
“Having beautiful waterways, sustainable water provisions and access to fast speed broadband is all part of that and we know that the end result will be a fantastic place for people to live and enjoy.”
More information on Warralily at Armstrong Creek is available at the Warralily Sales Office at 259 Connewarre Rd, Connewarre, by phoning 1300 458 193 or visiting www.warralily.com.au