We are hoping to receive planning approval in early 2017 for the first 350 homes to be located in the new suburb of Strathnairn. The Estate Development Plan documents have recently been re-lodged to key agencies for review and subject to endorsement, will be placed on public notification before final consideration by the Planning Authority. Pending approvals, we are planning our first sales release in April 2017.

The first stage of development will showcase a wide range of living options and planning has now been finalised for our Display Village. It will comprise 15 local builders in what will be the largest display village in Canberra. The Village will include both detached and attached homes that will meet a minimum 7 star EER, with many displaying a range of other sustainable housing initiatives and innovative design solutions.  Subject to timing of approvals we hope to open the display village in early 2018.

The Ginninderra Falls Working Group recently visited the Apsley Falls, near the town of Walcha, in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales. Apsley Falls is in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and showcases amazing waterfalls that drop over 60 metres off the tablelands into the Apsley Gorge and then flow into the Macleay River system below.

Ginninderry has been recognised for its commitment to effective stakeholder and community engagement by winning the Planning Institute of Australia’s (ACT) 2016 Award for Public Engagement and Community Planning. Joint Venture partners, the Land Development Agency and Riverview Developments, welcomed the announcement as the development prepares for its first land sales release in early 2017.

Riverview Developments CEO David Maxwell said Ginninderry has community consultation at the core of its approach.

“Our community consultation method is based on a genuine respect for the community and the natural environment,” Mr Maxwell said. “It is absolutely transparent in engaging with the community and is complemented by a strong desire to involve the community in plans for the long-term future and vision of Ginninderry”. READ MORE

The vision for Ginninderry has always been to create diversity and generate community connection, as reflected in the masterplan. 

Offering a range of housing types, neighbourhoods will take shape as a series of villages, arranged along a tree-lined avenue connecting pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and cars to local facilities.

On 30 September, thirteen participants graduated from the SPARK Strathnairn Arts Pre-Employment program with a Certificate II in Construction, White Card and an Asbestos Awareness ticket. To date, five participants have secured employment and we look forward to supporting the remaining participants on their journey into the workforce.

View photos from the day here and to register your interest for the Spark Training and Employment Initiative, download the registration form here.

Ginninderry has been awarded a Six Star Green Star – Communities rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). This is the highest rating possible under this program and is a first for any community in the ACT and capital region.

This internationally recognised certification is a testament to the high-quality features and detailed planning that will make Ginninderry a liveable, environmental and community focused development. Read more about the Six Star Green Star rating here.

For more information contact
(02) 6255 1158
Email: enquiries@ginninderry.com