A new brand for our community

Welcome to The Sands Community – a new brand that has been created for all our communications to you, the residents. 

Our website address will soon change from www.sandsOC1.com.au to www.thesandscommunity.com.au. The new site will not be password protected but will have a members only section containing sensitive information such as committee minutes and financials which will be password protected.

Both the website and e-newsletter (bi monthly) will be focused on providing The Sands Community with information about:

• Estate maintenance program and its implementation
• Estate amenity – repair of weirs, improving water quality of the lakes and other capital works
• Estate security – objectives and results
• Health Club – timetables, staff profiles, circuit and aqua class overviews
• Social activities and clubs that are active in The Sands Community
• Other major community activities such as The Sands Golf Club, swimming and tennis
• Other areas of interest such as estate property price trends and local service providers

The new website is currently under construction and expected to launch in the second quarter of 2018.

• Residents Drinks - Friday 6th April 6pm onwards - Peppers Balmoral and Harrow Rooms. Finger food provided for kids and adults, information on all the activities and clubs will be available on the night
• Golf Week at The Sands - Starts 27th April www.thesandswhatson.com/golf
• Quiz Night - Saturday 1st June 7.30pm. More details to be provided closer to the date
• Book Club - Meets once a month, contact Robyn Maynard 5264 7317
• Wine Group - Friday 20th April, contact Geoff King geoffkingoz@gmail.com
• Craft Club - Meets every Monday 1pm-3.30pm, contact Kate King 0431 638 098
• Share Market Co-op - Please contact Tim Kottek timktorquay@gmail.com

Who is Peter Conheady? 

Peter Conheady played a key role nine months ago in working with the owners of the Walden Cloud Group (WCG) to purchase TST (The Sands) from the Handbury Group. For the past 18 years Peter had spent a third of each year in China selling Australian agricultural products and among his clients were the owners of the WCG. With his assistance, the deal was completed.

​Peter has contributed significantly to the different aspects of the business operations through his networking and the good relationships he has developed with the residents, particularly during the transitional period. He provided constructive suggestions and solutions using his experience and business acumen. Through his efforts, a good relationship has been built between the company and the community as a whole. He will continue to assist the new management team in growing the business and provide coordination between the owners and residents of The Sands Community. 

What has been achieved in the 9 months since The Sands was acquired by WCG?

• Overall business has been growing under the new management
• Three extra maintenance staff have been appointed to the golf course resulting in improving overall course appearance and playability 
• All golf carts have been replaced and a new food and beverage cart purchased
• New menu and more music at Hanner’s and the community is returning
• Upgrades within the hotel and conference facilities and these will soon include new chairs and tables

A new General Manager, Michael Wang, has recently been appointed by WCG and is currently reviewing all areas within the business, with the view of developing a new business plan to ensure future growth. Michael’s background is in CFO roles for listed companies in Hong Kong.