Capital Airport Group Makes First Payment to Homes for Homes Initiative

Capital Airport Group made its first major donation to The Big Issue’s Homes for Homes initiative this week, as a result of settling the sale of more than 275 blocks of land in Denman Prospect.

Capital Airport Group committed to the Homes for Homes initiative when it started selling blocks in Denman Prospect after buying the suburb from the ACT Government earlier that year.

As part of the Homes for Homes initiative, 0.1 per cent of the sale price of all properties in Denman Prospect is donated to projects that address the shortage of social and affordable housing in the ACT.

As a result, the first payment of $126,103 was made to Homes for Homes on the 6th December 2017. The money will go towards addressing homelessness in the Canberra community.

“Homelessness is a chronic problem for Australia and for all societies,” Capital Airport Group’s Managing Director Stephen Byron said.

“It’s a problem that needs money to solve it. We are very pleased to play our part noting that all funds raised from Homes for Homes in Canberra will be put to work in this community.”

Capital Airport Group anticipates that more than $1.5 million will go towards the initiative from Denman Prospect over the seven years, and they are encouraging all land developers in the region to come on board with the scheme.

In addition to donating 0.1 per cent of all land sales in Denman Prospect, which will eventually include over 4,000 dwellings, Capital Airport Group is also including the Homes for Homes donation in the Title for every property in the suburb.

“This means homeowners can choose to donate a tax deductible 0.1 per cent of the sale price to Homes for Homes if they sell their house in future,” Mr Byron added.

There is no cost to purchasers in entering the scheme, and no cost to leave if they so choose, as the ACT Government has waived all legal costs in registering or removing the caveat from the Title.

Denman Prospect is the first entire suburb in Australia to commit to the Homes for Homes initiative.

Steven Persson, CEO of The Big Issue, officially received the first cheque from Capital Airport Group.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of Capital Airport Group and the ACT Government – not only will the upfront donation from Capital Airport Group support the development of social and affordable housing in the ACT, but future generations of property owners have the opportunity to help those less fortunate,” he said.

North Wright Construction Underway

The Suburban Land Agency (SLA) has commenced construction work on the extension of Wright, to the south of Denman Prospect.

The development will include 212 single residential blocks, 4 multi-unit sites, 2 community facility sites and a playground.

Construction work hours will generally be 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Denman Prospect residents may notice normal construction noise during these times. The SLA’s contractors will need to comply with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations around hours of work as well as complying with regulations for erosion sediment controls and dust management. This includes regular monitoring of dust generation activities and the use of water carts.

Temporary traffic controls may be required on John Gorton Drive however minimal impacts are expected and are mainly related to an increase in construction vehicles.

Civil construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

Construction of Ridgeline Park Underway

Construction of the first stage of Ridgeline Park, between Stages 1 and 2, has commenced. The park will include play equipment for children of all ages, picnic areas and places to explore. With 360 views, Ridgeline Park, will be become a feature of the suburb.

The first stage of Ridgeline Park is due to be completed mid next year with the second stage to following shortly after. During construction, Denman Kids can burn off some energy in the temporary playground next to the Display Village Park.

Click here to view the concept plan for Ridgeline Park.

Stage 2 Construction Update

Construction of Stages 2A (Mountain View) and 2B (Denman Heights) is progressing well. We’ve started laying asphalt at the northern end of Mountain View and street lights are also starting to go in. This aerial image, which was taken in September. shows the road formation starting to take shape.

Weather permitting, Mountain View blocks will be ready for settlements to start in March next year, and blocks in Denman Heights are due to be completed by the middle of the year. This means we’ll be seeing more houses popping up in the second half of 2018.

First Playground Opens for Denman Kids

Capital Airport Group has opened a temporary playground next to the Display Village Park, at the top of Wyndham Avenue.

We understand the importance of community and having high quality amenities so we’ve built a temporary playground for children to enjoy while we build the rest of the suburb, including Ridgeline Park and Craven’s Crossing Park.

These parks will have recreational spaces for everyone to enjoy including playgrounds, communal areas, seating and shade. In the meantime Denman kids can use this space to have fun and enjoy being kids!

Display Village Grand Opening

Capital Airport Group is pleased to announce 14 bespoke display homes at Canberra’s most remarkable suburb, Denman Prospect, will officially open to the public from this weekend.

Situated at the top of Wyndham Avenue, the Denman Prospect Display Village includes homes by 12 of the region’s leading builders, offering prospective purchasers the latest in interiors, architecture and design.

“Our design guidelines have been developed to encourage each home to be distinct from its neighbours, and to make the most of the sensational views and elevated topography,” Nick McDonald Crowley, Director of Project Delivery for Denman Prospect said.

“The fact that we are also able to offer stunning views of the Molonglo Valley, the National Arboretum, Parliament House, Black Mountain, and Mount Stromlo guarantees that this will be a lovely place to live.”

In keeping with Capital Airport Group’s commitment to quality and excellence in urban design, several sculptures have been commissioned and installed in parks and open spaces throughout the development.

With sustainability being a key focus, all homes will be equipped with a minimum 3kW system, generating approximately 4146kW of clean electricity.

The first stage of a Ridgeline park is due to open next year. A second stage includes a playground. In the meantime, a temporary playground has been built next to the display village park.

Denman Prospect is the first entire suburb in Australia to commit to Homes for Homes, a social enterprise created by The Big Issue. The initiative involves 0.1 per cent of the sale of each block in Denman Prospect being donated towards helping to address homelessness in Canberra.

To celebrate the Saturday 7 October opening of the Display Village, there will be a sausage sizzle, activities for children, and appearances by rugby league legend Ricky Stuart and former Australian cricketer Michael Bevan.

Denman Prospect
Sales Suite Opens

Capital Airport Group officially opened the new Denman Prospect sales suite on 20 September.

The event was attended by multi-unit land purchasers, the display village builders, and contractors involved in the construction of the Denman Prospect sales suite. They were joined by Capital Airport Group staff for drinks, canapes and music by local Canberra band Tucha Soul.

The suite has been designed to reflect the undulating topography of Denman Prospect with 3D wall panels and timber features, a miniature display of the entire estate and a glass wall to maximise the views of Black Mountain, the National Arboretum and Stromlo Forest.

Capital Airport Group’s Managing Director, Stephen Byron, likened it to a Swedish embassy. “This is a shed. It is a demountable, but it looks more like the Swedish embassy,” he joked. The sales suite is in keeping with the Capital Airport Group’s commitment to high quality and thoughtfully designed buildings all round, Mr Byron added.

Stage one of Denman Prospect was split into two construction stages, including land for approximately 1000 single residential dwellings and up to 1500 multi-unit dwellings.
Stage two of the development (Denman North), which includes land for up to 1200 dwellings, was purchased from the ACT Government in June.

Construction underway for Denman Village Shops

Capital Airport Group is pleased to announce Cockram as the successful tenderer to construct the Denman Village Shops. Cockram commenced construction of the shops today which aligns with the schedule which will see the shops completed by September 2018.

The Denman Village Shops will feature up to 15 specialty shops including a supermarket, cafés, a stand-alone medical precinct, chemist and 12 two and three-bedroom town houses above the retail space with stunning views overlooking the Molonglo Valley from the corner of Felstead Vista and Holborow Avenue.

Capital Airport Group’s Managing Director, Stephen Byron, said the shopping village will give the residents of Denman Prospect and surrounding areas of the Molonglo Valley a range of shopping and leisure opportunities.

“We’re bringing the shops on early in the development to provide this vital amenity not only for Denman Prospect residents, but those people in the surrounding suburbs of Wright and Coombs,” said Mr Byron.

In just 12 months time, residents will be able to walk down, ride their bike or drop in on their way home and park at the front door thanks to an abundance of car parks.

There are over 150 houses currently under construction with approximately 125 families already living at Denman Prospect.

Development Applications for North Wright and North Coombs

The Suburban Land Agency is planning for the next stages of Wright and Coombs in the Molonglo Valley.

A Development Application (DA) for these stages has been lodged with the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) for approval.

The DA outlines plans for a mixture of single residential and Multi Unit blocks totalling 427 dwellings in Coombs and 425 dwellings in Wright, two community facilities sites in Wright, along with landscaped areas including playgrounds.

The DA is subject to a public notification period and comments can be provided directly to the EPSDD website until Friday 21 July.

For more details visit www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/pubnote

Duplication of Coppins Crossing Road begins

Work to duplicate Coppins Crossing Road between John Gorton Drive and William Hovell Drive has begun with construction of the first 900 metres of road now well under way.

The first stage of the duplication will include an upgrade of the intersection with William Hovell Drive which will be signalised.

The ACT Government said it is investigating options for the remaining duplication of John Gorton Drive which will include a bridge across the Molonglo River.

The newly duplicated section of road is to be renamed to become the northern end of John Gorton Drive.

Along with the duplication of Cotter Road, which is also well underway, this duplication will eventually provide Molonglo Valley residents with a dual carriageway from William Hovell Drive through to Adelaide Avenue.

Park and Pedal rolls in to Glenloch Interchange

A new carpark at the Glenloch Interchange has opened for cyclists to park their car for free and ride the rest of their journey.

Located adjacent to Caswell Drive, the Park and Pedal carpark is perfectly located to cycle either to Belconnen, Gunghalin, Woden or the city.

The scenic and flat ride into the city takes cyclists from the carpark under the Glenloch Interchange, across Lady Denman Drive and then onto dedicated bike paths that skirt the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin for the remainder of the ride.

So, park your car for free and then jump on your bike. It’s a great way to incorporate regular exercise into your daily routine.

More information is available at www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/active-travel/active-travel-for-the-community/park-and-pedal

Development opportunity for an aged care facility

Expressions of interest are being sought for the purchase of Section 72 Denman Prospect to develop a mixed-use aged care facility to cater for those looking to downsize to lower maintenance dwellings with amenities suited to their lifestyle.

The 12,150m² site is relatively flat and is directly adjacent to Ridgeline Park and a short distance to the Denman Village Shops.

When describing what the mixed-use facility could look like, Denman Prospect’s Director of Project Delivery Nick McDonald-Crowley said the vision is to include light commercial uses to provide amenity to self-supported housing in an aged care environment.

“The Land Use for this site is very broad and offers the opportunity to construct multi-storey structures over four storeys,” said Mr McDonald-Crowley.

“Uses such as a coffee shop or communal area are envisaged, but this will be determined by the aged care providers who establish the facility.”

Expressions of interest close on 10 August at 2pm.

For more information contact Nick McDonald-Crowley on 0419 627 240.

Capital Airport Group to develop next stage of Denman Prospect

Capital Airport Group is delighted to be chosen by the ACT Government to build the next stage of Denman Prospect.

The same high level of design, amenity and environmental sustainability that has underpinned the success of the suburb’s first two stages will be applied to the third stage of Denman Prospect.

Project Director for Denman Prospect, Nick McDonald Crowley, said the announcement meant the high aesthetic quality and unrivalled amenity would be maintained across Denman Prospect for residents and the wider Molonglo Valley community.

“Our aim is to deliver a master planned community with thoughtful design guidelines to create an elegant, impressive and memorable suburb that imparts a sense of place. We will have the right infrastructure in place to meet the needs of residents before the critical mass arrives.” said Mr McDonald Crowley.

“Our work to date is fulfilling this vision, and Capital Airport Group is committed to making Denman Prospect Canberra’s most remarkable suburb.”

As in Stages 1 and 2, every home in Denman Prospect will be powered by a minimum 3kW solar system, saving households around $500 a year in electricity costs, while the suburb’s combined emission reductions will be equivalent to taking 4,000 cars off the road annually.

With sustainability being a key focus, we will be looking to incorporate battery storage options in this new stage.

This development will also support Homes for Homes, a social housing project focused on reducing homelessness in the ACT. A donation of 0.1% of the proceeds of all land sold will go towards the project, while 20 per cent of the development will also be devoted to affordable housing.

Denman Prospect’s Display Village, featuring designs by 12 of the region’s leading builders, is rapidly taking shape and is due to open in spring.

“We value the Government’s confidence in our expertise to develop the next stage of Demand Prospect and we are looking forward to beginning construction,” Mr McDonald Crowley said.

Compliance bond refund and landscaping contribution

Block purchasers, who have received their Certificate of Occupancy and completed their approved landscaping (Practical Completion), can apply online to receive their Compliance Bond Refund and/or Landscaping Contribution. That’s a total of $7,500!

Capital Airport Group provides a Landscaping Contribution towards the landscaping of your block if, within 18 months of settling on your block, you:

complete the landscaping of the front yard of your block;
obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for your dwelling; and
have confirmation from the Design Coordinator that your dwelling is compliant; and
any damage to nature strips and public footpaths that occurred during construction and landscaping has been rectified.

If you purchased a block directly from Capital Estate Developments you would have paid a Compliance Bond when you settled on your block. The Compliance Bond ensures the requirements of the Building Guidelines are met and that:

your dwelling complies with the plans and specifications endorsed by Capital Airport Group;
your nature strip/s and public footpaths are protected during construction; and
any damage to nature strips and public footpaths during construction is rectified.

The Compliance Bond will be returned to you so long as your application is made within 18 months of settlement and once Practical Completion has been achieved.

To apply for your Landscaping Contribution and/or Compliance Bond Refund complete the online application form on the Building Guide page or contact Rebecca Kennedy on (02) 6175 3312.