Construction Update

Once the Development Approval has been issued by Council, stage specific plans, including roads and drainage, sewer and water, electrical, telecommunication and landscaping plans, are lodged for approval with the relevant authorities.

Machinery is brought onto site to strip existing topsoil and start shaping the land to ensure that the required levels are met for road and lot construction. This usually includes cutting and filling various areas within the stage, to meet required design levels and the construction of retaining walls.

Trenches are excavated for the installation of underground services, which are usually delivered in order of sewer, drainage and water. The sewerage and drainage network is controlled by gravity, which is why they are often the deepest assets and are delivered first.

Further underground services are installed including electricity and telecommunications (fibre internet). Road construction takes place over several phases. Excavation and preparation of the base layer commences first and is often followed by installation of various conduit crossings and kerb construction.

Construction of the road continues, with numerous road layers completed through to the final asphalt layer. The stage starts to look like your future community, with driveways, footpaths, nature strips created and street trees planted.

Each stage is closely inspected and audited by Council to ensure the new infrastructure complies with the plans and relevant standards. Once council's compliance department accepts the works, a plan sealing application is lodged to the local authority for assessment and approval.

Once the survey plan is sealed and endorsed by the local authority, this plan and all other relevant documentation is lodged with Titles Queensland lodgment for individual titles for each lot to be issued. Your solicitor or finance broker is notified when this has occurred and will arrange for settlement.