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Cove Life
Shell Cove
JANUARY 2013 ISSUE 1
Welcome to the first issue of Cove Life, a
new newsletter designed to keep you
personally updated on all the latest
developments at Shell Cove.
As a Shell Cove resident, we know that you
will be interested in all events and activities
currently underway at Shell Cove; which is
why you’ll find included here:
Latest News to keep you up-to-date on all
the latest at Shell Cove.
A Sales & Construction Update to provide
you information on the progress of our land
releases.
A Boat Harbour Update to keep you
informed about construction progress for this
significant centrepiece development for our
community; and also to give you a glimpse of
the many lifestyle benefits it will offer.
A Community Programs Update to let you
know all about the various events, classes
and activities currently happening within our
community. We encourage you to get involved.
In this issue, we also profile Glenn
Colquhoun, Australand’s Development
Director for Shell Cove. His passion and
stewardship of the community is well known
and admired throughout Australand.
Finally, we have also included information
about the new Shell Cove Customer
Referral Program, whereby if you, as an
owner or buyer at Shell Cove, refer a friend
or family member and they also purchase at
Shell Cove, then they will receive $1,000 off
the purchase price of their land lot and you
will receive $1,000.
As always, our Customer Relations Team are
here to help so if you have any questions
please do not hesitate to contact the team
on 13 38 38.
Nigel Edgar
General Manager
NSW Residential
Australand
Marianne Saliba
Mayor
Shellharbour
City Council
Aerial view of Shell Cove Boat Harbour location.
Boat Harbour: Local firm wins
Stage One works contract.
Work is officially set to start on
Stage 1 of the Shell Cove Boat
Harbour following the appointment
of local firm Coastwide Civil to the first
stage of the $150 million project.
Stage 1, the first of 4 major contracts
to be issued for the $600 million Boat
Harbour precinct development, will
commence in January 2013. This will
include the placement of environmental
controls, followed by the installation of a
coffer dam in the beach zone to enable
construction of the breakwater. Plus,
sorting and processing of excavated
material for re-use plus part excavation
of the huge harbour basin.
Overall the Stage 1 works are expected
to last around 12 months.
The commencement of Stage 1
represents a true milestone in the Boat
Harbour’s development following years
of planning and preparation work.
The company selected for the project,
Coastwide Civil, is a local firm with
extensive experience in construction
of similar large marine projects both
locally and internationally. Some of
the significant projects that Coastwide
have built include the Lake Illawarra
Breakwater, Tug Boat facility at
Port Kembla and boat harbours in Lihir,
Townsville and New Guinea.
Finally, on behalf of all residents of
Shell Cove, and indeed the entire coastal
community, we offer congratulations
to the team at Coastwide Civil on their
appointment to this project, which
represents one of the most significant
infrastructure projects
for the South Coast
in decades, and a
world class project
in its own right.
Shell Cove Boat Harbour wins UDIA Award for concept design
On August 24th
the Shell Cove
Boat Harbour was
awarded the Concept
Design Award at
the 2012 UDIA NSW
Austral Bricks Awards
for Excellence.
The award recognised the thoughtful
process underpinning Australand and
Shellharbour City Council’s concept
design for the Shell Cove Boat Harbour
Precinct, while also recognising their ability
to deliver a world class community.
The UDIA NSW Austral Bricks Awards
for Excellence are designed to highlight
innovation, sustainability, industry
leadership and recognise excellence in
urban development across NSW and
the ACT.
Australand NSW General Manager
Residential Division Nigel Edgar said
Shell Cove is a prime example of the
private and public sectors working
together as partners to visualise and
develop masterplanned communities
that respond to natural and
environmental frameworks.
“We are honoured that our concept
design for the Shell Cove Boat Harbour
has been recognised with such a
prestigious award.” said Mr Edgar.
“Residents, too, should be both proud
and pleased to know that their home is
now rightly recognised as an outstanding
award-winning residential community,
one of the finest in Australia.”
A major new South Coast Destination
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Artist’s Impression of the Shell Cove Boat Harbour – Scan the QR code to find out more.
Now scheduled to officially start
construction in January 2013,
The Shell Cove Boat Harbour and
Town Centre will offer residents an
exciting new lifestyle dimension.
Its waterfront marina and lifestyle
facilities will become a social hub
for our community and a major
boating destination for the wider
South Coast region.
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Upon completion it will feature:
• A vibrant Town Centre where
you can enjoy a selection of cafés,
restaurants and speciality shops.
• Supermarket with carpark; perfect
for your weekly grocery shopping
and convenient for those times
when you need to dash in to pick
up a few items.
• Waterfront Central Park; a great
place to meet friends, or simply
enjoy the tranquil views.
• Expansive network of open spaces
with parks, playgrounds and
waterways where you can cycle,
walk or play with the kids.
• Timber boardwalk and promenade
around the harbour foreshore linking
to a variety of parks, landscaped
areas and boardwalk level cafes and
shops. Perfect for that daily stroll, run
or cycle.
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Aerial plan of Boat Harbour detailing Stage 1 construction activities.
• Floating pontoon berthing for 300
boats with direct access to the
Pacific Ocean. Here you will have
convenient access to your boat,
making it easier than ever to get
out onto the water more often.
• Various marine maintenance
facilities including sail makers, ship
chandlers, refuelling facilities, a boat
maintenance workshop and more.
It’s a boaties dream!
• Public boat ramp with parking for
cars and trailers.
• Variety of housing options, from
detached housing and terraces to
apartments.
• Proposed Community Centre and
Library offering a wide selection of
literature and a variety of community
programs and activities.
• Extensive network of walking tracks
and cycleways, providing links to
key areas throughout Shell Cove,
surrounding beaches, shops and parks.
Leave your car at home and embrace a
more active, healthier lifestyle!
Additionally, public access will be
provided by pathways to both the
breakwater and groyne, making it easy
for kids and families wanting to fish and
explore the wide variety of marine life
that lives in and around a breakwater.
Construction
The construction of the Boat Harbour
will include excavation in excess of
one million cubic metres and will
incorporate:
• Breakwater and groyne to provide
safe access to the ocean
• Edge treatments constructed from
pre-cast concrete sections and rock
revetment
• Timber boardwalks and
promenades
• 300 floating pontoon berths
The company selected for the project,
Coastwide Civil, is a local firm with
extensive experience in construction
of similar large marine projects both
locally and internationally. Some
of the significant projects that
Coastwide have built include the Lake
Illawarra Breakwater, Tug Boat facility
at Port Kembla and boat harbours in
Lihir, Townsville and New Guinea.
More than $25 million has been
spent to date on studies, approvals,
relocation and remediation of an old
waste tip on the site, as well as the
purchase of rock for the breakwaters
and Boat Harbour edges.
In excess of 300,000 tonnes of hard
rock will be utilised in the construction
of breakwaters and the harbour
edges. This material is being sourced
from local quarries and from re-used
material from the site excavation itself.
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authorities to ensure the coastal and
offshore environment is not impacted
in a negative manner.
A compensatory wetland with salt
marsh zones has been constructed
at the nearby Myimbarr Community
Park to offset any habitat loss at
the boat harbour site. This wetland,
which comprises 12.4 hectares of
wetland and saltmarsh, involved
the planting of 300,000 endemic
waterplants and is believed to be the
largest ‘constructed’ wetland system
on the east coast of Australia.
The project won a CASE Earth Works
Award for its leading environmental
management practices.
Plan of Shell Cove Harbour compared to Darling Harbour
To date, almost 200,000 tonnes of
rock has been stockpiled in readiness
for construction works.
When complete, the Boat Harbour
will boast a water surface of
approximately 12 hectares, which
represents an area approximately 30%
larger than Darling Harbour.
Environment Guidelines a Top Priority
Planning for the construction works
has involved significant assessment
and refinement to ensure any
environmental risks are significantly
reduced. This has included the
preparation of Environmental
Management Plans in consultation
with the Environment Protection
Authority and other key statutory
The impact on Aboriginal heritage
has also been closely considered in
consultation with the local Aboriginal
community. In particular, middens
discovered in the proximity of the site
will be preserved and protected with
specific heritage protection plans
formulated in consultation with the local
Aboriginal community and the NSW
Office of Environment and Heritage.
Upon completion, the new Boat
Harbour, will transform Shell
Cove into one of Australia’s most
desirable residential communities
and become a major lifestyle
destination in its own right.
Sales & Construction Update: 2012 Overview
The past year has seen a number of new land releases at Shell Cove and sales for all have been strong.
Vines Avenue Release:
Lots in the Vine Avenue Release
were released to market in early
2012 and have been highly sought
after because of their ideal location.
Currently only 2 quality lots remain
available, with 1 of the 2 boasting
views.
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Cowries Avenue Release:
17 Lots in the second Cowries
Avenue Release were released to
market in October.
This was anticipated to be a highly
sought after release as it is the closest
release to the future Boat Harbour to
date. On the release weekend this
proved to be true, with 13 of the 17
lots sold within 48 hours.
Links Drive Release:
13 lots in the Links Drive Release
were released on December 8,
this was Shell Cove’s last land
release for 2012.
Civil construction works are
currently underway and are
scheduled to be complete in
January 2013.
The Knoll Reserve: Update
design principles in consultation with
Healthy Cities Illawarra. In this respect
The Knoll has been a pilot site for the
‘Child Friendly by Design Project’,
which saw extensive consultation
with the local community and in
particular Shell Cove Primary School.
The landscape plans for the Knoll are
scheduled to commence in the first
half of 2013 and will include:
• A focal point at the highest point
of the area providing spectacular
views
Shell Cove offers residents plenty of parklands, including The Knoll
The Knoll, as it has become
known, is a large 8 hectare
reserve at the highest point of
Shell Cove.
The reserve’s remnant bushland is
being gradually regenerated as a
result of the success of the exotic
weed removal program which aims to
regenerate the bushland to its natural
state. The reserve’s grassy area at its
highest point will also be landscaped
for public use in 2013.
• Multiple pedestrian paths for cycling
and walking
• A large grassed area for kicking
balls, flying kites or just relaxing
• An outdoor educational space with
stone seating for school children
The landscape plans for The Knoll
were developed using child-friendly
Your Community Programs: Get involved today!
Shell Cove’s Family Health
Medical Centre offers all
residents convenient access to
a range of services including:
general practice services for all
ages, speech therapy, exercise
physiology and clinical psychology
dietetics, pathology
collection,
cardiac ultrasound
and
physiotherapy service starting
in
February. For online bookings
visit
www.scfh.org.au
This year we encourage you to take
advantage of the range of programs,
classes and groups on offer.
Go 4 Fun Program: Created by the
health experts at MEND, this program
teaches children aged 7-13 about
the importance of healthy eating and
exercising. The first Go4Fun program
commenced in October and Shell
Cove Family Health are currently taking
registrations of interest for the second
program scheduled for the first term
in 2013. For more information or to
register call 4220 8800.
Pilates Classes: Improve your
flexibility, fitness, muscle strength
and more at one of our new
Shell Cove Family Health Centre offers residents a wide range of service, programs and activities
weekly Pilates Classes! Suitable
for all ages, the classes include
a combination of gentle floor
and standing exercises. Classes
run every Thursday morning at
10.30am, bookings are required so
please call to reserve your place.
Weekly Walking Groups: Come
along to one of the weekly walking
groups each Wednesday and Friday
morning, from 7am to 8am. The
group meets at 7am on the corner of
Cove Bvde & Shallows Drive. Please
remember to wear comfortable
clothes and suitable footwear.
Shallows Gym Membership:
This purpose-built studio gym offers
stunning views of Shell Cove and
the surrounding area spanning the
escarpment to the ocean, providing
a tranquil and positive environment for
daily exercise. Membership options
vary from single sessions to 12 month
passes and include a specially tailored
gym program.
Plus Shell Cove Family Health has
become
even more convenient with its
extended
opening hours on Monday
and Wednesday until 8.30pm by
appointment.
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Your Community Programs: Continued
Aerial view of The Links Shell Cove Golf Course, with Clubhouse in foreground
Over the next few months there is
lots happening at The Links Shell
Cove, so get your golf clubs ready
and sign up for these fun events.
Public Holiday Single Stableford:
Monday 28 January.
Callaway Challenge:
Wednesday 30 January.
February Monthly Medal (Stroke):
Saturday 2 February.
Ladies Medal Round (Single Stroke):
Thursday 7 February.
In other news there are now four
sets of tees placed on all holes at
The Links so members can play
their social golf games from any tee
they choose. Plus over the last few
months a new tee management
system has been implemented and
will kick off in February.
Work is also continuing on
implementing hazard pegs, removing
the Bull Rush from the creeks and
the reshaping of the 13th and 14th
fairways now complete.
Congratulations to the December
Medal Winners.
The A Grade Medal was won by
Mick Prior with a score of 67.
The B Grade Medal was won by
Theo Kalmanidis with a score of 64.
The C Grade Medal was won by Alex
McPhie with a score of 63.
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Shell Cove Community Centre
Over 400 people attend the
community centre each week but
there is plenty of room for more so
come along and get involved in one
of the many activities, groups or
programs on offer.
A big thank you to all the Volunteers who
assisted over 180 School students with
the planting of 1600 trees in the local
Shellharbour Community in August. It was
great to see so many people volunteer to
help the local community, the volunteers
were from all around the local area but
most were Shell Cove residents.
In other news the Shell Cove
Community Centre are looking for
more people to get involved in the
weekly Euchre Card Games. So if
you are after a game and are keen
to get involved come along to the
Shell Cove Community Centre on
Mondays between 1pm and 4pm (25
Southern Cross Drive Shell Cove).
Plus this January and February there
will be a number of “Get to know your
Neighbour” gatherings with a free
BBQ and game of backyard cricket
or volley ball.
So come along, have fun and get
to know your neighbours. For
more details call Craig Swaney the
Community Worker at Shell Cove
on 0431 501 613.
Shell Cove Public School
Australand and Shellharbour City
Council have cemented their
commitment to Shell Cove Public
School by establishing a partnership
to provide ongoing financial support.
Together they have pledged a $20,000
sponsorship that will be paid out in five
annual payments of $4000.
The first installment has already been
used to purchase a state-of-the-art
interactive projector and display for
the school library, providing teachers
with a wonderful resource and
facilitating an interactive teaching
and learning environment. The
Shell Cove Public School forms an
integral part of our community and all
stakeholders and residents are keen
to nurture and support this vibrant
learning environment.
Shell Cove
Resident’s
Family Fun Day
The Shell Cove Family Fun Day on
the 24th of November was a huge
success. Over 3000 people came
together to join in the fun and enjoy the
face painting, balloon sculptors, stilt
walkers and of course the animal farm.
After a fun packed afternoon the party
ended on a high with an appearance
from Smokey the Bear followed by the
much anticipated arrival of Santa.
Introducing...
Glenn Colquhoun
As Australand’s Development Director
for Shell Cove, Glenn is a familiar face
around the community. In fact, Glenn
has been an integral part of Shell Cove
for 13 years now.
“It’s been a privilege in the sense that
I’ve been able to see the community
at Shell Cove develop right from the
very beginning”; says Glenn.
“To see an actual, living breathing
community take shape is a really
satisfying part of this job, and Shell
Cove has today grown into something
very special.”
Having guided the development through
its early years, Glenn’s focus today is
primarily the successful delivery of the
new Boat Harbour and Town Centre.
“It’s a breakthrough development
that will see Shell Cove become one
of Australia’s premier residential and
lifestyle destinations… something that
will really set it head and shoulders
above other residential communities.
It will be the difference.”
Glenn knows what he is talking about,
as he has been overseeing the delivery
of large scale urban communities for
over 20 years now, both for Australand
and other leading development
companies. He relocated to Shell Cove
with his family over 8 years ago, and
despite what you think might have
happened to his work/life balance as a
result, Glenn says he absolutely loves
the lifestyle, “I love the daily challenges.
I love dealing with people and the
friendly environment here at Shell Cove
makes work a pleasure. I also love
surfing at ‘The Farm’. Along with Shell
Cove and family, it’s my passion!”
A $1,000 bonus!*
for you and a friend
What do you have to do for you and your
friend to earn a $1,000 bonus?*
It’s easy. The steps are as follows:
1.As a buyer at Shell Cove, simply tell your friend or colleague about Shell
Cove and the great range of land lots available, and ask them to visit our
Sales and Display Centre at 8 Cove Boulevarde, Shell Cove or call 13 38 38.
2.If, within the next 12 months, the person you have referred purchases
a land lot from the Shell Cove Sales & Information Centre, then as referrer
you will receive a cheque for $1,000; plus your friend will receive $1,000
off the price of their land lot. It really is that simple.
3.Tell them that for you to both get your bonus, they should give
your name to the Shell Cove Sales Representative when they visit.
In addition, you should also call our Customer Referral Program
coordinator on 13 38 38 to register yourself as a ‘bona fide’ referrer
and to supply us with your contact details.
If you would like further details about our Customer Referral Program, do not
hesitate to call our Customer Referral Program coordinator on 13 38 38.
* $1,000 bonus equates to a cheque for $1,000 for you; plus a $1,000 reduction from the purchase price
for your referred friend. You are invited to call 13 38 38 for more information. Please let the person you are
referring know that you have been offered this bonus.
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A masterplanned
residential community
created by Australand
and Shellharbour
City Council.
Australand has been creating residential communities in Australia for over
80 years. Our philosophy of ‘people driven people’ reflects our core belief that
everything we do must have a tangible human benefit and that our customers
are at the heart of everything we do. Today more than 100,000 families can
attest to Australand’s commitment to excellence in planning and construction;
a commitment that guarantees quality of life.
Shellharbour City Council leads by example in balancing the area’s natural
beauty with the needs of a growing community. Through its framework of a
City of Vision, the Council is focused on achieving results for dynamic and
sustainable developments for a modern society, directly or in partnership.
These results can be seen in Shell Cove, Illawarra Regional Airport,
Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre, Croom Regional Sporting Complex,
Myimbarr Community Park, The Links Shell Cove Golf Course, Shellharbour
City Stadium and the proposed Shellharbour City Hub.
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Our Customer Relations Team are here to help.
If you have any questions, please call 13 38 38 or email
customerservicensw@australand.com.au
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