08 May 2012Time is Ticking - First Home Owner Bonus ending June 30
22 Dec 2011Cardinia Lakes EnviroDevelopment accreditation
Cardinia Lakes has been awarded EnviroDevelopment accreditation by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) in the categories of Ecosystems and Community – and becomes one of three Peet Victorian communities to be recognised in this way.
Cardinia Lakes now joins Quarters in Cranbourne West and Aston in Craigieburn as an industry-leading, sustainable community.
EnviroDevelopment is an environmental assessment scheme, designed and administered by the UDIA to inspire and increase socially responsible development throughout Victoria.
Cardinia Lakes has successfully achieved accreditation in two out of a possible six categories;
Ecosystems – protected and enhanced health and sustainability of natural systems and the encouragement of native biodiversity and rehabilitation of degraded sites.
Community – vibrant, cohesive, sustainable communities with good community design; the provision of community facilities and networks; safe, accessible housing and options for the reduced use of private motor vehicles.
The ten-year environmental program underway at Cardinia Lakes was fundamental to the community receiving accreditation in the Ecosystems category. The successful initiative has encouraged native fauna and flora back to the community, creating a natural habitat for Cardinia Lakes’ residents and the wider Pakenham community to enjoy.
Only six residential communities in Victoria have received EnviroDevelopment accreditation from the UDIA since the program’s launch in March 2010 – three of these are Peet communities.
29 Oct 2011Cardinia Lakes Family Fun Day
Come and visit Cardinia Lakes for a Family Fun Day to be held on Saturday 29 October 2011 from 12.00pm – 3.30pm at Cardinia Lakes - Easton Lake, Pakenham.
We’ll have a sausage sizzle, jumping castle, animal farm, pony rides and face painting available for you to enjoy around our stunning lake. Don’t forget to bring your dog on the day in a dress up costume and you could win some fantastic prizes.
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
04 Oct 2011Family matters at Cardinia Lakes!
Little Matilda-Rose Caldwell is the fourth generation of one family to live at Peet Limited’s Cardinia Lakes community in Pakenham – a fact that made her recent safe arrival an even more significant event.
Matilda-Rose’s parents, Simon and Kate Caldwell, her uncle Matthew Caldwell, grandmother Deborah Caldwell and great-grandparents Dianne and Neville Flintoff have all made Cardinia Lakes their home.
Proud great-grandmother Dianne said it was wonderful to have everyone living so close to each other.
“As Neville and I have grown older, being near to family is more important than ever. We all live in different parts of the Cardinia Lakes community, but we’re never more than a few minutes away from each other.”
Dianne’s daughter Deborah and her grandson Matthew Caldwell were the first to move to Cardinia Lakes in 2009. Matthew then encouraged Dianne and Neville to make the move, which they did soon after.
The family were later joined by Matthew’s older brother Simon and his wife Kate – the proud parents of little Matilda-Rose.
“Cardinia Lakes is a great spot for us as a family,” said Deborah, “it has that suburban feel with plenty of open space but still retains a lot of character.
“I work in the city so coming home each evening to a more relaxed, peaceful environment is lovely. On balmy evenings, I like to enjoy the tranquility of Cardinia Lakes in my back yard.” explained Deborah.
Indeed, Matilda-Rose may even have more family at Cardinia Lakes in the near future, with Aunty Emma, her husband Memhet Huseyin and little cousin Mikayla currently looking at available land options.
Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the Cardinia Lakes community offers an ideal place for people and families of all ages to set-up home.
“With four generations of the same family choosing Cardinia Lakes, it’s clear that the age-old notions of kinship and community are still a big part of what people look for when creating a home.”
With half of all homesites now sold, Cardinia Lakes is proving to be a popular choice for homeowners looking to combine lakeside living with easy access to Pakenham’s local amenities.
Preliminary construction work on the Cardinia Lakes children’s centre – a Shire of Cardinia initiative – is also now underway. Once complete, the centre will provide occasional child care for children under three years old, kinder to three and four year-olds, maternal and child health services, early childhood intervention and family services.
To find out more about Cardinia Lakes, contact Jason Bailes, or visit the Land Sales Office at Windermere Boulevard, Pakenham (Melways: 317 K5). Jason can be reached on (03) 5941 3466 or 0434 402 665. The sales office is open from 12pm - 5pm, Saturday - Wednesday.
Or to match your land to your ideal home design, visit Peet’s House and Land website at www.peethouseandland.com.au.
04 Apr 2011Cardinia Lakes celebrates the lakes opening in style!
More than 200 people from Cardinia Lakes, the surrounding community and their family and friends celebrated the official opening of the $4.9 million, 12-hectare lakes precinct on Saturday, 26 March 2011.
The event provided plenty of opportunity for everyone to explore the magnificent parkland, enjoy free entertainment and get to know one another.
Councillor Collin Ross, representing the Mayor of Cardinia Shire, George Blenkhorn, officially declared the lakes precinct open.
Cardinia Lakes homebuyer Amanda Noblett was announced as the winner of the Name the Lakes competition. Amanda said her entry was inspired by the quarrying history of the lakes.
“I was fascinated by the fact the lakes were once quarries, and that history, together with the stone walls that feature throughout Cardinia Lakes, gave me the idea for my entry,” she said.
“Eastone – my suggested name for the eastern lake - is a simple combination of east and stone,” said Amanda.
Research by the Berwick Pakenham Historical Society confirmed the lakes’ quarrying history, with stone from the quarry used to build many of the area’s roads, particularly during the 1940s. This heritage is captured in the park overlooking the lakes where large stones are a feature and double as seats.
The proposed name for the western lake - Cook’s Spring - is also inspired by Amanda’s interest in Pakenham’s history, with the smaller lake named in recognition of the previous landowners.
The names will now progress through formal approval and gazettal processes.
Competition entries were reviewed by an expert panel, including Cardinia Shire’s Mayor, Cr George Blenkhorn, Audrey Dodson, Secretary of the Berwick Pakenham Historical Society and Janene Vurlow, Environment & Heritage Planner at the Cardinia Shire Council.
Amanda has won a catered barbeque for 20 people, which she plans to use as a housewarming celebration once construction on her new home at Cardinia Lakes has been completed.
Runners up Matthew Ridgeway and Dianne Wood (both residents at Cardinia Lakes) each received a $100 Coles/Myer gift voucher.
The weekend also proved a winner for local golfers, with the inaugural Cardinia Lakes 3-Ball Tournament held on Saturday at the Pakenham & Districts Golf Club. The new format event is proudly sponsored by Cardinia Lakes, and saw the team of Chris Towns, Rick Alexander and Andrew Villinger take the honours on the day.
27 Mar 2011Get to Know Your Neighbours and Win!
Peet is encouraging residents and purchasers in its communities to support Neighbour Day on Sunday 27 March 2011 and get to know the people next door or across the street. Nearly 60 per cent of Australians don’t know their neighbours, but Neighbour Day is the perfect time to change that. Neighbour Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community, bringing people together to share a meal, a cuppa or simply a quick chat.Peet has some great ideas on how you can get to know your neighbours. Click here to download information on how you can become better acquainted with who lives next door or across the road and enjoy your community even more. Do you already go the extra mile to help your neighbours and make your community a better place? Peet wants to know what being a great neighbour means to you in your community. Simply send your name, contact details and answer to community@peet.com.au and you could win a luxury gourmet gift hamper!The competition is open to residents and purchasers at Peet communities only and entries must be received by no later than 27 March 2011.If you’re not a resident or purchaser at a Peet community yet – you still have a chance to win a bottle of fine champagne by telling us what being a great neighbour means to you! Email us at community@peet.com.au for your chance to win. To find out more about getting to know your local community click here and for competition terms and conditions click here.For more information on Neighbour Day visit www.neighbourday.org
03 Mar 2011Celebrate the Opening of the Lakes Precinct
You’re invited to a free Family Fun Day at Cardinia Lakes in Pakenham on Saturday 26 March 2011!
The free Family Fun Day will kick-off at 11am and run until 2pm at the eastern lake on Windermere Boulevard. There will be plenty of free entertainment for the whole family, including a roving jazz band, face painting, a jumping castle, sausage sizzle and plenty more.
Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the Family Fun Day provided a great opportunity for the community to be among the first to enjoy the acres of parkland which surround Cardinia Lakes’ two naturally formed lakes.
“Peet has invested close to $5 million to bring the lakes precinct to life, providing residents and visitors to Cardinia Lakes with a really impressive new open space to enjoy,” said Mr Gore.
The opening event will also mark the official naming of the community’s two signature lakes – sending one Cardinia Lakes resident into the history books. The names have been selected from residents and purchasers entries to the Cardinia Lakes Name the Lakes competition.
“We were delighted with the response from the community and received some very interesting suggestions that put our panel of judges to the test,” Mr Gore said.
The entries have been judged by an expert panel, including Cardinia Shire Mayor, Cr George Blenkhorn. “We look forward to sharing a day of celebration with our judging panel, the winners of the competition, our Cardinia Lakes residents and other members of the local community,” said Mr Gore.
If you’d like further information on the Family Fun Day, please e-mail community@peet.com.au or call the Peet Community Information line on 1800 819 912.
Event: Free Family Fun DayDate: Saturday 26 March 2011Time: 11am – 2pmLocation: Eastern lakes, Waterside Drive, Cardinia Lakes, PakenhamFeatures: Free music, face painting, petting zoo, sausage sizzle and more
We look forward to seeing you there!
20 Dec 2010Recycling Reaps Rewards
A Cardinia Lakes resident’s effort to turn a near tragedy into a positive experience has won her a weekend for two at a luxury eco-resort, thanks to Peet Limited’s 2010 National Recycling Week Competition.Amanda Adshead woke on Valentine’s Day 2010 to the sound of a frightening popping and crackling noise in her house. She soon realised the sound was a fire ripping through the roof and she raced to wake her two young children and get them out of the home before it was too late.While fire fighters managed to save some of the home, it was not safe to live in and had to be demolished.But Mrs Adshead could not bear the thought of what had been her family’s home being reduced to rubble and destined for landfill. So she contacted as many people as she could to salvage everything from floorboards and curtains to windows and concrete, so it could be recycled and re-used.Mrs Adshead’s story was among the winning entries of Peet’s Recycling Week Competition, which asked Peet estate residents and purchasers to describe what they did (or pledged to do) to recycle, reduce and re-use.The Adsheads moved to Cardinia Lakes after the loss of their home – the fire was caused by an electrical fault - and have continued their recycling efforts. In addition to having a compost bin, the family also put all of their pets’ droppings into the garden and they collect grey water in tanks and buckets to water their plants. “My theory is if it can’t survive in my garden then it shouldn’t be there,” Mrs Adshead said. Peet Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Brendan Gore said there were some inspirational entries to the community competition.“It is fantastic to know that so many of our residents are committed to sustainable living,” Mr Gore said. “Some of the novel and unique ways in which people in our communities have been working to reduce, re-use and recycle are inspiring.”
03 Nov 2010
Reduce, recycle and WIN! Thousands of residents and purchasers in Peet communities are being encouraged to support National Recycling Week 2010 which kicks off on Monday 8 November 2010.
You can make your mark by organising a Friday File Fling at home or at the office, joining in an Aussie Swap Party or by learning more about how to recycle right all year round. Look online at www.recyclingweek.planetark.org to find an event near you and for a raft of other information about environmentally-friendly recycling habits.
Meanwhile, the Peet team across Australia is joining in by participating in the national Friday File Fling on 12 November – recycling paper and other office materials that might otherwise be destined for the bin.
To encourage our residents across Australia to join the recycling rage this November too, residents and purchasers in Peet communities across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland are being offered the chance to win a luxury weekend away for two at an eco-resort!*
If you’re a resident or purchaser, simply make a recycling pledge or tell us what you already do to recycle at home or in your community, for your chance to win! Your entry can be as simple or elaborate as you please!
Make sure you email your response, along with your name, address, telephone number and the Peet community in which you live or are building, to community@peet.com.au.
The competition is open to Peet residents and purchasers only and entries must be received by no later than 21 November 2010.
Now in its 15th year, National Recycling Week will run from Monday 8 November to Sunday 14 November 2010. So take up the challenge and recycle at home, school and work!
Did you know? Household batteries contain toxic metals such as cadmium, mercury and lead, which can be harmful to the environment when disposed of to landfill. Most councils offer regular collections and/or provide drop-off locations for hazardous waste. Search www.recyclingnearyou.com.au to find collection points in your local area or click here to learn more about Australian rubbish and recycling.
*Terms and conditions apply. Click here for more information.
20 Jul 2010Support National Tree Day
Support National Tree Day
Peet Limited is inviting residents at Cardinia Lakes to join a free sustainable gardening workshop on Saturday 31 August 2010 to support National Tree Day.
Australia's biggest community tree planting event, National Tree Day aims to encourage Australians to plant more than one million native trees and shrubs across the country.
For more information about the workshop and the chance to save 20% on native plant purchases click on the link below or call 1800 819 912.
To download an information sheet on local native plant varieties and tips on making your garden more sustainable click on the links below.
National Tree Day Fact SheetNational Tree Day Flier
01 Jul 2010More good reasons to build your first home in a Peet community
Building your first home in a Peet community in Victoria is now even more affordable, with first homebuyers in Victoria enjoying Australia’s most generous incentives.From 1 July 2010, first homebuyers in Victoria could be eligible to receive up to $20,000* in assistance.Together, the First Home Owners Grant of $7,000 and the First Home Bonus of $13,000 provide first homebuyers with 20,000 good reasons to build their dream home in a Peet community in Victoria.Peet Limited CEO and Managing Director Brendan Gore said first-time buyers should act now to take full advantage of the generous financial incentives on offer.“Recognising the demand for affordable homesites in highly sought-after locations across Melbourne, Peet is continuing to deliver a broad range of options that are attracting first-time buyers to our communities,” Mr Gore said.Peet has land available across Melbourne’s growth corridors, from Greenvale Lakes in the north, to Tarneit Gardens and The Rise in the west, and Skye Valley and Cardinia Lakes in the south east.First homebuyers are now also able to choose from a selection of house and land packages at communities across Melbourne by using Peet’s house and land website (www.peethouseandland.com.au).“Peet offers a variety of lot sizes and prices meaning buyers will find a homesite that suits their budget and their needs now and into the future,” said Mr Gore.“All Peet communities offer good access to local facilities and services, including schools, shopping and transport links.”*Eligibility criteria apply. For more information, visit www.sro.vic.gov.au
25 Feb 2010Cardinia Lakes helps Pakenham secure success
More than one hundred spectators witnessed a historical victory at the Pakenham and District Golf Course on Saturday (20 February), with the home team winning the Pakenham Plate for the fourth consecutive year.The team aggregate event, which attracts players from around the region, was sponsored by Peet Limited’s Cardinia Lakes estate through its Community Sponsorship Program.Ron Horne, Robert Yates, Gordon Mackenzie and Jim Welsh outplayed a competitive field in windy conditions to take home the 2010 trophy. Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO, Brendan Gore, said the Company was pleased to actively support the community by sponsoring the Pakenham and District Golf Club. “Peet is pleased to support the Club to provide recreational facilities to more than 650 community members and to coordinate major events like the Pakenham Plate, which brings together sports people from throughout the region,” Mr Gore said. “Sporting clubs form an important part of our community fabric and encourage active, healthy living, which Peet also aims to achieve at communities such as Cardinia Lakes.” Pakenham and District Golf Club Manager, Jason McQualter, said the Club was thrilled to have retained the trophy. “This was our 26th year hosting the Pakenham Plate and we couldn’t be happier with the result! The support of competitors, the Club’s organising committee and the generous assistance from Cardinia Lakes enabled the Club to deliver another successful event for the season,” Mr McQualter said. The Pakenham and District Golf Club is located minutes from Cardinia Lakes, which is home to more than 300 residents. The community has been planned around a central landscaped lake and park precinct, which is currently under construction and which will provide an expansive recreation space for residents. Information about the Cardinia Lakes community is available by phoning (03) 5941 3466 or online at www.cardinialakes.com.au. Details about the Cardinia Lakes Community Sponsorship Program is also available online at www.cardinialakes.com.au.
29 Oct 2009Buyer bonus on offer at Cardinia Lakes
For a limited time, Peet Limited is offering thousands in savings for homebuyers who purchase a new homesite in its Windemere release at Cardinia Lakes in Pakenham.
The savings are available through Peet’s ‘Flying Start’ package, which provides homebuyers with free side and rear Colorbond fencing and a choice of Waterwise front garden landscaping packages – all valued at up to $6,000.
The offer is available on lots in the Windermere release, which are priced from $142,000 and sized from 576sqm to 1,076sqm.
The homesites are located on prime land, just a few minutes’ drive from Pakenham and a short walk from the estate’s developing lake precinct.
Cardinia Lakes’ expansive lake and parkland area is currently being constructed by Peet Limited to offer more than 12 hectares of open space for the community to enjoy.
Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the area had been designed to meet the needs of the growing Cardinia Lakes’ community.
“More than a third of all homesites have now sold at Cardinia Lakes and the community is fast becoming a well-established part of the local area,” Mr Gore said.
“The master-planned lake and park precinct will offer picnic areas, playgrounds and plenty of open space, providing a centrepoint for the community where residents can relax or exercise with family and friends.”
As well as the expansive lakeside area, residents at Cardinia Lakes enjoy easy access to a range of services nearby in Pakenham, including schools, shops, cafes and medical services.
Peet will also be developing facilities within the community itself, with land set aside for a neighbourhood centre and proposed primary school to meet resident’s needs into the future.
For homebuyers commuting to the city, Cardinia Lakes offers easy access to Melbourne is via the Princes Highway and there are a range of public transport options located nearby.
For information about Peet’s Flying Start package, homebuyers can phone (03) 5941 3466 or visit the Sales Office on Huron Parkway (off Princess Highway and Windermere Boulevard) in Pakenham between midday and 5pm, Saturday to Wednesday.
Information is also available at www.cardinialakes.com.au.
01 Oct 2009Last chance for $14,000 grant!
First homebuyers can still claim $14,000 to build their new dream home at Peet estate. But, with the second deadline for the First Home owners’ Boost (FHOB) fast approaching, buyers should contact Peet today to access the Boost before the year is over.Homebuyers who sign a contract to build a new home on or before 31 December 2009 may be eligible up to $14,000 to build that new home – through the $7,000 FHOB and the $7,000 First Home Owners’ Grant.When combined with low interest rates, stamp duty concessions and the broad range of affordable lots currently available in Western Australia, now is the ideal time to secure a new homesite at a Peet estate.Peet has communities with land available in the northern and southern suburbs of Perth, as well as the South-west and Great Southern.From the commuter-friendly Village at Wellard and the expansive Lakelands and Carramar Golf Course estates to premium coastal living at Burns Beach Estate and quiet serenity at The Sanctuary in Albany, buyers can find a Peet estate that complements their lifestyle.Buyers can also choose from neat cottage lots, through to generously proportioned blocks, perfect for growing families. The broad selection ensures first homebuyers will find a homesite that suits their budget and their needs now and into the future.All of the communities enjoy access to local and community facilities, including schools, shopping and transport links. Many homesites are titled, which means home construction can begin as soon as the homesite is settled.So act now to make most of the grants on offer:
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For more information on the grants, please visit www.firsthome.gov.au
01 Apr 2008Waterside living on offer at Cardinia Lakes
Discerning buyers now have the opportunity to secure a lake-side homesite with the release of Stage 5 at Peet Limited's beautiful Cardinia Lakes in Pakenham.
The homesites are ideally located, with many adjacent to one of the estate's lakes and an 8.2 hectare conservation reserve. Buyers will also be in easy walking distance to a further 9.7 hectares of landscaped parkland, providing plenty of open space for recreational activities.
The 44 lots on Windermere Avenue and Victoria Place in the recently released stage 5 range in size from 504sqm to 793sqm and are priced from $110,000 to $194,000.
Peet Limited's Managing Director, Brendan Gore said he expects strong interest for the latest release.
"Cardinia Lakes has been designed to provide residents with an environment in which they can lead a healthy and relaxed life, with an abundance of public open space, picturesque landscaped parks and extensive lakes precincts," said Mr Gore.
"Ultimately, the estate will be home to some 738 households," said Mr Gore. "And families, singles and couples are being attracted to the estate because of the lifestyle it offers."
Once completed, residents will find all the facilities they need at Cardinia Lakes – a shopping centre, community centre, primary school and commercial precinct. And with the Pakenham town centre just minutes away, there's already easy access to existing shops, cafes, medical and sporting facilities.
Building design guidelines have been developed to ensure homes are built to the highest standards, maximising the owner's investment and enhancing the aesthetic qualities of the estate. To get an idea of what can be achieved on these impressive homesites, visit some of Melbourne's best builders at the Cardinia Lakes Display Village for innovative and stylish ideas.
To learn more about Cardinia Lakes – and to choose your new home site – contact Cardinia Lakes Sales Manager Peter Corica on 5941 3466 or 0416 034 044 or visit him at the Sales Office on Windermere Boulevard, Pakenham between midday and 5.00pm each Saturday to Wednesday. You can also visit www.cardinialakes.com.au
20 July 2010 Support National Tree Day 1 July 2010More good reasons to build your first home in a Peet community 30 March 2010Limited elevated lots released at Cardinia Lakes25 February 2010Cardinia Lakes helps Pakenham secure success29 October 2009Buyer bonus on offer at Cardinia Lakes