Soak up the spring sunshine and walk the streets of GX this weekend to discover how Ginninderry is inspiring a new way of living. More than a display village, here you’ll find cutting-edge display homes, explore sustainability and local art trails, learn about the latest in design and building trends and be amazed by Mini-G – our very own ‘tiny house’.
The ballot for Strathnairn – Stage 2, Land release 2 was drawn at 5 pm today, 8 November 2019. If you are an approved applicant you will receive an email to confirm your Draw Number and Block Selection Session on 16 November 2019.
Walk the streets of GX and discover how Ginninderry is inspiring a new way of living. More than a display village, here you’ll find cutting-edge display homes, explore sustainability and local art trails, learn about the latest in design and building trends and be amazed by Mini-G – our very own ‘tiny house’.
The streets of Ginninderry’s new display village – GX – came alive on Sunday with a festival style celebration headlined by celebrities, high-energy performers, family entertainment and a host of workshops and displays.
The Planning Institute of Australia Awards (PIA), Canberra Chapter were held last Friday to celebrate another year of outstanding planning practice, people and projects within the ACT.
This exhibition looks at the processes involved in the creation of the Ginninderry Landmark Sculpture 'Little Eagle Glyph' by Canberra-based artist G W Bot. As well as images of the fascinating processes involved in the production of the finished bronze artwork, the exhibition includes examples of the artist's graphic work and 3 marquettes (models) made prior to the final selection of the 'Little Eagle Glyph'.
The streets of Ginninderry’s new display village – GX – will come alive this weekend with a festival style celebration headlined by celebrities, high-energy performers, family entertainment and a host of workshops and displays.
GX is a new way of experiencing a new way of living. More than a display village, here you’ll find 16 cutting-edge display homes, explore sustainability and local art trails, learn from a range of fascinating speakers and demonstrations and be amazed by Mini-G – our very own ‘tiny house’.
Ballot registrations for 44 new blocks in Stage 2 at Strathnairn have opened. Blocks in this release are ideally located near Hilltop Park and green open spaces, and most qualify for free front landscaping.
Huon Contractors will soon be undertaking restoration works on Pro Hart Avenue (formerly Stockdill Drive) in Holt. The location of the works will be between the Drake Brockman Drive intersection and Lionel Rose Street.
Ginninderry today became the first greenfield development in Australia to roll out electric-bike sharing with a new e-bike fleet. The installation of e-bike sharing underpins Ginninderry’s position as the only ‘6 Star Green Star - Communities’ rated development in the region and forms part of an integrated active travel strategy that includes a network of dedicated cycle lanes.
The exhibition from Gungahlin College at Ginninderry is comprised of 26 artists who are studying year 11 and 12 students from Gungahlin College. Students studied a number of courses including Photography, Visual Art and Ceramics.
SPARK Ginninderry, Strathnairn Arts Association, and Quality Training in Construction proudly support training and employment initiatives for local people. SPARK in partnership with Strathnairn Arts Association, artsACT, Quality Training in Construction (RTO code: 41039), Training Fund, Authority and Skills Canberra are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the construction sector.
Join us and discover all you need to know about designing and building at Ginninderry. Meet the Ginninderry team and our partner builders, have your building and design questions answered and chat to us about land sales and the range of house and land packages on offer.
SPARK in partnership with Career Shop and the ACT Government Office for Women are delivering an innovative program focusing on women entering and returning to the workforce.
A Curator collects. The artworks on display represent a very small sample of a collection that has developed over many years. My collection is wide-ranging and diverse and includes art from the Ancient World (Egypt, Greece, Rome); Asia (China, Japan, Tibet, India, Indonesia); Africa New Guinea and Melanesia.
Riverview Projects, is excited to announce an innovative partnership with Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO, to ensure best practice bushfire management is maintained for all stages of the Ginninderry project.
With a packed program of music, art, dance, ceremony and stories that celebrate the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, there was something for everyone at this year's NAIDOC in the North family event.
SPARK in partnership with Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) are delivering an accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the community services sector.
SPARK Ginninderry proudly supports training and employment initiatives for local people. SPARK in partnership with PCYC Goulburn, Goulburn Place Plan, Southern Region Business Enterprise Centre and TAFE NSW (RTO Code: 90005) are delivering a new and innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the construction sector.
An innovative training program aimed at encouraging more women to consider a career in Civil Construction will see nine local woman offered full-time jobs in the sector following their graduation last week.
Through our engagement activities, we have been fortunate to see the incredible sense of community in action across the greater Belconnen region. And we think there are some great stories to share! To that end, we are launching an initiative called Belco Buzz.
Together with our partners Huon Contractors and Calibre Group we were delighted to be awarded the CCF Earth Awards 2019 Winner PROJECT VALUE UP TO $2 MILLION in May and most recently, the Master Builders Association Civil – Hydraulic Award for the design and construction of the Ginninderry Sewer Vortex Structure.
SPARK Ginninderry and Canberra Institute of Technology proudly supports training and employment initiatives for local people. SPARK in partnership with Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the hospitality sector.
More than 60 residential blocks in the new suburb of Strathnairn were sold by ballot over the weekend following a successful sales campaign that saw significant interest from buyers looking to become part of the high-profile new community of Ginninderry in West Belconnen.
The ballot for Strathnairn - Stage 2, Land release 1 was drawn at 10am today, 14 June 2019. If you are an approved applicant you will receive an email to confirm your Draw Number and Block Selection Session on 22 June 2019.
While the prevalence of modern slavery in Australia may seem low, there is a growing need for our property and construction industries to be aware of the vulnerabilities they are exposed to through their extended supply chains.
The Ginninderry SPARK Training and Employment Initiative proudly supports training and employment opportunities for the local community. SPARK in partnership with CIT are delivering another innovative accredited training program focusing on giving individuals accredited training within the Conservation Land Management & Horticulture sector.
Ginninderry is pleased to present the INSPIRE Series. This series aims to bring ordinary people with extraordinary stories to the Link to share their experiences and lessons learnt.
Registrations for 122 residential blocks at Strathnairn will close this Sunday following a successful sales campaign which has seen significant interest from buyers looking to become part of the high-profile community in West Belconnen.
Congratulations to today's graduates who have now completed a Certificate I in Construction. The group enjoyed a BBQ at Zac's Place with many now continuing on with the second stage of the program, to complete a Certificate II in Construction.
As an innovative, sustainable community of international significance within the Capital Region, Ginninderry is inspiring a new way of living. How? By doing things a little differently.
CHATTEL is now showing at The Link. This exhibition includes artworks in two different mediums Six works were created in 2018 after Amardeep Shergill spent three months in Switzerland and time in India.
To celebrate National Families Week & World Bee Day join us for: A fun afternoon of activities including:
Registrations for 122 residential blocks at Strathnairn, Ginninderry will open tomorrow morning representing the largest single release of blocks in the high-profile Belconnen development corridor to date.
Opportunity is now available for a Pop-up café operator at The Link – Ginninderry’s first multipurpose centre within the suburb of Strathnairn. Invitations are being sought for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Pop-up Café at The Link – an activated multipurpose hub which includes the Ginninderry Project Office and Sales Office.
As the deadline for the end of the First Home Owner Grant looms, it’s tempting for first home buyers to simply buy a standard apartment that’s within their price range.
Ginninderry’s SPARK training and employment initiative is expanding to provide courses in southern Canberra. Delivered by the Ginninderry Joint Venture with the assistance of the ACT Government, SPARK provides training for Canberrans to help them get into work.
At Ginninderry, we’re big fans of induction cooktops. As well as being more energy efficient than gas and electric cooktops, they form an important part of our integrated home energy package.
With our first residents set to move in before the years end, we caught up with Naveen and Poonam Bhatia to see what attracted them to Ginninderry and what excites them most about their new Streetscape Plus home.
The Yass Valley Council has today begun the formal community consultation process for the NSW part of Ginninderry – known as Parkwood Planning Proposal. Approximately 5,000 dwellings are proposed in Yass Valley.
The Link is proud to host 'Elemental' - a solo exhibition by Lisa Marple. The word "elemental" can be defined as "pertaining to the forces or phenomena of a physical nature".
Master Builders ACT together with SPARK and our partners are proud to launch this innovative training program to encourage more women to consider a career in the civil construction industry.
It's World Down Syndrome Day and we couldn't be prouder to be able to share it with Peter and Kathryn who have both become valuable members of the Ginninderry team.
SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology, is offering a program focussing on skills development and work experience in the business administration sector.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST HAVE NOW CLOSED. More than 590 hectares of conservation area along the Murrumbidgee River in west Belconnen will be protected by a new Conservation Trust.
Ginninderry’s Training and Employment Manager Emma Sckrabei has been named the 2019 ACT Woman of the Year. Emma has been the driving force behind SPARK - Ginninderry’s award-winning training and employment program.
The Ginninderry Sponsorship Program encourages and supports the development of community and industry initiatives that align with the Ginninderry project objectives and the Community Development Strategy.
The Ginninderry project team is now in the third year of a research project looking at the movement of the Little Eagle and ecology in and around the ACT. Working with the ACT Government, CSIRO and researchers from ANU, we've been tracking four adult males and a number of chicks.
Belco Bash is a multicultural cricket festival created through a partnership between the Ginninderra Cricket Club and Ginninderry. It aims to bring the community together through our shared passions for cricket and diversity.
The inspiring designs exhibition showcases three local artists, Claire Primrose, Geoff Farqhuar-Still and GW Bot whose works will be used in a wide rang of ways across the Ginninderry development.
A traditional Lion Dance eschewed in the Lunar New Year at Ginninderry today with performers bringing the sights and sounds of this incredible celebration to The Link.
SPARK in partnership with North Belconnen Community Association Inc. YMCA Canberra and Canberra Institute of Technology - RTO 0101 are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the Early Childhood Education and care sector.
We are conducting a survey among our mailing list subscribers, to find out about housing preferences and community attitudes towards land development in the ACT region.
The Ginninderry SPARK Training and Employment Initiative proudly supports training and employment opportunities for the local community. SPARK in partnership with Zac's Place, Yass Community Garden, TAFE NSW and the Southern Region Business Enterprise Centre are delivering another innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the building and construction sector.
You know you’re doing something right when your work towards creating a sustainable community of international significance is attracting organisations from around the world, Australia and locally, wanting to learn more.
‘Escape into Nature’ is a series of illustrations depicting characters interacting with the natural world. Whether it be someone looking after a potted plant or someone out on a bushwalk.
Each year the Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards provide the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work being done in our community to include and engage people with disability.
Property Council of Australia’s Girls in Property program launched today in Canberra. We had the privilege of hosting their panel right here at The Link, with some of our team members participating as speakers at this important event.
Our team recently visited Alaine Chanter at Foodish Cooking School to see induction cooking in action. Here, well known chef David Wei from Mr Wei's Restaurant, shows us why professional chefs are choosing induction cooktops over other options.
The Development Application (DA) for EDP2 the development of Stage 2 in Strathnairn, Ginninderry’s first suburb, is now open and available for comment. A variety of documents detailing the design of the suburb are available for review until 9 January 2019.
Congratulations to the participants of the SPARK Hospitality Pre-Employment Program, who graduated today. Well done to all for your hard work and commitment. Here's a few snapshots of their journeys.
Congratulations to the participants of the SPARK Hospitality Pre-Employment Program, who graduated today. Well done to all for your hard work and commitment. Here's a few snapshots of their journeys.
Thanks to WIN News Canberra for capturing this story on Down Syndrome Awareness Month featuring some of our incredible staff. Down Syndrome Awareness Month has been particularly meaningful for employees at property developer Ginninderry Community.
Canberra put on a beautiful day for this year's Springfest at Ginninderry and Strathnairn Open Day. Thank you to all of our fabulous local artists, musicians and food & craft stallholders for bringing The Link to life with your gourmet dishes, talents and wares.
It was fantastic to welcome Tony and Ros Fairbrother to Gininderry this week and take them out on site to the future Fairbrother Street in Strathnairn. The street has been named after Tony’s brother Dr Jeffory Graham Fairbrother AM (1934–2015) Pictured: From left: Steve Osarek, Huon Contractors with Tony and Ros Fairbrother Jeff Fairbrother made a significant contribution to the poultry industry through research and advisory roles, and the development of regulatory policies on animal health and welfare, food safety standards, quarantine and biosecurity.
Three terrace packs and one multi-unit site went under the hammer today with all four parcels of land being snapped up by local builders. Located in Stage 1, the land is adjacent to the existing Strathnairn Arts precinct and the future community recreation park, with easy access to the natural attractions that set Ginninderry apart.
Tin Shed Art Group (TSAG) is a changing group of artists who have been presenting annual exhibitions for the past twenty four years. Each year they select a theme that is interpreted by the artists using their unique viewpoints and styles.
Works along Drake-Brockman Drive are now completed as part of a three-stage approach to the upgrade and enhancement of the road corridor. The Stage 1 upgrade works focused on the implementation of Local Area Traffic Management measures which are specially designed to address existing driver behaviour and safety issues along the corridor.
Magpies Juniors has been very fortunate to have the continued support of Ginninderry through sponsorship of its Belconnen grassroots Auskick Rookie program – Little Legends.
In conjunction with Strathnairn Arts Open Day, SPRINGFEST will be held at The Link on 28 October, from 10am-4pm. Markets Earth-friendly markets, hosting local makers who use sustainable materials and methods, as well as pre-loved treasures, and a range of food including multicultural offerings.
Celebrating their first anniversary at Riverview Projects, Kathryn and Peter today attended the Canberra Business Chamber, Inclusion in Employment Project – Peer to Peer information session to talk about their experiences as members of the Ginninderry project team.
Waterways is a new exhibition of works by five artists exploring the theme of waterways, examining life on the lake, the fleeting moments of nature, seaside architecture, travel and separation.
The Ginninderry Living Lab is an extremely exciting part of this new community. The Ginninderry Living Lab provides a framework to allow long term research programs to occur over the lifetime of the 40-year project to explore and deliver best practice thinking over time.
What is it about some suburbs or towns or even cities that permeates them with their sense of place, their air of uniqueness, that feeling that there’s nowhere else in the world quite like this.
An ActewAGL electric vehicle charging station, the first to service West Belconnen and the first of several planned for Ginninderry, was launched today by Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Shane Rattenbury.
The Link located in our first suburb Strathnairn will be holding tours, talks and demonstrations for the public on Sustainable House Day - Sunday, 16 September.
Ginninderry has today welcomed the new ACT Government cat containment legislation with Conservation Manager, Jason Cummings saying, “Our Ginninderry Conservation Corridor is being established to protect endangered wildlife and provide recreation opportunities for our community.
“A Hat of Many Dreams” is a contemporary collection of portraits and stories depicting individuals of our Canberra here and now. For almost three years, Akka Ballenger Constantin has spent her time interviewing and photographing people from all walks of life, hoping to open an honest dialogue by exploring their dreams: current and forgotten ones.
After helping to create some 175 jobs and over 200 work experience opportunities for local people, Ginninderry’s Emma Sckrabei has today been chosen from 23 entrants, as one of the three winners in the Westfield Local Heroes program – an initiative which recognises the work of those who promote social well-being and harmony in our community.
Since the Ginninderry Joint Venture began its community partnership with the Belconnen Magpies Football Club (BMFC) in 2017, the Little Legends Auskick and the Legendary Girls programs have done nothing but grow, not only in size but also in their sense of community.
The ACT Down Syndrome association recently spoke with David Maxwell, the Managing Director of Ginninderry, about employing people with Down Syndrome. Here's David's perspective on this decision and strategies used for a successful outcome.
Check out this article from the MBA's Canberra Builder magazine about the amazing team behind Ginninderry: MBA Canberra Builder magazine
Things are moving quickly here at Ginninderry. In our first suburb of Strathnairn all the street names have been named. Those names all come with a rich history, celebrating the lives of many remarkable individuals of this nation.
On a sunny morning in May, a small group of AGHS members drove out to Ginninderry, a new housing development area near Belconnen. In a joint venture between the ACT Government and the Riverview Pty Ltd, 11,500 homes will be built in stages over 37 years.
Recently we welcomed our latest work experience student to Ginninderry. Alyssa Rodwell spent almost two weeks from the April 30th to May 9th on the team. Alyssa plans to go into architecture in the future, so she spent her time with us working with our Design Manager, Hoa Luu.
SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code:0101) are for the first time, delivering a new training program focused on giving individuals accredited training within the Horticulture and Conservation Land Management sector.
When: Sunday 17 June 2-3.30pm at Trader & Co. 92 Meehan St, Yass
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Textile Illustrations. Transform your photo or design into a one-off textile illustration. Techniques include dyeing with eucalypts, onions and pomegranate, sashiko stitching and boro.
Crafting with natural dyes. Learn how to use natural dyes for any project. A cushion cover and threads will be provided. Tickets $70 and available at Eventbrite: https://bit.
Learn how to dye fabrics with leaves, vegies and garden waste in a relaxed bush setting. Create your own stash of naturally dyed and printed fabrics for craft and sewing projects.
We explore fresh ways of dressing by upcycling existing natural-fibre garments. The clothing surplus in wardrobes and op shops presents a creative opportunity to revive, adapt and mend garments to suit ourselves while exploring unique style.
As part of Ginninderry’s first stage of works for the new suburb of Strathnairn, residents in west Belconnen who use Drake-Brockman Drive (DBD), would have recently noticed changes along this corridor.
When H.S. Riseley president of Rotary International challenged every Rotarian in the world to plant one tree, as part of a new commitment to the environment, our local clubs were keen to step up.
Ginninderry proudly sponsors the ACT Region Conservation Council. The team attended the conservation council’s World Environment Day Dinner on Saturday June 2 and got to meet some other very interesting guests; a pair of endangered lizards, the Grasslands Earless Dragon and Striped Legless Lizard.
https://youtu.be/2_W0GlL8BNY The Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) have just launched their new Music in MY School program at schools across the Capital Region and Yass Valley Shire, providing inspiring and meaningful classical music experiences to school students and their teachers.
One of the central features of any local community is its open spaces. The parks and playgrounds where people can visit to relax, get together, or take their children to play.
Ginninderry acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
ZUU IS ABOUT MORE THAN FITNESS Movement is the foundation of all humans - with reduced movement comes higher injury risk. Have you thought of the impact being injured could have in your life? Many people carry injuries from traditional training.
Part of the vision for the Ginninderry development is to “ReGenerate” the large ex-Government site on Parkwood Road to create a fantastic green open space surrounded by places and spaces for cafes, performances, artisans and cottage industry.
Since 2011 Riverview Group has proudly supported the ACT Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards and sponsored the Young Environmentalist Award. In 2017 Ginninderry’s Community and Cultural Planner, Susan Davis first met Ben Maliel, the recipient of a High Commendation at the ACT Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards 2017.
A Change of Clothes is an immersive exhibition that raises awareness of the devastating environmental and social impacts of global fast fashion and presents options for how consumers can dress for good.
Trees play a vital role in determining the character of any new or established development. Recognised for their healing properties and mind-body health benefits, recent findings are also purporting the role of trees in reducing urban heat and increasing property values; but when all is said and done, it is large canopy trees and lush greenery that make for a beautiful streetscape.
I’ve grown up in Canberra, and have been lucky enough to be engaged in the Ginninderry residential development in one way or another throughout studying for a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the Australian National University (ANU).
Construction work has begun on the Capital Region’s newest master planned development representing a major milestone for the Ginninderry project, which is set to deliver a substantial proportion of Canberra’s greenfield land supply and offering affordable, sustainable and innovative housing.
Active travel is any mode of travel that involves physical activity and is an effective way to incorporate exercise into your daily life. Active travel is a way of getting around that’s better for the environment, better for you, and safer for everyone.
On the 21st of April 2018 the Ginninderra Falls Association posted the following item on the GFA web site: Murrumbidgee - Ginninderra Gorges National Park: Information Note 57 Submitted by Darryl Seto on Sat, 21/04/2018 - 4:00pm As reported in the Canberra Times on 2 April "The joint venture behind the huge Ginninderry cross-border residential development has applied for an environmental impact statement exemption for the vast bulk of the land release on the territory side of the border.
“Songs from my grasslands” is a project born from the synaesthetic collaboration of two local artists sharing their mutual passion for arts. The Grasslands are the special headspace where Akka Ballenger Constantin spends a lot of her time, wandering with a camera in her hand.
This month the ReNew Magazine published an article in their April 2018 issue comparing energy costs over 10 years for houses with gas appliances, electrical appliances, and electrical appliances with solar panels, based on a study by the Alternative Technology Association (ATA).
Ginninderry is delighted to be partnering with the Canberra's Symphony Orchestra (CSO) in bringing the Music in MY School education program to life, enabling the joy of music to be shared with local children and teachers.
Late last year, the CSIRO published a report commissioned by the ACT Government exploring the impact of the Urban Heat Island Effect in Canberra. Its findings have been the subject of much discussion, most recently by Minister Shane Rattenbury on ABC Radio in Canberra.
Please join us for a sneak peek of artwork created during term one, 2018, by Bungee participants from St Thomas Aquinas School. This project will continue through term two, 2018, and will produce a legacy piece of mosaic art to be permanently installed in the community space at The Link in Ginninderry.
Our SPARK Training and Employment Initiative has just finished another wonderful program, the first of many in 2018, the Belconnen Return to Work Program for Women.
The Marsden Art group (MAG) is a Canberra artist support group established in 2003 by Barbara van der Linden. Members come together once a month to share information and to receive encouragement and feedback when needed.
There is compelling research to suggest children exposed to music at a young age may have better learning potential than those who aren’t. Findings such as these are the inspiration behind Ginninderry’s decision to partner with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) for their Education Program, Music in MY School.
Recently, the Ginninderry team began works to preserve the Belconnen Farm Heritage Precinct as part of the project’s ongoing conservation commitment. Belconnen Farm is a significant farm group with a succession of buildings, and remnants of various archaeological resources which all contribute to an understanding of the use and development of the place since the 1830s.
Back in December of 2017, Ginninderry’s future residents met for the inaugural Ginninderry Future Residents Eve, and among the night’s events everyone got together to plant a veggie patch outside the Link.
Back in January, our new site vehicle arrived at its temporary home in Murrumbateman. It’s a six wheeled, twelve-seater ex-military Land Rover Defender Perentie that used to be a troop carrier – known affectionately as “The Queen”.
Not even rain mid-show could put a dampener on Ginninderry's family-friendly celebration - Summerfest, which was a fantastic evening of live music, dance and theatre performances.
Based in Queanbeyan, Claire Primrose studied Visual Art at the Australian National University, majoring in Printmaking and graduated in 1997. She has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Art Education and has taught both Visual Art and Dance at various high schools in Canberra.
The Ginninderry project team has underlined its commitment to creating a sustainable community with the announcement today that a Territory Plan waiver will be granted to allow an all-electric pilot project to occur for stage 1 of the development including approximately 350 dwellings.
FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD, SING FOR GOOD AND JOIN WITH ONE VOICE! You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at Ginninderry With One Voice choir!
It was a big year for Ginninderry’s unique training and employment initiative, SPARK. The program has grown over the course of 2017, partnering with local and national groups to help residents of the Capital Region reach their full potential.
After the roaring success of Winterfest and Springfest, Ginninderry continues its tradition of seasonal celebrations on Saturday 24 February 2018 with SUMMERFEST - Ginninderry’s family-friendly celebration of summer with live music, dance and theatre performances from local artists including: Simone Penkethman Simone Penkethman is a Canberra based singer, guitarist and songwriter.
2017 was a busy year for Ginninderry’s Sustainability Manager, Jessica Stewart – particularly on the education front! Over the course of the last 12 months, Jess attended a number of national forums where she met with like-minded experts to share ideas and present the vision and approach to sustainability at Ginninderry.
Project Development Manager Imran Khan and Design Manager Hoa Luu are part of the team responsible for delivering the parks and roads that almost everything else you hear about us doing is built upon.
On Friday 15 December 2017, members of Ginninderry’s future community gathered to celebrate the first of many, ‘future resident initiatives.’ The night dubbed Ginninderry’s Future Resident Eve sought to provide future community members the opportunity to take a tour of their blocks, before dinner and entertainment in the form of our very own With One Voice Ginninderry Choir singing Christmas Carols, the unveiling of the Ginninderra Creek Mosaic art feature, a visit from Santa and plantings in the Ginninderry communal garden.
Community & stakeholder engagement news Community stakeholder and engagement opportunities have been abundant in November and December, with a variety of activities taking the form of several notable project team members presenting at the recent Canberra Design Festival, Energy Matters Forum, NAWIC Smart Cities breakfast, and Canberra Urban Regional Futures (CURF) Annual Forum 2017.
A smart community is one that puts connectivity at its centre – connectivity of its people and data. A smart community is one that is enhanced with technology – allowing it to become a platform for not only the collection of real-time data but the sharing and analysis of this data for the benefit of the community.
What do you get when you put an artist, a historian, an Aboriginal Elder and some high school students together? You get a beautiful mosaic which tells the story of Ginninderra Creek, a natural waterway on the boundary of the Ginninderry project which holds important memories for the local people, the rural families who farmed both sides of the creek and the Ngunnawal people.
It’s been a busy bee year for organisers and participants of Ginninderry’s training and employment initiative SPARK, with a total of nine programs delivered in the ACT in 2017, and one in Yass.
It’s been a busy bee year for organisers and participants of Ginninderry’s training and employment initiative SPARK, with a total of nine programs delivered in the ACT in 2017, and one in Yass.
Biosensitivity is a term created by Stephen Boyden of the Frank Fenner Foundation (FFF) to describe a way of living that is best both for people and for nature. The FFF Team believes that just being sustainable isn’t enough, and that society needs to be respectful of nature, aware of their impact and ensure no damage is done to the world’s ecosystems.
Ginninderry’s Managing Director David Maxwell joined a jam-packed line-up of experts on Thursday, speaking at the Canberra Urban Regional Futures (CURF) Annual Forum 2017 .
On Monday I had the opportunity to meet with many local artist representatives to capture their thoughts on a potential project to pilot an Artist Catalogue at Ginninderry.
It was a great turn out at Ginninderry on Saturday 25 November for the Renewable Energy Day 2017 tour. Sustainability Manager Jessica Stewart took the time to show participants around The Link building and demonstrate sustainability in action!
From a young age, Vicki-Ann Middlemis had always wanted to work in childcare, but found it was never the right time so turned to cooking instead. Her first job was in a café, where she worked for five years as a chef, before briefly becoming a nanny.
With the recently published Housing Choices Discussion Paper by the ACT Government, understanding how we can better meet the housing needs of Canberrans, has never been more relevant.
Today we had the opportunity to celebrate with our latest SPARK graduates who successfully completed the West Belconnen Administration Pre-Employment Program.
Opening at the Link between 9 November and 13 December 2017. This amazing collection of works is from Yass Valley Schools Program and proudly supported by YASSarts and the Ginninderry Create Program.
Article by Julie Armstrong - ACT for Bees To celebrate Australian Pollinator Week we are inviting you to become involved by taking part in The Wild Pollinator Count and contribute to wild pollinator conservation in Australia.
A new community information display has opened at Wins Creek Meadery in Murrumbateman this week as part of ongoing engagement with the local community for the Parkwood Planning Proposal.
Riverview Projects Managing Director David Maxwell joined Conservation Council President Rod Griffiths as his ‘Walk the Border ACT – A Watershed Walk’ fundraising event crossed onto Ginninderry today.
Before SPARK, Georgia Elith worked part-time as a waitress in the National Gallery of Australia’s café, but after completing a double degree in visual arts and music from the University of Canberra her goal was to find a fulltime job.
Ginninderry and Strathnairn Arts Association are more than pleased this week following the success of their combined Springfest and Strathnairn Open Day on Saturday 14 October.
Riverview Developments and Waters Consultancy have taken top honours at the recent National Trust of Australia’s ACT Chapter Heritage Awards, following their nomination as winner of the Aboriginal Cultural Values Assessment category.
“Who am I and who is my mob?” was the question asked by a group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who participated in the aptly named joint Ginninderry and Rotary sponsored project.
Macrame is the art of knotting string in patterns to make decorative items. Learn all the knots required to create a classic macrame owl - no experience necessary.
Tin Shed Art Group proudly presents: Chaos to Cohesion Exhibition. The Tin Shed Art Group are known for their stimulating and varied work using a range of mediums and styles.
It’s been an exciting few weeks for our clever team of innovators and future leaders here at Ginninderry, who have picked-up no less than three nationally recognised awards! Setting the tone in August of things to come were the announcements at the Property Council Awards night that Ginninderry's Sustainability Manager Jessica Stewart had won the Future Leader award, and Riverview Group the 2017 Business of the Year award.
On Sunday 17 September 2017, The Link building held tours, talks and a cooking demonstration for the public to celebrate Sustainable House Day. Established in 2001, Sustainable House Day is a national event that allows the public to see and learn from the best environmental homes in Australia.
In conjunction with Strathnairn Arts Open Day, SPRINGFEST will be held at The Link on 14 October, from 10am-5pm. From performing artists and handmade crafts to a puppet show, choir performance and a footy clinic, this social and community event will keep the whole family entertained! View the 2017 Springfest Program HERE.
On Sunday 17 September just over 130 'sustainable' enthusiasts visted The Link to join in the national iniative, Sustainable House Day. Thank you to all of our experts who helped to answer the many questions on energy, building, design and ways to live more sustainably.
The latest buzz word to hit the housing market is around ‘intergenerational living’. The aptly named term describes a growing trend amongst families the world over to shy away from buying a traditional family home, in preference for something a little more enduring – something that will stand the test of time from a practical perspective, when and if their children flee the nest – that’s right, ‘if’.
The Link building located in the first suburb of Ginninderry, Strathnairn will be holding tours, talks and a cooking demonstration for the public on Sustainable House Day on Sunday, September 17.
From South Africa originally, Marvellous Sigudu came to Australia as a teenager in 2012. Four years later, he was completing year 12 at Hawker College and looking for something to do next.
Have you ever wondered whether you could be an artist? Our latest ‘Crafternoons’ offering will give you the opportunity to try! Explore your own creativity and discover whether you’re a lover of poetry, visual arts, music or all of the above.
Before she found SPARK, Rebeka Auva’a was a housekeeper. While it wasn’t exactly her dream job, she got by, until she suffered an injury at work that forced her to find an alternative occupation.
Ever wanted to make a macramé plant hanger but didn’t know how? What about honing your photography skills or developing an appreciation for poetry, visual arts or music? Thanks to the ‘Crafternoons’ initiative, part of Ginninderry’s CREATE Arts and Cultural Program, now’s your chance! We’ve even got something for the mini-crafters with our Children’s Art and Photography Workshops.
Mary Hutchison is a public historian and writer, specialising in collaborative and creative interpretation of history and place. As part of the Ginninderry arts and cultural program CREATE she is currently conducting a local history study of Ginninderry that encompasses nature, culture, people and places.
Stage 1 of the Ginninderry project’s first suburb of Strathnairn has received Development Application (DA) approval, paving the way for the commencement of construction.
Our trusty training experts have been working hard lately to develop a range of new and returning initiatives to continue providing training and employment opportunities to members of the local West Belconnen community.
Eight of the Magpies’ most talented Under-18 youth girls put their best foot forward recently, representing the Magpies Football Club in the NSW AFL Under-18 National Championships, and National School Girls Competition in Perth.
On 19 June 2017, the SPARK team celebrated day one of its partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), to deliver an 18-week hospitality training program to 17 members of the local community.
Deputy Chief Minister and local member for Ginninderra, Yvette Berry, will tonight launch the Ginninderry CREATE Program – an initiative designed to inspire culture and community by connecting residents through the pursuit of art.
On 26 July 2017 history was made at the Ginninderry project team office, with the arrival of year 10 Kingsford Smith High School student Jenny Dao, as the team’s first ever work experience participant.
Ginninderry's full-time Training and Employment Manager Emma Sckrabei, whose job is to deliver a unique training and employment initiative, known at Spark will be at Trader & Co on Wednesday 16 August 5:30pm-6:15pm to talk about the program.
Ginninderry’s landscape architects, Cia Landscapes and Colour, and Group GSA have taken our research on mature trees and designed new open spaces for the public and our ecosystems.
Are you interested in learning more about ‘Smart Living’ options that will be available at Parkwood? Head to Yass’ Trader & Co. Sunday 16 July from 2pm-3pm, for a FREE presentation by our Sustainability Manager, Jessica Stewart, and discover how each and every one of us can build for ourselves and the environment.
Old trees provide a range of habitats for native mammals (including bats), reptiles, insects and birds, that cannot be provided by younger trees. Their large limbs, dead branches, tree hollows, peeling bark and logs provide all sorts of roosting and nesting opportunities, as well as producing seed, pollen and nectar.
A select number of local builders have been hand-picked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology and Belconnen Community Service is delivering a new and innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the community care sector, to be known as Belconnen Community Care Pre-Employment Program Specifically targeting people living within the Belconnen and the wider region, the program will provide.
Community interest in securing a residential block or affordable flexi-living housing solution is rising, following yet another busy weekend at The Link, after registrations for the second sale release opened on Friday.
Ginninderry’s second release will focus on housing affordability with 36 new flexi-living series homes on offer. Our flexi-living series is designed for the first home buyer, offering a variety of architect designed homes.
According to 32-year old civil engineer, Amila Perera, his wife, 32-year old Chamila, and their five-year old son Imeth, buying-into Ginninderry’s unique community is a once in a lifetime opportunity; which thanks to a lucky draw, is one they’ll be enjoying the reality of, for years to come.
Registrations for the second sales release open at 9am on Friday 16 June.
Exciting times are ahead for this young couple, who are celebrating the recent announcement they are to be Ginninderry’s first Flexi-Living series buyers. Canberra-locals 22-year old self-employed makeup artist Tara Florence and her partner, 22-year old electrician, Connor McCallum sat down with the team recently to share their insights on why they, as first home buyers, were inspired to purchase in Ginninderry’s first suburb Strathnairn, what sets it apart from other developments, and in particular, the unique Flexi-Living series.
Another remarkable milestone was reached today for SPARK, with 12 participants from the Yass Construction Program celebrating their graduation. Over the course of the 12-week program, participants developed a range of skills and techniques, including but not limited to concreting, paving and brick-laying.
Step inside Ginninderry’s unique Flexi-Living series, with our new range of animations designed to bring the concept to life! See the diversity in these integrated designs, as you take a virtual tour through seven homes in the new suburb of Strathnairn.
Today we had the opportunity to celebrate our latest 19 SPARK participants who graduated as part of the West Belconnen Administration Pre-Employment Program. The program has been running out of Charnwood for the past three months and it is amazing to see how far all participants have come in that time.
Cupcakes, advice on available house and land packages and designs were a-plenty at Ginninderry’s Builders’ Information Night, where prospective buyers took advantage of the unique opportunity to seek advice and input from Ginninderry’s builders on their range of housing designs and available house and land packages.
Now that SPARK is well over a year old, I’ve taken some time to reflect on the program, what we’ve achieved to date and the exciting things we are planning to achieve in the future.
Looking to purchase a house and land package within Ginninderry’s new suburb of Strathnairn? Don’t miss the opportunity to meet some of our partner builders next Thursday 18 May at The Link, 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt (adjacent to Strathnairn Arts Association).
Ginninderry yesterday announced a new community partnership with the Belconnen Magpies Football Club (BMFC). Ginninderry’s corporate sponsorship will see the joint venture become naming rights sponsor for the Belconnen Cats and Magpies Junior Football Club Auskick programs, along with the BMFC youth girls’ football program.
In the planning and preparation for the Ginninderry project we are mindful of the ever-growing challenge of housing affordability in the ACT. Creating a variety of housing options, that meet all levels of the market, should be a priority for all new housing developments, and it’s a priority that we are focusing on in our first stage at Ginninderry.
A select number of local builders have been hand-picked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
Ginninderry has taken out a commendation in the Planning Institute of Australia’s (PIA’s) 2017 national awards for Public Engagement and Community Planning, recognising their ongoing commitment to effective stakeholder and community engagement.
On 20 April 2017, current participants of the Yass Construction Program gathered at Zac’s Place on Pritchett Street to cook a BBQ for their potential work experience employers.
A select number of local builders have been hand-picked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
Friday 21 April signaled a special occasion in time for the Ginninderry project, with the installation by ACT Steelworks of two perforated, powder coated steel screens completing the current entrance way to the project office and multi-purpose community centre, The Link.
Registrations have now closed for Ginninderry’s first sales release, with more than 1300 individuals registered for blocks of land and the flexi-living series at the newest ACT suburb of Strathnairn.
A small GPS tracker attached by a harness to the back of a male Little Eagle over a year ago is revealing surprising information about one of the ACT’s vulnerable birds of prey, Minister for the Environment Mick Gentleman said today.
A select number of local builders have been hand-picked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
A select number of local builders have been hand-picked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
Registrations for Ginninderry’s first sales release are now in full swing after a big weekend of activity at our community sales and information sessions. The public’s response to the release was overwhelmingly positive from the moment registrations opened at 9am on Saturday morning.
Sustainability means a lot of different things to a lot of people. To me, a sustainable community is one which has been planned and built with a focus on connectedness, consideration for the environment and custodianship.
Ginninderry’s multi-purpose community centre, The Link, officially opened today ahead of what promises to be a weekend full of activity to support the first sales release.
Registrations for the first release in Stage 1 of Ginninderry’s suburb of Strathnairn will commence at a series of community information sessions on Saturday 8 April and Sunday 9 April.
A select number of local builders have been hand-picked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
Ginninderry will be a place where everybody feels welcome, comfortable and included. My role as Community and Cultural Planning Manager is finding out what it is that people do, what their values are and how they want to live at Ginninderry.
My role as Ginninderry Project Director is effectively to be the overall governance of the project. Ginninderry is a spectacular setting surrounded by the beautiful hills of the Brindabella’s and the Murrumbidgee river.
A select number of local builders have been hand-picked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
Head contractor of Ginninderry’s multi-purpose community facility, The Link, and local construction company Manteena have thrown their support behind the technologically savvy construction site management platform, SignOnSite, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the highest standards of construction site safety are maintained on the project at all times.
When it comes to empowering members of the local community to pursue further education to improve long-term employability, SPARK has it. For the 15 participants of all ages registered to attend the latest initiative – the Belconnen Community Care Pre-Employment Program – 18 and 19 July were exciting days, as they met for the first time during orientation ahead of course kick-off the following week.
Since work first began in 2009, Ginninderry has been planned as a sustainable community. Together with new residents of Ginninderry, we will work to create a community that showcases the world’s best practice in nature conservation, urban design, construction and long-term liveability.
As conservation manager at Ginninderry, it’s my job to protect and enhance Ginninderry’s beautiful environment, including the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek.
A select number of local builders have been handpicked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
Gain a better understanding of the buying process at Ginninderry Our vision at Ginninderry is to create a community that showcases the world’s best practice in nature conservation, urban design, construction and long-term liveability.
A select number of local builders have been handpicked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
The residential energy market is in a state of change. Advances in energy efficient appliances, falling battery storage prices and continued uptake of solar PV are providing householders with more control over the systems that they install and their ongoing cost of energy.
After ten years of detailed planning, the first sales release at Ginninderry is just around the corner. Ginninderry is a master planned community. This means that right from the beginning, we have a vision for how it will take shape, a vision created after extensive community consultation.
The Ginninderry project will create a 596 hectare conservation corridor along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek. In addition to its role in protecting important endangered species and ecological communities, the corridor will be a great asset for nature based recreation for the Belconnen community; it will cross the border and include land in both the ACT and NSW.
Ginninderry is committed to delivering housing choices that reflect the way that people actually live their lives. Each one of Ginninderry’s four suburbs will have a range of housing types.
I recently came across an article featured on ABC News online, where visual artist Calista Lyons, now based in the US, returned to her hometown of Tallangatta Valley.
Last Friday I visited the Aboriginal Women’s Art Group workshop “Strong Women”* to talk to the women there about making artworks and products for our development.
On 13 January, amidst high temperatures, an exercise that proved to be the first of its kind was undertaken in the ACT; being the relocation of an Aboriginal ‘culturally modified tree’ at the Ginninderry Development in West Belconnen.
As an architect, the hardest stage is the translation of the design into built form. Although it is the main outcome, this is where the design and vision can sometimes get lost through miscommunication or cost reduction measures such as value management.
A new innovative accredited training program specifically targeting the West Belconnen community that will develop skills, provide work experience and deliver potential employment in the business administration sector for participants.
For Ginninderry’s SPARK program giving back to the local community is something we’re not just passionate about, but is the driving force behind our SPARK initiative.
The Charny Carny is a Carnival held in West Belconnen on an annual basis for the past 14 years. It’s purpose: to support two schools and the local scout club. This year, ownership of the Charny Carny has changed from a formerly institution-led initiative, to one run purely by members of the West Belconnen community.
A select number of local builders have been handpicked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
A select number of local builders have been handpicked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
A select number of local builders have been handpicked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
A select number of local builders have been handpicked to bring the master planned vision for Ginninderry to life. All of the builders were assessed against a number of criteria, in particular their desire and ability to add to the vision for Ginninderry, as well as offering exceptional value for money and quality.
As part of the Ginninderry development a number of additions or upgrades to existing or planned roads, and associated infrastructure need to be implemented to support and improve access to the suburbs of Ginninderry.
A new innovative accredited training program is coming to Yass that will develop skills, provide work experience and deliver potential employment in the construction sector for participants.
After significant consultation, the name Ginninderry was chosen for our new community that will span the western boundary of the ACT and NSW. Ginninderry is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning ’sparkling’ or ‘throwing out little rays of light’.
The team responsible for conducting the Frogwatch Census, the highly successful annual frog monitoring program at West Belconnen and many other sites across the ACT, set their minds to rescuing turtles earlier this month.
The SPARK Ginninderry Training and employment initiative has achieved some major accomplishments this year including graduations, employment opportunities, high-quality building outcomes for the local community from live training sites and highly engaged students.
The Ginninderry project team is exploring exciting new uses for the open space in and around the ACT’s former landfill site located in West Belconnen. The ultimate vision for the old landfill site is to turn it in to a sustainability precinct.
The Ginninderry project team would like to congratulate architects McGregor Coxall, whose ‘West Belconnen Open Space Strategy’ has been acknowledged for its work in positioning Ginninderry as a world-leading, green community by receiving the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) National Award for Land Conservation.
Ginninderry is to be the new home of an Australian-first initiative called the EcoriumXChange, which will examine the human place in nature and encourage understanding of the interdependence of healthy human societies on healthy ecosystems.
At Ginninderry, “compact” will no longer mean cramped. Across the board, the housing types on offer will provide clever design solutions which look to optimise design innovation and efficiency, while at the same time maximising the benefits of solar access, creative storage and flexible ways of living.
Ginninderry has been recognised for its commitment to effective stakeholder and community engagement by winning the Planning Institute of Australia’s (ACT) 2016 Award for Public Engagement and Community Planning.
The vision for Ginninderry has had diversity at its core from the outset. Our aim of building a diverse community is evident across the project; from the design of the neighbourhoods right through to the range of houses that will be on offer.
The Ginninderra Falls Working Group recently visited the Apsley Falls, near the town of Walcha, in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales. Apsley Falls is in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and showcases amazing waterfalls that drop over 60 metres off the tablelands into the Apsley Gorge and then flow into the Macleay River system below.
Kippax Fair has been working to develop a proposal to enhance the group centre – creating opportunities for expanded retail and vibrant community hub. The new proposal has been developed following consultation with the community on two draft plans (including the ACT Government draft master plan).
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