When will my lot be ready?

Civil construction

Complete

Statement of Compliance

Complete

Land Title Registration

Complete

Land Settlement

Complete

Townhouse Construction

In progress

Comments

** For any further enquiries regarding construction of your townhome, please feel free to contact your respective Building Coordinator.

UPDATE - 1 October 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 Construction Update for Habitas Aurora! Below you will find the latest information in relation to construction progress on site.

Metricon Homes, is making great progress on your townhome, The link below provides access to the most recent video showcasing the progress being made.

Habitas Aurora Construction Update Video - September 2024

A more detailed summary on the status of works across the project is provided below:

Lots 81 - 89
- Complete: Slabs, Frames, Lock up and Roofing
- Underway: Plaster, Fix and Cabinetry
- Next: Painting, Tiling and External cladding

Lots 73 - 80
- Complete: Slabs & Frames
- Underway: Lock-up & Roofing
- Next: Plaster, Fix and Cabinetry

Lots 55 - 64
- Complete: Slabs
- Underway: Frames
- Next: Lock-up and Roofing

Lots 49 - 54
- Complete: Slabs
- Underway: Frames
- Next: Lock-up and Roofing

Lots 65 - 72
- Complete: Slabs
- Underway: Frames
- Next: Lock-up and Roofing

We also take this time to remind you that the Habitas Aurora development is an active construction site and access to lots is not permitted due to safety reasons.

We look forward to bringing you our next update in November/December 2024.

UPDATE -  AUGUST 2024

Welcome to the August 2024 Construction Update for Habitas Aurora! Below you will find the latest information in relation to construction progress on site.

Metricon Homes, is making great progress on your townhome. The link below provides access to the most recent video showcasing the progress being made. This information has also been uploaded to the Habitas Connect portal.

Construction  Progress Video  - August  2024

A more detailed summary on the status of works across the project is provided below:

Lots 81 - 89
- Complete: Slabs and Frames
- Underway: Lock-up and Roofing
- Next: Fascia and Guttering


Lots 73 - 80
- Complete: Slabs and Frames
- Underway: Lock-up
- Next: Roofing, Fascia and Guttering


Lots 55 - 64
- Complete: Slab Footings
- Underway: Installation of inground services
- Next: Slab boxing and pouring


Lots 49 - 54
- Complete: Slab Footings
- Underway: Installation of inground services
- Next: Slab boxing and pouring


Lots 65 - 72
- Complete: Installation of inground services and slab footings
- Underway: Slab boxing and pouring

Landscape Enhancement Works

In addition to housing construction, we are pleased to advise that landscape enhancement works are underway on the Habitas Woodland Conservation Reserve. These works include installation of dedicated seating nodes, feature bollard fencing and educational signage, providing the community with greater access to, and understanding of, the rich ecological and environment values of the site.

Should you have any enquiries on the progress of construction of your home, please get in touch with your nominated Building Coordinator at Metricon Homes.

We also take this time to remind you that the Habitas Aurora development is an active construction site and access to lots is not permitted due to safety reasons.

We look forward to bringing you our next update in September 2024.

Civil Construction Progress Video - November 2023

Civil Construction Progress Video May 2023

Civil Construction Progress Video April 2023 Click to view. To watch in larger screen mode, click on play button then click 'Youtube' heading at bottom of thumbnail.

Civil Construction Progress

construction commences
100% COMPLETE
construction complete
Pre-Construction
Includes design, authority approvals, tender and audit works.
Earthworks
Re-shaping of the ground to allow construction of roads and drainage connection to each lot. Estimated timeframe 4-6 weeks.
sewer and
drainage
Provision of a sewer connection to each lot and underground drainage system. Estimated timeframe 8 weeks.
water and gas
Provision of water and gas pipeline connections to each lot. Estimated timeframe 3-4 weeks.
sub-grade
Developing a firm material base underneath roads and footpaths. Construction of kerbs and drains to enable channels from stormwater to travel to underground drainage system.
electrical and nbn
Electrical cabling and NBN to enable internet connection for each lot.
Footpaths
and roads
Footpaths, asphalt, topsoiling and road completion.
construction
complete
Completion of the construction works. Home construction will commence after civil construction is completed.

Home Construction Progress

home construction commences
15% COMPLETE
home construction complete
slab
Concrete footings for base is poured.
frame
In Progress
Construction and set-up of frame for approval by a building surveyor.
lock up
External wall cladding and roof covering is completed, flooring is laid and external doors and external windows are fixed.
internal
fit out
All internal fittings including architraves, skirting, doors, built-in shelves, baths, basins, troughs, sinks, cabinets and cupboards are fitted or fixed into position.
landscaping
Planting of street trees for nature strips and trees in common areas as appropriate and landscaping in and around properties.
practical
completion
All building work is either complete or close to completion, in accordance with the contract/agreement with the relevant authorities. Property is reasonably fit for occupation.
final inspection
Final visit by building inspectors to ensure all fittings, fixtures are complete, in good condition and built to the standard and specification as indicated in relevant contracts/agreement. Certificate of occupancy is issued.
handover
All works are finalised and ready to hand over to purchaser to move in.

Title Registration Progress

100%
complete

settlement
100% - Complete

Contact made by Development Victoria to purchaser's legal representatives / conveyancers to initiate settlement process (settlement can occur at any time up to 14 days after title registration is achieved). Soil testing by builders and bank valuations can be undertaken at this point.

Title registration
75% - Complete

Document lodged to Land Titles Victoria to enable title registration. Estimated timeframe for title registration following lodgement 10-14 days.

statement of
compliance
50% - Complete

Document received from local council confirming construction has been completed in accordance with approved plans developed by the relevant authorities.