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Lots 73 - 78

When will my lot be ready?

Civil construction

Complete

Statement of Compliance

Complete

Land Title Registration

Complete

Land Settlement

Complete

Townhouse Construction

In progress

Key documents

Comments

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

UPDATE - 18 December 2024

Welcome to the December 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.

Habitas Aurora Construction Update Video - November 2024

HABITAS CONNECT PORTAL UPDATE

Development Victoria is committed to assisting their purchasers by providing clear communication on the milestones that will occur in the upcoming months to your handover.    

As the first step, we have recently completed some updates made to the Habitas Connect portal.  This includes changes to the last milestones displayed on the “Home Construction Progress” bar chart.  

As a separate feature of the updated Habitas Connect portal, we have introduced the “Settlement and Handover Process” bar chart, which indicates the key milestones as part of your upcoming settlement and handover journey.  

The new “Settlement and Handover Process” bar chart can be found on your respective lot group page. Please hover over the milestones for more details.

In the coming weeks, we will also be adding key information, as and when applicable, about your home by introducing the “Key Documents” section on the Habitas Connect portal. This will include uploading a more detailed explanation of the Settlement and Handover process, so please keep an eye out.

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


Lots 81 - 89
Complete: Cabinetry, Tiling, Painting and Cladding
Underway: Landscape Hardscape
Next: House Clean


Lots 73 - 80
Complete: Painting, Tiling and Cladding
Underway: Internal Carpentry Fit-Off and Shower Screens Installation
Next: Flooring (Timber and Carpet) Installed


Lots 55 - 64
Complete: Roofing and Brickwork, Plaster
Underway: Cabinetry and Fix Carpentry
Next: Internal Painting and External Cladding



Lots 49 - 54
Complete: Frames, Lock-Up and Roofing
Underway: Brickwork and Plaster Installation
Next: Cabinetry Installation



Lots 68 - 71
Complete: Cabinetry and Fix Carpentry
Underway: Tiling, Painting and Cladding to commence
Next: Electrical, Plumbing and Carpentry Fit-Offs

Should you have any enquiries on the progress of construction or 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 February/March 2025.

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
80% COMPLETE
home construction complete
slab
Concrete footings for base is poured.
frame
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
In Progress
All internal fittings including architraves, skirting, doors, built-in shelves, baths, basins, troughs, sinks, cabinets and cupboards are fitted or fixed into position.
landscaping
Appropriate Landscaping in and around properties as applicable.
Settlement and Handover
Refer to the ‘Settlement and Handover’ timeline below and attached in ‘Key Documents’.
Post Handover
Refer to the Handover Guide for more information.

Settlement & Handover Process

Valuation
Bank valuation organised via your bank and the sales agent
Pre-settlement Inspection
On site appointment with our sales agent to inspect your home prior to settlement
Settlement Date Confirmed
Email from our settlement team to your conveyancer advising settlement will occur in 14 days
Handover Date Confirmed
Phone call from our sales agent to schedule handover appointment with you
Getting Ready for Handover
Email from the Coomoora team with key information about the Coomoora development and organising your service connections
Settlement
Exchange of funds and ownership details
Handover
On site appointment with our sales agent to receive keys and an introduction to your home
Post Handover
Refer to the Handover Guide for more information

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.