12 Aug 2011 Transport, community and great range of homes at The Village

11 Nov 2011

New opportunity to join The Village at Wellard – tomorrow!

Secure the perfect block at The Village at Wellard – with plenty of family-size lots to choose from in our latest land release, on sale tomorrow, Saturday 12 November 2011.

Priced from just $186,000 and ranging from 446sqm to 629sqm, the lots are down the road from Wellard Train Station and the future Village Centre, and walking distance from beautifully landscaped parks. Begin your new lifestyle at The Village at Wellard – it’s your connection to everything.

View the Release 55 Stage Plan & Price List 

You can also view the lot diagram for your desired lot on our Land Releases page.

21 Jun 2011 New home for The Village at Wellard’s four-legged residents

11 Nov 2011 New opportunity to join The Village at Wellard – tomorrow!

12 Aug 2011

Transport, community and great range of homes at The Village

Homebuyers have a great opportunity to secure their new home at the increasingly popular The Village at Wellard this weekend.

The latest release in this award-winning community features 14 cottage lots - three with duplex potential - ranging from 300sqm to 530sqm and priced from just $164,000 - $250,000

This growing neighbourhood offers its residents a greener, relaxed way of life in an established masterplanned communitycommunity only 30 minutes from Perth via the Wellard Train Station.

The future Village Centre, abundant parklands and public open spaces such as popular Maldon Park which features a BBQ, picnic areas and play equipment, make the community a popular choice among first homebuyers and growing families alike.

Residents of The Village at Wellard also enjoy a variety of popular community events, including the highly successful Village Markets at Wellard, which will return for a second season in Spring 2011.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said The Village at Wellard was increasingly in demand for its walkable neighbourhoods, affordable housing and good transport connections.

“The multi award-winning The Village at Wellard was designed to be sustainable at every level and offers its residents and the broader community real social, economic and environmental benefits,” Mr Gore said.

“It provides access to transport, employment and recreation, and puts residents within convenient reach of Mandurah and the Perth CBD,” he said.

“It greatest strength however is its close-knit community that offers plenty of opportunities for neighbours to get to know one another and make the most of the region’s unique natural surrounds.

“When people buy at Wellard, they are not just buying a piece of land in a new estate, they are joining a growing community that is active, connected and a great example of modern sustainable living,” Mr Gore said.

More than 900  of the The Village at Wellard’s 2850 homesites have sold since the first land release in 2004 and the community continues to grow with in excess of 550  households now established.

Sustainability has been a key consideration from the earliest stages of planning at The Village at Wellard – from involving the local community in protecting the surrounding environment to maximising energy and water efficiency.

In addition to a variety of homesite options there are plenty of opportunities for buyers to connect with nature and the outdoors, with more than 33 hectares of landscaped parks, 17 hectares of bushland and 10 hectares of conservation wetlands within the estate. The Village at Wellard is a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing.

Buyers seeking to find their dream home can also visit the display village within the estate, which features stylish designs from 14 of WA’s leading builders. As well, the new Peet House and Land website www.peethouseandland.com.au makes it even easier to see all the options available at The Village at Wellard. You can search hundreds of different home designs and match them to your ideal homesite.

To find out more about The Village at Wellard please contact Wayne Brown on 9419 6222.

23 Mar 2011 The Village Markets at Wellard - A recipe for success! March 2011

12 Aug 2011 Transport, community and great range of homes at The Village

21 Jun 2011

New home for The Village at Wellard’s four-legged residents

More than 50 students from Calista Park Primary School and Peter Carnley Anglican School have helped fauna relocation experts move some of The Village at Wellard’s smaller animal residents to their new home at Leda Nature Reserve.

The fauna, including mainly smaller animals like geckos, skinks and other reptiles, were relocated to Leda Nature Reserve as part of The Village at Wellard’s Fauna Management Strategy. The students helped by finding and identifying the animals hidden in bushes, tree bark and under rocks.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said sustainability had been a key consideration from the earliest stages of planning at The Village at Wellard.

“Involving the local community in protecting the surrounding environment is just one aspect of our commitment,” said Mr Gore, “and we are pleased that Calista Park Primary School and Peter Carnley Anglican School were keen to participate in this project.”

Mr Gore said the Leda Nature Reserve (located next to The Village at Wellard) would provide an ideal habitat for the animals.

Leda Nature Reserve covers 438 hectares and is gazetted as an A-class reserve for the conservation of flora and fauna.  The reserve is recognised for its wealth and variety of local flora including tuart forest, jarrah/banksia woodlands and wetlands communities.

A team of four zoologists from PGV Environmental were on hand to teach the students how to find, and safely capture and transfer the animals to transport boxes, while TABEC and Georgiou Construction ensured safe site access for all helpers.

Calista Park Primary School science teacher and keen environmentalist, Charlie Ballard, said the students were really excited to be able to do something positive for the environment.

“The school’s participation was a hands-on way to help the children recognise the significance of native animals within the local community – and to find out about what’s living in their own backyard!”

Mr Ballard said that students involved in previous projects at The Village at Wellard, including the construction of nest boxes for possums, became really interested in the ongoing welfare of the animals.

“This project will give that same sense of participation and caring to a new group of children at Calista Park Primary.”

Mr Gore said the multi award-winning Wellard community continued to set new benchmarks in sustainable urban planning and design.

“The Village at Wellard’s Fauna Management Strategy is an important part of the community’s environmental management plans, and Peet will continue to implement and support projects and programs that deliver benefits to the environment and the community,” said Mr Gore.

Some of the other environmental programs being implemented at The Village at Wellard include the establishment of the Ngulla Community Nursery, the formation of a Community Environmental Reference Group, a community grants program to support local environmental groups, and a range of community education initiatives.

Wellard residents are actively involved in conservation initiatives through the Friends of Wellard Bushland Group. The group aims to continue the environmental work being undertaken at The Village at Wellard, which is protecting and conserving the 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands within the community, along with the Leda Reserve and bush forever site.

The Village at Wellard is a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing.

To find out more about The Village at Wellard please contact Wayne Brown on 9419 6222.

03 Nov 2010

21 Jun 2011 New home for The Village at Wellard’s four-legged residents

23 Mar 2011

The Village Markets at Wellard - A recipe for success! March 2011

The Village Markets at Wellard have attracted almost 5,000 visitors, with up to 70 stallholders showcasing their wares, since the popular community initiative was first launched in October last year.

Local resident and experienced pastry chef Lauren Webster was one of the first stallholders to sign up – and has found a winning recipe – delicious cupcakes served up at her regular stall.

“I have more than 20 years experience as a chef, and was looking for a way to use my skills and keep a balance between work and my role as mum to my toddler,” said Lauren.

“I read about the Village Markets in The Village at Wellard’s community newsletter Village Connect, and thought it presented an excellent opportunity to put some of my culinary ideas to work.”

Lauren has showcased her new business, Scrumptious, at each of the five events held during the Village Market’s first season. She expects the demand for her quality flavour-rich cup cakes will be strong again at the sixth and final day of the current Village Markets at Wellard season on Sunday 20 March, 2011.

The passionate chef said the unique flavours of her trademark cupcakes have made them a popular choice with visitors to The Village Markets at Wellard.

“Flavour is very important – it’s what you remember most about a meal,” explained Lauren.

Lauren’s range includes 12 flavours, but she showcases only eight at a time at her Village Market stall.

“It creates variety and interest for buyers, and it keeps them coming back for more,” said Lauren.

In fact, the demand for Lauren’s cup cakes has grown so much that Scrumptious has expanded to beyond the Village Markets, with orders coming in thick and fast.

So much so that Lauren is now contemplating relocating from her friend’s commercial kitchen to her own permanent business premises.

“It’s happened much faster than I expected. The Village Markets have proved an ideal avenue for me to showcase my product,” Lauren said.

“The Village Markets have been a good experience for me – and for those enjoying my cupcakes. It’s a great day out – people come along to have a special treat, stay to browse and soak up the atmosphere and free entertainment.”

Visitors to The Village Markets at Wellard will have the opportunity to sample some of Lauren’s delightful cupcakes for themselves at the final market event for the season.

Set to take place on Sunday 20 March, 2011 from 8am to 12pm, the market’s current season will end with a special celebration of multi-cultural delights. Included in the day’s free entertainment will be Brazilian drumming, belly-dancing, performances by the Freeway Church Choir, and young singing sensation Chloe-Jean Vincent.

Alongside the entertainment will be an exciting variety of almost 50 stalls, a kite-making table for children and the regular Rotary swap meet.

People interested in selling at the swap meet are encouraged to find out more by calling Wendy from the Rotary Club of Kwinana on 9439 3299. All funds raised are used by the Rotary Club to support local, national and international community projects.

The Village Markets at Wellard is a community initiative established by The Village at Wellard joint venture partners Peet Limited and the Department of Housing, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kwinana, with the support of the Town of Kwinana.

For more information, visit www.thevillageatwellard.com.au or call the Wellard Community Info Line on 9285 8028. To register as a stallholder for next season’s markets, email villagemarkets@creatingcommunities.com.au

14 Oct 2010 Fauna thriving at The Village at Wellard

23 Mar 2011 The Village Markets at Wellard - A recipe for success! March 2011

03 Nov 2010

Reduce, recycle and WIN!

Win a holiday for two to celebrate National Recycling Week

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.

03 Sep 2010 Opportunity knocks for homebuyers at The Village at Wellard

03 Nov 2010

14 Oct 2010

Fauna thriving at The Village at Wellard

A fauna monitoring study undertaken at The Village at Wellard recently revealed some exciting results, with a significant increase in the number of native animals living in the wetlands and surrounding bushland at the award-winning community.

The study is undertaken each year by Coffey Environments as part of the Fauna Management Strategy implemented by joint venture partners, the Department of Housing and Peet Limited.

This year’s results showed that 30 new bandicoots are calling The Village at Wellard home – increasing the total population to 50 from 20 at the same time last year.  This includes at least seven juveniles who have been born in the last six months.

Paul van der Moezel from PGV Environmental said this was an incredibly positive result and a good demonstration of what can be achieved through careful planning and management.

“The wetland at Wellard has increased its carrying capacity for bandicoots because the amount of ground cover has increased with the project’s rehabilitation and management of the area,” he explained.  “This has resulted in plenty of dense grass and shrub layer providing protection for the bandicoots.”

Earlier this year a new possum was discovered nesting in one of the modified hollow logs that was hung to provide shelter for small native animals around the Peter Carnley Anglican Community School in November 2007.

This possum joins another possum which has been happily living in the nesting logs for more than two years.

The logs have proved to be an attractive place to live with 28s (parrots) seen breeding in the logs for the first time about six months ago.  A further 12 hollow logs will be installed in trees south of the rail line in coming weeks.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the Fauna Management Strategy was an important part of The Village at Wellard’s environmental management plans.

“Peet is committed to demonstrating best practice in sustainable development at The Village at Wellard, as we are at all our estates, and will continue to implement and support projects and programs that deliver benefits to the environment and the community,” said Mr Gore.

The installed hollow logs were all collected from trees originally from the estate and were modified for use as potential nest boxes by adding an artificial mesh base and using a combination of sawdust and potting mix to replicate natural hollow logs.

Dr Paul van der Moezel said the programs being implemented at The Village at Wellard were proving very worthwhile.

“The benefits of using nesting boxes as a fauna management and research tool for possums has been recognised in Australia for more than 20 years and it is really pleasing to see these populations being supported in this way,” he said.

Some of the other environmental programs being implemented at The Village at Wellard include the formation of a Community Environmental Reference Group, a community grants program to support local groups undertaking a range of environmental initiatives, the establishment of the Ngulla Community Nursery and a range of community education initiatives.

Most recently, residents have formed the Friends of Wellard Bushland Group, which aims to continue the environmental work being undertaken at The Village at Wellard to protect and conserve the 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands within the community, along with the neighbouring Leda Reserve and bush forever site.

19 Aug 2010 The Village at Wellard wins inclusive community award

14 Oct 2010 Fauna thriving at The Village at Wellard

03 Sep 2010

Opportunity knocks for homebuyers at The Village at Wellard

Buyers will have a new opportunity to secure a homesite at the multi-award winning The Village at Wellard in Perth’s southern suburbs when a new stage is released on Saturday 4 September.

Strong interest is expected in these new homesites following three successful releases in the first half of 2010, which are now all but sold out.

The popular community offers high levels of convenience to buyers with its transit oriented design ensuring residents enjoy easy access to employment, recreation and transport facilities.

Release 44 will comprise 13 quality homesites, priced between $186,000 to $209,000 and ranging in size from 460sqm to 700sqm,  which will be made available from 1pm at The Village at Wellard Sales and Information Office at 23 Ditton Corner, Wellard.

The beautifully landscaped Maldon Park is just a short stroll away, featuring playground equipment, barbecue and picnic facilities, walking paths, a boardwalk and plenty of open space to enjoy. 

The homesites are also in easy walking distance of the Wellard Train Station putting Mandurah and the Perth CBD in easy reach.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said The Village at Wellard continued to prove popular with young couples and growing families looking to set up a brand new home or upgrade from their existing residence.

“Kwinana is a high growth area, and The Village at Wellard offers a vibrant lifestyle close to schools, public transport, wetlands and parks, making the community a highly sought-after location for a range of homebuyers,” Mr Gore said.

With more than 895 of the estate’s 2,850 homesites now sold, The Village at Wellard community continues to grow with more than 550 households now established.

As well as its own train station The Village at Wellard is close to existing shopping areas, schools, tertiary facilities and other services. On top of community facilities and high-quality landscaping, the community includes a private primary school and 28 hectares of landscaped parks, 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands.

The Village at Wellard recently added to its award winning success, being named as the Western Australian winner of the Inclusive and Connected Communities category in this year’s Parks and Leisure Australia Awards for Excellence and in May joint venture partners, Peet Limited and Department of Housing, were recognised for the significant contribution this special project is making to Kwinana when they received the 2010 Town of Kwinana Looking Forward Award.

For more information about how to make this award-winning community your new home, contact Wayne Brown of Peet Estates on 0412 950 968 or visit The Village at Wellard Sales and Information Office at 23 Ditton Corner, Wellard on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2pm to 5pm, Wednesdays 3.30pm to 5pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm.

Homebuyers looking for a house and land package can also use Peet’s House and Land website, www.peethouseandland.com.au, to set their budget and new home needs from the comfort of their home or office. Homebuyers can also receive information about package deals that meet their specific needs with more than 2,000 house and land package combinations available at The Village at Wellard.

16 Aug 2010 Stallholders wanted for new Village Markets at Wellard!

03 Sep 2010 Opportunity knocks for homebuyers at The Village at Wellard

19 Aug 2010

The Village at Wellard wins inclusive community award

The Village at Wellard has added to its award winning success, being named as the Western Australian winner of the Inclusive and Connected Communities category in this year’s Parks and Leisure Australia Awards for Excellence.

The multi-award winning community, a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing, is now a finalist in the national awards, which will be announced at the Parks and Leisure Australia National Conference in Adelaide next month.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said it was an honour for the project to be recognised for its commitment to community development.

“As the first walkable transit-orientated development on the Perth to Mandurah railway line, The Village at Wellard has demonstrated excellence in social and environmental sustainability from the earliest stages of planning,” said Mr Gore.

“Residents now have access to employment, recreation and transport facilities, connecting them to their local community and putting them in easy reach of Mandurah and the Perth CBD.”

Tony deBarro, Director Land and Housing Development at the Department of Housing is also enthusiastic about The Village at Wellard.

“This is an exciting, collaborative project between the Department of Housing and Peet Limited.  It sets a valuable example for future developments when it comes to community development and social planning.

“Active, social living is a key feature of the community.  As well as being able to walk to the Wellard Train Station and future Village Centre, residents also have easy access to a range of open spaces, parks and wetlands,” Mr DeBarro said.

With more than 895 of the estate’s 2,850 homesites now sold and in excess of 550 households now established, The Village at Wellard community continues to grow.

The establishment of several residents groups enables the community to be part of the planning for, and management of the local natural assets and facilities at The Village at Wellard. 

Alan Tranter, Director of Creating Communities Australia, the project’s community development and planning consultants, said it was great to see such a high priority given to the creation of a strong and sustainable community shown by the joint venture partners.

“The result is an inclusive, well connected, safe and self reliant community that will be a great place to live for generations to come,” said Mr Tranter.

Homebuyers interested in making this award-winning community home can contact Wayne Brown of Peet Estates on 0412 950 968 or visit The Village at Wellard Sales and Information Office at 23 Ditton Corner, Wellard. The office is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2pm to 5pm, Wednesdays 3.30pm to 5pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm.

01 Apr 2010 Parkside living on offer at The Village at Wellard

19 Aug 2010 The Village at Wellard wins inclusive community award

16 Aug 2010

Stallholders wanted for new Village Markets at Wellard!

An exciting new community initiative at The Village at Wellard – The Village Markets at Wellard – has presented an opportunity for local businesses, hobbyists and community groups to get involved.

The Village Markets, which have been established by The Village at Wellard joint venture partners Peet Limited and the Department of Housing, in partnership with the Town of Kwinana and the Rotary Club of Kwinana, will be held on the third Sunday each month for a six month season, commencing on 17 October.

Organisers want to hear from people keen to be involved as stallholders at the Markets, with expressions of interest currently being for sought from a range of vendors, including but not limited to:

• fruit, vegetables and herbs;
• other organic fresh produce and products;
• homemade and gourmet food produce such as bread and pastries/cakes, jams, chutneys, pickles, olive oils, cheese;
• hand-crafted original art and craft wares, including jewellery, paintings, drawings, artifacts;
• clothing;
• plants and flowers;
• alternative therapies;
• books; and
• coffee.

A range of entertainers are also being called on to help build the atmosphere – so if you’re a musician, busker, face painter, juggler, stilt walker or have another interesting act, the organisers would love to hear from you. 

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the Company, and its partners are committed to creating a successful, vibrant series of market events with plenty on offer for everyone.

“There is a strong and connected community at The Village at Wellard who regularly participate in local events and activities so we expect this new initiative to be enjoyed by residents and the wider community,” said Mr Gore. 

The Village Markets at Wellard represent an excellent opportunity for vendors to reach a good range of potential customers, with many of the 550 households already established at The Village at Wellard within walking distance of the market site at Pimlico Gardens.

It is also expected that plenty of market-goers will be attracted from surrounding suburbs and the broader Kwinana community.

The Village Markets at Wellard will also encompass a car boot sale swap-meet run by the Rotary Club of Kwinana, with car bay 'stalls' available to the public on a first come-first serve basis on each market day.

Rotary Club of Kwinana President Edd Samut said their members are looking forward to working with the partners on the Village Markets at Wellard.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to promote the work of Rotary and the Village Markets and will assist us in raising funds to contribute back to the Kwinana Community,” he said.

To register your interest as a potential vendor or for any general information about The Village Markets at Wellard, please call the Community Info Line on 9285 8028, email villagemarkets@creatingcommunities.com.au or visit
www.villagemarketsatwellard.com.au. 

17 Mar 2010 Meet your neighbours – and win!

16 Aug 2010 Stallholders wanted for new Village Markets at Wellard!

01 Apr 2010

Parkside living on offer at The Village at Wellard

Only two homesites remain in the latest release at The Village at Wellard, which offers homebuyers a rare opportunity to secure a premium homesite facing onto a newly completed, beautifully landscaped park.

The lots, which are ideally located on Maldon Link, range in size from 400sqm to 436sqm and are priced from $177,000. Buyers will be treated to a range of facilities right on their doorstep with the park providing playground equipment, barbecue and picnic facilities, walking paths, a boardwalk and plenty of open space to enjoy!

Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said there had been strong interest in this release, with three of the five homesites in the release sold on the first weekend. “As the first walkable, transit-oriented development built on the Perth to Mandurah rail line, The Village at Wellard encourages an active lifestyle as well as promoting public safety, social interaction and a sense of pride in the community.”

“It continues to be very popular with buyers with a quarter of the estate currently sold and some 450 households now calling the award-winning community home.” All of the homesites in the latest release are just a few minutes’ walk from the Wellard Train Station and the future Village Centre which will ultimately include everything from cafes and restaurants to community and medical facilities.

There are also a number of other landscaped parks already thriving nearby, and the Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and proposed primary school are just a short drive away. They are also close to existing shopping areas, schools, tertiary facilities and other services. On top of community facilities and high-quality landscaping, the estate includes 28 hectares of landscaped parks, 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands.

All purchasers will also be eligible for Peet’s Flying Start package, which provides level blocks with retaining walls, where required, and front garden landscaping and reticulation. Interested homebuyers can contact The Village at Wellard Sales Representative Wayne Brown on 0412 950 968 or visit the new Sales and Information Office at 23 Ditton Corner, Wellard on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2pm to 5pm, Wednesdays 3.30pm to 5pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm.

15 Mar 2010 Get friendly with nature at Wellard

01 Apr 2010 Parkside living on offer at The Village at Wellard

17 Mar 2010

Meet your neighbours – and win!

Any day is a good day to show you care about your neighbours – but Sunday 28 March is officially Neighbour Day and provides a special opportunity to get to know new neighbours or make time to catch up with some old friends nearby.

Neighbour Day is Australia's annual celebration of community, bringing together the people next door, across the street or down the road for a quick chat, cuppa, or a picnic in the park.

So make a time to catch up with your neighbours in your local community – and win twice over! Simply send your contact details and a brief description of how you met your neighbours and you could win gourmet foods hamper!

Email your neighbourhood story to community@peet.com.au by 9 April 2010 for your chance to win!

19 Feb 2010 Clean up Australia Day 2010 - Register Now!

17 Mar 2010 Meet your neighbours – and win!

15 Mar 2010

Get friendly with nature at Wellard

Are you interested in helping to conserve and protect our local bushland and wetland? If the answer is yes, you’ve got the opportunity to join other like-minded locals in the establishment of a new community group, Friends of Wellard Environment Group.

A start-up information session is being held next week (Wednesday 3 March) at 7.30pm at the Wellard Pavilion on Wellard Road, and interested residents and local members of the community are welcome.

The Group aims to continue the environmental work being undertaken at The Village at Wellard to protect and conserve the 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands within the community, along with the neighbouring Leda Reserve and bush forever site.

They will plan events and implement programs which recognise the importance and value of the local natural assets, and provide further opportunities to educate and engage the local community.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the formation of the Friends of Wellard Environment Group was another great initiative for the growing community at The Village at Wellard.

“Residents have always been able to get involved in the wide range of environmental programs undertaken at the community,” said Mr Gore.  “This provides the opportunity to take that to the next level and deliver benefits to both the environment and the community.”

This is an initiative being led by the community and Community Environmental Reference Group, with the support of The Village at Wellard joint venture partners, Peet Limited and Department of Housing, and the Town of Kwinana.

If you would like to get involved in the Friends of Wellard Environment Group please contact Erin at Creating Communities on the community information line 9285 8028 or erin@creatingcommunities.com.au.

18 Jan 2010 New year release at The Village at Wellard

15 Mar 2010 Get friendly with nature at Wellard

19 Feb 2010

Clean up Australia Day 2010 - Register Now!

You and your neighbours are invited to join in on Clean Up Australia Day 2010!

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Australians get stuck in and clean up their local environment – individuals, groups, schools and businesses are all encouraged to make the 2010 campaign the best yet.

We’d like you to join in as we aim to have a Clean Up site registered at each and every Peet community around Australia!

To do your bit, visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au to find out if there’s a site in your Peet community already.  If there is, sign up! And if there’s not, become a site coordinator and create a site so your neighbours can join you in the Clean Up fun when they log on! 

If you register, or join a site within a Peet community we’d love to hear from you at community@peet.com.au.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the national event with community activities to be held on Sunday 7 March, school activities on Friday 5 March and business clean up on Tuesday 2 March.

17 Nov 2009 Wedding bells chime at The Village at Wellard

19 Feb 2010 Clean up Australia Day 2010 - Register Now!

18 Jan 2010

New year release at The Village at Wellard

Homebuyers with plans to make The Village at Wellard home on their 2010 checklist can get started this weekend (Saturday 16 January) with more than 25 traditional homesites set to become available in the first release of the year.

The lots, ranging in size from 443sqm to 754sqm and priced from $172,000, will be released at 1pm at First Floor, 9 Mackinnon St, Rockingham.

The great range in sizes means buyers will be able to purchase a homesite to suit their dream home at the award-winning community, a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said he expects the release to attract interest from a wide range of homebuyers.

“There has been strong interest in the past from homebuyers attracted to larger lot sizes and The Village at Wellard lifestyle,” Mr Gore said. “That includes growing families, those who enjoy maintaining a sizeable garden and others who simply enjoy entertaining.”

“As the first walkable, transit-oriented development built on the Perth to Mandurah rail line, The Village at Wellard encourages an active lifestyle as well as promoting public safety, social interaction and a sense of pride in the community.”

All of the homesites in this release are just a few minutes’ walk from the Wellard Train Station and the future Village Centre which will ultimately include everything from cafes and restaurants to community and medical facilities.

There are also beautifully landscaped parks already thriving nearby, and the Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and proposed primary school are just a short drive away.

All purchasers will also eligible for Peet’s Flying Start package, which provides level blocks with retaining walls, where required, and front garden landscaping and reticulation.

17 Nov 2009 Large or small – Wellard has it all

18 Jan 2010 New year release at The Village at Wellard

17 Nov 2009

Wedding bells chime at The Village at Wellard

High school sweethearts Ilsa and Chris Budd had their hearts set on a parkside wedding and knew that that The Village at Wellard’s picturesque parklands would be the perfect setting to celebrate their special day.

The newlyweds, who were married two weekends ago (Saturday 12 December), said The Village at Wellard’s stunning Abingdon Park (former known as Linear Park – set amongst natural bushland and landscaped gardens – had all the elements to make their dream wedding come true.

“Chris and I met during high school, at Gilmore College, which is not far from where we were married. We went to our year 12 ball together and had photographs taken in Linear Park so the area is very special to both of us,” said Mrs Budd.

“Our wedding day was scorching hot but we hardly noticed the high temperatures thanks to the wonderful natural shade of the trees and the cooling effect of the ponds. This beautiful backdrop also made for another set of gorgeous photographs.

“The Park really is the ideal spot for a wedding and helped to make our big day everything we’d hoped it would be.”

The following weekend marked another special occasion in Abingdon Park as The Village at Wellard residents Julie Wilson and Brett Paulson enjoyed their wedding celebrations.

The bride walked down the aisle in front of 40 close friends and family and said that Abingdon Park was just the right location for the intimate ceremony.

“Brett and I noticed the Park while we were driving past one day. We saw a lush green grassed area that was screened by trees and thought what a beautifully secluded spot to get married!” said Ms Wilson.

“We live in The Village at Wellard and feel very fortunate to have such lovely natural surrounds right on our doorstep.”

Peet Limited CEO and Managing Director Brendan Gore said it was great to see the community choosing The Village at Wellard’s parklands as the venue for such a special celebration.

“The area has been carefully designed, combining 30 hectares of landscaped gardens, water features and public art with 17 hectares of surrounding native bushland,” said Mr Gore.

“It also has picnic, barbeque and playground facilities making it an ideal location for all kinds of celebrations.”

The Village at Wellard, a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing, is Perth’s first transit-oriented development on the Perth to Mandurah rail line. The estate features its own train station and is close to a complete range of services.

22 Oct 2009 Peet streamlines house and land search

17 Nov 2009 Wedding bells chime at The Village at Wellard

17 Nov 2009

Large or small – Wellard has it all

A unique combination of both large and cottage-style homesites have been released at The Village at Wellard, a joint venture development between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing.

There are 6 titled cottage homesites available as part of the latest land release, ranging in size from 378sqm to 396sqm and priced from $162,500, all located opposite future landscaped parklands.

For those who prefer more space, there are 12 traditional sized blocks in Release 37 ranging from 556sqm to 780sqm, which are priced from $182,000. Homebuyers can easily access the house and land options available at The Village at Wellard at the new Peet House and Land website (www.peethouseandland.com.au). This innovative site features Western Australia’s largest range of house and land packages.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO, Brendan Gore, said the latest releases at The Village at Wellard – combined with new display homes – provided an ideal opportunity to new home buyers looking for very different lifestyles.

“The Peet House and Land website makes it easier for homebuyers to find a homesite option that suits their individual circumstances” he said.

“Those interested in The Village at Wellard now have more ways to investigate what’s on offer – through the land sales office, the new display village and through the Peet House and Land website.”

Both the new releases are ideally located within walking distance from the new Wellard train station, offering easy access to Perth CBD and the future Village Centre, which will ultimately include everything from cafes and restaurants to community and medical facilities.

There are also beautifully landscaped parks already thriving nearby, and the proposed primary school and the Peter Carnley Anglican College are just a short drive away.

All purchasers are also eligible for Peet’s Flying Start package, which provides level blocks with retaining walls, where required, and front garden landscaping and reticulation.

Visitors to The Village at Wellard can also have a sneak preview of the new Display Village with 8 of 12 display homes now open, showcasing some of the latest home designs.

The Traditional Lot Display Village will eventually be home to 12 display homes from WA’s leading builders including Aussie Living, Affordable Living, Content Living, Dale Alcock Homes, DreamStart, Homebuyers Centre, HomeStart and New Generation.

For further information, homebuyers can contact The Village at Wellard Sales Representative Wayne Brown on 0412 950 968 or visit www.thevillageatwellard.com.au

19 Oct 2009 Wellard residents get warm welcome

17 Nov 2009 Large or small – Wellard has it all

22 Oct 2009

Peet streamlines house and land search

Homebuyers in Western Australia can save days, hours and even weeks searching for their new home thanks to Peet’s new website – www.peethouseandland.com.au – which was launched today.

Peet teamed up with more than 30 builders to create the website, featuring Western Australia’s largest range of house and land packages.

Homebuyers can literally sort through hundreds of homesites and home designs in minutes – wherever and whenever they like.

After setting a budget, preferred home features and selecting a Peet community, tailor-made packages are delivered to the customer online.

Homebuyers can then compare options, adjust their preferences using a sliding scale and view detailed plans to find a dream home that suits their lifestyle.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the website would save time, streamline the home selection process and make it easier for homebuyers to find the option that specifically suited them.

“Peet House and Land uses dynamic search technology to create packages customised to meet preferences set by homebuyers,” Mr Gore said.

“Peet recognises time is precious and we are pleased to make the home selection process easier by helping homebuyers search for their new home whenever and wherever they like.

“By matching budgets and preferences to Peet homesites and home designs from more than 30 builders, we can deliver customised solutions, which saves time and effort but that enables homebuyers to stay in control of the results.”

Mr Gore said Peet had worked with more than 30 of WA’s home builders to produce the website.

He said new packages would be added each week to the Peet House and Land website to ensure homebuyers had access to the latest land and home designs released.

The website also features a raft of information about selecting a homesite and building a new home – from budgeting to land settlement and home construction – which will also be updated regularly.

Homebuyers wanting to start their home search can visit www.peethouseandland.com.au

05 Oct 2009 Large lots on offer at Wellard

22 Oct 2009 Peet streamlines house and land search

19 Oct 2009

Wellard residents get warm welcome

Community spirit was abuzz at The Village at Wellard last Sunday as around 100 current and soon-to-be residents met their neighbours at the latest Wellard Residents’ Welcome event.

The event at Pimlico Gardens, which was hosted by the estate’s joint venture partners Peet Limited and the Department of Housing, allowed future neighbours to mingle while learning about upcoming events, local community groups and planned developments. Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the event helped new residents make a smooth transition into their new home at The Village at Wellard.

“The Village at Wellard has experienced considerable growth this year with some four land releases, two of which sold out in less than a fortnight,” said Mr Gore.

“This event helps residents joining the estate to create community links and also offers the chance for them to find out more about the progress of the development and activities planned for the community.

“It also provides the opportunity for homebuyers moving to The Village at Wellard to find their way around and familiarise themselves with the facilities at the estate.”

There was plenty of fun to be had on the day, with Neighbourhood Watch and representatives from Peter Carnley Anglican Community School on hand to meet guests and free entertainment, including face painting, games, activities and a delicious sausage sizzle. All guests also received the complimentary The Village at Wellard Welcome Kit, which has plenty of valuable information to help residents settle into their new home and neighbourhood.

Homebuyers seeking more information about the estate can contact The Village at Wellard Sales Representative Wayne Brown on (08) 9419 6222 or 0412 950 968 or visit www.thevillageatwellard.com.au.

04 Sep 2009 New Wellard release expected to sell out

19 Oct 2009 Wellard residents get warm welcome

05 Oct 2009

Large lots on offer at Wellard

Homebuyers can now upgrade and buy into the enviable lifestyle at The Village at Wellard by securing their perfect homesite in Release 36.

There are 12 traditional homesites available, which are all generously sized, ranging from 478m2 to 726m2 – perfect for anyone looking for a little more space.

Interested homebuyers should be quick because these larger homesites are in high-demand and interest has been keen at The Village at Wellard, a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing, with the past three releases selling out within weeks.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore expects strong interest in what will be the first release of traditional lots in months.

“There has been strong interest in the past from homebuyers attracted to larger lot sizes and The Village at Wellard lifestyle,” Mr Gore said.

“As the first walkable, transit-oriented development built on the Perth to Mandurah rail line, The Village at Wellard encourages an active lifestyle as well as promoting public safety, social interaction and a sense of pride in the community.”

The release is ideally located within walking distance of the new Wellard train station, offering easy access to Perth CBD, and the future Village Centre, where residents will be able to relax and enjoy cafes and restaurants or visit the ample community and medical facilities.

The homesites are family-friendly, not only because of their size, but because of the close proximity to beautifully landscaped parks and the short drive to the proposed primary school and the Peter Carnley Anglican College.

All purchasers will also be eligible for Peet’s Flying Start package, which provides level blocks with retaining walls, where required, and front garden landscaping and reticulation. Another way Peet Limited is making it easier and more affordable to build and establish your new home.

For further information about this release, homebuyers can contact The Village at Wellard Sales Manager, Wayne Brown, on (08) 9419 6222 or 0412 950 968 or visit www.thevillageatwellard.com.au.

03 Sep 2009 Local schools make the most of Wellard facilities

05 Oct 2009 Large lots on offer at Wellard

04 Sep 2009

New Wellard release expected to sell out

Peet Limited is encouraging homebuyers to get in quick for the latest land release at The Village at Wellard, which goes on sale on Saturday 5 September.

The last two releases sold out within two weeks, after sky-high interest in homesites at The Village at Wellard, a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing.

Peet expects interest in the latest release, Stage 29, is expected to be just as high, with the 13 fully titled lots located only 300 metres from the new Wellard train station and the future Village Centre.

The homesites, which are ready to build on, range in size from 287sqm to 534sqm and are priced from just $145,000. Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the release had a prime location, so a keen interest was expected from a variety of buyers.

“Peet Limited is pleased to offer affordable homesites, located near future facilities which will be developed within the community, including everything from cafes and restaurants to community and medical facilities,” Mr Gore said.

“We are committed to investing in parks, infrastructure and amenities to meet resident needs in this growing area.”

With the release being so close to The Village at Wellard’s own train station on the Perth-Mandurah rail line, residents will have easy access to the city, making it ideal for those making a daily commute. Children and families are also catered for, with landscaped parks close by and a proposed primary school and the Peter Carnley Anglican College up the road.

Purchasers will also be eligible for Peet’s Flying Start package which provides level blocks with retaining walls where required, front garden landscaping and reticulation – making it easier and more affordable to build and establish your new home.

Homebuyers seeking further information about the release can contact The Village at Wellard Sales Manager, Wayne Brown, on (08) 9419 6222 or 0412 950 968 or visit www.thevillageatwellard.com.au.

27 Aug 2009 Neighbourhood Watch to look out for Wellard

04 Sep 2009 New Wellard release expected to sell out

03 Sep 2009

Local schools make the most of Wellard facilities

07 Aug 2009 Make the most of the grants and build now on the latest Wellard releases

03 Sep 2009 Local schools make the most of Wellard facilities

27 Aug 2009

Neighbourhood Watch to look out for Wellard

Tackling crime will be soon everybody’s business at the Village at Wellard, according to the estate’s new Neighbourhood Watch Suburb Manager.

In her new role, Zara Fletcher (58) is keen to lobby for safety houses for the growing number of school children in the area, install slow down signs on local roads to deter speeding motorists and create a greater understanding and respect between police and residents.

Being neighbourly comes naturally to Zara, who also works as an Avon representative and previously worked helping those in need of hospice care.

Now retired, Zara has time to enjoy her many hobbies, including cooking, gardening, meeting new people and travelling on her Yamaha motorbike!

Three years ago Zara travelled across Australia on her bike alongside husband Brian, moving from New South Wales to The Village at Wellard following his retirement from the navy.

“We travelled 6,500km across the country to get to the Village at Wellard and we knew we were so lucky to have such a lovely estate and beautiful parklands,” she said.

“But the first Christmas after we got here, we had our Christmas decorations stolen, and I knew something had to be done.

“Neighbourhood Watch is about looking after one another and keeping your eyes open for any suspicious activity. If something doesn’t feel right, then it’s okay to report it – the police want to know.

“I’d love to see the community working as a team, with everybody involved, working with the police to combat crime.

“For that reason I’m hoping to organise a community barbeque later in the year, which will explain the roles of all the organisations involved in battling crime – Neighbourhood Watch, police, the fire service and the rangers – they’re all here to help.”

If you are interested in joining Zara in Neighbourhood Watch, please contact her on 9439 1631.

03 Aug 2009 Wellard community welcomes more bandicoots

27 Aug 2009 Neighbourhood Watch to look out for Wellard

07 Aug 2009

Make the most of the grants and build now on the latest Wellard releases

Beat the October deadline for the full $21,000 in first homeowners’grants by securing a new homesite in one of the award-winning Village at Wellard’s latest releases.

From this Saturday (8 August 2009) 20 new homesites will become available in releases 31 and 32 – construction of the lots is complete and all will be titled by the end of August.

The two releases at The Village at Wellard, a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing, offer a variety of homesites to suit a range of budgets.

Both new releases are a short walk from the new Wellard train station and the future Village Centre, which is planned to include everything from cafes and restaurants to community and medical facilities.

Release 31 offers six spacious lots ranging in size from 476m2 to 795m2, located opposite parklands which are currently being landscaped. The homesites are priced between $175,000 and $215,000 with the average price at $190,000.

Just around the corner there are 14 cottage-sized lots available in Release 32, ranging in size from 287m2 to 343m2 and priced from $139,500 to $152,000 (average price, $143,500).

A proposed primary school and the existing Anglican College are minutes away from the new homesites while natural wetlands, picnic areas and more public open spaces can be found just past the future Village Centre.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said he expects the lots to attract keen interest from first homebuyers and those looking for an affordable homesite in a prime location.

“The Village at Wellard offers residents an enviable list of attractions and its location on the Perth-Mandurah rail line means the estate offers easy access to the city,” said Mr Gore.

“A combination of low interest rates, renewed confidence and affordable prices have seen an increase in activity from first homebuyers in recent months and we anticipate this trend will be reflected at Wellard with these latest homesites on offer.”

For further information about the releases please contact The Village at Wellard sales manager,Wayne Brown, on (08) 9419 6222 or 0412 950 968.

24 Jul 2009 New Wellard landmark captures community spirit

07 Aug 2009 Make the most of the grants and build now on the latest Wellard releases

03 Aug 2009

Wellard community welcomes more bandicoots

The Village at Wellard’s bandicoot population is flourishing – along with the community!

According to a recent study by Coffey Environments, the population has risen and now includes 17 new Southern Brown Bandicoots.

This comes after another year of activity and growth at The Village at Wellard – a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing – showing how a native animal population can thrive alongside environmentally sensitive residential development.

Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said protecting native fauna and flora was part of a very comprehensive environmental program at The Village at Wellard that also relied on community support.

“We are seeing such positive signs in the bandicoot population at Wellard due mainly to management measures including controlled access, a revegetation program and community education.

“We want the native fauna – and our current and future residents – to be able to enjoy the 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands preserved at Wellard for many years to come.”

The Southern Brown Bandicoot, also known as a Quenda, is a unique sub-species of bandicoot native to Western Australia. Peet’s environmental management plans have included monitoring and tracking the Quenda population and encouraging the local community to help protect the animals.

During the most recent survey, 28 of the marsupials were identified at Wellard – a relatively large population for the wetlands area.

Coffey Environments Zoologist Graeme Finlayson said it was very encouraging to see the Quenda population rise.

“We discovered 11 Quendas that had been identified in 2008 as well as a large number of young Quendas,” Mr Finlayson said.

“So, though we would have liked to find more older Quendas, the population remains at a healthy level at Wellard, which shows that conservation efforts in the wetlands are working.

“The best thing residents can do to help increase the survival rate is to be particularly diligent with cats and dogs in the area.

“It’s important that domestic animals are not allowed to roam freely - our beloved pets often attack native fauna, risking the survival of the population.”

All Wellard residents and visitors to the estate are asked to keep dogs on leads, especially when they are in and around The Village at Wellard wetlands, and cats should have at least two bells attached to their collar and be kept indoors, especially during the evening.

23 Jul 2009 Local students test out their green thumbs

03 Aug 2009 Wellard community welcomes more bandicoots

24 Jul 2009

New Wellard landmark captures community spirit

Commuters will be able to spot a new and very unusual type of “tree” from the Wellard train station when a new landmark is installed at The Village at Wellard next week.

A trio of six-metre tall sculptural trees symbolising the growth of the Wellard community are being installed in Pimlico Gardens on The Strand, carefully positioned with views through to the train station.

The sculptures, created by artist Tony Pankiw, are the second in a series of three spectacular pieces of public art commissioned for The Village at Wellard by joint venture partners Peet Limited and the Department of Housing.

Peet Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Brendan Gore said the artwork reflected the family-friendly atmosphere of the estate.

“This piece of public art provides a meeting place and a focal point for Pimlico Gardens,” he said.

“The artworks reflect the values of the estate creating a sense of ownership and pride for the community and encouraging more people to enjoy the area.

The sculpture uses the outline of its leaves as picture frames, which have stainless steel cutouts representing some of the core elements of The Village at Wellard inside.

The images within the sculptures capture some of the estate’s best assets, including flying cockatoos, natural bushlands, schools, sports grounds and the train station.

Artist Tony Pankiw said he designed the structures to give residents and viewers the same feeling he had when walking through some of the 17 hectares of natural bushland at The Village at Wellard.

“Once they are erected, the sculptures will give you the same sense of being among large trees in the bush,” he said.

“The pictures in the leaves will also throw interesting shadows similar to those found on the forest floor.”

The final artwork in the series will be installed at The Village at Wellard later this year. Jenny Dawson and Nyoongar artist Sandra Hill, who has ancestral links to the local area, are working on a mosaic that will be located outside the Wellard Train Station.

The public art program reflects the environmental and social values that have been considered throughout the development of this master-planned community.

The Wellard Public Art Project comes on the back of the highly successful Community Art Project which saw the installation of a series of unique artworks in October last year. The artworks were created by members of the local community, students from the Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and a team of youth participating in a local Green Corps project.

22 Jul 2009 “Flower power” reigns at Wellard - 100,000 shrubs planted!

24 Jul 2009 New Wellard landmark captures community spirit

23 Jul 2009

Local students test out their green thumbs

More than 100 local students, including some as young as seven years old, will try their hand at gardening for the first time in a community tree planting program in The Village at Wellard’s northern wetlands.

Ngulla Community Nursery cultivated the seedlings that will be planted on the day. The nursery is another initiative from The Village at Wellard, which is a joint venture between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the program, which is now in its third year, was important because it encouraged young people to get involved in caring for their local environment.

“Last year students planted more than 2,500 seedlings in just one day as part of the program,” he said. “This year we’ll have some of them mulching as well, giving them the opportunity to learn different horticultural skills.

“Everybody involved always enjoys themselves and the students get a real sense of pride and achievement from seeing their plants grow and from doing something positive for the community.

“Involving children in initiatives like this gives them an understanding of the work that goes into creating a liveable and sustainable community for generations to come.”

04 May 2009 Big Numbers for Wellard Winter Walk

23 Jul 2009 Local students test out their green thumbs

22 Jul 2009

“Flower power” reigns at Wellard - 100,000 shrubs planted!

The Village at Wellard has gone from green to greener with an extra 100,000 native shrubs being planted across the estate this month.

Landscapers have almost completed the massive project, which reaches across the estate including sections of public areas along Wellard Road, Henley Boulevard and in the estates’ 10-hectare conservation wetlands.

This project is part of a much wider program of environmental commitment at the estate by Peet Limited and its joint venture partner, the Department of Housing.

Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said the thousands of shrubs planted were cultivated at the Ngulla Community Nursery, another Village at Wellard initiative.

“Not only does the Ngulla Community Nursery provide education and training for locals, it also provides much-needed plant stock, horticulture and natural resource management,” Mr Gore said.

“This most recent planting project shows environmental planning at its best, improving the estate’s landscape to meet the present and future needs of the community.”

The planting should be completed before the end of the month with landscapers planting at a rate of around 3000 to 4000 “tubes” a day.

The ‘tubes’ are small native shrubs, which need to be planted unirrigated in winter, protected by a tube of plastic, which is where they get their nickname.

The Village at Wellard has proved itself as an environmentally sensitive residential development, with conservation and revegetation projects held throughout its 28 hectares of landscaped parks, 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands.

The most recent addition to the estate’s landscape is Pimlico Gardens, a beautiful space of greenery in the future community hub, which was completed earlier this year.

The Village at Wellard’s commitment to planning and sustainability has already been recognised with a series of industry awards including the Planning Institute of Australia’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Planning and Conservation WA, the Housing Industry Association’s GreenSmart: WA Development of the Year and the Landscape Industries Association’s Best Environmental/Rehabilitation/Conservation Project (WA).

30 Mar 2009 New community turns out for Neighbour Day event

22 Jul 2009 “Flower power” reigns at Wellard - 100,000 shrubs planted!

04 May 2009

Big Numbers for Wellard Winter Walk

More than 300 competitors fought against the clock yesterday as The Village at Wellard hosted the first Winter Road Walk of the Western Australian Little Athletics season.

Around 200 spectators from as far as Joondalup and Margaret River visited the estate to watch road walkers race around a 500-metre track, following Twickenham Parade, Pimlico Crescent and The Strand in the estate’s planned Village Centre.

The heat was on as they fought to determine their handicaps for the rest of the season.

Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said he was pleased to hear local competitors had done well.

“The Kwinana team held their own against the rest of the State with some admirable performances,” Mr Gore said.

“It was good to see children from nearby clubs such as Baldivis and Southern Districts also do well.

“It is also really good to hear that so many people from all over the State visited The Village at Wellard and saw the vibrant community that is developing there.

“Events like this are what help new communities become interesting and rewarding place to live. And with the new roads and the train station located just 400 metres from the track, The Village at Wellard was the perfect location.”

Kwinana Little Athletics Centre President Frank Bertoli said it was very convenient to be able to hold the event close to the Centre’s training ground at Wellard Oval.

“Visitors had the opportunity to see what a wonderful training facilities we have at hand at the Village Green Oval and the Wellard Community Pavilion,” he said.

“The brand new roads made an ideal surface for our competitors. For as long as I can remember Clubs have been struggling to find roads suitable for these events. This time we didn’t have that problem!

“It’s wonderful to be able to offer competitors a proper surface, which could even be used at an Olympic level.”

19 Mar 2009 Guardians watch over The Village at Wellard

04 May 2009 Big Numbers for Wellard Winter Walk

30 Mar 2009

New community turns out for Neighbour Day event

More than 120 residents and community members from The Village at Wellard came together yesterday to get acquainted and explore ways to contribute to a safer new neighbourhood.

The ‘National Neighbour Day’ community barbeque was jointly hosted by the estate’s developers – Peet Limited and the Department of Housing, Kwinana Neighbourhood Watch, the Town of Kwinana, local Police and the Rotary Club of Kwinana, with support from Roger Cook, Member for Kwinana, at Linear Park.

A delicious free sausage sizzle, live music and children’s mini golf was enjoyed by all at the gathering in Linear Park.

Peet Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Gore said community events like the barbeque were a great way for residents to meet other people living in their area.

“It is important to know who you share your neighbourhood with,” said Mr Gore. “People who came along to the barbeque were keen to start making those vital connections which help build a community and make it safer.”

“It was also a good opportunity for residents to meet their local police, Neighbourhood Watch representatives, Member for Parliament, council representatives and other community members and, together, learn how to build a safer community,” he said.

Kwinana Neighborhood Watch Chairman, Mike Booth, said he was very pleased to see so many kids, parents, grandparents and dogs enjoying the event, having fun and learning about making their homes more secure.

“We had a lot of interest in joining Neighbourhood Watch from new residents, and one lady has nominated to become our manager for The Village at Wellard estate,” Mr Booth said.

“Other people put their hands up to be street representatives, which is great news because it means we can start building a Neighbourhood Watch network in the new community at The Village at Wellard.”

Many residents also took advantage of a free engraving service to help protect their bicycles, stereos and other valuables.

Residents who missed the barbeque but would like information about becoming a Neighbourhood Watch representative should contact the Kwinana Neighborhood Watch Office on 9439 4030.

The Village at Wellard has been designed to encourage greater use of public transport, cycling and walking as well as promoting social cohesion, social diversity, conservation, public safety and community revitalisation. It incorporates designing out crime principles for fencing, lighting, the layout of buildings and public spaces, ease of access and passive surveillance.

The estate was Perth’s first new transit oriented development on the Mandurah railway line and features its own train station. Residents can travel by rail to the Perth CBD within 30 minutes and to Mandurah within 20 minutes.

The Village at Wellard is close to existing shopping areas, schools, tertiary facilities and other services. It features community facilities, high quality landscaping, a private primary school and 28 hectares of landscaped parks, 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands.

With more than 744 of the estate’s 2,700 homesites now sold, The Village at Wellard community continues to grow with more than 350 households now established at the estate.

There are a range of homesite options currently available for people looking to make this multi-award winning estate home, from large homestead lots, to more traditional sized family lots and low maintenance cottage lots.

An added benefit for all purchasers is Peet’s Flying Start package which provides level blocks with retaining walls where required, front garden landscaping and reticulation – making it easier and more affordable to build and establish a new home.

13 Mar 2009 Community BBQ puts safety in focus

30 Mar 2009 New community turns out for Neighbour Day event

19 Mar 2009

Guardians watch over The Village at Wellard

Residents and visitors to The Village at Wellard will notice three striking new figures watching over the new community.

The life-sized bronze sculptures of a man, woman and child, each accompanied by a native animal, are easily seen from the estate’s Lambeth Circle.

The sculptures are the first in a series of three public art installations commissioned for The Village at Wellard by joint venture partners Peet Limited and the Department of Housing. The new works are entitled the ‘Bush Guardians’ and were created by artist Judith Forrest.

Peet Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Gore, said the artwork represented core elements of the estate – family, history and the environment.

“These figures stand where natural bushland meets the new roads of the estate,” Mr Gore said.

“Each member of the Bush Guardian family carries a different companion - a White-tailed Black Cockatoo, a Gould’s Goanna and a Brush-tailed Possum. These species can all be found in the protected bushland on the estate.

“The works remind us of the history of the land, and its connection to the growing new community.”

Judith Forrest said the works represented the interface between the natural and the built environment.

“The sculptures stand in the open spaces at the rim of the natural environment. I see them as watchful sentinels of the bush from which they emerged.”

Over the coming months, two further artworks will be installed at The Village at Wellard. Jenny Dawson and Nyoongar visual artist Sandra Hill, who has ancestral links to the local area, are working on a mosaic which will be located outside the Wellard Train Station. The third piece is a large-scale landmark sculpture by Tony Pankiw which will be placed in a central park.

Mr Gore said that the public art program reflected the environmental and social values that had been considered throughout the development of the estate.

The Wellard Public Art Project comes on the back of the highly successful Community Art Project which saw the installation of a series of unique artworks in October last year. The artworks were created by members of the local community, students from the Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and a team of youth participating in a local Green Corps project.

The Village at Wellard is a joint venture project between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing. The estate is Perth’s first new transit oriented development and features its own train station. Residents can travel by rail to the Perth CBD within 30 minutes and to Mandurah within 20 minutes.

The Village at Wellard is close to existing shopping areas, schools, tertiary facilities and other services. It features community facilities, high quality landscaping, a private primary school and 28 hectares of landscaped parks, 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands.
A Village Centre is currently being developed and will offer local shopping outlets, office space and services such as childcare facilities. Additional schools are also planned for the estate.

The estate has received a string of state and national industry awards including Housing Industry of Australia (HIA), Urban Development Institute of Australia WA (UDIA) and Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) awards.

30 Jan 2009 Green light for Green Corps work at Wellard

19 Mar 2009 Guardians watch over The Village at Wellard

13 Mar 2009

Community BBQ puts safety in focus

A family-friendly barbeque at The Village at Wellard will help residents meet their neighbors and learn how together they can contribute towards a safe community.

A free sausage sizzle, kid’s activities and live music will all be provided at the community barbeque.

The event will be held on Sunday 29 March from 11am till 1pm at Linear Park, Abingdon Crescent (by the lake) at The Village at Wellard. It is being hosted by The Village at Wellard joint venture partners, Kwinana Neighbourhood Watch, the Town of Kwinana, local Police and the Rotary Club of Kwinana and with support from Roger Cook, Member for Kwinana.

The Village at Wellard is a new community being developed by joint venture partners Peet Limited and the Department of Housing.

Peet Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Gore, said the barbeque would be a great way for new and existing residents to get to know each other and meet their local Neighbourhood Watch representatives, Kwinana’s Community Safety Officer and local police.

“On one hand this is a fun day out for mums, dads and their children, but it is also an important opportunity to get to know the people who are working hard to keep your community safe,” Mr Gore said.

“I encourage all residents to attend and learn about what you can do to increase the safety of your own home and the homes of the people who live around you.

“We are all vulnerable to crime, and we can all make a difference.”

A free engraving service for residents’ personal items will also be available. People are invited to bring small items of value and bicycles for ID marking.

Kwinana Neighborhood Watch Chairman, Mike Booth, said the gathering would highlight existing local safety networks and how residents can make a valuable contribution to security.

“Many people who move to a new area are unaware of the local community organisations and networks that they can join or be supported by,” Mr Booth said.

“Sunday 29 March is Neighbour Day and I can’t think of a better way to get to know the people who live around you. These relationships can be very important and can add enormously to the safety of your neighbourhood.”

For more information on the event or becoming a NHW representative contact the Kwinana Neighborhood Watch Office on 9439 4030.

About The Village at Wellard
The estate was Perth’s first new transit oriented development and features its own train station. Residents can travel by rail to the Perth CBD within 30 minutes and to Mandurah within 20 minutes.

The Village at Wellard is close to existing shopping areas, schools, tertiary facilities and other services. It features community facilities, high quality landscaping, a private primary school and 28 hectares of landscaped parks, 17 hectares of native bush and 10 hectares of wetlands. A village centre is currently being developed and will offer local shopping outlets, office space and services such as childcare facilities. Additional schools are also planned for the estate.

14 Jan 2009 Funding boost available for Wellard community groups

13 Mar 2009 Community BBQ puts safety in focus

30 Jan 2009

Green light for Green Corps work at Wellard

An opportunity to spend six-months working to protect environmentally important natural features in the Kwinana area has helped 19 year-old Cameron Smit on his way towards a new career.

Cameron, from Warnboro, is part of a Green Corps team who will restore and improve access to the wetlands at The Village at Wellard.

“It’s great! I’ve found the work I want to do. We only have one  environment and we need to work together as a community to protect it,” Cameron said.

“It’s really hard but satisfying and fun work. At The Village at Wellard wetlands we will build a 50 metre boardwalk, revegetate the bushland, mulch around plants that were put in over the past couple of years, clear rubbish, and build fencing.

“This project is part of a larger six-month program which started in September. Since then we have completed similar projects at five other sites around Kwinana. Once this training program is finished, I plan to look for work in this field with one of the local councils around this area.”

The Youth Greening and Growing the Environment program is providing the group of young local people with on-the-job-training while they also complete important conservation work. The program is run by Greening Australia in partnership with The Village at Wellard developers, Ngulla Community Nursery, Bridging the Gap Inc, Medina Aboriginal Cultural Community, Town of Kwinana and Perth Region NRM.

These partners, along with Greening Australia, successfully secured Green Corps funding from the Federal Government for the program. Green Corps is a development and environmental training initiative aimed at youths aged between 17 and 20.

Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said it was very satisfying to see the social andenvironmental benefits flowing to the local community.

“Peet has been involved in providing Green Corps projects at three of our estates and we see it as a very positive way to assist the development of a healthy and sustainable community,” he said.

“The young people involved in this project, like Cameron, are gaining real on-the-job work experience, which will go a long way towards helping them move into employment following the program. The skills they pick up now may spark a new career in horticulture or conservation, or perhaps inspire them to pursue further education in a completely new field.

“At the same time they are making an important contribution towards protecting the fragile natural environmental features of their local community.”

Under the program the team has already: 

• Propagated and planted local native plant species at Ngulla Community Nursery to be used at The Village at Wellard wetlands, along with building infrastructure and
• installing fencing;
• Rehabilitated dune areas of Kwinana Beach, developing a walk trail, constructing an information shelter, painting signs and helping to limit erosion;
• Undertaken weed control at Magenup Lake, also constructing a fence and installing interpretive signage; 
• Rehabilitated walkways at Clementi Reserve and constructed and installed fencing along trails, undertook weed control and cleared fire breaks; and
• Constructed a new bird hide at Spectacles Wetlands, removed an old shelter, and undertook maintenance and weeding.

The Village at Wellard in Perth’s southern suburbs is a joint venture  between Peet Limited and the Department of Housing and Works. The 320-hectare development is the first purpose-built greenfields, transit-oriented development to be built on Perth’s Southern Suburbs Railway. The 2700-lot master planned community is designed to be
environmentally sustainable on every level – from the protection of the surrounding environment to energy and water usage in the estate’s homes.

The Federal Government’s Green Corps project aims to provide environmental outcomes which aid the conservation of Australia’s natural environment and provide young people with opportunities for improved employment and educational outcomes as they connect with their communities.

Each member of the Green Corps team will receive accredited training designed to develop practical skills to help them open the door to future employment opportunities. They will also receive first-aid and occupational health and safety training to complete their work-force experience.

In other news, the Ngulla Community Nursery, established and supported by The Wellard Joint Venture Partners and other community, government and business partners, recently received the 2009 Premier’s Australia Day Award for Best Community Initiative for Kwinana.

17 Oct 2008 Boost for buyers at Peet Estates

30 Jan 2009 Green light for Green Corps work at Wellard

14 Jan 2009

Funding boost available for Wellard community groups

Applications are now open for the new The Village at Wellard community grants program and local community groups, projects or events looking for a funding boost are being encouraged to apply.

Since its inception four years ago, the program has provided 34 different community projects with around $45,000 in much needed funds.

For 2009, the community grants program – which is funded by joint venture partners the Department of Housing and Works and Peet Limited – is taking a new approach, with
applications for grants of up to $1,000 being accepted on an ongoing basis, making it easier for new groups starting up at The Village at Wellard to apply during the year.

Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said the community grants program was an important part of the project’s commitment to building the local community.

“The changes that have been made to the program recognise the growth of the community over the past 12-months,” said Mr Gore. “It’s really pleasing to see the number of new groups starting up and it’s important that support is available to them,” he said.

“In most cases the grants are “seed funding” that helps volunteer groups, service agencies, sporting clubs, individuals, and associations kick-start a project or an event, or strengthen their position in the community.”

This year priority will be given to projects and activities that The Village at Wellard residents, demonstrate a high level of local community support and have partnerships or involvement with other local groups.

The program always looks to support groups and organizations working in a range of areas, from environmental, art, youth, heritage and culture, to sporting, leisure and recreation. If your group or organisation can contribute to The Village at Wellard’s sense of community pride and identity the grants team would like to hear from you.

Last year’s successful grant recipients included the Kwinana Little Athletics Club – which is currently enjoying its first season at its new home at the Wellard Community Pavilion and oval, The West Coast Blues Club, Leda Junior Football Club (also based at the Wellard Community Pavilion), Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club, The Smith Family – The Coffee Mob, North Parmelia Little Athletics Club and The Town of Kwinana’s ‘The Children’s Party’.

All interested community groups should contact Erin Borrett at Creating Communities Australia at erin@creatingcommunities.com.au or on 9284 0910 to discuss their request and obtain advice about their projects and grant application.

14 Jan 2009 Funding boost available for Wellard community groups

17 Oct 2008

Boost for buyers at Peet Estates

Securing a homesite in a Peet estate has become even more affordable thanks to the Federal Government’s First Home Owners Boost – a giant $21,000 kick start for first homebuyers who build or purchase a newly constructed home.

This assistance, along with Peet Limited’s own Flying Start package, makes it even easier and more affordable for buyers to enter the property market and build their own home.
Buyers simply need to sign up between 14 October 2008 and 30 June 2009 to be eligible for this extra assistance, which supplements the first home owner schemes already in place at a State and Territory level.

The Peet Flying Start Package offers bonuses such as retaining walls, side and rear fencing and front garden landscaping.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said the Federal Government’s First Home Owners Boost is a good incentive for first homebuyers.

“Affordability is always a key issue for Peet’s in the planning and development of new estates,” he said. “And it’s really pleasing to see State and Federal Government measures to help first-home buyers.”

“This is a massive boost for first homebuyers who can now turn their dream of owning their own home into reality. “We’ll continue to offer the popular Flying Start Package and provide a range of products and variety of block sizes to meet the markets needs,” said Mr Gore.

For further information about the Federal Government’s First Home Owners Boost visit www.firsthome.gov.au.