By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
VILLAWOOD Properties will join with South East Water to develop a new residential area in Lyndhurst next year.
South East Water officially appointed Villawood Properties as its preferred developer for 405 Evans Road on Tuesday after a competitive tender process, with works expected to start on the site in late 2014.
The new development of the 42-hectare area, formerly the Cranbourne Treatment Plant, will include a number of new water sector technologies to ensure its water is treated, recycled and delivered efficiently.
South East Water’s managing director Kevin Hutchings said the development was an exciting prospect for the water industry.
“This development will bring together the latest innovations in sustainability and water management and once delivered, will establish Victoria as a world leader in integrated water cycle management,” he said.
“South East Water is very much looking forward to working with Villawood Properties to push the boundaries in these areas.”
Villawood Properties joint executive director Rory Costelloe said that his team at Villawood was buoyed by its new partnership with South East Water.
“Villawood has a strong history and passion for sustainability and the environment.
“This new development will enable us to collaborate for the first time with South East Water to create a showcase community,” he said.
“We are passionate about creating communities that bring people together and that they love to call home – this new development will take that one step further.”
Villawood Properties joint executive director Tony Johnson said this new project will also benefit from his group’s demonstrated innovation at its Marriott Waters development, next door to the new site, which was recognized at the UDIA Victoria Awards last week.
“Villawood’s skills in creating and delivering communities, together with South East Water’s commitment to cutting edge innovation and technology will create Australia’s leading example of a sustainable community and drive change in industry practices,” he said.
“Together, we will create a community of the future, showcasing excellence in new water technology.”
