Warner development a boost for koalas

Almost a quarter of a new housing estate at Warner will be dedicated to protected habitat for koalas, complete with new wildlife crossings.

The 41ha estate, at the corner of Kremzow and Old Northern roads, will be home to 387 houses, with construction officially starting at the weekend.

City of Moreton Bay Councillor Cath Tonks (Div 9) praised AVID Property Group for dedicating 9.91 ha of land containing koala habitat to Council as part of the development.

“This will continue to form part of the green network connection and movement corridors for koalas and other native animals to move throughout the area,” Cr Tonks says.

Raising awareness

“Additionally, this development is delivering three koala crossings, with two of the crossings being underpasses at the entrances and the third crossing an overpass across Kremzow Rd.

“This overpass will be the first in Moreton Bay and will also have fauna monitoring that will assist in research and an improved understanding of koala movements throughout the area.”

Cr Tonks also praised AVID’s Community Stewardship Program.

“(It is) providing awareness to the local community and residents about the presence of koalas and native animals living near them, with the fantastic Albany Creek Scouts and local residents already assisting with the tree plantings on the site.

“It’s great to see the strong environmental focus that has been taken on board with this development, and I hope this will see residents and our native animals continue to live together harmoniously.”

The new community, Élan, will include four neighbourhoods, parklands and a network of walking and cycling trails.

Meeting demand

AVID marked the official start of construction with a sod-turning ceremony on July 27.

AVID general manager Queensland Anthony Demiris says the development will help meet the increasing demand for housing in South East Queensland.

“We are very excited at the role Élan will play in shaping one of the fastest-growing regions and giving more people the opportunity to live, work and play in the Moreton Bay region,” Anthony says.

“Across our network of communities, we have seen a rise in popularity across suburban and regional sites as buyers leave inner city locations to not only upgrade their home and lifestyle but seek more affordable housing options.”

Fixed-price contracts

Élan will deliver one- and two-storey houses constructed by AVID’s building arm, Villaworld Homes, for almost 400 families – with the first homes expected to be finished later this year.

AVID general manager Housing Peter Wood says there’s a demand for quality properties, with an increased emphasis on premium inclusions.

“Villaworld Homes’ product range offers a complete home solution that seeks to maximise living space and functionality,” Peter says.

“Villaworld Homes, as the builder, carries the majority of the costs until settlement – hopeful homeowners … are in safe hands with our single fixed-price house and land contract, and minimal deposit model.”

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