Author: James Robinson

Ferntree Ridge – May Update
We have lots of exciting developments to report this month, as Ferntree Ridge continues to take shape.

Ferntree Park Grand Opening Celebration
A fantastic day was had by all at the Ferntree Park Grand Opening last weekend. Hundreds of local families, young couples and local residents turned out to celebrate Drouin’s newest park.

Baw Baw Shire set for population boom?
For almost 20 years, Victoria has seen a slow and steady stream of city dwellers severing ties with suburbia to fall in love with a country lifestyle. Year on year, the number of regional migrants has crept up as transport links, technology, infrastructure and employment prospects improved in rural Victoria and dissatisfaction with city life has grown.

Community Newsletter – Edition 1 – Summer 2020
Read the first edition of the Ferntree Ridge Community Newsletter.

Ferntree Ridge Display Village Launch
The launch of the Ferntree Ridge Display Village was a big success with thirteen beautiful display homes opened for view.

Landgipps Drouin Boxing Day Races
As part of Landgipps’ community focus, we are pleased announce that we are a major sponsor of the Drouin Boxing Day Races for 2019!

Ferntree Ridge Display Village Launch
Come join us this Saturday for the launch of Gippsland’s largest Display Village — Ferntree Ridge! LandGipps is building this idyllic connected community in the heart of Drouin, offering everything at your doorstep from parks to shopping precincts, schools and much more.

Great range of food & drink options at the grand opening of Ferntree Ridge!
There will be a great range of food and drink options at the opening of the Ferntree Ridge Display Village, including handcrafted beer from Burra Brewery, a sausage sizzle, coffee and pies, popcorn and ice-cream!

Kids activities at the Ferntree Ridge Display Village Launch
Join us on the 7th of December for the launch of Gippsland’s largest Display Village: Ferntree Ridge! This fun filled day will be family friendly with plenty of activities for kids.

Green rolling hills and seamless data streams
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is a very exciting upgrade to Australia’s landline phone and internet telecommunication network. Having access to high speed internet gives us the opportunity to be more productive, entertained and connected with family and friends.

New Bass Coast Child Care Centre, Corinella – Construction Starts Nov ’16
WORK on the $2.5 million Bass Valley Children’s Centre in Corinella will commence this financial year with all the funding now secured and the tender process set. A State Government grant worth $900,000 was secured by the Bass Coast Shire Council, and the council contributed $1,527,128. The community raised the balance. “This is a great project that we will see through to its completion,” Cr Brad Drew said. Cr Clare Le Serve, who has been heavily involved in the project, said she was incredibly proud of the community for its hard work. “They’ve followed this process right from the start. They put forward all the documentation for a feasibility study and then a business case for this centre,” Cr Le […]

Corinella 40% Median Growth 2015
Median house prices in Corinella rose 40.4% in 2015 and thus far 12.61% in 2016 but note that it is a relatively thin market with approximately 80 properties sold over that period. With varied housing opportunities in the town from larger homes built in the last 10 years to holiday shacks dating back to the 1960s, the data can be deceiving and needs a closer look. At first glance it appears to be a volatile market however when you look at the trend over the last 10 years, you can see that investors, holiday home buyers and owner occupiers have enjoyed significant capital growth. The town has experienced capital growth well above that of it’s region and the money flow […]