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March 2014

Photo taken by Jodie Ryschka, Warralily resident

If you have something you would like included in the next Newsletter, please email kyliepollock@warralily.com.au or call 0419 620 918

If you live at Warralily, or plan on moving to Warralily, this newsletter is for you. If you’ve taken a great photo of the creek, if your child has drawn a picture of the playground or written a story about your new home. If you have welcomed a new baby, recently moved in, recently retired, won a grand fi nal or celebrated any of life’s milestones, let us know so we can share it with the Warralily community.

• Learn more about what’s going on in your own community.• Advertise when you’ve got something to buy sell or swap.• Tell your neighbours about your business.• Find out about development at Warralily.• Find out about community events, groups or clubs you may want to be a part of.

Grow Community Pride at WarralilyHundreds of residents and visitors immersed themselves in a full summer of FREE events at Warralily.

We’ve had Yoga and Chi Kung for those needing some gentle exercise and relaxation as well as a fortnightly walking group. Many excited children have enjoyed face painting, balloon sculpting, jumping castles and Yoga.

The amazing volunteers from the Connewarre CFA cooked us many delicious BBQ’s, always with a smile and an eye on the weather. They have recently done extra training to build their fi re fi ghting skills now that they have a new suburb in their catchment area.

We celebrated Australia Day with our friends from Narana Creations who shared indigenous storytelling, ochre face painting and message stick making.

It was disappointing to cancel the bus tour of Lake Connewarre due to the extreme weather forecast. We hope to schedule this event again soon.

Did you see the incredible sand sculpture at the launch of the T-Park at Warralily Coast? The music and free family activities made it a beach party to remember. Now that the T-Park is open at Warralily Coast, events have been enjoyed on both sides of the Estate.

Our Urban Designer Jeremy Minter hosted a Walk n’ Talk around the Warralily Wetland where participants learned how the design of our beautiful waterway ensures the protection of the natural environment.

People came from near and far to have breakfast with Costa Georgiadis, the Host of Gardening Australia, and to plant up their own salad bowl to take home. Both of these events were part of the Geelong Sustainable Living Festival.

As a proud sponsor of the Lorne Sculpture Biennial we were thrilled to host the Surf Coast launch of the event, as we installed the fi rst of our public art installations at the entrance of Warralily Coast.

As Summer came to an end, the Warralily Parkland rang to the music of the Mik Maks, the magic of Dazzlin Dan and the age old story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The place was bustling with activity as residents, visitors and teddy bears delighted in the amazing entertainment of our fi nal summer event, The Teddy Bears Picnic and Pantomime in the Park.

Warralily Community Group – working for your community

– Environmental recognition

There are many reasons to be proud of our new community and recently another reason was added to the list.

Warralily is the fi rst residential development in Armstrong Creek and the fi rst project in the whole region to be awarded EnviroDevelopment certifi cation. Enviro-Development is a sustainability assessment system which provides independent verifi cation of sustainability achievements. The award recognises that Warralily has signifi cantly exceeded the minimum standards in residential development.

The award has provided acknowledgment that Warralily has created:

• Healthy sustainable ecosystems based on natural processes and rich with native biodiversity.

• Reduced waste sent to landfi ll, more effi cient use of resources.

• Improved water use effi ciency.

• A vibrant, cohesive, healthy, adaptable, sustainable community.

Much of Warralily is dedicated to active and passive open space, with 82 hectares of parklands and waterways.

Warralily has provided for current and future residents by preserving the fl ora and fauna through considered design processes, including the rejuvenation of Armstrong Creek and by establishing conservation areas of key signifi cance. Our community has grown to approximately 1,350 in a short period of time and we provide many opportunities for community connections through new groups, events and community activities.

if you would like more information about the Warralily Community Group, contact Warralily Community Development Offi cer Kylie Pollock at kyliepollock@warralily.com.au

* The info sessions may include sessions on parenting, dog obedience, legal health check for small business, wills and estate planning, kinesiology, First Aid etc.

Theme First priority Other priorities

Fitness Community treasure hunt • Exercise and play stations along the creek

• Warralily boot camp

Children and young people

Children’s club in newsletter with a Felix the frog theme

• School holiday activities.• Games afternoons

Environment Project with Park Vic re; Lake Connewarre

• Gardening with indigenous plants

Social Warralily markets- emphasis on local products

• Warralily history project- indigenous- White settlement- Warralily

• Pram walking group

Lifestyle/Info sessions

Fundraising for special causes, e.g. Mothers day classic, Cure for life

• Monthly resident product and service showcase

• Garage sale project• One off Info sessions* • Neighbourhood Watch

Events for the Coming YearThe Warralily Community Group has been hard at work gathering information to assist in planning events and activities for the coming year. All information from last October’s community survey and other feedback from community members was included at the group’s planning meeting - a fantastic program is coming together. • The group identifi ed fi ve themes then allocated the most popular priorities and

events to each theme. • These priorities will form the basis of planning for community activities.

A fi tness opportunity for Warralily residentsMy wife Erin and I live at Warralily with our sons Leo and Patrick. We chose Warralily because it’s an exciting new community with so much developing community infrastructure, and it’s a great place to raise our family.

My motivation is to assist people in setting and achieving their health

and fi tness goals whilst creating an environment that is supportive and motivating for people of all fi tness levels.

I am a qualifi ed personal and group trainer and would love to work with other Warralily residents in our own community.

I offer:

• Group Sessions 8:00am Saturday and 5:45pm Wednesday; meet at the BBQ area at the Warralily Parkland. 40 minute sessions, $10 per person.

• Individual, other group sessions and program design consultations can be organised at other times on request.

Contact me today to discuss your personal fi tness goals on 0402 309 171.

Hi kids, my name is Felix the Frog and I live at Warralily just like YOU! I have lived by the creek for as long as anyone can remember and somehow, I just seem to know things. One day last week, I was lying on the reed bed on the banks of the magical Armstrong Creek and I noticed that the creek had grown into a beautiful wetland. I could hear all sorts of birds singing and the breeze blowing through the reeds. There was defi nitely something new in the air.

I looked up, down, round and about. I could see lots of new homes with lots of children in them who have come to live at Warralily just like me. I could hear them talking and laughing as they walked along the new pathways and played on the new playgrounds. I could see that children are living all along the Creek. Did you know that Armstrong Creek goes all the way from Warralily Coast, all the way to Warralily Promenade then on to beautiful Lake Connewarre, where my cousins live?

I thought to myself - maybe these children could be my friends, maybe I could tell them about my home in the creek and how to be safe in their new community. If you have come to live at Warralily, I would like to know all about your new home and things you like to do along the Creek. Ask Mum or Dad if you can write me a letter with a picture or a story you have written. It could even be printed in this newsletter.

I can’t wait to hear from you. You can drop your letter into one of the land sales offi ces; the nice people there know where to fi nd me.

Croak croak for now, from your new friend Felix the Frog.

Wetland Walk n’ Talk - learning about the Warralily WetlandsA small group of residents recently joined Warralily’s Urban Designer, Jeremy Minter, on a Walk n’ Talk around the Wetland as part of the Geelong Sustainable Living Festival. They were joined by Simon Wade Landscape Architect and Director of GBLA Landscape Architects who also had an instrumental role in the wetlands design.

The group started at the Warralily parkland where they learned that upstream of Barwon Heads Rd the Creek has been stabilised and is ready to fl ow all the way through to Lake Connewarre and on to the sea. The deep water holes were designed to act as a natural storm water sedimentation pond and fi ltration system which will protect the growing Warralily Community and the precious waterway of Lake Connewarre. This part of the Creek is now up to 5 metres deep and has the same capacity of the Yarra River.

As the group moved around the Wetland they learnt that all indigenous plant stock has been propagated from seeds collected from the local area. 100 different plant types will be planted at Warralily and 1 million individual plants will become part of the Warralily environment.

Simon Wade explained that the waterway is planted in 4 stages:

1. Edge planting of ephemeral plants that will grow and die back naturally.

2. Shallow marsh planting at water level with protective matting to deter erosion of the creek bank.

3. Deep marsh planting

4. Submergent zone. Both of these provide a varied habitat for plants and organisms that will keep the wetland and the creature that live in it healthy.

The dead trees around the estate are very important and have been purposely salvaged as habitat for native animals and birds.

Jeremy Minter explained that all of Warralily is part of an ancient lava fl ow from Mt Duneed. It contains layers of alluvial soil, clay, volcanic rock and limestone from an ancient coastline all the way down to a natural aquifer that lies beneath most of the area.

Up to the bridge, the creek level is designed to pulse with each downpour; this conveys the water fl ow through to the fi ltration system to ensure that healthy water is transmitted into the Lake Connewarre system.

Jeremy explained that mature Red Gums need a good soaking throughout their root system every now and then, so channels have been created that will allow water to fl ow through to the original Red Gums when we have a large downpour.

Almost all of the rock used in landscaping around the creek has been re-cycled from civil construction trenches and creek works during the civil works stages. Once fi nished, the creek will have active exercise stations every 500 metres or so to encourage a healthy community at Warralily.

Hairdressing Salonat WarralilyMy name is Nadine Watkins and I would like to let everyone know about my hairdressing salon – Nadz Artz Hairdressing. My partner and our two teenagers will be living at 50 Warralily Boulevard.

We have built a professional salon with its own entrance. I have been hairdressing for 30 years and have owned/managed my own business for 11 years now.

The hairdressing services I provide are:Ladies, men’s and children’s trims; style drying/special occasion hair ups; permanent colours/semi- permanent colours; foils/highlights; perms/ permanent straightening; keratin smoothing system; hair treatments; facial waxing and lash/brow tinting.

We chose to live at Warralily as the price was affordable yet still so close to the beaches we love and also close to town to fi t in with our teenager’s lifestyle. Everyone is happy!!!

The Salon will be opened for business from the fi fth of May.

My contact details are:Email: Nadzartz@bigpond.comWork phone: 03 6264 7008

HAIRDRESSINGNADZ ARTZ

Local History Stewarts Reserve

Get some play in your day – Playgroup news

at WarralilyPlaygroup is an informal session where parents, carers, babies and children aged 0 to school age come together in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Playgroup gives children an opportunity to:

• have fun, • make new friends, and • develop new skills through informal play

Playgroup provides parents and carers with:

• an opportunity to meet other parents and carers,

• make friends, and • share ideas and experiences.

Playgroup also allows parents and carers to:• spend quality time with their children, • encouraging, helping or simply playing

with their children

“Open Arms Playgroup” Warralily families are welcome to attend a facilitated playgroup every Wednesday morning at 10 to 11.30 am at the Lutheran College in Burvilles Rd, just off the Surf Coast Highway.

Expressions of interest sought for a regular playgroup right here on the Warralily estate on a Monday or Friday morning?

A facilitated playgroup for Warralily Dads! A Saturday morning playgroup for children, their Dads and Grandads will start on March 22nd. The group will convene once a month and will rotate between Grovedale Community Centre and Warralily.

To register your interest for any of our playgroup options, please contact Sue Ellis at the City of Greater Geelong on 5272 4781.

The City of Greater Geelong ask for a donation of $3.00 per family for each playgroup.

Did you know we have a historically signifi cant reserve adjacent to Warralily Coast? Stewarts Reserve on Armstrong Creek is a rare grassy woodland gem, located on Stewarts Road between the Surf Coast Highway and Horseshoe Bend Road.

In 1856 a farmer named John Stewart donated a parcel of land along Armstrong Creek for use by local Aboriginal people. His preference was that it be named Dooliebeal, which means red gums, however, on offi cial maps it appears as Stewarts Reserve. Stewart also donated food to the Aboriginal people who camped at this unoffi cial reserve.

In recognition and acknowledgment of the Indigenous people who once lived in the area, we recently sought permission from the traditional owners, the Wathaurung People, who have granted us permission to use the name Dooliebeal for a new Avenue at Warralily, which will follow Stewarts Road along the Creek.

The reserve is now managed by the City of Greater Geelong who undertake regular environmental works to remove invasive species and encourage natural regeneration of indigenous plant species.

Eucalypts dominate with Manna Gum, Swamp Gum and large old River Red Gums providing hollows and a safe haven for native animals. Prickly plants such as the Hedge Wattle and Sweet Bursaria provide protection for small woodland birds and butterfl ies.

Five species of bat have recently been recorded in the four hectare reserve and over 56 different birds have been seen in, or near, the reserve, including Goshawks and Falcons and smaller birds like Cuckoos, Wrens and Honeyeaters.

Armstrong Creek meanders through the reserve, providing habitat for frogs as well as other aquatic native plants and animals. The creek with its old tree hollows, leaf litter and fallen timber makes this an important and precious environmental area.

Tips when visiting: • Take your binoculars and a bird

book and try to spot some of our local feathered friends.

• Visit in spring and summer to see the wildfl owers and native grasses fl owering.

• Please take your rubbish with you and keep the reserve and creek clean.

• Take care not to move or disturb fallen branches, rocks or vegetation.

• Ensure you wear sturdy boots or closed toe shoes

• Snakes may be active, especially during the warmer months.

How to get there The reserve is on Stewarts Road which is currently unsealed and runs between Surf Coast Highway and Horseshoe Bend Road. Look for a gate, small parking area and picnic table.

www.geelongaustralia.com.au/leisure/parks/item/stewarts

Melways ref page 479 J5

Class A recycled water availability

Barwon Water is currently completing construction and testing of its Class A recycled water system.

From July 1, 2014, the recycled water system at Armstrong Creek and Torquay North will be operational.

Class A recycled water is cheaper than drinking water and does not incur a service charge. Customers will only be billed for what they use and the change in pricing - from drinking water to recycled water - will occur from July 1, 2014.

What are the uses Class A recycled water?

• garden watering (including vegetable and herb gardens)

• car washing

• toilet fl ushing

• fi lling water features (such as ponds and fountains).

Recycled water can be used for:

• watering sports fi elds and recreational reserves

• watering plants in retail nurseries

• dust suppression

• fi re fi ghting.

Customers should NOT use Class A recycled water for:

• drinking

• cooking or food preparation

• bathing or showering

• swimming

• fi lling water toys.

For further information Phone: 1300 656 007 Email: info@barwonwater.vic.gov.au

Website: www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au

Barwon Water Class A Re-cycled Water – from July 1st 2014

Warralily Community Herb Garden – with thanks to Costa! The second planting of the Community Herb Garden at the Warralily Parkland was led by none other than the host of Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis. Costa enthralled a large group of residents and visitors with his passion for edible gardening. A number of people said they were going straight home to start their own edible garden!

Everyone at Warralily can come and pick herbs for their cooking from the garden. Please remember to bring your own scissors and carry bag. At the moment, rosemary, basil, thyme and oregano are available. Marigold petals also make a great addition to any salad.

Your Community Herb Garden needs you!While you are at the Warralily Playground, it would be much appreciated if you could pull a few weeds and if the herb garden is looking a little dry the sales team can set you up with a hose.

If you have a passion for edible gardening like Costa and would like to assist in the care of the Community Herb Garden please let the sales team know, or contact Warralily Community Development Offi cer, Kylie Pollock on 0419 620 918 or kyliepollock@warralily.com.au

today on the Warralily facebook page• Communicate with other residents

• Post a wanted to buy, sell or swap notice

• Get the latest updates on development, events and activities at Warralily

• Be in the know - Like us soon!

Whilst all care has been taken to ensure the information in this newsletter is up to date, Armstrong Creek Development Corporation does not make any guarantees regarding the accuracy, currency and completeness of any content. MET2149 March 2014

If you have something you would like included in the next Newsletter, please email kyliepollock@warralily.com.au or call 0419 620 918

For more information please visit:Warralily Land Display Offi ce 844 Barwon Heads Rd, Armstrong Creek, 3217Ph: 1300 661 719

Warralily Coast Land Display Offi ce 680 Surfcoast Hwy, Armstrong Creek, 3217

Ph:1300 458 193

www.warralily.com.au

What to do with excess ‘stuff’ at your place

Donating, sharing and swapping are great ways to give unwanted items a second life. Online donating, swapping and trading sites:

Freecycle Use this handy network to give away just about anything from pot plants to trampolines.

Ziilch.com.au A comprehensive re-use website providing an online resource for fi nding, giving away and managing re-usable items.

Buildbits The BuildBITS App and online market allows tradespeople, renovators, homeowners and businesses to sell excess building products that would typically be thrown in skip bins and contribute to landfi ll.

Oz Recycle Oz Recycle is the place where you can get and give free stuff that is no longer needed by its owner.

Charities Throughout the municipality, there are many charity organisations ready to take unwanted clean clothing and other quality items.

Important Notice To Vehicle Owners“PARK SMART”

Thefts from vehicles continue in the Geelong

and Surf Coast areas

DON’T BECOME A VICTIM!

“LOCK IT, REMOVE IT or LOSE IT”

• Do NOT leave valuables in view in your vehicle!

• Remove GPS, mobile phones, iPods, laptop, CD’s, money, bags, wallets, tools, sunglasses, sporting gear, etc.

• Lock your vehicle - always remember to lock your car even in your driveway!

• DO NOT place items in your boot, console or under your front seat.

• Report any suspicious incidents to Police on 000

All community members are welcome to call into the W Lounge between 11am and 5pm seven days a week. The air conditioning is always on and the coffee and tea is always free! You are welcome to grab a coffee to take away, or to sit and rest a while. It’s a great space to meet for a chat, to have a quiet read of magazines and the daily paper, or to relax as your littlies play in the fenced playground. The back entrance is always open, drop in sometime soon.

• Meet your friends

• Check out the community notice board

• Find information about local businesses

• Relax with a coffee

• Fenced playground for the littlies

You are welcome at the W Lounge

Smoke Alarm Batteries

Remember to change your smoke alarm battery when you change your clock on Sunday 6th April.

Only working smoke alarms save lives.

Did you know that while you are asleep you are unlikely to smell smoke?

A working smoke alarm is vital to making sure you will wake up in the event of a fi re.

CFA, together with MFB and Duracell recommends using long-lasting 9V alkaline batteries in your smoke alarm - by doing this you ensure year-round protection.

Test smoke alarms once a month using a broom handle - the alarm should produce a beeping sound when the test button is pressed. Purchase smoke alarms that meet Australian Standards. Look for the AS3786 marking.

Do your kids know what to do when the smoke alarm goes off?

Take some time to remind family members what actions to take if they smell smoke or see fl ames inside the home. Simple actions like getting down low and crawling under smoke save lives, and every family should have a home fi re escape plan that identifi es all possible escape routes.

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