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Construction Information for Builders & Buyers

Site Classification During the sales process, we have advised purchasers that they should expect sites that can be Classified as “S” (for building foundation design). This advice is based on two reports: Geotechnical Study of Entire Ecovillage Site, Galt Geotechnics, Dec. 2015 46 Test pits across the property Preliminary classification ...

Building in the Ecovillage

  Housing Design As we’ve mentioned in previous updates, we have been working with a small group of local builders and designers to develop some prototype plans that suit our three lot types in Stage 1. So far, we have five preliminary layouts and pricing for Groupie, Cottage, and Family ...

Planning ahead

  Town Planning As the civil works progress on site, our town planning focus now is to ensure we are meeting our requirements to allow for the creation of titles for Stage 1. While future Ecovillagers can put down a deposit on the block of their choice, they can’t actually ...

Local builders are keen to get involved

Now that the project has a green light, we are turning our attention to the buildings that will make up the Witchcliffe Ecovillage. Last week, we invited approximately 20 of the region’s best small builders to attend a briefing at the Ecovillage offices to learn about the project. The invitation ...