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When the first residents of Harrington Grove move in early next year, not only will they be living in an idyllic location, they will also be planting the first seeds to becoming part of a close knit and evolving community.

The first of the residents have already started to get involved and learn about their new community at a recent cocktail party which was held by Harrington Estates to welcome new residents. The evening was a great success and a tremendous opportunity for residents to meet their future neighbours and forge new friendships. The ‘Welcome Cocktail Parties’ are now a regular event on the Harrington Grove calendar and will be a great chance to learn about some of the many community initiatives which are already in place. One such initiative is the Harrington Grove ‘Mobi-Q’, a purpose built mobile barbeque and trailer, similar to the one used by the Harrington Park community for the past 7 years for street parties and other celebrations - all at absolutely no cost to residents.

On Father’s Day earlier this month Geoff and Susana Woods were officially the first to use the new outdoor barbeque facilities at the Country Club. Taking full advantage of the great new facilities and the fantastic weather we understand that the christening of the barbeque all went well and a thoroughly good time was had by all.

At Harrington Grove a Community Welcome Program is today being established. Tina Green is Harrington Grove’s Community Manager and she will also manage the running of the club and facilities. Working closely with Community Coordinator Lynette Richardson, together they will be responsible for day to day managing of the Country Club, organising community functions, events and social activities at Harrington Grove. Both Tina and Lynette can be contacted at the Country Club and are happy to assist with any queries or information that you may require.

The new program is already taking shape with welcome kits including branded towels, T-shirts, water bottles and bags already waiting for the first residents when they settle. When a similar program was established some 15 years earlier at Harrington Park, it resulted in the creation of a number of social clubs and associations being run by the residents themselves, including the Community Association, Youth, Arts, the Over 55s
and various sporting clubs.

At Harrington Grove we are committed to encouraging and supporting social and recreation initiatives for residents. However, unlike other developments, this assistance and interest will continue long after Harrington Grove is established.

On the road to success. Harrington Estates is privately funding initiatives to improve safety and reduce congestion.

Harrington Estates is pleased to announce the beginning of work on their new privately funded intersection at Cobbitty Road and Camden Valley Way. Currently there is a lot of bulk earth works underway and the building of retaining walls on Camden Valley Way is also in progress. Additionally the services are being relocated to make way for the road at the intersection. Work is progressing well and the new intersection is expected to be complete by mid 2010.

The objective of this project is to ease the struggle that commuters face turning into Camden Valley Way from Cobbitty Road, especially during peak times. The intersection will involve new traffic lights and a protected right turn lanes.
Additionally Camden Valley Way will be widened from two lanes to four lanes with dual carriageway and the Narellan Road to Cobbitty Road section will be the next stage to be constructed. The aim is to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians and ease congestion.

At Harrington Grove there will be 7 kilometres of walking paths and cycleways which wind through beautiful grounds leading to breathtaking lookouts. The cycleway has been extended behind ‘Araucaria’ and the bridge across Campbell Creek is scheduled to begin next month and will be complete in December. This will extend around ‘Araucaria’ and link the cycle way all the way around Harrington Parkway. This also links to Cobbitty Road.

On the road to success. Harrington Estates is privately funding initiatives to improve safety and reduce congestion.

Harrington Estates is pleased to announce the beginning of work on their new privately funded intersection at Cobbitty Road and Camden Valley Way. Currently there is a lot of bulk earth works underway and the building of retaining walls on Camden Valley Way is also in progress. Additionally the services are being relocated to make way for the road at the intersection. Work is progressing well and the new intersection is expected to be complete by mid 2010.

The objective of this project is to ease the struggle that commuters face turning into Camden Valley Way from Cobbitty Road, especially during peak times. The intersection will involve new traffic lights and a protected right turn lanes.
Additionally Camden Valley Way will be widened from two lanes to four lanes with dual carriageway and the Narellan Road to Cobbitty Road section will be the next stage to be constructed. The aim is to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians and ease congestion.

As Spring is the season of growth and rejuvenation, this is also a great time to review the extensive ecological restoration work being done at Harrington Grove.

Over the past 12 months a lot of work has gone into the restoration of 2 creeks on site, with the planting of over 250,000 plants and trees, extensive weed eradication as well as the Cumberland Plain Woodland regeneration.

You may have noticed the sea of green Grow Bags at Harrington Grove. Each new plant is protected by a Grow Bag to help guard it from animals, weeds and the elements. These bags are reused – in fact the current bags were originally used on the first trees at the bottom of the Creek section. When the plants start to thrive, after about a year, the Grow Bags are removed and then reused on the next of the new plants.

The wait is almost over.

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The first residents were recently treated to a glamorous cocktail party at the stunning new Country Club, at their exclusive new lifestyle estate Harrington Grove.

By all accounts the evening was a wonderful success with over 60 people attending and many staying on after the evening had officially ended!! This was a great opportunity for the new residents to meet their neighbours. It was also a fantastic chance to learn about some of the many community initiatives as well as experience that famous community spirit which will lie at the very core of Harrington Grove.

Harrington Grove is located off Cobbitty Road at Harrington Park. Visit the sales and information centre daily at the Harrington Grove Country Club from 8.30am to 5.30pm. For further details phone 02 4631 3200.

There was great excitement as the concrete slab was poured for the first of the homes being built at luxury lifestyle estate Harrington Grove.

The laying of this first foundation also signifies the beginnings of a brand new community which is expected to evolve and flourish at Harrington Grove. The community spirit will be the cornerstone of Harrington Grove as strong friendships and social ties will undoubtedly develop, as was the case with its predecessor Harrington Park.

Harrington Grove residents will soon be building their dream homes on picturesque widely spaced homesites whilst being able to enjoy the exclusive and world class sporting, dining and leisure facilities of the brand new nearby Country Club. The display village will open early next year, and already there are several builders committed to participate.

For the past 16 years a skilled team of engineers, community planners, designers, and landscapers have invested countless hours creating the spectacular, master planned community that is now Harrington Park. The project drew to a close with those involved reminiscing over the developments most memorable moments.

But perhaps the one whom remembers the most is Lady Mary Fairfax. Her husband Sir Warwick Fairfax purchased the land over 65 years ago, his vision was that he and his wife would one day create an idyllic community on the property he loved so dearly.

In 1981 Sir Warwick approached Camden Council with an application to rezone the Harrington Park estate. It took five years for approval and the land was rezoned from rural to urban in 1986. Just as things were beginning to progress, Sir Warwick passed away after a long illness. Lady Mary Fairfax stepped in and began to spearhead the next stage of development to see her husband’s dream fulfilled.

Much like Harrington Park, Harrington Grove exhibits tree-lined boulevards that extend far in to the horizon. From the very first moment you enter the community, you will know that you have arrived somewhere very special.

Be amongst the first to enjoy the luxuries of the Harrington Grove Country Club, with its outstanding health and recreation facilities. The fully equipped fitness centre, tennis courts and swimming pools make it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle, while the stylish modern restaurant, amphitheatre, function rooms and extensive grounds, make relaxation and entertainment a highlight in your new social calendar.

The first precinct available in Harrington Grove, Araucaria, is selling fast. Since its release in late 2008, an astounding 40% of home sites have been sold. The location offers spectacular views of neighbouring Harrington Park and beautiful Camden Valley, with a level of privacy not available in standard residential subdivisions.

John McDonald Building Services are masters of grand home design. Setting the standards high, they will be the first to build and sell completed homes in Harrington Grove. A typical home carefully crafted by John McDonald Building Services can be likened to a large country homestead. Boasting large bay windows, and glorious wrap around verandas – its not hard to fall in love.

With over 26 years of industry experience John McDonald Building Services are specialists in creating homes to suit your unique lifestyle. Based locally in Camden, the group have won a host of awards, including the Macarthur Industry Trade award and Macarthur Industry Award for Professional Services, John McDonald Building Services is a trusted name when it comes to home building and construction services.

The company is proud to participate in the building of homes in Harrington Grove, offering a variety of specialist advisors and qualified professionals to oversee construction, building the home you’ve always wanted has never been more simple.

Harrington Grove Country Club boasts an exclusive new fitness centre with a range of cardio equipment including cross-trainers, treadmills, various body-strengthening equipment, rowing machines and free weights.

Also equipped with a separate exercise room with a special low-impact flooring system, you’ll find a fitness routine or class to suit your needs – no matter what your fitness level.

Nearby, there are conveniently located locker rooms and showers, as well as immediate access to the 25m pool for further exercise. Also within the luxurious Country Club, you can follow up your workout with a drink in the stylish restaurant or just relax.

Telstra today announced plans to upgrade its Velocity fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network to peak speeds of 100Mbps - five times faster than the current peak speed, giving customers faster access to leading edge telecommunications services.

Speaking at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National Congress in Brisbane, Ms Holly Kramer, Group Managing Director, Telstra Product Management, announced to Australia’s leading property developers that the Telstra Velocity fibre optic technology in new housing developments will be upgraded by Christmas in line with Telstra’s other broadband developments.

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