Endless Summer Estate, Victoria
This estate which comprised of approximately 400 lots was the remainder of land originally developed by Jennings in the 1980s about 5 kilometres north of Merimbula.
Under Jennings, sales had slowed but with its unique location overlooking the ocean and the introduction of better presentation and an aggressive marketing campaign, what was expected to be a long term project sold out in some 6 years which was an extraordinary sales rate.
Project Summary
The project was designed as a number of precincts emphasising their particular characteristics. They ranged from lots directly overlooking the pristine beach in front of the adjoining national park, to larger lots surrounded by natural bush with ocean glimpses.
Features & Innovation
This site was unusual given its very close proximity to the beach with allotments on headlands which would not be possible under current NSW legislation. Areas of regrowth were cleared on the site with pockets of vegetation retained especially through gullies providing natural riparian corridors.
Particular attention was required to control erosion in a very sandy soil environment with major works required to upgrade water supply and sewerage.
Engineering
Engineering works involved the construction of two(2) major pump stations, with overflow storage tanks in very environmentally sensitive areas with the associated controls; a large water tank with pressure control facilities, upgrades to existing water mains and significant measures to control the erosion of the almost pure sand base in some areas.
Urban Design
The site although quite extensive all sloped up from the coast so a majority of the lots had water views.
Each of the precincts was designed to maximise its sales potential with lots oriented so that lots closer to the coast did not block out those behind.
Comprehensive lot controls were also imposed stipulating building envelopes and building heights to protect the rights of all landowners.
Roads and services were located around existing significant trees. Lots further from the beach were made larger or otherwiseenhanced by orienting towards available views of the native bushland.
The result is a unique development with stunning views from a number of locations integrated into large tracts of dense native bushland.
| Project | Endless Summer Estate |
| Date | 1994 – 2001 |
| Location | Tura Beach |
| Client | Australian Land Company Pty Ltd |
| Disciplines | Urban Design, Town Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering and Land Surveying. |
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