‘Hello Harpley’NewsletterAUTUMN 2020

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Harpley School Holiday Program

It’s an exciting year ahead for local residents. With parks, wetlands, a Catholic primary school, and major roads all due to complete throughout the year. We’re looking forward to seeing what Harpley looks like by the end of 2020. Road connection works including the Ison Road Bridge are well underway and on-track for completion mid-year. Armstrong Road from the North of Harpley’s boundary will connect all the way through the community to the East West corner of McGraths Road and Bulban Road. This connection will provide the Harpley community with quick connection to established Werribee City Centre. Excitingly, the St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School construction has commenced and due to open in January 2021. If you wish to contact the school directly, please call 0422 048 938 or email enquiries@sjwerribee.catholic.edu.au.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT

To date we have delivered 20% of the 116ha of public open space, that’s an estimated 3,293 trees. By the end of 2020 that number jumps to whopping 50% open space completion with another 1,931 trees estimated

to be planted in 2020 around your neighbourhood. You may notice hardscape works are underway to prepare areas for aquatic planting. This work is in the wetland east of Shearwater Stage 28 and Stage 29 as well as the wetland area north of Shearwater Place Stage 52 and Stage 53. With Townley Park Stage 67 now titled you can expect another community park to be delivered this year. The Harpley team are also working with the Wadawurrung people to extend the Discovery Trail.

PROUD OF MY PATCH

Harpley is a place we all want to feel proud of. Later in the year Lendlease will be rewarding residents who demonstrate outstanding front landscape and verge maintenance with $100 gift vouchers. We will be rolling this out monthly in the future with up to 5 vouchers to be awarded each month. Bob, wife Hedi and Ted the dog are proud Harpley residents who make the most of the parks and wetlands around them and help make Harpley beautiful with outstanding front and side landscape and verge maintenance. Well done Bob and Hedi!

Welcome to the Autumn Edition of the ‘Hello Harpley’ Newsletter

Bob and Harpley Assistant Development Manager, Noel Shedd

IRAMOO COMMUNITY CENTRE

Iramoo Community GardenDo you wish to learn more about gardening? Join Belinda McLean, a mum, trainer and urban farmer! Come and ask Belinda lots of questions and learn how to grow your own food at home. Join us fortnightly to help grow and maintain our community garden. Take home some cuttings or plants to begin your edible garden. Contact them on 8742 3688 to join this group or for more information.

Upcoming Autumn WorkshopsStock up on school snack cooking. Parents and children. Cost $5 per family Monday 30 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm

4 Week Macrame Course Thursday 23 April, 10.00am – 11.30am Thursday 7 May, 10.00am – 11.30am Thursday 21 May, 10.00am – 11.30am Thursday 4 June, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Please allow up to 3 hrs for the last class.

You will learn a variety of knots to complete 3 mini projects and a wall hanging to take home. Cost $60.

Call Iramoo Community Centre on 8742 3688 to book all workshops.

Neighbourhood House Week Friday 8 May – Friday 15th May

Friday 8 May FREE Community Breakfast 9.00am–10.30am.

Tuesday 12 May FREE Cupcake decorating with Julie from Cakes – Sweets in Bloom 12.00pm–2.00pm.

Wednesday 13 May FREE Bees wax wrap making 10.00am–12.00pm. Limited places.

Thursday 14 May FREE Garden Workshop. Strawberry split! 10.00am–12.00pm Take home your own strawberry plant.

Call Iramoo Community Centre on 8742 3688 to book in.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Biggest Morning Tea.Thursday 28 May. 10.00am – 11.30am. Please RSVP to 8742 3688 for catering.

Shoestring GardeningCome and visit Shoestring Gardening at Eco Living Centre, 28 Ridge Drive, Wyndham Vale. Drop in any Wednesday from 10am – 2pm to check out the garden and find out what is on offer. They can help with tips for your garden, or if you want to get a free work out at the garden, they can supply the tools and gloves. Otherwise just come for a cuppa and chat.

Check out their Facebook page and subscribe to their e-Newsletter.

Mixed Medium Creative Social Group Hosted by Shoestring GardeningMosaic, paint, draw, wire and wood

If you are creatively inclined come along to this social group. Held the first, third and fourth Wednesday of each month from 11.00am – 1.30pm. Lunch provided by Shoestring Gardening.

Minimum donation of $10 per session.

Email enquiries to Anita indigostudio28@gmail.com

Shindo KarateA Practical Shotokan Karate Club that teaches Karate, Impact Generation, Bunkai, Kata. Aligned with the WCA. Classes from 4 years and above. All welcome.

Please contact Graig on craigshindo@hotmail.com or visit shinfokarate.com.au/karate-wyndham-vale

What’s on in and around Harpley

Have you seen the beautiful artwork on the hoarding located on Armstrong Road?

This artwork is a collaboration between Lendlease, RMIT University and the Wadawurrung who are the traditional owners of the land. The artwork reflects RMIT student’s interpretation of the Dancing Brolga Dreamtime story which we were generously given permission to share from the Wadawurrung.

Two artworks were selected by Traditional Owners, Melinda Kennedy and Stephanie Skinner to be displayed on 200m of hoarding on rotation.

If you have a moment, walk along the hoarding, explore the artwork (can you spot the brolga?) and just appreciate the rich cultural history we have at Harpley.

Recently the artwork was officially opened by the Wadawurrung with RMIT and the Harpley team in attendance. Everyone was honoured to take part in a smoking ceremony and welcome to country by the Wadawurrung TO Stephanie Skinner.

Harpley is a proud sponsor of this project and we thank everyone involved in bringing it to fruition. We encourage everyone to watch the video posted recently on the Harpley Facebook page to learn how this fantastic project unfolded.

Dancing Brolga Art Project

COMMUNITY LIFE

Official opening of the Dancing Brolga Art Project

We held our very first school holiday program on the beautiful green space surrounding the new Sales and Information Centre. Our aim was for kids to come together and engage in some fun, educational, active activities with the focus on participation and having a good time.

Kids (and adults) tested out their skills at a circus skills workshop, made their own giant bubbles and got sticky making slime! Traditional owner Stephanie Skinner treated the kids to creation stories, taught them traditional dance and painted their faces with ochre. Werribee Football Club ran a football skills clinic and well and truly wore the kids out with handball competitions, ball skills and drills and lots of games!

The weather tested us but all sessions were popular and well attended with feedback being ‘We can’t wait until the next one!’ and ‘We had so much fun, thank you Harpley!’

The Harpley team look forward to bringing the school holiday program back again in the future!

Harpley School Holiday Program

COMMUNITY LIFE

At Harpley we care very much about our residents and the community. That is why we are partnering with Neighbourhood Watch as part of the ‘Building Communities Together’ program: Encouraging social engagement as well as educating residents about the simple things you can do to prevent crime.

Neighbourhood Watch is a community led crime prevention organisation that have been building communities for over 35 years.

Neighbourhood Watch know that ‘connected communities’ deliver well-being and health benefits. As residents in the coming months, when you attend events you will also get to meet the Neighbourhood

Watch team and learn about simple things you can do to protect your home.

We will also be sharing tips and tricks in our newsletter and Facebook page.

Look out in the coming weeks for an introduction e-mail where you can register for the Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter.

If you would like to know more, set up an NHW Group or meet with Karen from NHW, contact Michelle on michelle.nunn@lendlease.com who can organise an introduction.

Neighbourhood Watch

Harpley School Holiday Program

COMMUNITY LIFE

Harpley School Holiday Program

1. Tell us a bit about yourself?

I am a globally recognized Information Communications Technologies (ICT) industry leader with 22 years of core experience working for Multinational Communications Service Providers.

2. How long have you been living at Harpley?

My family and I are one of the many happy families living in Harpley. We have been living here for 20 months and love it! It’s the perfect destination for our dream home!

3. What do you love about Harpley?

Harpley is the most beloved place for us as it has modern facilities, peaceful ambiance, it’s a great escape from city life, it’s safe, great community and access to Princess Freeway to name a few. Our favourite activity is to celebrate special occasions with a BBQ with our family and friends.

4. What are your hobbies & interests?

My favourite interests are gardening and carpentry. I also enjoy chess, badminton, cricket and hanging out in the Harpley parks on the weekend with my kids. I am also a member of the Harpley Residents Assciation.

5. Tell us something interesting about yourself?

I believe in innovation through quality education and I am constantly keen to share my professional knowledge and experience with younger generations to help them in creating awareness for choosing the right learning options and best career path. I also sit on a number of committees!

GET TO KNOW

Kiran KumarHarpley Resident & Vice President of the Harpley Residents Association

1. Tell us a bit about yourself?

I’m a stay at home mum of 2 beautiful children aged 7 and 2 and married to a wonderful man. I previously worked in banking for 13 years but decided to leave my job to spend time with my family.

2. How long have you been living at Harpley?

We built our house in Harpley and moved into the community in May 2017 after living in Tarneit for 5 years.

3. What do you love about Harpley?

I love the quiet environment the most. Having small children, we love the parks available to us and that they are all at a walking distance. We also have amazing neighbours and look out for each other.

4. What are your hobbies & interests?

I love to bake in my spare time. We love to explore new places around Melbourne on our weekends. Generally we love to spend time as a family. I do love to watch Downton Abbey on repeat any chance I get.

5. Tell us something interesting about yourself?

Just before Christmas, I started my own fondant cookie business, Cookies by Eryn. I specialise in personalised cookies for any occasion. I have been making cookies for my family for years, and, after a lot of encouragement from my husband, I decided to start my own business. It makes me so happy to spread joy through cookies.

GET TO KNOW

Eryn BorgHarpley resident & small business owner of Cookies by Eryn

A Principal with almost a quarter of a century of experience in rural and regional Catholic schools has been appointed to lead the new St Joseph’s primary school in Werribee’s Harpley estate, opening next year.

Shelley Ryan will soon finish her role as acting Principal of two country schools on the edge of Ballarat and will begin the full-time job of overseeing construction of St Joseph’s as well as the even bigger task of building the school community.

In establishing a vision for St Joseph’s, Shelley will look to build a school that actions courage, service, kindness and respect. “I will be encouraging our students to be change agents in our community to make a real difference. Together with staff and families we will build a Catholic school culture where everyone feels included, valued and accepted,” she said.

“I see this as an opportunity for St Joseph’s to be a school that pursues the highest levels of learning for all students, promotes problem solving, creativity and critical thinking so that our students are prepared to tackle the challenges of the future,” she said.

When it comes to recruiting teachers for the school Shelley said she will be looking for courageous teachers who really see their students and enable them to reach their fullest potential, without limitation.

“Our teachers will be genuine and authentic people who will work collaboratively to build their own capacity as well as share in their knowledge, so that our teachers, parents and students will grow and flourish in a stimulating and innovative learning environment,” she said.

“The planned stunning new school facilities, which in time will have beautiful and stimulating gardens and interactive outdoor spaces. These spaces will invite students to enter an environment of beauty, wonder, curiosity and challenge to construct and problem solve.”

In her personal time Shelley loves spending time with her husband Patrick and their four teenage children on their farm, taking care of their alpacas and sheep. She also enjoys camping, reading, cooking (and eating!), laughing at a good joke and listening to stories. And also supporting her beloved Geelong Cats!

Construction of St Joseph’s $5.7 million stage one has begun onsite on the corner of Treeve Parkway and Fairhall Avenue, Werribee, within Harpley.

The name honours the history of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart who have been involved in the Parish of Werribee since 1906. The Josephite sisters were sent to Werribee to administer St Andrew’s school by Australia’s first saint, Saint Mary McKillop.

The stage one construction will cater for 200 students, with eight learning spaces over two storeys as well as specialist learning areas, breakout spaces and administration facilities. The school will be completed across a further two stages and will cater to a final school population of around 500 students.

Shelley will soon advertise for prospective families to book an enrolment information meeting with her to understand more about her vision for St Joseph’s and how the school will develop and nurture its students.

Families interested in attending St Joseph’s or meeting Shelley are encouraged sign up for news updates via the school website sjwerribee.catholic.edu.au. Alternatively, they can email enquiries@sjwerribee.catholic.edu.au or call 0422 048 938 with any questions.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School will be located on the corner of Treeve Parkway and Fairhall Avenue.

Principal announced for Harpley’s newest primary school

Right: Shelley Ryan, newly appointed principal of St Joseph’s

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Artists impression

With a plethora of parks and open spaces both underway and already established, maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle is easy at Harpley!

Upon completion, the Harpley community will have more than 125 hectares of open space, including nine hectares of proposed village parks and gardens, barbeque areas and 26 kilometres of hike and bike trails.

Currently available to residents is Harpley’s Adventure Playground and Cultural Park, the Harpley Discovery Trail, Carinya Park and Shearwater Park.

Harpley’s Adventure Playground, located on Black Forest Road, attracts visitors of all ages with its diverse play equipment, including tree log tunnels, mazes, rain garden and sensory garden. The community’s Cultural Park celebrates and preserves a longstanding indigenous connection to the area and to the site.

If your family loves walking and exploring, then you’ll love the Harpley Discovery Trail. Here you’ll discover Harpley’s hidden history, learn about the Wadawurrung people – the Traditional Custodians of the land – and maybe even spot native, migratory and introduced birds. You can also download the Harpley Discovery Trail App to find lots of exciting things to do.

And if your children love playgrounds and open green spaces, you can’t go wrong with Shearwater Park located on the corner of Treeve Parkway and Tundra Esplanade, and Carinya Park, located on Jindalee Way.

Residents can also make the most of the newly delivered 32-hectare Gary Davidson Reserve neighbouring Harpley on the corner of McGrath Road and Black Forest Road.

With approximately 3,293 trees planted in 2019, and another 1,931 trees to be planted by the end of 2020, Harpley is committed to being a sustainable, green estate.

19% (22 hectares) of Harpley’s parks have already been established, and a further 30% (58.69 hectares) are to be delivered in 2020 and beyond, offering plenty of open spaces for your family to explore!

As well as offering a huge range of greenery, gardens and parks, Harpley is set to make a splash with a unique series of interconnected lakes and waterways, which will offer a range of different water experiences, from lakeside walk trails to proposed future waterfront shopping and dining. More than 60 hectares of open space will be dedicated to lakes and wetlands, with Harpley’s waterways to be divided into four distinct areas with individual character and features.

Sports will also be well catered for at Harpley, with more than 15 hectares of proposed sports fields, pavilions, pitches and courts to choose from including football, cricket, soccer, softball, tennis and netball facilities.

Whether you enjoy taking the dog for a walk, going for a morning run or getting some fresh air, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the wide-open spaces and keep active at Harpley.

Get outdoors and visit Harpley’s parks, trails and open spaces this weekend!

Boundless opportunities for outdoor fun at Harpley

SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT

Shearwater Park

Is rubbish regularly dumped illegally in your community? If so, here are some things you can do to protect yourself and your neighbourhood.

• If you are not building on your land immediately, install a temporary CCTV to keep watch.

• Ask your builder to install a temporary security camera for the duration of the build. If the camera can also be left in place from handover of the keys to when you move in it serves the dual purpose of deterring other builders from dumping rubbish and criminals who may be interested in your white goods and hot water service.

• Ask your builder what policies and procedures they have in place for the correct removal (and even recycling) of building rubbish.

• And report any dumped rubbish you see to the EPA (epa.vic.gov.au) and to Wyndham City Council. Don’t hesitate to report multiple times to multiple agencies. The quicker that rubbish is removed the better.

Illegal Dumping – how you can help & what to do

SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT

Harpley acknowledge the first nations people of the land on which we stand, Wirribi yulluk. The land of the Wadawurrung people.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.

We acknowledge Bundjil, (Karringalabil). The creator spirit who cares for Country and all living things; Land, Sky, and Water, Harpley welcomes men, women and children on Wadawurrung Country.

Kimbarne Wadawurrung Dja

Check out our ‘Before’ & ‘After’ pics of Weemala Grove Village Park in Stage 6 Carinya.

This before picture was taken in 2015 and the after last year in 2019!

We truly are creating a unique community and more importantly one we hope you are proud to call home!

Weemala Grove Village Park

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HarpleySALES & INFORMATION CENTRE

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CONTACT

harpleycustomerservice@lendlease.com Facebook.com/myharpley 1300 739 839

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