October marked another busy month for the team on the ground at Haymont, as works continue to progress smoothly across all Stages under construction. In Stage 1, sewer works are currently underway, and in Stage 2, the team is commencing works on the site, preparing the ground for bulk earthworks to commence in the coming weeks.
News & Updates The latest from Haymont
Important notice on the Regional First Home Buyers Guarantee
Following a significant boom in regional areas, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation have extended the Regional First Home Buyers Guarantee (RFHBG) for an additional 10,000 places each year until 25 June 2025. The RFHBG allows eligible first-home buyers to enter the market with a deposit of as little as 5% without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
SALES & CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
After celebrating the milestone of works officially kicking off at Haymont last month, we’re pleased to share that works on the ground continued to power along throughout September. In Stage 1, earthworks are now complete and sewer reticulation works are underway, with drainage works set to follow once the sewer works are complete.
The Royal Geelong Show is back this October
The Royal Geelong Show is back for 2022! Running from 13 October to 16 October, the Royal Geelong Show is the largest regional show in Victoria and promises excitement for the whole family.
SALES & CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Spring has sprung at Haymont as we celebrate officially commencing construction, marking a major milestone for all involved! With preparation works in Stage 1 kicking off in August, the team has set up the site and is currently working through earthworks.
Famous sponge cakes are on your doorstep!
In the nearby town of Freshwater Creek lives the Freshwater Creek Cakes bakery, a humble shopfront that has won media attention for its delicious passionfruit sponge cake. With Escape naming it ‘one of country Victoria’s best kept secrets’, Freshwater Creek Cakes has reached a cult status with locals and tourists alike, with the bakery known to produce over 150 sponge cakes on busy weekends.
Make a day trip out of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve
If you’re at a loose end this weekend, why not put on your walking boots, pack your binoculars, a picnic lunch and make a day of exploring the Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve! Only a 10-minute drive from Haymont, Lake Connewarre is a large lagoon linked to the sea by the lower Barwon River.
TAKE YOUR ‘TOT’ TO THE GALLERY
Encourage curiosity, spark inspiration, and feed the intuitive minds of your little one through ‘Gallery Tots’ at the Geelong Gallery! Only a 20-minute drive from Haymont, attend Geelong Gallery’s weekly session of ‘Gallery Tots’, where you and your kids can discover works of art through interactive storytelling, immersive adventures, and play-based activities for everyone to enjoy.
SALES & CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
It’s all hands-on deck at Haymont this month, with the team on the ground working hard as we get ready to commence construction! The team is upbeat about what lies ahead at Haymont over the next few months, with construction and sales both progressing rapidly.
Tastes of Central Geelong food festival is here!
Prepare to tantalise the tastebuds and indulge your senses at Tastes of Central Geelong! It’s the best kind of festival there is – a food festival that supports local.
