Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 301Sep 08, 2015 5:47 pm Hi Frank, That's great news! When I was on site on Saturday they were working on our slab! I think it had been poured that morning. Exciting.They had therefore completed the high side of Eclipse St (Stage 2) and almost finished the formwork for the other side. The contractor I spoke to on site thought those slabs would be poured this week. Hopefully once that is done they will just move onto stage 3. Donna Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 302Sep 08, 2015 11:10 pm Hi Donna, Yea, that is really good news. I also asked Jacob when they will start on our building, and he mentioned either late this week or beginning of next week. I am really happy that it finally progresses. Don't forget to take pictures of 225 when you are there and got time. Your pictures are always very appreciated! Frank Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 303Sep 09, 2015 8:05 pm Hi everyone - great to hear about all the progress being made. I've struggled to get the photos i've taken up on this forum so instead i've set up a closed facebook group for anyone buying on the estate to share photos and to organise any future events (block parties, community watch etc...) It's not to replace this site as i see this as a good source for the new buyers to find each other etc..., but once building is complete and we have all moved in then i figure a facebook page is a good way to stay in touch. Just search on facebook for the group called "Aurora Estate - Schofields". If anyone doesn't have facebook and would like to see the photos - just message me and I can email them out. Cheers Chris Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 304Sep 10, 2015 9:03 am Hi Chris, I was thinking of starting up a Facebook group as well but you beat me to it! However, when I search for it I cannot find it. I've tried "Aurora Estate - Schofields" and "Aurora Estate Schofields" and nothing comes up. Are you able to post the link to the group here somehow? Thanks Rebecca Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 305Sep 10, 2015 6:33 pm Hi all, I had a quick drive through the estate before the contractors finished up today and I am happy to advise that there is formwork completed in Galaxy Street from the top of the street down to Lot 228! I'll take a photo for you when I pop back in on Saturday Frank. If anyone else who can't get there on the weekend would like one too just send me a PM. As for Eclipse Street the slabs that had been framed up have been poured, and in Apollo St some of the frames have been delivered. Venkat, your frame hasn't been delivered yet but I would say it will be sometime in the next week. Can you tell me how long it was between your slab being poured and receiving the request for a progress payment? And was it via email or post? I have a redirection on my mail but I'm not 100% sure its all going through and/or whether it is quite delayed in the process. I have updated my address with Rawson but you never know... Donna Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 306Sep 10, 2015 9:09 pm Thanks Donna for the update. I'd love to see some photos. Have PM you. Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 307Sep 11, 2015 9:30 am Hi Donna, We got the invoice a week or so after the slabs were poured. We got by email first and then 3-4 later got one by post as well. You get a week to pay from the email date. Hope they start frames by next week. There has been no action in Apollo street for the last 3 weeks Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 309Sep 11, 2015 9:37 am Hi Donna I got my invoice on Monday and they said that my fram will be up in 2-3 weeks Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 311Sep 12, 2015 1:35 pm Hi All, Just new to this forum. Didn't realise it existed. Good to hear about other people in the same boat and just as excited as us. I would really love to join the Facebook group too. Just discovered this after seeing Donna there today. Thanks Peta Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 312Sep 12, 2015 2:44 pm Hi all Here is the link to the Facebook page that is setup should anyone wish to be added. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1482406595387801/ Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 313Sep 12, 2015 2:56 pm Hi Peta, It was lovely to meet you today, welcome to the forum! For those of you waiting for some updated pics here are some from today. I'll start with Galaxy Street first because I know you've all been waiting patiently for something to happen....... This is the view from the bottom of Galaxy Street Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And this is the view from the top of Galaxy Street Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Then the progress in Eclipse Street... The high side of the street Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and the low side of Eclipse St (all stage 2 slabs in this street now completed) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And this is the latest in Cloud Street, there are even some roof tiles if you look closely. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Nothing much new in Apollo Street unfortunately, a few frames delivered but not yet up - looks like the concreters are much faster than the carpenters so there's now a few weeks delay between slab completion and the frame starting unfortunately. Thanks for the updates regarding timings everyone. Preetesh I think because our slab was poured on a Saturday it missed the council inspection for the week so I guess we'll get our progress payment letter this week. For anyone who can't see the photos, try this link. https://photos.google.com/u/0/album/AF1 ... c4NNXkOpnw Have a great weekend everyone - it's a beautiful one! Donna Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 314Sep 12, 2015 3:03 pm Hi Donna Thanks for the update.. I have already got the progress payment.. They have also confirmed that they have received the payment.. My frames will start next as confirmed by them.. Thanks Preetesh Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 315Sep 12, 2015 3:20 pm Hi Donna Thanks for all the updates. Do you know which side our lot is on eclipse st I.e high or low? I am assuming low if you are referring closer to hambledon rd side. We also haven't got our invoice so we must have missed the council inspection. Mridu Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 316Sep 12, 2015 3:48 pm Hi Mridu, I'm calling your side the low side based on the slope of the estate from Alex Ave towards Galaxy St. I'll PM you another photo. Donna Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 317Sep 13, 2015 5:42 pm Here's a question, not sure if anyone will know the answer but does anyonek know if Rawson shuts down over the Christmas new years period and part thereof January. My wifes work shuts for four weeks and I was wondering if they'd be the same? Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 318Sep 13, 2015 7:33 pm They did shut down last year when they were building the roads etc in Aurora estate. So j am assuming they will again this year but don't know for how long. Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 319Sep 14, 2015 2:08 pm They don't have much choice. The whole building industry basically shuts down which means even if they wanted to work they couldn't buy any materials. I'd assume shut down from the Friday before Christmas to the end of Jan. A lot of companies are back mid Jan so hopefully we'll see some work starting again then but there might be a delay in getting materials. Re: Aurora Estate - Alex Avenue - Schofields 320Sep 14, 2015 4:15 pm Hi Donna, thanks so much for the update. Unfortunately I can't see the pics you've uploaded. I'll PM you regarding the pics. Sorry guys, I'm not a facebook user, so can't join the facebook group. Any chance you can add my email address to an access list? So great to hear that there's been progress. So it seems like they just take on a lot of projects to get the cashflow for their own builds. COULDN'T AGREE MORE 14 46355 No idea about the driveway question, but your price for a house that size including landscaping seems very good! 1 6606 We bought land in Tallawong Schofields NSW size 30m X 12.5m and planning to get double story house build around 350 sqm. We are thinking about having premium inclusions… 0 4754 |