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RECYCLED WATER AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 23 Oct 2020
QPRC have completed extensive testing and commissioning of Googong's Integrated Water Cycle (IWC) system, and will host a community education program with residents over the coming weeks before reticulation of recycled water commences on Tuesday 1 December 2020.
GOOGONG WINS PROPERTY COUNCIL AWARD
POSTED ON 30 Sep 2020
The developers of Googong township are thrilled to announce that Googong has taken home the ACT’s top property award.
CENTRAL RIDGE RELEASE
POSTED ON 30 Sep 2020
Our new land release, Googong Central, offers you the simplicity and convenience of living within 200 metres of Googong's future town centre.
PARKSIDE RELEASE
POSTED ON 30 Sep 2020
Our Parkside land release is enviably located on the edge of Googong Common, and Googong's future sports precinct.
HOMESTEAD HILL RELEASE
POSTED ON 13 Aug 2020
Homestead Hill enjoys stunning views to the Molonglo Ranges, and includes a mix of large and elevated lots.
LOTS TO LOVE
POSTED ON 5 Aug 2020
Two uniquely spacious suburban lots overlooking a pristine nature reserve.
FHB STAMP DUTY SLASHED
POSTED ON 28 Jul 2020
NSW Government announced a big boost for first home buyers.
ELLERTON DRIVE EXTENSION OPENED
POSTED ON 10 Jul 2020
The ribbon has been cut and the finishing touches applied and now the new Ellerton Drive extension is open to traffic.
MEDIUM DENSITY SITE FOR SALE $5.4m
POSTED ON 10 Jul 2020
This 11,490m2 site adjacent to the $143 million Googong Town Centre, schools and playing fields is zoned R1 with a 12m height limit and represents an attractive opportunity for an accomplished builder developer.
ENTRY SCULPTURE REVEALED
POSTED ON 1 Jul 2020
Googong Central continues to take shape with the installation of a sculpture standing close to 7 metres tall at the Township’s new main entry. This is the beginning of what will become Googong’s main retail, wellbeing and community hub.
ELLERTON DRIVE EXTENSION TO OPEN
POSTED ON 30 Jun 2020
QPRC share a behind the scenes video of the Ellerton Drive Extension.
OLD COOMA ROADWORKS COMPLETE
POSTED ON 12 Jun 2020
The duplication of Old Cooma Road between Edwin Land Parkway and Googong Road officially opened.
GOOGONG GIGS
POSTED ON 4 Jun 2020
Elton John's support act, Tate Sheridan, is playing for us this Friday!!
HOME BUILDER GRANT
POSTED ON 4 Jun 2020
The HomeBuilder grant will give Australian home buyers access to a $25,000 grant to go towards the cost of building a new home (including land) up to the value of $750,000.
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE MAY 2020
POSTED ON 25 May 2020
Grab your copy of the Googonian Gazette from the IGA Supermarket (Googong North Village Shopping Centre, Gorman Drive Googong) or our Sales Office (12 Courtney Street Googong). Or download a copy here.
ROADS FROM RECYCLABLES
POSTED ON 23 Apr 2020
Googong is giving new life to recycled products through the installation of six netball courts and adjacent carpark made from an asphalt mix of soft plastics, glass, toner and reclaimed road.
GOOGONG DRIVEWAY PORTRAITS
POSTED ON 22 Apr 2020
We wanted to record this significant time in our lives of self-isolation due to COVID-19, by taking professional photos of Googonians in their driveway or front porch at Googong.
RESIDENT REFERRAL BONUS
POSTED ON 13 Apr 2020
Get a mate to go Googonian and you'll get a $1,000 referral bonus.*
ANZAC Day at Googong
POSTED ON 13 Apr 2020
Live bugler performance of The Last Post at Googong, ANZAC Day 25 April 2020.
EASTER 2020
POSTED ON 8 Apr 2020
Our Sales Office is open this Saturday and Monday over the Easter weekend.
GOOGONG AND REGION PRICE ANALYSIS
POSTED ON 6 Apr 2020
The amount of money you can save by buying just across the border in Googong is truly staggering. See how Gooogong compares to lot prices in the region.
GOOGONG EOFY LAND SALE
POSTED ON 5 Apr 2020
Our EOFY Offer means a Googonian lifestyle has never been more attractive.
THE FIELDS NEW LAND NOW SELLING
POSTED ON 3 Apr 2020
Live where you play, at The Fields (East and West) in Googong. These flat lots are now selling on a first-come first-served basis so contact us today.
GOOGONG PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
POSTED ON 3 Apr 2020
Googong's Public Primary School to open in 2022.
WE HAVE MOVED
POSTED ON 3 Apr 2020
We have been working very hard to get our new sales office opened in our next Googong display village (the display village will open progressively over the coming weeks), and we are excited to announce that we are open from today!
IWC EXPANSION WORKS
POSTED ON 1 Apr 2020
You are invited to comment on the next component (Stage D) of Googong's Integrated Water Cycle project.
PLAYGROUNDS AND DOG PARKS CLOSED
POSTED ON 30 Mar 2020
In line with the latest government restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19, we advise that all playgrounds, dog parks and outdoor gyms will be closed across all Peet/Mirvac communities.
SALES OFFICE MOVING
POSTED ON 30 Mar 2020
Our Sales Office is moving to our bright new space within the next Googong Display Village.
A MESSAGE FROM GOOGONG
POSTED ON 24 Mar 2020
The effect of COVID-19, and the impact it has on each of us, continues to evolve rapidly. It’s times like this that community is extremely important.
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE FEBRUARY 2020
POSTED ON 3 Feb 2020
The February issue of our community newsletter, The Googonian Gazette, is out now.
$20K FOR 20 NEW GOOGONIANS IN 2020
POSTED ON 24 Jan 2020
Bring the new decade into focus with a $20,000 rebate on eligible lots at Googong. Conditions apply.
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE NOVEMBER 2019
POSTED ON 15 Nov 2019
The November issue of our community newsletter, The Googonian Gazette, is out now.
HOMESTEAD HILL LOTS IN ESTABLISHED AREA
POSTED ON 15 Nov 2019
Living at Homestead Hill, you could be enjoying a pleasant outlook over Duncan Fields to the Molonglo Ranges beyond. And with just nine lots ranging from 337m2 to 601m2 there's room enough to build a home that's just the right size for your future.
SMART CITY THINKING AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 1 Nov 2019
Googong is set to become a showcase for technology-based urban living thanks to a $1.1million grant from the Federal Government’s Smart Cities program. The first element is already in place with the installation of a smart wind turbine and solar-powered pole - a foundation component in the new township’s high-tech backbone.
RURAL FIRE SERVICE OPEN DAY
POSTED ON 1 Oct 2019
Googong’s Rural Fire Service’s Open Day is a fascinating adventure for the young and the young-at-heart, and our local crew from the Jerrabomberra
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE ISSUE 20
POSTED ON 24 Sep 2019
The September issue of our community newsletter, The Googonian Gazette, is out now. Grab a printed copy or download one here.
SWANN RIDGE 2 SALES RELEASE
POSTED ON 11 Sep 2019
Swann Ridge 2, is your chance to build your Googonian nest just a short stroll from the future site of the town's Manuka-sized entertainment and shopping precinct, with its cafe's, restaurants, bars and boutiques. Click for more information.
NEW OWNER FOR CLUB GOOGONG
POSTED ON 15 Aug 2019
We are pleased to announce that a permanent owner has been found for Club Googong. Canberra-based swim school operators, Aquatots, will take over the club from 1 October 2019.
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE AUGUST 2019
POSTED ON 15 Aug 2019
The August issue of our community newsletter, The Googonian Gazette, is out now.
GOOGONG NAMED TOP MASTERPLANNED DEVELOPMENT
POSTED ON 2 Aug 2019
The developers of Googong township are thrilled to announce that Googong won top honours in two categories at the prestigious Urban Design Institute of Australia NSW awards.
$1 MILLION DOLLARS TO SAVE RARE PINK LIZARD
POSTED ON 1 Aug 2019
Buru Ngunawal Elder, Wally Bell, representing the Traditional Custodians of Googong, gave a very spiritual Welcome to Country at the launch of our $1m Fund to Save the vulnerable Pink Tailed Worm Lizard.
MEDIUM DENSITY SITE FOR SALE $3.95M
POSTED ON 5 Jul 2019
This 8,238m2 site adjacent to the Googong town centre, schools and playing fields is zoned R1 with a 12m height limit and represents an attractive opportunity for an accomplished builder developer. Extended settlement is offered to June 2020, to support developer approvals and pre-sales program.
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE ISSUE 18
POSTED ON 4 Jul 2019
Grab a copy of our latest Gazette from Googong's IGA Supermarket or our sales office.
QUEENS BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND
POSTED ON 7 Jun 2019
The Googong Sales and Information Center is open 10am-5pm daily, except Monday 10/6/19 of the Queen's Birthday long weekend when we will be open 1-5pm. You'll find us at 27 Beltana Avenue Googong NSW. Phone 1300 446 646.
Our 18-home Display Village is open 11am-4pm all this long weekend, 65 Aprasia Avenue Googong NSW
EASTER PUBLIC HOLIDAY TRADING
POSTED ON 15 Apr 2019
We are closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and are open Easter Saturday and Monday from 11am-4pm. We are also closed on Anzac Day, Thursday 26 April.
$31M ROADWORKS LINK GOOGONG TO REGION
POSTED ON 1 Apr 2019
Major roadworks are underway on Old Cooma Road to improve access to Googong, including widening and straightening the road with two lanes in each direction. Click here for photos.
NEW LAND RELEASED AT ROCKLEY
POSTED ON 6 Mar 2019
Land adjacent to the future town centre. Download a price list and release plan now.
GOOGONG DISPLAY VILLAGE OPEN AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND
POSTED ON 23 Jan 2019
Visit the largest Display Village in the region at Googong – with 18 homes to explore and inspire you. Set in beautiful surroundings, with modern conveniences and a tight-knit community, plus it’s only 18 km’s from Canberra’s CBD. Click here for opening times.
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE OUT NOW
POSTED ON 23 Jan 2019
The January issue of the Googonian Gazette is out now! Jam packed with community events and more. Grab a copy online here or from Googong IGA, or from our Sales and Information Centre.
THE GOOGONIAN GAMES SCAVENGER HUNT EDITION
POSTED ON 8 Jan 2019
We have a fun free project for the kids this summer holidays - it's a Scavenger Hunt at Googong, and you can win an instant prize worth $25 plus go in the draw for a family prize valued at $150! Click here for more information.
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE OUT NOW
POSTED ON 26 Nov 2018
The December issue of our community newsletter, The Googonian Gazette, is out now!
EXTENDED SETTLEMENT ON OUR PARKSIDE LOTS
POSTED ON 18 Nov 2018
If your preference is looking over the green landscape of Googong Common and the meandering chain of ponds that is Montgomery Creek, or looking over the bushland of the Googong Foreshores conservation area from the elevated lots at Greenside -- then we have a limited number of parkside lots available with extended settlement for your consideration.
NEW TERRACE HOMES OUT NOW FROM $330000
POSTED ON 7 Nov 2018
Stylish terraces with no Body Corporate.
GOOGONIAN GAZETTE OUT
POSTED ON 8 Oct 2018
The latest issue of the Googonian Gazette is out now. Collect a copy from our sales and information centre or download a copy here.
IGA SUPERMARKET OPENS AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 8 Oct 2018
The Cannons IGA supermarket opened its doors today at Googong.
SWANN RIDGE NOW SELLING
POSTED ON 25 Sep 2018
Googong Central's second release, Swann Ridge, is your chance to build your Googonian nest just a short stroll from the future site of the town's Manuka-sized entertainment and shopping precinct, with it's cafe's restaurants, bars and boutiques, as well as beautiful Bunyip Park and lake.
GOOGONG NEWSLETTER OUT NOW!
POSTED ON 14 Aug 2018
The Googonian Gazette August issue is out now. Click here for a copy.
GOOGONG COMMUNITY WELCOMES ITS NEW PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
POSTED ON 19 Jun 2018
More than 1000 families live in the fast-growing Googong township and local mum Skye Cabrera is one of many who will be lining up to enrol her child at the new public school.
PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNOUNCED
POSTED ON 16 Jun 2018
The Googong community welcomed the NSW Government’s Budget announcement today to build the community’s first public school.
$143 MILLION TOWN CENTRE UNVEILED
POSTED ON 15 Feb 2018
We have unveiled plans for our biggest expansion at Googong yet – a $143 million town centre that will bring 1800 new dwellings, 4500 residents and hundreds of jobs to the ACT region.
BARKLEY PARK DOG PARK OPENS SATURDAY 18/11/17
POSTED ON 16 Nov 2017
Come and enjoy a doggy day out in Googong's new Dog Park on Fowlie Terrace, Googong. Click for more.
BLD HOMES HOUSE AND LAND PACKAGES
POSTED ON 25 Sep 2017
BLD Homes is a member of the Googong Builders Guild and a member of the Googong Display Village. They have sited their display home on four lots at Googong for your consideration. Take a look at the plans and prices here.
1,500 LOTS SOLD IN THE GOOGONG TOWNSHIP!
POSTED ON 3 Jul 2017
Wow we're so excited to see this township growing. It's nice some times to take stock...
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE VISIT OF GOOGONG'S FIRST SCHOOL
POSTED ON 12 Jun 2017
The public are invited to attend an archaeological dig site of Googong's first school (c.1880's). Places are strictly limited and bookings and conditions apply.
BOOGONG HALLOWEEN AT GOOGONG SAT 29/10/16
POSTED ON 30 Sep 2016
Welcome to Boogong 2016 – a special Halloween event when ghosts and ghouls come out to play here in Googong. So dress up as something scary and sink your teeth into this fun evening of live music, tasty food and fun for kids and adults alike.
ALL ABILITIES PARK OPENS AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 26 May 2016
Googong’s first all-abilities playground catering for children with disability has now opened.
BOOGONG - FREE HALLOWEEN FUN AT GOOGONG!
POSTED ON 7 Oct 2015
Bewaaare! Those who miss out on Boogong 2015 – our frighteningly fun Halloween event – are destined to regret their choice… FOR ALL ETERNITY!!
ADAM HOBILL SEMINAR, NAIL IT! SATURDAY 20 JUNE
POSTED ON 14 Jun 2015
Thinking of building or renovating, but worried about the process? Then this FREE seminar by multi-award winning building designer, Adam Hobill, is a must for you! Click for more information.
A BIG THANK YOU FROM JOHN
POSTED ON 24 Aug 2014
Many of you would know part owner of Googong’s Yellow Belly Café, John Osmialowski, and his family suffered a great tragedy last week when their home in Jerrabomberra burnt down.
BABIES TO SLEEP SOUNDER AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 25 Jun 2014
An initiative by SIDS and Kids, McDonald Jones Homes and Googong Township Pty Limited is ensuring new babies and young children sleep safer in their beds.
$90 MILLION WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM LAUNCHED AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 30 Jul 2013
Water recycling technology worth more than $90 million was launched at Googong earlier today.
BOOK A BUS TOUR TO SEE BEHIND THE SCENES AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 21 Jul 2013
Roads in Googong North are being completed so we thought we'd get a bus and take our database friends out for a sneak peak at the first homes, Club Googong and Beltana Park.
BECOMING A CITIZEN OF GOOGONG
POSTED ON 25 Mar 2013
Talking to the people who have already bought at Googong, it’s clear that this is going to be a very special community.
19 NEW LOTS AVAILABLE ON 5% DEPOSIT
POSTED ON 4 Mar 2013
We have just released a select number of lots in Stage 2A that can be exchanged on 5%, with settlement due in the last quarter of this year.
ANOTHER INDUSTRY AWARD FOR GOOGONG
POSTED ON 9 Dec 2012
On Friday 7 December at the Consult Australia awards in Brisbane, Googong Township received yet another “gong” to complement its already long list of industry recognised awards.
BIG CROWD FOR GOOGONG LAUNCH
POSTED ON 13 Feb 2012
More than 900 people packed the Royal Theatre at Canberra’s National Convention Centre to hear CIC Australia’s Chief Operating Officer, Tony Carey, reveal the vision for the new Googong township.
ANGLICAN PRIMARY SCHOOL CONFIRMED FOR GOOGONG
POSTED ON 6 Feb 2011
A new accessible, co-educational, low fee and open entry primary school has been confirmed for Googong and will be built by the Anglican Church in time for the 2015 school year.