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$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.
EASTER HOURS
POSTED ON 25 Mar 2018
Our sales office and display village will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Easter Saturday and Easter Monday we are open from 10am-4pm.
$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.
CHRISTMAS AND NY OPENING TIMES
POSTED ON 26 Nov 2017
The Googong Sales and Information Centre and Display Village will close down over the Christmas New Year period. For details, click here.
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.
DRAMATIC VIEWS OVER COUNTRYSIDE
POSTED ON 24 Aug 2017
We have three gorgeous lots with views across conservation area to the Molonglo Ranges, that will never – ever – be built out. Tucked into a quiet culdesac (at the end of Percival Road Googong), these lots are ready to build on and... (click for more)
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.
DISPLAY VILLAGE OPEN THIS LONG WEEKEND
POSTED ON 7 Jun 2017
Our new 15 home display village is putting on the finishing touches and will open on Saturday 27 May.
CHRISTMAS & NY
POSTED ON 20 Dec 2016
Our Sales & Information Centre will be closed from 23/12/16 for Christmas, and will open on 7/1/17. Our display village will open on 14/1/17.
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.
CHRISTMAS SHUT DOWN PERIOD
POSTED ON 23 Nov 2015
The Googong Sales and Information Centre will close from Thursday 24/12/15 - Friday 1/1/16, and reopen on Saturday 2/1/16. The Googong Display Village will close from Monday 22/12/15 - Friday 15/1/16, and reopen Saturday 16/1/16. We wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas.
FIRST VILLAGE CENTRE UNDERWAY
POSTED ON 17 Nov 2015
Construction will soon begin on Googong's first shopping precinct, Googong North Village Centre. It is the first of four for the township.
EVERVIEW
POSTED ON 10 Nov 2015
This view's not going anywhere. And you won't want to either.
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!!
CYCLING AUSTRALIA NATIONAL ROAD SERIES
POSTED ON 14 Sep 2015
The 2015 Subaru National Road Series National Capital Tour kicks off this Friday with a Time Trial leg at Googong.
FLYING HIGH IN THE GOOGONG SKY, SUNDAY 16 AUGUST
POSTED ON 23 Jul 2015
A free day of giant kites and fun at Googong's Rockley Oval!
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.
BUYERS GETTING MORE FOR THEIR MONEY AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 10 Feb 2015
Googonian terrace homes are a great example of how buyers are getting more for their money at Googong.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES
POSTED ON 21 Dec 2014
The Sales and Information Centre, Club Googong pool and gym, and Yellow Belly Cafe will be closed on Wednesday 24 December and reopen on Saturday 3 January 2015. The Googong Display Village will be closed on Thursday 18 December and reopen on Saturday 10 January 2015. We wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas.
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.
FLYING HIGH IN THE GOOGONG SKY, SATURDAY 30 AUGUST
POSTED ON 24 Aug 2014
Bring the kids and your kites along for a FREE fun day of kite flying at Rockley Oval in Googong. There will be some amazing BIG kites on show, including a whale, cat, teddy bear and grub!
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.
DISPLAY VILLAGE OPEN ALL THIS JUNE LONG WEEKEND
POSTED ON 4 Jun 2014
Warm yourself by Club Googong's fireplace with a hot chocolate in hand, or take a wander through our 12 Display Homes, open 11am-4pm all this long weekend.
EASTER AND ANZAC WEEKEND OPENING HOURS
POSTED ON 17 Apr 2014
Googong will be closed on Good Friday and Anzac Day, but open the rest or the long weekends
FREE ADVISORY SERVICE TO BE OFFERED FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 13 Apr 2014
Home-builders wanting to build sustainable homes at the new Googong Township will soon have access to a free advisory service, including architectural advice.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
POSTED ON 14 Nov 2013
The last on site activities will be completed in the New Year, and the Display Village and Club Googong are scheduled to open during January 2014.
$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.
EXCLUSIVE GOOGONG RELEASE: PARK VIEW LOTS
POSTED ON 10 Jul 2013
These lots are tucked away in a quiet loop street and overlook parklands on one side and the rugged Molonglo Ranges on the other.
DISCOVER THE LATEST GOOGONIAN TERRITORIES
POSTED ON 5 Jun 2013
64 NEW lots have been released this week, offering a wide choice of lifestyle options.
CIC AUSTRALIA AMALGAMATES WITH PEET LIMITED
POSTED ON 9 Apr 2013
CIC Australia’s growth trajectory is continuing with the announcement of a friendly merger with residential property developer, Peet Limited.
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.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFESTYLE HOUSING AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 24 Feb 2013
Our vision for a self-contained township at Googong creates many opportunities for us to partner with people and organisations who want to be part of the project as it progresses.
CHOOSING YOUR HOME AT GOOGONG
POSTED ON 13 Feb 2013
Home Finder is now live on the Googong website with over 100 home designs to choose from.
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.
EDWIN LAND PARKWAY OPENS
POSTED ON 24 Jul 2012
Travel between Googong and Canberra or Queanbeyan just got a whole lot quicker and safer.
FIRST SALES RELEASE
POSTED ON 23 Feb 2012
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.
FIRST STAGE OF GOOGONG DEVELOPMENT APPROVED
POSTED ON 29 Nov 2011
Queanbeyan Mayor, Cr Tim Overall has welcomed the decision to approve the development application for the first stage of the new town of Googong.
GONG FOR GOOGONG
POSTED ON 3 Aug 2011
After ten years of design and planning, the Googong team has received the highest of industry accolades with the prestigious Concept Design Award from the 2011 NSW UDIA Awards for Excellence.
CIC RESPONDS TO GOOGONG GROUNDWATER ISSUE
POSTED ON 7 Feb 2011
Today's Canberra Times report relating to groundwater at Googong highlights an important area for CIC Australia and one that we and our team of technical experts has been working on for more than six years.
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.