Construction Milestones Celebrated at Diggers Rest’s First Land Lease Community

Photo from left to right: James Kelly (Director from ClarkeHopkinsClarke) Marcus Cairney (AVID), Kelly Bryant (PM from Case Meallin), Paula Bowen (Director from Arkee), and Scott O’Connor (Insitu Group Director).

Construction has commenced on Diggers Rest’s first land lease community’s highly anticipated community facilities, marking an exciting new chapter for over 50’s living in the high-growth Melton region.

On March 6th, representatives from AVID Property Group (AVID), as well as all contractors involved in the project, gathered at Vantage Bloomdale by AVID to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on the site that will become The Clubhouse – the centerpiece of life in the community and a recent feature in Victoria’s Top Retirement Living Options¹.

AVID General Manager Land Lease Communities Manuel Lang said the event marked an important milestone for the neighbourhood.

“Vantage Bloomdale’s resort-style masterplan places an emphasis on community facilities that bring residents together and assist in creating meaningful connections,” Mr Lang said.

“As we move even closer to being able to welcome our first residents, our focus has turned to ensuring that our community facilities are of the highest quality possible.

“Everyone on board, from the team at AVID to the architects and interior designers, have been very hands on throughout the entire design and early works process – we’re excited to now hand over to the construction team and see it come to life.”

Community facility construction is expected to reach completion in December 2025. Vantage Bloomdale will welcome its first residents and see the opening of the neighbourhoods’ first display homes in June 2025.

Victorian-based Insitu Group has been appointed to deliver the array of amenities with Case Meallin as the project managers. ClarkeHopkinsClarke are behind the architectural design and Arkee Creative will be leading the interior design.

Insitu Group Director Scott O’Connor said they are pleased to work with AVID and the high calibre team of consultants and contractors to bring the community facilities to life.

“We’re excited to build a space for future residents and their families to come together and connect.”

AVID General Manager Victoria Bruce Harper said the progress at Vantage Bloomdale was promising for future development in the neighbourhood.

“Vantage Bloomdale is not only AVID’s first land lease community in Victoria, but the first in the local area too,” Mr Harper said.

“We’re excited to be celebrating the work done by the delivery team so far, and we’re expecting some strong progress and an incredible community for our incoming residents to enjoy.”

The neighbourhood’s community facilities are set to include a Clubhouse complete with a movie theatre, indoor pool, private dining spaces, games room, tennis and pickleball courts, a bowling green and bocce court, and a community garden.

To learn more about Vantage Bloomdale and view available floorplans, visit https://bit.ly/3Wxg8fp.

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