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Carine Rise project on the move Carine’s former TAFe site is set to transform into a welcoming new community with construction work commencing at the Carine Rise residential development. Cedar Woods, LandCorp and St Ives are working together on the 7.93 hectare infill project which ultimately will deliver comfortable housing opportunities to cater for Perth’s rising population. DeSIGNeD TO cater for young families through to empty-nesters, retirees and seniors, Carine Rise will incorporate approximately 110 residential townhouses and apartments, an aged care facility catering for 120 people, a retirement village with 161 apartments and 3400 square metres dedicated to retail, offices and medical facilities. Cedar Woods’ state manager Stuart Duplock says the recent appointment of DM Civil to undertake initial construction work was a milestone for the Carine Rise project. “The start of construction signifies an exciting new phase in the evolution of Carine Rise,” he said. “It is an important infill development for WA and supports the State Government’s Directions 2031 and Beyond strategy aimed at addressing Perth’s growing population which is expected to reach 3.5 million by 2031. “Carine Rise will provide a new way of living in the comfort of Carine. It will optimise the use of otherwise unoccupied land and deliver fresh housing and business opportunities to the area. Its design as a safe,
Turning the first sod at the Carine Rise development late in August: Luke Willcock (LandCorp), local MP Tony Krsticevic, Cedar Woods’ Stuart Duplock and Michael Heath (St Ives).
An artist’s impression of the transformation of the Carine TAFE site.
walkable community and seamless integration into the surrounding community will provide convenient access to existing public transport facilities and infrastructure to benefit residents and visitors to the neighbouring areas.” The initial construction work for Carine Rise is expected to be complete by mid-2014. The public can visit the newly launched project website at www.carinerise.com.au to register interest in purchasing property at Carine Rise, whether the 32 single residential lots, group housing or St Ives’ retirement living or aged care. The sales process for property at Carine Rise will start in early 2014. Retirement village off-plan sales also will commence in early 2014. For more information on Carine Rise, visit www.carinerise.com.au or call the Carine Rise Community Infoline on 1300 635 233.
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