http://cicaustralia.com.au Latest News from CIC Australia. en-us Copyright 2010 CIC Australia. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/images/global/cic_australia_logo.png http://cicaustralia.com.au 90 36 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php The multi-billion dollar Googong project is ready to go with the announcement that one of the most prominent names in Australia s construction and development industry—Mirvac—is on board... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_67 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php Googong s $283 million Voluntary Planning Agreement has been approved by Queanbeyan City Council and work has already commenced on key infrastructure elements such as local road upgrades. Project... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_66 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php CIC has posted a strong financial result for the half-year ended 30 June 2011 and a net profit before tax of $7.7 million compared to $6.5 million for the same period in 2010. And the news gets even... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_65 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php Googong will be one of the Canberra region s pioneers of sustainable transportation thanks to a new agreement with Better Place (Australia) to install electric car charging infrastructure throughout... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_64 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php Plans for a state-of-the-art, architecturally designed clubhouse at Googong have been unveiled, with construction scheduled to begin in mid 2012. The opening of “Club Googong” will... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_63 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php The team behind some of Australia s most recognised and highly awarded residential communities is applying its clever design ethos and high standards for sustainability at The Heights, Durack in... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_62 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php From the outset, there has been a focus on sustainability at Googong, with reduction in potable water use a key objective. Googong s $85 million Integrated Water Cycle Management System (IWCMS) has... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_61 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php Adelaide s Lightsview team has appointed Kylie Batina as its new community development manager. Kylie, who has joined the team from Western Australia, has been working in similar roles for the past... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_60 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php Googong has taken out the prestigious Concept Design category at the 2011 Urban Development Institute of Australia s (UDIA) NSW Awards for Excellence. The award recognises concept designs and plans... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_59 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php A major milestone has been reached this week for the township of Googong. An agreement has been signed between CIC Australia and Mirvac, two of this country s most successful investment and... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_58 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php 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. The... Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_57 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php As well as being named as a finalist in the region s The Master Builders & Boral Excellence in Building Awards, The Ambassador has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_56 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php CIC Australia, is always keen to promote environmentally-friendly activities. Like cycling. That's why the company was one of the sponsors of the ACT Property Council's inaugural Pedal Power... Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_55 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php Lightsview in South Australia, has been acknowledged for its achievements in the delivery of affordable housing. The 2400 dwelling housing development, located at Northgate in Adelaide s inner... Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_47 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php Affordable housing can be clever, attractive and complement the streetscape, as our current developments have demonstrated. Housing affordability is one of the ‘hot issues for Australians... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_49 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php The hard work of past years is now translating into strong financial results – CIC is well positioned for future growth. We have reported a net profit for 2010 before tax of $10.3m. Accounting... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_50 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php CIC project milestones achieved in Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin and on the NSW South Coast. Some of CIC s highest profile and most successful projects have concluded. This marks the end of an era in... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_51 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php Planning for CIC s ambitious new project—the new township of Googong—is going from strength to strength with more major milestones achieved in the past few months. Googong Project... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_52 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php When it comes to new urbanism, CIC Australia doesn t just talk the talk. We walk the walk. To see how we have applied, adapted, explored and even challenged the principles of new urbanism in many of... Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_27 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php CIC Australia s COO Tony Carey s presentation at the ACNU Congress was very warmly received. If you didn t get a chance to catch see the presentation or to catch up with us at the congress, contact... Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_28 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php Crace is adding “award-winning” to its long list of accomplishments after it was named a winner in the ACT Master Builders & Boral Excellence in Building Awards in June for its... Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_30 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php It s a hat trick for CIC Australia with three major new business projects secured across the nation s two territories and in South Australia. A major extension to the Lightsview project in Adelaide,... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_32 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php Sustainability was front and centre at Crace on Thursday 16/9/10 when Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Tony Burke visited... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_40 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php Planning for the new township of Googong is progressing to schedule with a key milestoneâ€"the township’s Development Control Planâ€"approved by Queanbeyan City Council last night. CIC Australia,... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_41 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php The Lightsview development has been acknowledged for its achievements in the delivery of affordable housing. The 2500 dwelling housing development, located at Northgate in Adelaide s inner... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_43 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php One of Australia s foremost urban designers has left private practice in Sydney to join CIC Australia and to work on major projects for the company including the new township of Googong in NSW. Clive... Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_45 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php A major fundraising drive is underway to support the Olivia Lambert Foundation and to help raise funds to enable this little girl to seek medical help overseas. Olivia, who suffers from the... Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_48 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php CIC s Quayside Kingston Harbour development on Canberra s Kingston Foreshore will be redesigned in response to complex planning laws that have prevented progress on the development to date. CIC CEO... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_53 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php Fyshwick East, ACT construction commenced The new industrial estate of Fyshwick East is charging ahead. Development approval has been received for the subdivision s 135 blocks and three quarters of... Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_21 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php An extra 70 lots have been released at the Lightsview community in Adelaide providing even more access to stylish homes that are just a stone s throw from the city. Project Director Alan Miller says... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_17 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php Glen Mia, NSW Large lots, magnificent old trees and plenty of room to breathe are hallmarks of Bega s Glen Mia housing estate on the South Coast. Located a short walk from Bega s town centre, Glen... Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_22 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php The day after the official opening, the Crace demonstration village threw its doors open to the public with a month-long series of showcase presentations on topics including interior design, wildlife... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_24 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php One of Canberra s most respected corporate entities, Canberra Investment Corporation Limited, has renamed its business to reflect its growing portfolio of local and interstate projects. The new name,... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_26 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php Land sales at the Lightsview development are achieving stunning results this year, with $20 million in sales over four months and an industry-beating total for April. Lightsview Project Director Alan... Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_29 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php The July 2010 issue of the CIC Australia newsletter, Communities in the Making, is now available. It will bring you up to date on our ongoing projects and also announces some exciting new successes.... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_31 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php Young people, singles, families and retirees who want innovative housing and an inner city location now have even more options with the announcement that CIC s existing Lightsview joint venture in... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_33 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php CIC s work at the new Canberra industrial estate of Fyshwick East is an industrial style of project that is demanding a soft touch. The site, CIC s first foray into the commercial and light... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_35 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php Canberra s funkiest and greenest suburb Crace has taken out the Marketing Excellence category at the 2010Urban Development Institute of Australia's National Awards for Excellence. The UDIA awards... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_39 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php CIC s Glen Mia housing development at Bega has sold out and achieved well above expectations, both in terms of interest and price. Located a short walk from Bega s town centre, the development... Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_44 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php After a successful appearance at last year s Australian Council for New Urbanism Congress, CIC s Chief Operating Officer Tony Carey will once more address industry colleagues in Adelaide. At this... Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_46 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php While some sustainability tips apply no matter where you live, each area has its own environmental conditions and challenges. CIC s sustainability website offers tailored advice to people living or... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2011.php#Newsid_54 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php A Federal Minister, an ACT Minister, Better Homes and Gardens Tara Denis, and thousands of prospective purchasers joined in to officially launch Canberra s Crace, and to open its innovative new... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_19 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php The NSW Government has rezoned CIC s $1.6 billion development of Googong just 16 kilometres from Canberra s Parliament House and 7 kilometres south of Queanbeyan s CBD. The new masterplanned... Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_14 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php The first release of premium land in Darwin s northern suburbs in over 20 years has resulted in outstanding sales figures and the creation of a whole new sustainable, integrated and connected... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_15 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php It s just six months since demolition of the old Embassy Motel in the Canberra suburb of Deakin to make way for the prestigious The Ambassador apartment complex. Already more than two-thirds of the... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_16 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php A love of nature and a good dash of community spirit made CIC s special community event at Bay Ridge in Batemans Bay an occasion to remember. The November event brought together local service clubs,... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_20 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php Canberra suburb of Forde is moving ahead in leaps and bounds with 200 blocks sold in the last six months, 300 houses already built and a central parkland and ponds area established and thriving. With... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_18 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php Demand for Quayside Kingston Harbour is strong, with 35% of the apartments sold in the first few weeks of release. The building, designed by internationally renowned architects Cox Humphries Moss,... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_23 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php Australian Government Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, congratulated CIC on its environmental initiatives at the inaugural CIC business breakfast briefing in December. CIC... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2009.php#Newsid_25 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php The newest village in the highly desirable Canberra suburb of Forde is scheduled to get underway in the second half of this year and some of its first residents could be moving in by Christmas... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_34 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php The highly successful partnership between CIC Australia and the Larrakia Development Corporation is heading back to school following Charles Darwin University s announcement of the team as the... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_36 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php It s here comes the neighbourhood as the very first residents start moving into Crace in Canberra s north. Crace Project Director Ian Dawkins says it s hard to believe this major milestone has... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_37 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php When CIC s board decided to consolidate CIC s track record of delivering projects in Adelaide and Darwin, Geoff Smith was the man charged with heading up the challenge. As regional general manager... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_38 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php Charles Darwin University (CDU), CIC Australia Limited (CIC) and the Larrakia Development Corporation Pty Limited (LDC) today executed a project development agreement to create a residential... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/news/2010.php#Newsid_42 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php For interviews, photographs or more information contact: Danielle Morris at Morris Walker Pty Limited ph: 02 6162 0021 mob: 0412 181 389 email: dmorris@morriswalker.com.au http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_14 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Lightsview in South Australia, has been acknowledged for its achievements in the delivery of affordable housing. The 2400 dwelling housing development, located at Northgate in Adelaide s inner... Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_21 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php One of Australia s foremost urban designers has left private practice in Sydney to join CIC Australia and to work on major projects for the company including the new township of Googong in NSW. Clive... Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_22 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php The Lightsview development has been acknowledged for its achievements in the delivery of affordable housing. The 2500 dwelling housing development, located at Northgate in Adelaide s inner... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_20 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Planning for the new township of Googong is progressing to schedule with a key milestone—the township s Development Control Plan—approved by Queanbeyan City Council last night. CIC... Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_17 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php The highly successful partnership between CIC Australia and the Larrakia Development Corporation is heading back to school following Charles Darwin University s announcement of the team as the... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_19 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Crace is adding “award-winning” to its long list of accomplishments after it was named a winner in the ACT Master Builders & Boral Excellence in Building Awards in June for its... Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_16 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php One of Canberra s most respected corporate entities, Canberra Investment Corporation Limited, has renamed its business to reflect its growing portfolio of local and interstate projects. The new name,... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_18 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php The NSW Government has approved a new $1.6 billion Canberra Investment Corporation Limited (CIC) development almost half the size of Woden and located just 16 kilometres from Canberra s Parliament... Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_7 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Locals and visitors alike will have the chance to experience Batemans Bay s new community in the making when Bay Ridge plays host to a community fun day. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_8 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php The new suburb of Crace may be greener, funkier and more exciting than other new developments, but it is also a place that takes community seriously. That s why the building company behind Crace s... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_6 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Large lots, magnificent old trees and plenty of room to breathe are hallmarks of Bega s Glen Mia housing estate on the South Coast. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_12 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Canberra Citizen of the Year John Mackay will trade light and power for bricks and mortar when he takes a seat as a new Independent Director on the board of Canberra Investment Corporation (CIC)... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_11 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Deakin s residential property sales record has been trumped by nearly $300,000 following the sale of a premium penthouse apartment at The Ambassador development on Hopetoun Circuit. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_9 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Brisbane-based student Patrick Murphy has joined the team at Canberra Investment Corporation Limited (CIC) as part of the Australian Government s National Indigenous Cadetship Project. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_10 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php Bay Ridge, Batemans Bay s newest development, has reached new milestones with construction of its main entrance now complete, and the first 16 lots on the market. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100 http://cicaustralia.com.au/media/press_releases.php#PressReleaseID_13