Planning for upgrades to Australia Reserve and a new housing development started in 2014 when Modbury Precinct was rezoned. It involved significant engagement with the local community.

The reserve upgrade and housing development is now complete

In 2020, Council went out for tenders from developers for constructing the townhouses and it was awarded to Centina.

The project has delivered 25 townhouses and car parking with frontage to Australia Reserve.

Work in the reserve included:

• a play space with shelter and seating
• kick-about area
• paths, nature play, landscaped areas
• biodiversity plantings and building storm-water infrastructure.

The Smart Road/Australia Avenue road junction upgrade took place in the 2020/2021 financial year. The Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program funded the project. The work included:

• construction of approximately 50 indented parking spaces
• 180 metres of new footpaths.
• widening of Australia Avenue and Smart Road junction.

Project schedule

• Design: Completed
• Construction: Mid-2024 - Stage 1
• Complete: End 2025