Great Estates OF THE
Goulburn Valley
Timeline of Shepparton Land Development
1982
1997 Kialla Lakes First concept plan of the new estate takes shape. The developers, Kavant Nominees’ founding director, Lance Woodhouse, Max Brown, Peter Ross Edwards and Norm McArthur had a vision of turning a wheat field south of the Broken River into a series of lakes with a residential development. Grahame Shaw, who was also responsible for development of Patterson Lakes in Melbourne, had come on board and plastered the walls of the Shepparton Council Chamber with his proposal of an estate built around beautiful water features.
Pictured in 2018, from left, Kavant Nominees directors, Willem van Zeist, Lance Woodhouse and chairman, David Fordyce, were proud to have been recognised for Kialla Lakes Estate, runners up for the Urban Development Institute of Australia, Victorian Branch Award of Excellence in Victoria
TODAY
Kialla Lakes marks 400 blocks sold, with almost as many houses under construction, with plans for more than 1000 lots. Directors of the Kialla lakes project Norm McArthur (deceased) and Lance Woodhouse, on site at another new house in 1997. Photo: The Adviser.
2018 Kialla Lakes consists of more than 1200 new homes and a new school, St Anne’s, and has won awards as one of the best regional developments in Victoria, a testament to the original team of Kavant directors who helped make Kialla Lakes a fantastic development for families to enjoy a unique lifestyle.
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The striking Seven Creeks iconic entrance sign is installed along the Goulburn Valley Highway in Kialla. Land acquired by Development Edge in North Shepparton for Providence Field, with work on the first property starting in 2019. The Providence Field entrance flowers installation is constructed from water wheels by artist Tank.
