Located at Stanwell Park, north of Wollongong, Stage 1 of Hillcrest Village features 24 high-quality independent living units carved into a bushland escarpment.
This project won the Master Builders Australia National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors in 2010. It also received a High Commendation from the Australian Institute of Building (NSW) Excellence in Building Awards (2010).
AJC Architects viewed the site landscaping as a significant achievement. “The Village is deftly integrated with the forest through bush regeneration and plantings, enhancing the appeal of a natural haven.”

Following a vegetation audit and preparation of a Riparian Management Plan in 2006, Southern Habitat was initially contracted to implement the recommended works. These included:

• Collection and propagation of native seed
• Site preparation including soil erosion control program
• Protection of existing vegetation
• Primary & Secondary weed control
• Installation of over 10,000 unites of tube stock
• 2 years Maintenance of Riparian Corridor and Surrounding Areas

• Relocation of mature Cabbage Palm trees
• Supply and installation of electric fencing
• Stormwater Drainage works
• Installation of irrigation systems
• Construction of Timber Steps
• Planting, mulching and turfing