As another year comes to an end, we reflect on the year that was, and say goodbye to 2019. What a journey we have all had to get to here. From the lows to the many highs - we are so proud of what Redbank and its residents have accomplished in its short history.

From its inception, Redbank Communities has striven to not only create a masterplanned community that the Hawkesbury can be proud of, but one that will be recognised for its innovative design and housing choices in Sydney. We have always stayed true to our vision and word by offering an estate that has block sizes averaging over 650sqm while ultimately being interconnected to over 20km of bicycle and walking trails through 85 acres of beautiful parklands. Redbank’s masterplan and vision are slowing becoming evident to our residents as areas of our heritage protected parklands and bicycle networks are now available for the community to use.

We strive on creating a connected community that celebrates Redbank’s rich heritage, our growing neighbourhood and our shared future. What we pride ourselves on most is we have created a culture where people know their neighbours and feel like they belong. Our community team’s monthly events are continually encouraging community engagement between existing and new owners in North Richmond and it has become something that Redbank is now recognised for in the industry.

We continue to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities and organisations including Pink Fins, Rural Fire Service, Rotary, Variety Children’s Charity and local schools and sporting clubs. This is something we take great pride in and it wouldn’t be possible without all the support our wonderful residents give us in this quest. We are now creating 570 new jobs in construction each year alone and once established will contribute $473 million to the local economy.

To date, Redbank has planted 1,603 trees and over 20,000 shrubs in the estate and we are only a third of the way through the development. Additionally, we have rebuilt and preserved three dams which have become major recreational draw cards for the local community. We feel Redbank and the residents that call Redbank home are passionate about protecting the natural environment and rich heritage that makes the Redbank land unique.

In the years to come we will continue to deliver quality outcomes for our residents including important infrastructure and economic benefits for our growing population. We are proud that every commitment ever made by Redbank has been kept and to date we have completed the following:
We contributed $2.4 million towards the North Richmond intersection which recently completed.

• We built a 1.2km foot path from Peel Park to Richmond North Public School to make the area safer for the kids to walk to and from school.
• We have now built two of the three major parks within the development and opened them to the public.
• We have formally agreed to contribute over $1.8 million to the North Richmond Community Centre due in 2020.
• We have now got our village shopping centre DA approved and will start construction next year.
• Redbank has created a centrally located childcare centre site and engaged an operator who has lodged a DA with Hawkesbury Council.
• Redbank has built a 300m footpath on Grose Vale Rd connecting existing residents to the new footpath network.
• Redbank has delivered a best-in-class 80 bed high-care nursing home and retirement village in conjunction with the RSL.
• Redbank is still eagerly awaiting instruction from the RMS and Hawkesbury Council on the direction of the new Grose River Bridge proposed by Council.

Finally, we would like to thank our homeowners because without you and your support Redbank would not be here today. We are welcoming more of you every week and to see people building their dream homes and moving in is the greatest reward of all. All of us here at Redbank Communities would like to wish you and your loved ones our warmest wishes this Christmas and we hope that the New Year sees your home filled laughter, love and good health. From our whole Redbank team, we want to thank you for being a part of our journey. We are looking forward to another exciting year ahead and we hope you all are too.