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SPD opens consultation on long-term plans for Avondale and Wahroonga estates
The South Pacific Division (SPD) has begun the process of creating long-term masterplans for both the Wahroonga Estate in Sydney and the Avondale Estate in Cooranbong. Leaders emphasise that the process is in its early, consultative stages, with nothing locked in. The focus is on preparing the estates for the decades ahead by addressing long-standing […]
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“Mo-Mentous” challenge for men’s health
A group of men from the South Pacific Division (SPD) office are taking part in a “Mo-Mentous” challenge this November, joining the global Movember movement to raise awareness for men’s health. Movember is an annual initiative encouraging men to grow moustaches throughout November to spark conversations and raise funds for men’s health issues, particularly mental […]
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Groundbreaking marks new chapter for Wahroonga Estate
A groundbreaking ceremony held on October 21 marked the official start of The Residences at Wahroonga Estate. A joint venture between the Seventh-day Adventist Church and NSW property developer Capital Corporation, delivered in partnership with builder DASCO, the project comprises 128 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and represents a significant milestone in the evolution of the Wahroonga […]
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Major upgrades boost student experience
As the weather starts to warm up, students at Avondale University are enjoying a much more comfortable environment in the campus cafeteria, thanks to major upgrades completed by the Division Property Trust. The cafeteria, along with the Watson Hall men’s residence, were identified as urgent priorities due to their deteriorated condition. Together, the projects represented […]
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Project to generate funds for affordable housing
Construction is underway on four new luxury residences on the edge of the Wahroonga Estate, with Binet Homes contracted to deliver the project. The new homes replace original 1930s dwellings and are scheduled for completion by March 2026. The Division Property Trust (DPT) approved the project to enhance the estate and generate funds for affordable […]
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Church restores heritage-listed home
The property department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is restoring a heritage-listed home located on the same road as the Division headquarters in Wahroonga, Sydney. The four-bedroom Federation-style weatherboard home dates back to around 1915—one of a number of cottages built at that time to house church staff. Renovations to the property began in January […]
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