Pirra Homestead opens its doors to unforgettable weddings

Pirra Homestead, also referred to as “Lara’s elegant old lady”, has a rich history spanning over 150 years. This iconic heritage property now invites couples to celebrate their special day in an..

New industrial factory to create 100 local jobs in Geelong

Bisinella Developments is excited to announce the development of a new industrial factory in Geelong, which is set to generate 100 local jobs and provide a high-quality space for a local business.

The..

Bisinella continues support of local grassroots sports club

Lara Football and Netball Club (LFNC) has thanked Bisinella Developments for their ongoing sponsorship as they mark the eight-year milestone of the renaming of the main football oval to ‘Bisinella Oval’.

Lara Football..

Bisinella aces community support with Lara Tennis Club sponsorship renewal

Geelong-based property developer Bisinella Developments has renewed its sponsorship of the Lara Tennis Club for the 13th consecutive year, solidifying its commitment ongoing investment in the communities it is helping build.

Established in..

Bisinella unveils Wattle Grove Estate playground and nature play area

Bisinella Developments is pleased to unveil its newly completed playground at the Wattle Grove Estate in the northern Geelong suburb of Corio.

Nestled within this sold-out estate, an expansive 4000m2 park takes centre..

Local businesses get a leg-up as Chamber celebrates 170-year milestone

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce, one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic organisations of its kind, recently marked a significant achievement highlighting its enduring
dedication to supporting local businesses and the community.

By..

genU inclusion team celebrates milestone year

Millions of Australians are shaping new attitudes to disability, ageing and community services, as reforms change the way these services are funded.

Together they have thrown up all sorts of opportunities, as well..

Local support grows grassroots sport in Geelong

Participation numbers in junior and women's football are on the rise at North Geelong Football Netball Club, a massive turnaround after significant support from local property developer Bisinella Developments.

Bisinella has continued to..

May 2023 Construction Update

Lara Lakes

Planting and installation of turf is almost complete within the basin reserve. Ground cover and wetland plants have also been installed, with the area really taking shape.

Our landscaping team expect to..

Lara Lakes Estate – new display homes coming soon

Looking for a new family home that ticks all the boxes? 

Bisinella is pleased to announce new display homes are under construction in Lara Lakes Estate and slated to be open to the..

Preserving Lara's past: The community museum that brings history to life

The opening of the Lara Museum and Historical Centre is an achievement that highlights the community spirit of the area. 

The Lara Museum and Historical Centre was established as a community hub for..

BARWON HEALTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CHARITY HOUSE AUCTION

Barwon Health Foundation is set to host its inaugural House4Health Charity Auction in 2023, with all proceeds supporting the health of local families living right here in Greater Geelong.

The inaugural event will..

Lara Lakes Estate Landscape Update

Construction and landscaping works are well underway at Bisinella Developments’ Lara Lakes Estate, a luxurious residential community in the suburb of Lara, Victoria.

Bisinella engaged Geelong-based Mexted Rimmer Associates to undertake landscaping works..

Seaside Estate Stage 8 is nearly complete!

Bisinella is excited to announce that Stage 8 of Seaside Estate is nearly complete with onsite works due for completion in March 2023, and titles expected in May 2023.

This coastal haven..

Bisinella 2 Business - Mexted Rimmer Landscape Architects

Mexted Rimmer is a firm of qualified, experienced and committed landscape architects involved in a wide range of specialist work in the Geelong region and throughout Victoria.

The team’s creative skills and extensive..

Local Geelong club Lara United FC sets sights on new goals for 2023 season

Local Geelong sporting team Lara United Football Club is preparing for another successful season for the men’s, women’s and junior teams.

After claiming some solid wins last year, the club is laying the..

Wellam Constructions - 30 years in the making

Wellam Constructions is a multigenerational earthmoving and construction business that has been working with Bisinella for close to 30 years. 

Mark Wellam, one of the company directors and a third-generation descendant of the..

Bisinella’s Baywater Estate judged Victoria’s best residential development at UDIA’s state awards

Bisinella Developments’ prized waterfront development, Baywater Estate, has won the Residential Development award at the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Victoria Awards for Excellence. 

Baywater Estate is located at Curlewis, on the northern..

Bisinella extends community support for Christmas

Bisinella is helping disadvantaged families and children during one of the most trying times of the year with a generous donation to the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal.

A charitable donation of $5000 from..

November 2022 Construction Update

Lara Lakes Estate update 

Stage 3A – Titles due

All audits and inspections have passed, Powercor as the last authority consent to statement of compliance is expected this week. 

Once received, the stage will..

Augello Homes - Spec House For Sale - Apple Gum Estate, Lara

Husband-and-wife team Joe and Melina, who head up Augello Homes, buy blocks of land to build move-in-ready spec homes. Recently, they built a spacious four-bedroom family home in Lara with land purchased..

Bisinella brings food to the table to support Geelong community

Lockdowns and ongoing interruptions to vital services have exacerbated many of the underlying issues of disconnection, isolation and loneliness experienced by a lot of people.

That’s according to Norlane Community Initiatives Co-Director Simon..

October 2022 - Construction Update

Lara Lakes Estate update

Stages 1 and 2

We are extremely excited to have titles issued for stage 1 so landowners can now start building their homes.
Stage 2 titles are expected any..

Titles issued on Lara Lakes Estate – Stages 1

Bisinella is pleased to announce titles have been issued for stage one of Lara Lakes Estate, stage two titles also expected any day.

Bisinella Director Richard Bisinella said “We are excited construction of..

Lara Lakes Estate - Stage 6A now selling

Bisinella is delighted to announce land in Stage 6A of Lara Lakes Estate has been released.

Thirteen lots are available in the stage, with land from 448m2 to 512m2.

Demand for lots in Bisinella’s..

Cats BioCATS program is closing in on a momentous milestone

The BioCATS program is closing in on a momentous milestone of 15,000 students through the program since its inception 10 years ago. 

Planned and executed between the Geelong Football Club and BioLAB: Victorian..

On-site modifications to Corio facility, a major win for RPC Technologies

Bisinella’s modifications to RPC Technologies’ purpose-built Corio facility is enabling the company to produce large scale fibre glass pipes for New Zealand’s Central Interceptor project.

RPC’s flagship, state-of-the-art facility in Heales Rd, Corio..

Titles issued on Stage 4 of Wattle Grove Estate

Land in Stage 4 of Wattle Grove Estate has been titled.

Stage 4 construction commenced November 2021 and features 22 lots.

Landowners who bought in Stage 4 can now commence building.

Wattle Grove Estate is..

August Construction Update

Lara Lakes Estate update

Stages 1 and 2

Council inspections of Stages 1 and 2 were undertaken on 15 August, with both stages passing Councils requirements.

The recent wet weather has hampered our contractors finalisation..

July Construction Update

Construction overview Physical construction works
There are a number of steps involved in the physical construction of the site ready for you to build on, these include:

o   Site preparation - where the..

Junior footy is back at North Geelong, Bisinella re-signs three-year major sponsorship

Grassroots football is alive and well at the North Geelong Football and Netball Club.

After a seven-year hiatus, the club is celebrating the resurrection of its junior football program, with about 80 children..

Bisinella is proud to support local schools’ program, BioCATS.

BioCATS is a unique initiative which allows local students into the inner sanctum of the Geelong Cats to learn about science and maths, while teaching them the importance of being active and..

Customer stories: Meet Jenna (Wattle Grove Estate)

Meet Jenna, who can’t wait to move into her forever home in Wattle Grove with her husband Sam, ahead of the arrival of their first child.

Close to Geelong CBD and prized waterfront,..

Land available – Seaside Estate Stage 8A

Limited lots are available in Bisinella’s Seaside Estate, on the Bellarine Peninsula.

The new estate is located in the quaint coastal town of St Leonards, only 500m from the beach.  Situated on the..

High-speed broadband connecting Lara residents at Flinders Walk Estate

Bisinella has signed an agreement with Opticomm to provide Flinders Walk Estate residents with high-speed broadband optic fibre telecommunications.

The new Bisinella estate is in Lara, only 15 minutes from Geelong and 45..

Bisinella rebate supports landowners with switch to solar

Bisinella’s $1000 rebate is supporting landowners make the switch to solar – helping the environment and homeowners to reduce their power bills. 

The solar rebate is available to buyers who purchase a lot..

May construction update

Please find below an overview of the construction process - from the start of works on site to the issue of titles - as well as the latest updates from our estates.

Construction..

Lara Neighbourhood Watch family fun day at Grand Lakes Estate

Looking for a fun family outing this weekend?

 Bisinella’s Grand Lakes Estate will play host to a free community event, Neighbour Connect – Family Fun Day, this Sunday, April 3, 2022.

 The family fun..

Bisinella gives Hope to local charity, ahead of annual sports breakfast

Local Geelong charity Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) will host their popular sports breakfast next month – the first time their annual event has been held since 2019. 

Bisinella Developments has once again proudly..

Solar switch for Bisinella Community Centre

A 15.3kW solar system installed on Bisinella’s Community Centre will dramatically reduce energy costs and have a positive impact on the environment.

Local solar company, Go Solar Go Green, has installed a 15.3kW..

Construction video update provides bird’s eye view of Lara Lakes Estate

Bisinella’s exciting new development Lara Lakes Estate is a hub of activity – with construction of 113 lots, across three stages, well underway.

Our latest construction video provides an amazing bird’s eye view..

Land released in Lara Lakes Estate - Stage 5A

Land in Stage 5A of Lara Lakes Estate has been released, with 14 lots available.

Modelled on Bisinella’s award-winning Lara development, Grand Lakes Estate, the new estate is located on the south-west side..

Bisinella donates $100,000 to Geelong Mums

Family support group Geelong Mums received a significant boost recently thanks to a $100,000 donation from Bisinella Developments. 

 Geelong Mums is a well-known local charity providing critical support for babies and children in..

Bisinella’s solar rebate supports lifestyle switch to Lara

Backyard fun, trips to the park and summer days at the beach - Simon and Jami Robinson are reaping the rewards of making the lifestyle switch from Melbourne to Lara, with their..

High-speed automatic doors supporting local wine company’s storage needs

High-speed folding doors installed at Bisinella’s Industrial Estate, will support local beverage manufacturing company Idyll Wine Co with their storage solutions. 

 Remax Doors recently installed two, bespoke Movifold doors – 7m wide and 6m high - at..

December Construction Update

Construction of eight stages across three Bisinella estates continues on schedule as we head towards Christmas.

Bisinella currently has 229 lots under construction in the Geelong region, including land in Lara Lakes Estate,..

Titles issued on Stage Two of Wattle Grove Estate, work starts on Stage Four

Land in Stage Two of Wattle Grove Estate has been titled, one month ahead of schedule.

Land owners in Stage Two can now get ready to build and are one step..

Construction starts on Lara Lakes Estate - Stage 3A

Work has started on Lara Lakes Stage 3A, with titles due around September 2022.
Land in Stage 3A was released in July 2021 and features 29 lots.
 
Modelled on the national-award..

Wattle Grove Estate - Stage 5 Now Sellings

Wattle Grove Estate - Stage 5 Now Selling (Final stage released)

Looking for land close to the Geelong CBD and prized waterfront, with connectivity to the surf coast and Melbourne.
Land..

Lara Tennis Club set to welcome new clubrooms and facilities in early 2022

Lara Tennis Club members are looking forward to new facilities next year, thanks to the Lara Recreation Reserve State 1 Project.

The works include the construction of two new netball courts, two new..

September Construction Update

From new releases to final stages, Bisinella’s estates – from Lara to the Bellarine - are a hive of activity.

Bisinella currently has 208 lots over eight stages – within four estates -..

Lara Cricket Club appoints new coaches in lead up to 2021/2022 season

Lara Cricket Club has appointed club stalwart Daniel Hughes as Senior Club Coach, ahead of its 2021/2022 season. Hughes will be supported in the role by Brad Scown, as Assistant Coach.

The 2021/2022..

Apple Gum Estate nears completion, four lots left for sale

Construction of Bisinella’s Apple Gum Estate in Lara is almost complete, with the final touches of Stage Three underway.

With construction of Stage Three expected to be finalised in the next fortnight, lot..

August construction update

Seaside Estate springs to life

The character of Seaside Estate on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula is beginning to emerge, as works on Stage Two continue ahead of schedule.

Nestled in St Leonards, on the..

Lara Lakes Estate approved, construction starting soon

Bisinella Developments is delighted to announce plans for Lara Lakes Estate have been approved – with construction of Stage One due to start within days.

Engineering approvals were obtained on Friday, 23 July..

New Flinders Walk Estate – register your interest now

Bisinella is pleased to announce a new centrally located Lara estate.

Flinders Walk will feature approximately 55 lots and its position, just adjacent to the Kevin Hoffman Walk and Flinders Reserve, will appeal..

Land released in Stage 3A Lara Lake Estate

Land in Stage 3A of Lara Lakes Estate, Lara is now selling. 

Construction of Stage 3A is expected to commence around late 2021, with titles due around September 2022.
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Baywater Estate Stage 14 Construction Update

In exciting news for residents, construction on the last stage of the Baywater Estate is close to completion.

Road bases and prime are currently being installed and road asphalt is due (weather permitting)..

North Geelong Football and Netball Club welcomes major upgrades

An electronic scoreboard, improvements to the dining area and an in-house chef are just some of the recent improvements at the North Geelong Football and Netball Club.

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to..

Wattle Grove Estate, Corio – construction update

Statement of Compliance for Stage One of Wattle Grove Estate was issued by council today.

Plans have now been lodged with the Titles Office and we expect them to issue titles mid next..

Apple Gum Estate Stage 3 Now Selling

Land in Stage Three of Apple Gum Estate is now available, with lots from $332,000.

Stage Three of Apple Gum Estate features 12 lots, with land from 350m2 to 458m2. Construction of the..

Land released in Stage Two of Seaside Estate, St Leonards

Stage Two of Seaside Estate has been released ahead of schedule, with land in the Bellarine Peninsula estate available from 400m2 to 5442m2.

There are 18 lots for sale in Stage Two, with..

Lara Lakes Estate second playground now supported by Council

Bisinella Developments is delighted to announce that a playground proposed for the Linear Reserve in the Lara Lakes Estate is now supported by the City of Greater Geelong.

 Spacious parklands, scenic waterways and..

Lara Cricket Club – 2020/2021 season update

Lara Cricket Club is looking ahead after a successful 2020/2021 season, which resulted in a number of teams making the finals.

Lara’s Senior Women’s team made the finals in their second year in..

Construction starts on Seaside Estate, St Leonards

Bisinella is delighted to announce construction of Stage One of Seaside Estate has commenced.

The announcement follows the approval of the estate’s engineering plans, late last month.

Seaside Estate is located at St Leonard’s,..

Geelong Football Club’s BioCATS program returns to GMHBA Stadium

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has relaunched the club’s BioCATS community program at GMHBA Stadium.

Sponsored by Bisinella Developments, BioCATS is an experiential learning program aimed at primary school students.

During the one-day program students..

Apple Gum Estate Stage Three - coming soon

Construction of Stage Three of Apple Gum Estate is due to commence within the next two weeks.

There will be 12 lots in Stage Three of the Lara estate, which is expected to..

Construction begins on Wattle Grove Estate Stage Two

Construction of Stage Two of Wattle Grove Estate has commenced, with titles anticipated for December 2021.

There are eight lots left for sale in Stages One and Two of the estate, a convenient..

Lara Lakes Estate – construction update

Bisinella Developments is close to commencing work on Lara Lakes Estate, subject to the City of Greater Geelong’s approval of detailed engineering plans and landscape masterplans.

The detailed engineering plans were originally submitted..

Titles issued on Stage Two of Apple Gum Estate

Titles have been issued for Stage Two of Apple Gum Estate, Lara.

The first two stages are now sold out and included 28 lots. 

Apple Gum Estate will also include a third stage following..

Works progressing well on final stage of Baywater Estate

Construction is progressing well on Stage 14 of Baywater Estate, Curlewis.

Stage 14 is the final stage of Baywater Estate. Works are estimated to be completed in July 2021, with titles anticipated for..

Titles issued on Clarendon Park Estate & Seaside Estate due for release after Easter

Bisinella is pleased to announce titles have been issues for land in Clarendon Park Estate, Drysdale.

The 36-lot estate offers residents the luxury of having the Bellarine Peninsula on their doorstep, while only..

Bisinella supports local charity assisting disadvantaged youth through surfing therapy

Geelong and Surf Coast-based not-for-profit Ocean Mind is supporting disadvantaged young people, mainly from the Geelong area, with mental health support through therapeutic surfing programs.

Bisinella Developments has pledged $5000 to the organisation..

Final Stage released in Baywater Estate, Curlewis

Land in Stage 14 of Baywater Estate, the final stage of Bisinella’s Curlewis estate, has been released.

Stage 14 of Baywater Estate features 31 lots ranging in size from 442m2 to 537m2.   Lots..

Bisinella renews silver corporate partnership with Geelong Chamber of Commerce

Bisinella is pleased to announce it has renewed its corporate partnership with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce for 2021.

Ben Flynn, Chief Executive Officer of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber..

HEI Schools Lara celebrates first anniversary

HEI Schools Lara Early Learning Centre, an early education centre based on an internationally renowned Finnish model of curriculum, is celebrating its first year of operations.

Located on Buckingham Street, Lara, HEI Schools..

Norlane community meal program delivers hot meals to more than 50 households in 2020

More than 150 people in our region experiencing disadvantage have received hot, home cooked meals this year – many delivered to their doorstep - thanks to the generosity of local businesses and..

Lara Central Estate - construction completed

Construction of Lara Central Estate has been completed, with land in Stage 8 titled.

Stage 8 was the final stage of the 187-lot estate.  All lots in Lara Central Estate have now been..

$30,000 Baywater Estate home build rebate extended until 1 April 2021

Bisinella Developments is pleased to announce it has extended its $30,000 home build rebate for land in Baywater Estate, Curlewis, until 1 April 2021.

The rebate was due to finish at the end..

Land released in Stage 1B of Lara Lakes Estate

Land in Stage 1B of Lara Lakes Estate is now selling.

There are 28 lots available in Stage 1B of Lara Lakes Estate, located in the Lara West Development Precinct.

Lara Lakes Estate will..

Local community raises funds for vital tanker for the Lara CFA

Lara CFA has reached its fundraising target of $148,000 for the purchase of an Ultra-Light Tanker, in less than four months.

The Ultra-Light will be a valuable addition to Lara CFA that will..

Works begin at Wattle Grove Estate, Corio

Construction has started at Bisinella’s new residential estate, Wattle Grove Estate, Corio.

The residential subdivision will feature approximately 102 lots, with works estimated to be completed in May 2021.  Titles are estimated to..

Bisinella releases first stage in 520-lot Lara Lakes Estate, modelled on national award-winning Grand Lakes Estate

Land in the first stage of Lara Lakes Estate – Bisinella Developments’ new 520-lot residential estate – has just been released.

Land in Stage 1A of Lara Lakes Estate will includes 26 lots,..

Lara Cricket Club’s 2020/2021 season begins

Lara Cricket Club’s 2020/2021 season commenced on the weekend with more than 200 players participating in games around the region.

The cricket season was due to start on 3 October but was delayed..

High demand for Committee for Geelong’s online leadership program Activate, as Bisinella supports a further three scholarships in 2021

Bisinella Developments will support three emerging community leaders from Lara and Geelong’s northern suburbs with scholarships to Activate #11, Committee for Geelong’s leadership program scheduled for early 2021.

The announcement follows the completion..

Go Cats!

The team at Bisinella Developments would like to congratulate the Geelong Football Club on their big win on the weekend and their successful season so far. We wish them all the best..

Construction of Baywater Estate Stage 13 ahead of schedule, land rebates of $30,000

Construction of Stage 13 of Baywater Estate is estimated to be completed in November – a month ahead of schedule. Titles for Stage 13 of the Bellarine Peninsula estate are expected in..

Players from Lara Sporting Club - Lara Football Netball Club - look ahead to the 2021 season

Quiz nights, virtual personal training sessions and recipe swapping.

 While the 2020 season may have been cancelled, the community spirit is still very much alive and well at the Lara Sporting Club –..

Construction starts on Apple Gum estate, Lara

Construction of Apple Gum estate in Lara has commenced, with lots estimated to title in January 2021.

 Land in the 28-lot estate is now selling from $275,000. Lots range in size from 350m2 to..

Bisinella supports CFA Lara’s fundraising effort for vital tanker

Bisinella Developments’ Managing Director Lino Bisinella has donated $25,000 towards the purchase of a new tanker for the Lara CFA.

“During the recent national bushfire emergency, Lara CFA volunteer fire fighters were on..

Solar rebates available for land purchased in Apple Gum and Wattle Grove estates

Purchase a lot in the newly released Apple Gum estate, Lara or Wattle Grove estate, Corio and install solar panels (minimum 5KW solar system) within three months of construction being completed, and..

National-award winning Grand Lakes Estate is commemorated in a new video, as landmark community celebrates 11th anniversary

Grand Lakes Estate in Lara was once nothing more than 18 hectares of low-lying flood prone land.

Today, more than 12 years after construction started, Bisinella Developments’ national-award winning residential estate has..

Bisinella scholarships support residents of the north, with high demand for Committee for Geelong’s new-look online leadership program

Bisinella Developments is supporting three emerging community leaders from Lara and Geelong’s northern suburbs with scholarships for a Committee for Geelong leadership program.

Activate is an eight-week leadership program which will be held..

Bisinella returns as Lara Cricket Club sponsor, as club prepares for the 2020/2021 season

Bisinella has re-signed as a platinum sponsor of the Lara Cricket Club, as the club prepares for the start of the 2020/2021 season. 

Lara Cricket Club Chairman John Speirs said the starting date..

Wattle Grove Estate, Corio - Stage 1 Now Selling

Wattle Grove is a residential estate in Corio, a northern suburb of Geelong.

The new estate is a convenient 10-minute drive from the Geelong CBD.

Wattle Grove estate will also provide residents with easy..

Geelong Cats’ fans from the northern suburbs prepare for start of the season

Geelong Cats hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting into the footy spirit a little early in Norlane.

Bisinella Developments has provided 60 footy merchandise packs for households in Norlane, ahead of..

Bisinella provides support for Geelong Food Relief, assisting local families impacted by COVID-19

Bisinella Developments’ Managing Director Lino Bisinella has contributed $10,000 to the Geelong Food Relief Centre (GFRC).

The organisation is hoping to raise $200,000 to support the Geelong region through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The GFRC..

Land in Bisinella’s new Lara estate Apple Gum - now selling

Land in Bisinella Developments’ new residential estate Apple Gum is now available for sale.

When constructed, Apple Gum estate in Lara will feature 28 lots ranging in size from 350m2 to 960m.2

There will..

Clarendon Park Estate construction likely to be delayed as Bisinella Developments waits for Council to finalise agreement

Construction of Clarendon Park Estate in Drysdale was due to commence this week with completion expected November 2020. 

However, works cannot commence on the residential development site until the City of Greater Geelong..

Geelong businesses get on-board food program providing vital support for residents of the north experiencing disadvantage, amid COVID-19 pandemic

Dozens of residents in Norlane hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue to receive the support of their community and a home-cooked meal, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and..

Lara Central Estate – estimated for August completion

Work is estimated to be completed on Stage 8, the final stage of Lara Central Estate, in August 2020.

Titles for Stage 8 of Lara Central Estate are then estimated to be released..

Baywater Estate, Curlewis – titled land available

Thirty-eight lots in Baywater Estate on the Bellarine Peninsula are now available for sale. 

All of the available lots have been titled and are ready to be built on. Land starts from $270,000. 

The..

2020 Lara Food and Wine Festival cancelled

The 2020 Lara Food & Wine Festival has been cancelled as a precautionary measure amid growing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19).

 The Lara Food & Wine Festival was due to be held at..

Early learning centre in Lara is final piece in puzzle for national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate

An early learning centre based on an internationally renowned Finnish model of curriculum has opened in Grand Lakes Estate, Lara.   

Servicing families in the estate and the wider Lara area, the HEI Schools Lara..

Bisinella Developments’ announces three-year renewal of Lara United FC sponsorship

Bisinella Developments’ three-year sponsorship renewal of Lara United Football Club will assist with the delivery of junior programs, help keep fees affordable for players and support the improvement of infrastructure. 

Bisinella has supported..

Land in Bisinella Developments’ new Lara West estate due for mid-2020 release

Land sales in Bisinella Developments’ Lara Lakes Estate are expected to commence around the middle of the year, after a planning permit was provided for the Lara site.

When completed, the new..

Bisinella Developments celebrates milestone with CardnoTGM, as company stalwart Ray Dunn retirees

For 30 years local firm CardnoTGM has been supporting Bisinella Developments on the development of residential estates across the Geelong region.

CardnoTGM (formerly Thoms & Partners) managed Bisinella’s civil engineering, surveying and town..

Lara Central Estate Stage 9 completed

Stage 9 in Bisinella Developments’ Lara Central Estate has been completed and the City of Greater Geelong has issued Statement of compliance, titles are expected to be issued mid January 2020.

There are..

2019 Lara Carols - festive fun for everyone at Pirra Homestead

Lara Carols returns to historic Pirra Homestead this month, with an exciting program planned for the family-friendly event.

The public is invited to bring a picnic rug, invite family and friends and get..

Grand Lakes Estate celebrates 10-year milestone, with council hand-over complete

Bisinella Developments’ handover of the national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate to the City of Greater Geelong is now complete.

The milestone comes 10 years after land sales commenced at the prestigious 800-lot residential..

Bisinella’s scholarship recipients graduate from Committee for Geelong Activate leadership program

For the third year in a row Bisinella Developments has provided emerging community leaders the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, by sponsoring places in the Committee for Geelong’s (CfG) Activate leadership..

Best of the Bellarine at Bisinella’s Clarendon Park Estate & Baywater Estate

Residents who build in Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale or Baywater Estate, Curlewis will be able to enjoy the luxury of having the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula at their doorstep, with the convenience of..

Two in a row for North Geelong Football Club

Congratulations to North Geelong Football Club’s women’s team after winning their second premiership in a row.

The senior women’s side won the 2019 Division 2 Grand Final against Drysdale on August 17...

Giving vital Hope to our community

For more than 30 years Hope Bereavement Care has provided critical support for members of the Geelong community when they need it most.

The not-for-profit organisation based in Geelong offers free services when..

Enjoy waterfront living with a house & land package in Baywater Estate

Lot 5 in Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate, Curlewis is available for sale.

You can enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of the Bellarine Peninsula with a house and land package from locally owned and operated,..

Lara Netball Club welcomes players of all abilities, as the club looks to the future

A mentoring program and an All Abilities team are just some of Lara Netball Club’s exciting new developments this year, as the club prepares for the second half of the season.

The club,..

Baywater Estate – Stage 12 – works commenced

Construction of Stage 12 of Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate in Curlewis has now started.

Stage 12 of Baywater Estate features 27 lots which range in size from 486m2 to 560m2.   The land is..

Baywater Estate Stage 10 – Titles Issued

Titles have now been issued for land in Stage 10 of Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate in Curlewis.

Situated on the northern shores of the Bellarine Peninsula, Baywater Estate is the only waterfront residential land for sale..

Final Stage of Lara Central Estate – Stage 8A – now selling

Land in Stage 8A of Lara Central Estate is now available for sale.

This is the last stage of the Lara Central Estate which is located at 143-179 Flinders Avenue, Lara.

There are 14..

Pirra Homestead hosts 11th annual Lara Food & Wine Festival

Cooking demonstrations, a cook-off and the chance to sample some of the region’s finest food and wine were just some of the highlights from this month’s Lara Food and Wine Festival.

Pirra Homestead..

Bisinella donates life-saving device to Lara Police Station and local community

Bisinella Developments have donated a defibrillator to the Lara Police Station – a critical piece of medical equipment which will help Lara police officers respond to cardiac arrest emergencies.

Cardiac arrest is the..

Want to be a leader of your community?

For the third year in a row, Bisinella Developments, one of the region’s largest land developers, is offering emerging leaders of our community the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.

Through their partnership..

Supreme Court action settled out‐of‐court

The Supreme Court proceeding brought by L.Bisinella Developments Pty Ltd against Greater Geelong City Council has been settled out‐of‐court.

The terms of the settlement are confidential.

“We are very pleased that this matter has..

Final Stage of Lara Central Estate – Stage 8 – coming soon

Land in Stage 8 of Lara Central Estate will soon be available for sale.

This is the last stage of the Lara Central Estate which is located at 143-179 Flinders Avenue,..

Bisinella’s Baywater Estate – Stage 12 – now selling

Land in Stage 12 of Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate in Curlewis is now available.

Stage 12 of Baywater Estate features 27 lots which range in size from 486m2 to 560m2.   The land is..

Bisinella’s revamp of toilet facilities at Geelong’s iconic Ss Peter & Paul’s Church is complete

A revamp of toilet facilities at Geelong’s historic Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, has been finalised with parish members welcoming the new amenities.

Bisinella Developments donated their time, expertise and costs of materials..

Bisinella scholarship recipients gain vital skills from Committee for Geelong’s leadership program

Networking, the art of communication and how to step outside your comfort zone are just some of the skills gained this year by recipients of a Bisinella leadership scholarship.
Bisinella Developments sponsored..

Lara Views Estate – now completed

Lara Views Estate is now completed with titles issued for Stage 7 – the final stage of the estate.

Lara Views Estate is situated at the corner of Forest Road North and Canterbury..

Lara Fun Run/Walk entrants put their best feet forward for local charities

 Hundreds of people laced up their sneakers at Lara’s iconic Pirra Homestead late last month for the Lara Fun Run/Walk.

Approximately 600 people took part in the charity event on October 28, running..

Lara Carols at Pirra Homestead, Sunday December 16

Held on the grounds of Bisinella Developments’ iconic Pirra Homestead, the Lara Carols has been running for more than 10 years and is a popular family event on the community calendar each..

Bisinella recognised for 10 years of support for Lara Cricket Club

 The Lara Cricket Club has paid tribute to Bisinella Developments for 10 years of sponsorship.

Earlier this month, the club’s secretary John Recourt presented Bisinella’s Managing Director Richard Bisinella and Chief Financial Officer..

Lara Views Estate - playground and park now open

One of the most attractive features of the Lara Views Estate is the generous provision of public open space.
Bisinella Developments’ Lara Views Estate features include 800 linear metres of walking track..

Stage 10 of Bisinella’s Baywater Estate – now selling

Land in Stage 10 of Bisinella’s Baywater Estate in Curlewis is now available.

Situated on the northern shores of the Bellarine Peninsula, Baywater Estate is the only waterfront residential land for sale anywhere..

Three-year sponsorship of BioCATS promotes benefits of sport to next generation

The Geelong Cats are pleased to announce Bisinella Developments have signed a three-year sponsorship extension of the club’s school program, BioCATS.
 
BioCATS, run from the club’s Deakin Cats Community Centre, is..

Bisinella Community Centre Lara

The Bisinella Community Centre opened in 2010 in the national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate, Lara.

Since then, the centre has provided Lara residents, including those from Grand Lakes Estate, with modern and convenient..

Lara Food & Wine Festival celebrates 10th anniversary

Thousands of food and wine lovers flocked to Bisinella Developments’ historic Pirra Homestead earlier this year, for the 10th annual Lara Food & Wine Festival.
Held on Sunday March 25, the festival..

17-lot Leopold Estate – now selling

Leopold Estate, a 17-lot residential development in Leopold is now selling.

Situated in Leopold, the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula, Leopold Estate will offer residents the best of both worlds.

Leopold Estate’s convenient location,..

Baywater Estate – Stage 9 – now selling

Lots in Stage 9 of Baywater Estate, Curlewis are now available.

Stage 9, which contains 32 lots, is located on the north-west side of Baywater Estate.  The land is elevated and overlooks..

Stage One of northern suburbs industrial estate now complete

Stage One of the Bisinella Industrial Estate in the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct (GREP) has been completed.

The milestone was reached eight years after the planning permit for the first parcel of..

Baywater Estate, Curlewis - stage 8 – now selling

Escape the hustle and bustle of city living for the relaxed lifestyle of Baywater Estate, Curlewis.

Situated on the northern shores of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, Baywater Estate offers stress-free living in a..

Local charities were the winners in Lara Fun Run/Walk

Hundreds of people ran and walked their way through Serendip Sanctuary earlier this month, raising thousands of dollars for local charities.

The annual Lara Fun Run/Walk on November 5, started and finished in..

Give Where You Live Foundation – Gold Sponsorship

 Bisinella Developments has been recognised with a plaque for its gold sponsorship of the Give Where You Live Foundation.

The community foundation aims to solve one of the most complex and entrenched social..

Pirra Homestead hosts Geelong Gallery tour of the You Yangs

Lara’s “elegant old lady,” Pirra Homestead, hosted a morning tea and guided tour earlier this month as part of a Geelong Gallery outreach program visit to the You Yangs.

Bisinella Developments is the..

Geelong’s stars of the future inspired by Bisinella leadership scholarships.

Confidence, courage and adapting to change – these are just some of the skills gained by local recipients of leadership scholarships provided by Bisinella Developments.

Scholarship recipients, Scott Millar, Lisa Emanuel, Brad..

Bisinella and Lara Wildcats commit to three year major sponsorship

Bisinella Developments will be the major sponsor of Lara Wildcats baseball club for the next three years.

The sponsorship agreement was announced by managing director Lino Bisinella and club president Jarrod Fraim.

The..

Devonshire Tea at Pirra Mansion

Thousands of people will flock to the Bisinella family’s historic Pirra Homestead for the annual Lara Food and Wine Festival on Sunday, 26 March.

Special guest will be celebrity chef Janelle Bloom, one..

Strong year predicted for local building industry

Bisinella Developments started construction on nine stages of its Lara and Curlewis residential estates in 2016 – surpassing the seven stages constructed in the previous 12 months.

A total of nearly 400 lots..

Josh Cowan gives Lara Cats a lesson in dedication and perseverance

Emerging Geelong AFL midfielder Josh Cowan has been through tough times, but finally his dedication and perseverance is paying off.

After an horrendous run  of serious injuries restricted the pacy 25-year-old to just..

Bisinella estate wins national award

Lara’s Grand Lakes Estate has won the urban development industry’s national award for environmental excellence.

It’s the first success by a local Geelong developer in the 20 year history of the awards.

The award..

Lara Central taking shape

Five stages of Lara Central Estate will be constructed by mid year.

Locally owned and operated contractor Wellam Constructions constructed three stages in 2015 and expects to complete the next two stages by..

New Lara café enjoys lake views

A new state-of-the-art café is ready to open in Lara’s Grand Lakes Estate.

Constructed by Bisinella Developments at a cost of $600,000, the café enjoys  panoramic  views of the lakes and surrounding parkland.

The..

Channel Nine - 'The Block' comes to Grand Lakes Estate, Lara

The Geelong Advertiser revealed that a $10,000 (approx) backyard overhaul at 8 Springwater Drive, Lara, by past contestant and local landscaper Dale Vine, as well as his partner from the show Brad..

Bisinella Developments celebrates 50 years in business

A glittering celebration dinner and evening of entertainment at Lara’s historic Pirra Homestead on Saturday night marked Lino Bisinella’s 50 years in business.

More than 300 guests heard how Lino started out as..

Celebrity line up at Pirra Mansion

Lino Bisinella’s historic Pirra Homestead will spring to life again on Sunday 23 March when thousands flock to the sixth annual Lara Food and Wine Festival.

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Bisinella donation to hospital appeal

A $100,000 donation by the Bisinella family has kicked off a community appeal by St John of God Geelong Hospital.

The appeal hopes to raise $1.5 million for special features to enhance the..

Bisinella gift inspires Lara to preserve its history

The new Lara Museum and Historical Centre – a unique partnership between Bisinella Developments and community volunteers dedicated to preserving the town’s heritage – opened to the public on Sunday 21 April..

Lara Museum and Historical Centre

It’s an exciting day for Lara…the day when the town’s magnificent new Museum and Historical Centre opens to the public on Sunday 21 April 2013 (12 midday – 4pm).

So we’re inviting everyone..