Received a letter for rate rise by COVAU recently. Seems to be in regards to supply charges. Anyone know if this was the case for all NSW energy providers or…

Thanks for tip bans. Will try that.

Hi all,
Been using the train from new station this week. It gives me the convenience of not having to worry about being picked up or dropped off to the station.…

Purchased in stage 1 release 1 and no significant delays. The land was registered relatively close to when they said it would.
Sad to see so much delay this time…

By the way, the timetables are up on the website. There will also be bus services starting from day1 (ie Feb 8th)
Rail:
http://www.sydneytrains.info/timetables/pdf/South_West_Rail_Link.pdf
Bus (Route 869):
http://www.transportnsw.info/en/maps-and-timetables/timetables-result.page?routeNum=869&wca=false&mode=bus&date=2015-02-08&direction=inbound&type=reverse&directionName=(47869)&operator=130&motDesc=Sydney%20Buses%20Network&count=2#

I thought it was Feb 8th? Based on this
http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/south-west-rail-link-opens-customers-february-2015-one-year-ahead-schedule-and-300m

RIP Kitty.
Interestingly I've seen the ducks come to our side of the road yesterday. Also, one afternoon I saw the fox chasing a rabbit near the entry to the estate.…

Aha! That explains why my alarm system was mental when I got home yesterday. It was still activated but just acting weird with all its little beeps...

Hi everyone,
We're back after a fairly long holiday and was pleasantly greeted by the many campers trying to get their foot into the estate

Hi bans, count me in for the petition. These rates are getting ridiculous.
Anyone know what the 'Special Rate - Infrastructure' is for?

Yep new prices are already out.
http://www.covau.com.au/Portals/29/pdf/Residential-Endeavor-Contract.pdf

I thought mav was on 10 for gas as well. He tried for increase but they wouldn't budge.
Anyway lets see what happens with my gas, I have a feeling I…

hi all,
Got a call from my current electricity provider Momentum energy today. They received the transfer of my provider to Covau and would like to offer me a better deal…

Haha good call bans. Cup of coffee goes real well in winter days like this
I'm not too familiar with the Home Hub thing (creating my…

Nice slab there NAPOLI986. Well done

I'm in too...
Shift PM'd.

Congrats sfok!
What's cookin? I might drop-in depending on that

Hi Zappa141,
No in the first release we didn't get any rebate. The only rebate i can remember was 5k rebate for corner lots.
Our house is from Eden Brae and it…

That's a funny conversation mav
I can't believe they are camping out in the cold and not even knowing if there is a release and whether…

Hi all,
There's about 20 cars parked at the entrance to the estate. All gathered around the BBQ area in the dark as we speak. Not sure whats going on there.…

You can get it done after handover by a tradie Jahangir. Maybe get some quotes and compare with your builder.

Hi ash_nav1,
I am bans' neighbour. We built with EB homes around the price range that you mention. Happy to help if we are around when you visit over the w/e...
You…

They must have jumped online & read your post on the forum

Congrats mav! You finally made it in your sparkling new home hope to meet you sometime soon.
Last few weeks i've been on a massive shopping…

Congrats maverick!
We went with CBA but only because i get some discount.

Hi All,
Anyone know if recycled water is already active?
My SS said that it may not be connected until council/urbangrowth do something...not sure if i'm using normal water on the…

Yes through council. $30 fee.
My one neighbour is still only starting their build so i have gone ahead with fencing. I couldn't affort a third difference in colour + need…

Finally got our interim OC yesterday. After 3-4 weeks council finally got off their back-side. Ordered the bins straight away. I hope everyone else has a better experience.
Landscaping works continuing....they…