FOUNDED in 2012, Development Edge is the innovative company behind some of the Goulburn Valley’s most dynamic residential developments.
Notable local developments include the successful Seven Creeks Estate, The Vines, Sanctuary Park Estate, Woodlands Estate, Golf Rise Estate, Grammar Park Estate, Providence Field, and The Nook.
Co-founders Michael Lewis and Peter Mintern have more than 50 years’ combined experience in the building, property, infrastructure and engineering sectors. Together with director Russell Allen, who has over 40 years’ experience in accounting, they form a team of forward-thinking professionals who share a passion for creating communities designed for living.
“Land development” and in turn, housing and construction sectors, form one of the region’s largest economic sectors,” said Mr Lewis.
“Committing to delivering these quality projects 10 years ago provided different lifestyle options for people to consider buying land to build their home, in turn this has stimulated growth and demand for land.”
Mr Lewis said Shepparton still had significant scope for growth and the key was to ensure there was enough zoned land available providing a variety of housing options and opportunities for business to establish, develop and grow. Shortage of zoned land in regional Victoria has been a main driver increasing in the cost of housing overall.
Ensuring sufficient zoned land enables competition which keeps a lid on affordability. Shepparton currently has a significant shortage of zoned residential, commercial and industrial land.
“We’re not out-of-town developers – we are long term local people, and we pride ourselves on engaging with local partners and businesses for all our projects. From Town Planning and Engineering to civil construction, legal, sales and marketing, conveyancing, accounting, landscaping, builders, and artists; it provides significant opportunities for many local businesses.”
Helping build and grow leading property and infrastructure consultancy, Spiire Australia, Mr Lewis started Development Edge to pursue property development full-time.
This year marks 10 years since Development Edges inception. With 14 high quality residential developments across Shepparton, Echuca and Bendigo, and multiple new master planned communities on the way, this truly is a local success story.
Their success has transformed our region while enabling them to reinvest in local businesses, community sports and non-profits like ConnectGV.
Not only does it support suppliers, trades and small businesses involved in development and construction, but new housing helps the city to grow and prosper.
