Looking for information on what one can build and how to go about it on Russell Island
thought I d try my luck with people who might know something
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Hi Bellelvie, you can do an online Owner Builders course. But to start you do need to 1. Organise a soil test, with this you can then 2. Take it to a draftperson who can design the house and shed of your dreams then 3. Submit to council for approvals. 4 .Build away! - You can build the shed first if you like and take your time building the rest. It can be a complicated process but once you get started all the pieces fall into place.
I do find the council phone number helpful - if you are having difficulty it can be worthwhile going to the council building in Cleveland. The front desk is very helpful and will point you in the right direction.
Hi bellelvie, so nice that you have made it back to this form :) ... maybe now you can offer some valuable 'life experience' to others looking to follow in your footsteps! I'm told that the midges are only really a problem on the bottom part of the island, and only then at certain times of year. Has that been your experience? Re your question about koalas, I trust that long ago you discovered that in fact koalas on Russell Island are simply a 'council-perpetuated myth'; there have not been any koalas living on Russell Island for at least 100 years, and it is entirely likely that no koalas have EVER lived on Russell Island. Given these scientifically proven/accepted/known facts, surely you jest about a 'koala levy' in your rates?!? I do note that the Redland Council 'Red-E-Map' ERRONEOUSLY includes extensive 'Koala Habitat Overlay' (affecting about 80% or more of properties!), but I've been assuming that is just some sort of inconsequential example of monumental incompetence/a bad joke. If Redland Council is actually PROFITING in any way from fraudulently pretending that there are koalas on Russell Island, that is nothing short of a blatant scam.
Hi have soil test done wanting a shed and then one day build a house so we just get a draftsperson to draw up a plan ? will be owner builder How long to u have to build after want to build garage first as we live in Victoria and whats the rough cost of council permits thanks
Hi, please call, would love to help. You must have some specific questions that can be hard to answer. Also because of the range of homes available we recommend coming to the island to view. Russell Island is a large Island, and each area has its own unique characteristics that only you will be able to determine where you would like to live.
thankyou matthew....have just had a soil test done and have completed owner builder course...just got to get the ob permit, which looks a bit more complicated than the actual course! got an architect and are finalisaing plans on Monday!!! we have been over a few times and each time the trip whether rain or shine recharges our souls. just got to find a way of protecting us from mozzies and midges (very allergic to midges) so going to do as much as possible before summer arrives.by the way..do u know if there are any koalas on Russell? apparently we are paying a koala levy in our rates!