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    Excavation and site preparation

    Issued date
    10 October 2024

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    This includes

    • clearing (e.g. vegetation, existing structures)
    • rehabilitation of land to comply with environmental regulations
    • excavation or removal of rock and soil
    • site cut and fill.

    The date excavation and site preparation commenced for:

    • building a home is the date this work starts for your build
    • buying a home is the date the seller (or a third party engaged on their behalf) starts this work.