Bisinella extends support for Lara Golf Club to strengthen local community

Bisinella Developments will continue its long-standing partnership with the Lara Golf Club in 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to community wellbeing, participation and local connection.

Now in its 12th year as a major..

Bisinella powers sustainable living with $1,000 solar rebate initiative

Over the past five years, Bisinella has reinforced its commitment to sustainable living by offering purchasers a $1,000 solar panel rebate bonus when building their new home within our estates.

The initiative is..

Bisinella continues supporting Lara United Football Club for another year

Lara United Football Club has wrapped up another successful winter season in 2025, with more than 400 players taking to the pitch across senior, junior and Miniroos competitions.

The year delivered plenty of..

Customer stories: Ishan’s family finds a forever home in Lara Lakes Estate

For Ishan and his young family, Lara Lakes Estate offered the perfect combination of lifestyle, location and long-term value.

Originally from Melbourne but having always worked in Geelong, Ishan was looking for an..

Picture yourself living here - 8 Red Gum Court, Lara Lakes Estate

Set against the stunning backdrop of the You Yangs, Lara Lakes Estate is redefining family living just 20 minutes from Geelong and within easy reach of Melbourne.

Developed by leading Geelong land developer..

Affordable, family-friendly living at Lara Lakes Estate - house and land packages now available

Located just 20 minutes from Geelong and an easy commute to Melbourne, Bisinella Developments’ Lara Lakes Estate is providing new and exciting opportunities for affordable family-friendly living.

Designed with first home buyers and..

2024 end of year address – Bisinella Developments

As we wrap up 2024, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the year and the exciting developments we have planned for 2025.

Our residential developments have continued to progress in..

Construction begins on Stage 8 at Lara Lakes Estate

Bisinella Developments is excited to announce that construction has commenced on Stage 8 of the Lara Lakes Estate, marking another significant milestone in the development of this thriving community.

Located in the heart..

Bisinella to deliver 400 homes in five years across Greater Geelong

One of the largest land developers in Victoria will deliver more than 400 new housing lots in the next five years, in a move that will pave the way for increased housing..

Customer stories: Peaceful Lara Lakes Estate the perfect setting for New Zealand family

For New Zealand natives Mavic and her family, it was the peaceful setting of Lara Lakes Estate that attracted them to the region.

After relocating from New Zealand, they were looking for their..

Lara Lakes Estate - Stage 8 now selling!

Bisinella is delighted to announce land in Stage 8 of Lara Lakes Estate has been released.

This latest release includes 34 lots, ranging in size from 344m² to 728m², with prices starting from $345,000...

Donated land to support homeless men in Geelong

Bisinella Developments has contributed to the fight against homelessness in Victoria by donating a lot of land for local not-for-profit organisation, Samaritan House.

Proceeds from the sale of Lot 337 at Lara Lakes..

BioCATS continues to kick goals with Bisinella Developments

More than 16,000 students have been through the BioCATS program since its inception in 2012, learning about the science and maths of football and high-performance sports.

Bisinella Developments has been a driving force..

32 Sparrowhawk Ave, Lara Lakes Estate (Spec House for Sale)

Situated in the thriving community of Lara, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience.

Compact and stylish, this home was designed to make best use of the site and it..

Playful waterfront parkland open at Lara Lakes Estate

The latest addition to Bisinella Development’s Lara Lakes Estate has opened, with approximately 3 hectares of parkland now available to residents in the luxurious residential suburb of Lara, Victoria.

The landscaped park showcases..

Giving Tree Appeal donation to help families and children this Christmas

Bisinella Developments is proud to support the annual Geelong Giving Tree Appeal to help local disadvantaged families and children heading into the festive season.

As rising cost-of-living puts more pressure on households, funds..

Cats Embrace Innovation at BioCATS in National Science Week

Geelong Cats are this week celebrating the role of science and maths in football for National Science Week, with players and students embracing innovation at Monday’s BioCATS session at GMHBA Stadium. 

Cats stars..

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 Developments: 59 years of passion, growth and community commitment

National award-winning family-run business, Bisinella Developments holds a 59-year history of successful residential and industrial development in the Geelong region.

The story of Bisinella is one of passion, growth, and unwavering commitment to..

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..

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..

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..

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 Developments donate $20,000 to Give Where You Live Foundation

Bisinella Developments has donated $20,000 to Give Where You Live Foundation helping people in Geelong who experience hardship, through a variety of programs and initiatives to remove barriers, create opportunities and change..

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..

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..

June Construction Update

Lara Lakes update

Lara Lakes construction continues to progress well with the following updates.

Title estimates:
   Stage 1 – August 2022
   Stage 2 – August 2022
   Stage 3A..

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..

Bisinella makes waves for youth mental health

Bisinella Developments has donated $15,000 to a local charity helping youth in our community overcome mental health challenges, through innovative surf programs.

Ocean Mind is a Geelong and Surf Coast-based not-for-profit organisation providing..

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..

February construction update

Landowners who snapped up prized lots in Stages 1 and 2 of Bisinella’s Seaside Estate are one step closer to building their dream homes on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, with the subdivision..

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..

Future shines bright at North Geelong Football and Netball Club, as pre-season kicks off

With pre-season training underway, the North Geelong Football and Netball Club is firmly focused on the 2022 season, after COVID-19 restrictions caused havoc to this year’s fixtures.

 In recent weeks, the club has..

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,..

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..

BCYF (Barwon Child Youth & Family) launches 2021 Appeal Foster A Future partnering with Bisinella.

BCYF (Barwon Child Youth & Family) has launched its annual foster care awareness campaign and Foster A Future 2021 Appeal.

The appeal, which coincides with Foster Care Week, aims to raise much-needed funds..

Bisinella Construction Update

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions in our industry, work on Bisinella projects has been temporarily paused until the end of the current lockdown.

Bisinella doesn’t anticipate the interruption will have any significant impact..

Construction starts on Stage One of Lara Lakes Estate

Bisinella Developments is delighted to announce construction of Lara Lake Estate has commenced – with works expected to create 180 jobs.

Wellam Constructions has been awarded the contract for the works, with construction..

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.
read full story..

Save our Decorative Streetlights!

Bisinella works closely with the City of Greater Geelong on all aspects of planning and construction. The company was pleased to recently provide feedback on Council’s Public

Street Lighting Policy, which is currently..

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 Lakes Estate - Construction Update 31 May 2021

Bisinella Developments is ready to start construction of Lara Lakes Estate as soon as the required approvals are received from the City of Greater Geelong.

Bisinella hopes to receive the remaining approvals in..

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..

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..

Cats’ star Patrick Dangerfield puts young footy fans to the test, as Geelong Football Club’s school program BioCATS goes online

Primary school students across the Geelong region can watch their beloved Geelong Cats in action from their classroom, while learning valuable maths and science skills at the same time.

BioLAB and the Geelong..

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..

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..

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..

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..

Bisinella’s Pirra Homestead hosts classic car & bike show this Sunday, November 10

Classic car enthusiasts are encouraged to head to Lara this Sunday as Bisinella’s historic Pirra Homestead welcomes “Motors at the Mansion”.

More than 120 classic cars and bikes are expected to be on..

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..

Welcome to Lara Lakes Estate - Register your interest now

Lara Lakes Estate, a 550-lot residential estate, due to be released later this year, will offer residents the benefits of a country lifestyle with all of the comforts of city living.

The estate..