HEI Schools Lara celebrates first anniversary

HEI Schools Lara Early Learning Centre, an early education centre based on an internationally renowned Finnish model of curriculum, is celebrating its first year of operations.

Located on Buckingham Street, Lara, HEI Schools..

Geelong Giving Tree Appeal - supporting our region’s most disadvantaged

Geelong residents and businesses have shown their support for disadvantaged people in our community this Christmas, through the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal.

The appeal has been supporting families in the Geelong region for..

Lara Central Estate - construction completed

Construction of Lara Central Estate has been completed, with land in Stage 8 titled.

Stage 8 was the final stage of the 187-lot estate.  All lots in Lara Central Estate have now been..

Spacious parklands, scenic waterways and natural play spaces - all on offer at Lara Lakes Estate

Twenty-five years after he started working on Bisinella developments in Lara, landscape architect Gill Mexted, is back where he began – this time designing the landscape for Lara Lakes Estate.

Modelled on the..

Land released in Stage 1B of Lara Lakes Estate

Land in Stage 1B of Lara Lakes Estate is now selling.

There are 28 lots available in Stage 1B of Lara Lakes Estate, located in the Lara West Development Precinct.

Lara Lakes Estate will..

Stage 13 of Baywater Estate on schedule to be titled in January 2021

Construction of Stage 13 of Baywater Estate is on schedule for completion in late December/early January.

Titles for Stage 13 of the Bellarine Peninsula estate are expected in January 2021 to allow for..

Works begin at Wattle Grove Estate, Corio

Construction has started at Bisinella’s new residential estate, Wattle Grove Estate, Corio.

The residential subdivision will feature approximately 102 lots, with works estimated to be completed in May 2021.  Titles are estimated to..

Clarendon Park Estate construction update

Construction of Clarendon Park Estate, Drysdale is expected to be completed in late December.

The 35-lot estate is estimated to be titled in mid to late February 2021, to allow for the Christmas..

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..

First stages of Seaside Estate, St Leonards due for early 2021 release

Registrations of interest for land in the first stages of Seaside Estate, St Leonards are now being taken.

Land in the first stages of the 230-lot residential estate is expected to be released..

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..

Geelong Football Club’s school program BioCATS supports students through lockdown

Primary school students across the Geelong region have been watching their beloved Geelong Cats in action during lockdown, while learning valuable maths and science skills.

Proudly sponsored by Bisinella Developments, BioCATS is an..

Players from Lara Sporting Club - Lara Football Netball Club - look ahead to the 2021 season

Quiz nights, virtual personal training sessions and recipe swapping.

 While the 2020 season may have been cancelled, the community spirit is still very much alive and well at the Lara Sporting Club –..

RPC Technologies’ flagship Corio facility celebrates 10 years of Geelong operations

Bisinella Developments congratulates RPC Technologies on 10 successful years of operations in Geelong.

RPC’s flagship, state-of-the-art facility in Heales Rd, Corio was constructed by Bisinella in 2010 to cater for the composites manufacturer’s..

Bisinella supports CFA Lara’s fundraising effort for vital tanker

Bisinella Developments’ Managing Director Lino Bisinella has donated $25,000 towards the purchase of a new tanker for the Lara CFA.

“During the recent national bushfire emergency, Lara CFA volunteer fire fighters were on..

Construction of Baywater Estate Stage 13 begins six months ahead of schedule

Bisinella Developments has released land in Stage 13 of Baywater Estate on the Bellarine Peninsula - six months earlier than expected.

Works on Stage 13 commenced on 1 July with construction of..

National-award winning Grand Lakes Estate is commemorated in a new video, as landmark community celebrates 11th anniversary

Grand Lakes Estate in Lara was once nothing more than 18 hectares of low-lying flood prone land.

Today, more than 12 years after construction started, Bisinella Developments’ national-award winning residential estate has..

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 extends home build rebate to end of 2020, with up to $55,000 in support available towards home builds in Baywater Estate, Curlewis

Bisinella Developments has announced it will extend its $30,000 rebate to purchasers of titled land in Baywater Estate on the Bellarine Peninsula, until 31 December 2020.

The Lara-based residential developers are offering a..

Geelong Cats’ fans from the northern suburbs prepare for start of the season

Geelong Cats hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting into the footy spirit a little early in Norlane.

Bisinella Developments has provided 60 footy merchandise packs for households in Norlane, ahead of..

Bisinella scholarships support residents of the north, as Committee for Geelong’s Activate leadership program goes online

Bisinella Developments is offering three emerging community leaders from Lara and Geelong’s northern suburbs with scholarships to Committee for Geelong’s leadership program, Activate.

The next eight-week Activate program which runs from 23 July..

Land in Bisinella’s new Lara estate Apple Gum - now selling

Land in Bisinella Developments’ new residential estate Apple Gum is now available for sale.

When constructed, Apple Gum estate in Lara will feature 28 lots ranging in size from 350m2 to 960m.2

There will..

Construction begins on Clarendon Park Estate, Drysdale

Construction of Clarendon Park Estate in Drysdale has commenced, with completion and titled lots expected in December 2020. 

The 35-lot residential estate had been unable to start when scheduled because of a delay..

Geelong businesses get on-board food program providing vital support for residents of the north experiencing disadvantage, amid COVID-19 pandemic

Dozens of residents in Norlane hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue to receive the support of their community and a home-cooked meal, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and..

$30,000 rebate on titled land in Baywater Estate, Curlewis

For a limited time Bisinella Developments are offering purchasers of titled land within its Baywater Estate a one-off cash rebate of $30,000 to assist purchasers build their new home. The rebate forms..

Baywater Estate, Curlewis – titled land available

Thirty-eight lots in Baywater Estate on the Bellarine Peninsula are now available for sale. 

All of the available lots have been titled and are ready to be built on. Land starts from $270,000. 

The..

Committee for Geelong’s Activate leadership program will be postponed

The Committee for Geelong has postponed next month’s leadership program Activate, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bisinella Developments had offered three emerging community leaders of the north and Lara with scholarships to..

Early learning centre in Lara is final piece in puzzle for national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate

An early learning centre based on an internationally renowned Finnish model of curriculum has opened in Grand Lakes Estate, Lara.   

Servicing families in the estate and the wider Lara area, the HEI Schools Lara..

Bisinella scholarship recipients to learn vital skills from Geelong’s leaders through Committee for Geelong’s Activate program

Bisinella Developments will provide three emerging community leaders of the north and Lara with scholarships this year to Committee for Geelong’s Activate leadership programs. 

Bisinella Developments has provided 20 scholarships to the leadership..

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..

Land in Bisinella’s new estate Wattle Grove, Corio due for February release

Bisinella Developments has received planning approval from the City of Greater Geelong for a new residential estate in Corio.

Located at 55 Broderick Road, Corio, Wattle Grove will include 102 lots ranging from..

Lara Central Estate Stage 9 completed

Stage 9 in Bisinella Developments’ Lara Central Estate has been completed and the City of Greater Geelong has issued Statement of compliance, titles are expected to be issued mid January 2020.

There are..

Bisinella announces continued support of Give Where You Live Foundation

Bisinella Developments have committed to a three-year donation to Give Where You Live Foundation.

Bisinella Developments has proudly supported Give Where You Live since 2015 and been a gold sponsor since 2017.

Foundation CEO..

Grand Lakes Estate celebrates 10-year milestone, with council hand-over complete

Bisinella Developments’ handover of the national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate to the City of Greater Geelong is now complete.

The milestone comes 10 years after land sales commenced at the prestigious 800-lot residential..

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..

Best of the Bellarine at Bisinella’s Clarendon Park Estate & Baywater Estate

Residents who build in Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale or Baywater Estate, Curlewis will be able to enjoy the luxury of having the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula at their doorstep, with the convenience of..

Impact Fertilisers celebrates 30 years with Bisinella

Bisinella Developments has been proud to facilitate and support the growth of our longest-running tenant, Impact Fertilisers, over the past 30 years.

Impact (formerly Hi-Fert) commenced operations in a Bisinella-constructed warehouse in Heales..

Giving vital Hope to our community

For more than 30 years Hope Bereavement Care has provided critical support for members of the Geelong community when they need it most.

The not-for-profit organisation based in Geelong offers free services when..

Norlane Community Initiatives

Norlane Community Initiatives was established in January 2018 by Simon and Kaylene Reeves.

The registered charitable organisation came on the back of another community group Urban Seed, which had been operating in Norlane..

Lara Netball Club welcomes players of all abilities, as the club looks to the future

A mentoring program and an All Abilities team are just some of Lara Netball Club’s exciting new developments this year, as the club prepares for the second half of the season.

The club,..

Bisinella’s Apple Gum Estate, Lara – register now

Register your interest now for land in Stage 1 of the Apple Gum Estate, Lara.

This new residential estate is coming soon to Lara.

Apple Gum Estate will feature 28 lots and will..

Baywater Estate Stage 10 – Titles Issued

Titles have now been issued for land in Stage 10 of Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate in Curlewis.

Situated on the northern shores of the Bellarine Peninsula, Baywater Estate is the only waterfront residential land for sale..

Constructions begins on Lara Central Estate – Stage 9

Construction of Stage 9 in Bisinella Developments’ Lara Central Estate has commenced.

There are 18 lots available for sale in Stage 9 of Lara Central Estate, with land ranging in size from 430m2..

Pirra Homestead hosts 11th annual Lara Food & Wine Festival

Cooking demonstrations, a cook-off and the chance to sample some of the region’s finest food and wine were just some of the highlights from this month’s Lara Food and Wine Festival.

Pirra Homestead..

Pirra Homestead prepares to host the 11th annual Lara Food and Wine Festival

Food and wine enthusiasts can sample some of the region’s finest food and wine, meet local producers, and enjoy cooking demonstrations and a cook-off at this month’s Lara Food and Wine Festival.

Pirra..

Want to be a leader of your community?

For the third year in a row, Bisinella Developments, one of the region’s largest land developers, is offering emerging leaders of our community the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.

Through their partnership..

Peter Farago from the Geelong Advertiser reports on the sale of the land to Bisinella.

Peter Farago from the Geelong Advertiser reports on the sale of the land to Bisinella. 'Land rush bites as Corio housing site sells for $3M above reserve'

Click on the link for more..

Final Stage of Lara Central Estate – Stage 8 – coming soon

Land in Stage 8 of Lara Central Estate will soon be available for sale.

This is the last stage of the Lara Central Estate which is located at 143-179 Flinders Avenue,..

Bisinella continues to invest strongly in industrial property

Bisinella’s industrial development division is set to power ahead in 2019.

With titles issued in November 2018 for stages 2 and 3 of the Bisinella Industrial Estate, construction of up to five new..

Bisinella’s revamp of toilet facilities at Geelong’s iconic Ss Peter & Paul’s Church is complete

A revamp of toilet facilities at Geelong’s historic Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, has been finalised with parish members welcoming the new amenities.

Bisinella Developments donated their time, expertise and costs of materials..

Bisinella’s new Wattle Estate, Corio due for early 2019 release

Bisinella Developments is proud to announce that it is now taking expressions of interest for people seeking to register for land in Wattle Estate, Corio.

Wattle Estate is a new residential estate in..

Lara Views Estate – now completed

Lara Views Estate is now completed with titles issued for Stage 7 – the final stage of the estate.

Lara Views Estate is situated at the corner of Forest Road North and Canterbury..

Lara Central Estate – Stage 9 – now selling

Land in Stage 9 of Lara Central Estate is now available for sale .

There are 18 lots available in Stage 9 of Lara Central Estate, with land ranging in size from 430m2..

Lara Carols at Pirra Homestead, Sunday December 16

Held on the grounds of Bisinella Developments’ iconic Pirra Homestead, the Lara Carols has been running for more than 10 years and is a popular family event on the community calendar each..

The club’s BioCATS program today reached a significant milestone with the 10,000th student participating in the program.

This morning, students from Bell Park North Primary School were welcomed into the club’s inner sanctum for a day of learning about cutting edge science, mathematics and health of footy.

BioCATS, run from..

Lara Views Estate - playground and park now open

One of the most attractive features of the Lara Views Estate is the generous provision of public open space.
Bisinella Developments’ Lara Views Estate features include 800 linear metres of walking track..

Giving Hope to Geelong families

A charity sports breakfast at GMHBA Stadium has raised approximately $21,500 for grieving Geelong families.

The 2018 Hope Charity Sports Breakfast was held on April 24 with special guests including former Geelong Cats..

Three-year sponsorship of BioCATS promotes benefits of sport to next generation

The Geelong Cats are pleased to announce Bisinella Developments have signed a three-year sponsorship extension of the club’s school program, BioCATS.
 
BioCATS, run from the club’s Deakin Cats Community Centre, is..

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..

Lara Food & Wine Festival celebrates 10th anniversary

Thousands of food and wine lovers flocked to Bisinella Developments’ historic Pirra Homestead earlier this year, for the 10th annual Lara Food & Wine Festival.
Held on Sunday March 25, the festival..

Bisinella scholarships target future leaders of Lara and northern suburbs

Bisinella Developments has committed to sponsoring eight scholarship places in 2018 for the Committee for Geelong’s (CfG) Activate leadership program.

Activate is a foundational leadership program that targets emerging regional leaders and..

Baywater Estate – Stage 9 – now selling

Lots in Stage 9 of Baywater Estate, Curlewis are now available.

Stage 9, which contains 32 lots, is located on the north-west side of Baywater Estate.  The land is elevated and overlooks..

Three-year sponsorship targets sport clubs of the North

The $45,000 sponsorship from the Lara-based land development company, will help the club to continue to provide critical sport access for youth in the northern suburbs.

The sponsorship agreement follows an August 2017..

Baywater Estate, Curlewis - stage 8 – now selling

Escape the hustle and bustle of city living for the relaxed lifestyle of Baywater Estate, Curlewis.

Situated on the northern shores of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, Baywater Estate offers stress-free living in a..

Pirra Homestead plays host to Geelong’s business community

Bisinella Developments welcomed more than 170 members of Geelong’s business community to Pirra Homestead this week, for a Geelong Chamber of Commerce networking function.

Held at various locations around the region each month,..

Give Where You Live Foundation – Gold Sponsorship

 Bisinella Developments has been recognised with a plaque for its gold sponsorship of the Give Where You Live Foundation.

The community foundation aims to solve one of the most complex and entrenched social..

Pirra Homestead plays host to Sunday’s Lara Fun Run/Walk

Hundreds of people are expected to flock to Pirra Homestead on Sunday for the annual Lara Fun  Run/Walk.

The family-focused event starts and finishes in the gardens of Bisinella Developments’ beautiful Pirra Homestead...

Geelong’s stars of the future inspired by Bisinella leadership scholarships.

Confidence, courage and adapting to change – these are just some of the skills gained by local recipients of leadership scholarships provided by Bisinella Developments.

Scholarship recipients, Scott Millar, Lisa Emanuel, Brad..

Committee for Geelong announces Bisinella leadership scholarships

Committee for Geelong (CfG) member, Bisinella Developments, have offered three members of the Lara community scholarships to participate in the CfG’s first Activate leadership program of 2017.

This eight-week intensive program is..

Devonshire Tea at Pirra Mansion

Thousands of people will flock to the Bisinella family’s historic Pirra Homestead for the annual Lara Food and Wine Festival on Sunday, 26 March.

Special guest will be celebrity chef Janelle Bloom, one..

Bisinella commits to three year major sponsorship of Lara United

Bisinella Developments will be the major sponsor of Lara United Football Club for the next three years.

The sponsorship agreement was announced in January 2017 by managing director Lino Bisinella and club president..

Josh Cowan gives Lara Cats a lesson in dedication and perseverance

Emerging Geelong AFL midfielder Josh Cowan has been through tough times, but finally his dedication and perseverance is paying off.

After an horrendous run  of serious injuries restricted the pacy 25-year-old to just..

RPC Technologies commits to Geelong and Victoria

RPC Technologies has demonstrated its confidence in the future of advanced manufacturing in Geelong and Victoria by extending the lease on its flagship Corio facility until 2025.

Bisinella Developments constructed the state-of-the-art facility..

Lara Central taking shape

Five stages of Lara Central Estate will be constructed by mid year.

Locally owned and operated contractor Wellam Constructions constructed three stages in 2015 and expects to complete the next two stages by..

Grand Lakes Estate judged Victoria’s best

Grand Lakes Estate Lara has taken top honours in the urban development industry’s annual Victorian awards for excellence.

In a first for the Geelong region in the 20 year history of the UDIA..

Channel Nine - 'The Block' comes to Grand Lakes Estate, Lara

The Geelong Advertiser revealed that a $10,000 (approx) backyard overhaul at 8 Springwater Drive, Lara, by past contestant and local landscaper Dale Vine, as well as his partner from the show Brad..

Geelong Football Club’s Deakin Cats Community Centre welcomed its 30,000th visitor

The Geelong Football Club’s Deakin Cats Community Centre welcomed its 30,000th visitor yesterday since opening its doors in June 2013.

Over 20 months of operation, the Deakin Cats Community Centre has been utilised..

Celebrity line up at Pirra Mansion

Lino Bisinella’s historic Pirra Homestead will spring to life again on Sunday 23 March when thousands flock to the sixth annual Lara Food and Wine Festival.

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Celebrating 50 years in business

Lino Bisinella has been creating jobs in the Geelong region for 50 years.

A plasterer by trade, Lino started working for himself when still a teenager and within 18 months, in about October..

Bisinella gift inspires Lara to preserve its history

The new Lara Museum and Historical Centre – a unique partnership between Bisinella Developments and community volunteers dedicated to preserving the town’s heritage – opened to the public on Sunday 21 April..

Lara museum open

Come and see the old Lake Bank Hotel buildings (circa 1860), superbly restored and refurbished by Bisinella Developments.

View the collection of local historic items, memorabilia and video recordings started by..