Timeline
Lists the key dates and milestones in the long process of planning and building our house:
| Date | Description / Milestone |
|---|---|
| Winter 2007 | Decide to renovate and get some rough quotes for renovation |
| November 2007 | Decide to build new house, and hire first architect |
| March 2008 | Hire Sunpower Design to design the house |
| 15th July 2008 | Submit pre-planning application to Whitehorse City Council |
| September 2008 | Submit town planning application to Whitehorse City Council |
| 4th November 2009 | Planning permit signs displayed (photo) |
| 29th January 2009 | Received planning approval |
| February 2009 | Sent out tenders for builders |
| 29th April 2009 | Sign building contract with A. A. Turner Pty Ltd |
| 12th May 2009 | Move out of old house, into the rental |
| May/June 2009 | Wait for demolition permit and gas/electricity to be removed |
| 12th June 2009 | House demolition begins |
| 15th June 2009 | Hire Verdigris Design to do landscape concept design |
| 23rd June 2009 | Plumbing begins |
| 1st July 2009 | Concreters begin |
| 10th July 2009 | Slab is poured |
| 23rd July 2009 | Carpenters begin the frames/walls |
| 17th August 2009 | New carpentry team takes over |
| 23rd September 2009 | Cladding begins |
| 12th November 2009 | Plastering begins |
