As we’re reaching the end of a very busy 2025, we have found ourselves reflecting on everything this year has held for Golden Valley Jamberoo and for the wider village. It has been a year of momentum and milestones, waiting and working, learning and listening.

So before we step into a brand new year, here is a look back at what we achieved together and what lies ahead.

The year the Jamberoo sewer saga finally ended

If you have been with us for a while, you will know that the Jamberoo sewer main has been the single biggest hold-up for Golden Valley. It has been talked about, written about, analysed, modelled and debated across meetings, emails and headlines. And it mattered not only for Golden Valley but for the entire community, because sewer capacity affects everything from home renovations to village growth.

By the end of November, the news we had all been waiting for finally arrived.

Sydney Water confirmed that the 50 lots in Golden Valley Stage 1 can connect to the existing sewer main. No new main is required at this time and civil works for the subdivision can begin. It was a turning point for the project and for Jamberoo.

We cannot overstate how grateful we are for the patience shown during this process – from future buyers, local residents, contractors and designers. And we remain deeply appreciative of the persistence of local media whose coverage helped maintain visibility of the issue.

(Read The Bugle article here, and Region Illawarra article here.)

With this hurdle now behind us, we can begin the tender process for construction and expect to see works start on site in early 2026.

A year of meaningful groundwork

While sewer approvals were pending, we our team kept extremely busy.

We used this time to complete the essential behind-the-scenes steps that ensure Golden Valley is well planned and ready for construction. These included:

• underground service location across Jamberoo Road
• geotechnical investigations to map soil and rock profiles
• a full Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment
• Kiama Council signoff on road and drainage designs and issuing of a construction certificate
• new boundary fencing for our Hyam Place neighbours
• building relationships with local designers, architects and builders who want to support future Golden Valley home builders

These tasks laid the foundations for everything that comes next. They were not the glamorous parts of development, but they were important, practical and thoughtful steps to ensure this project is delivered safely, responsibly and with care for both new and existing residents.

Listening to Country – Indigenous artefacts discovered at Golden Valley

This year also deepened our understanding of the land itself.

During our Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment, artefacts were found in a small portion of Stage 1. In collaboration with Heritage NSW and the local Aboriginal community, we agreed that these artefacts would remain in place and be protected by a restriction on title. The restriction applies only to excavation and only to a small section at the rear of a handful of lots. The remaining 42 lots are unaffected.

Caring for land includes caring for story and history, and we are grateful to those who guided us through this process.

A stronger Jamberoo – celebrating the economic boost ahead

This year we also shared research that puts real numbers behind something many locals have wondered about: What does a project like Golden Valley mean for the village economy?

When Stage 1 and Stage 2 are complete, around 150 new families will call the valley home. Based on average household expenditure, this represents 1.2 million dollars of additional spending every year flowing directly into local businesses, trades, services, clubs and community organisations.

It also means more support for places like Jamberoo Public School, the sports clubs, the markets, the cafes and the community groups that bring this village to life.

And this doesn’t even account for the initial construction boost. Local builders, designers, landscapers, fencers, electricians and café owners will feel the ripple effect long before the first family moves in. (Which reminds us – check out some of our local design talent here, if you haven’t already).

Growth, when approached carefully, has the power to strengthen the whole community.

Green homes and the future of living in Jamberoo

One of the strongest themes of 2025 was the rising value of sustainable living. National data showed that energy-efficient homes are not only more comfortable and more affordable to run but are also selling at noticeably higher prices than traditional builds.

This matters for Golden Valley because our lots give future residents the freedom to design homes that make the most of the Jamberoo sunshine, open skies and generous block sizes. With clear, unshaded exposure to the sky, these lots are perfect for solar, passive design and productive gardens. Many of the designers we have connected with have deep expertise in sustainable, climate responsive design and are ready to support future buyers with their plans.

For young families, downsizers and people seeking a simpler lifestyle, sustainable living is becoming an important part of the decision to make Jamberoo home.

Our vision for Stage 2

While Stage 1 moves into construction, Golden Valley Stage 2 represents the next chapter and our contribution to the wider village.

One of the most meaningful components is the proposed donation of a parcel of land for a new, flood free site for the Jamberoo Community Preschool. This initiative was shaped over many discussions with parents, educators and locals who want to secure the preschool’s future. The new site has the potential to unlock grant funding, increase capacity and provide a modern, safe space for the next generation of Jamberoo children.

Stage 2 planning also includes concepts for community spaces, plantings along Colyers Creek and ideas that reflect the values of the town: connection, nature, heritage and thoughtful growth.

At Fountaindale Group, end this year off with grateful hearts

If 2025 taught us anything, it is that community matters. The conversations we have had with locals, the questions from future buyers, the feedback from trades and designers and the support from neighbours and local media have shaped Golden Valley in ways that go far beyond planning documents and approvals.

As we step into 2026, we do so with renewed energy and excitement. Construction is about to begin. Stage 1 is moving forward. Stage 2 planning continues to evolve. And the future residents of Golden Valley are one step closer to becoming part of this village.

Thank you for being on this journey with us.
We look forward to everything the new year will bring.

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