Walka Grange
February 2015
Issue 2
Welcome to 2015!
Ron Murray – Village Manager
I hope you all had a wonderful
Christmas and this year is a
happier and brighter new year
for you all.
The office has moved to Unit
96 alongside of the new
Display Unit. This is also
where the Site Office is
located.
We had a great Christmas
get-together and some of your
photos are attached for
“blackmail purposes”.
Several residents have had
their shoes moved from their
alfresco areas at night. The
villain appears to be a fox
who goes by the name of
“The Sly One”.
We have received the amenity
hall plans and they look great.
Below is an artist’s impression
– CANT WAIT!!
Artist Impression of Hall
I would like to welcome the
most newest residents to our
village during December –
Ken & Beverly, Rita, Helen,
Steve & Rosemary and Gloria.
What’s coming
up!

Cinema Under the Stars
6 Feb
Maitland Park, Park Street
From 5.30pm, movie starts
at sundown
Historic Morpeth Cruise
7 Feb
Departs Lee Wharf,
N/Castle Ph: 0400 381 787
Following the rain we are
now full steam ahead and
expect to build some 70
villas this calendar year
(provided the economy holds
up and the weather remains
kind to us).
I expect to hold a residents
meeting by the end of
February early March with a
view to bringing everyone up
to date and forming a
Residents Social Committee.
Until next issue
Regards,
Maitland Harvest Markets
7, 14 & 28 Feb
Home grown markets
Maitland Showground
Maitland Mercury Super
Show
20, 21 & 22 Feb
Maitland Showground
Maitland Markets
1 Mar
Maitland Showground
Maitland Taste Food, Wine
& Music Festival
7 & 8 Mar
Riverside car park, Maitland
Ron Murray
Manager
28 Waterworks Road, Rutherford
www.walkagrange.com.au
PH: 4932 1901
Truck Muster – Hunter
Valley Vintage
Commercial Vehicle Show
15 & 15 Mar
Maitland Showground
Residents Committee
Vacant
In the past Walka Grange Newsletter, we asked anyone interested in being on the Residents Committee
to contact Ron for further information. You can still do so by phoning Ron on 0409 805 422 or 1059 from
the village phone.
Construction Update
Christopher Unicomb
Welcome to 2015, I hope the
Christmas period was relaxing
and you found time to catch
up with family and friends.
It was a chance for a wellearned break for many
tradesman who are working
on the project.
January has come and gone
with plenty of rain to settle the
dust. We have managed to
start the New Year with
another stage and three slabs
poured.
The construction site is
marching over the hill with the
help of many local trades.
The Community Facility is in
final stages of planning, some
concept images have been
released and on display at the
office (villa 96). We are
looking forward to starting this
exciting addition.
Until next edition, best wishes
for 2015.
Regards
Chris
Suggestions
By Residents
Following some suggestions made by village residents:-
A flag pole will be incorporated with the hall.
The Walka Grange Newsletter will include a Sale / Swap / Free section if any residents wish to list
anything.
A box will be placed beside the mailboxes for catalogues and local newspapers if you choose to
take one.
Updated residents list – an updated list can be picked up from the office anytime or phone to
request one delivered. Alternatively it can be emailed on a regular basis with any changes.
Speed limit signs – the Sign Company have been onsite to design internal signage.
28 Waterworks Road, Rutherford
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Tips
Hunter W ise – Your guide to water wise rules. Find out more at
hunterwater.com.au/waterwise
Garden Ranger update from Shaun
Horticulture & Landscaping Specialists
Thank you to all the residents for their effort in the gardens and turfed areas.
All the plants selected for the village are suitable for this area and are widely grown
along the east coast of Australia as far as the Mid North Coast of Queensland.
Magnolia Little Gems have been selected because they are a small hardy tree that grow
best in full sun, they will also tolerate part shade however tend to be less dense in a
shady environment.
The lawns need not to be over fed or watered. Fortnightly mowing is finding large
variations in lawn growth and this is causing some lawns to be mowed low and this
presents a problem with the thatch build up.
Looking forward to another busy year ahead and beautiful looking yards & gardens.
Shaun
Garden Ranger Pty Ltd
28 Waterworks Road, Rutherford
www.walkagrange.com.au
PH: 4932 1901
New Year Puzzle
What goes with a train, stops with a train, is no use to a train
but the train can’t go without it?
Ron
ANSWER: THE NOISE
In The Media
ARTICLE IN THE MAITLAND MERCURY – THURSDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2015
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2014 Christmas Pics
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28 Waterworks Road, Rutherford
www.walkagrange.com.au
PH: 4932 1901