Orana

Balcon Group is committed to developing healthy, happy and sustainable communities in Melbournes South-East, where our family-owned business first began. Our vision is to consistently deliver our very best for every community we create. Inspired by an indigenous word meaning welcome, Orana embodies the ideal of harmonious, vibrant, community living... in a beautifully landscaped urban setting that retains its connections to the natural environment. Balcon Group originated in Melbourne in 1981 and has extensive experience in construction and property development. A family-owned company, Balcon Group has successfully delivered a number of commercial, industrial and residential projects. Balcon Group has a proud history of philanthropy and supports organisations including The Florey Institute Motor Neurone Disease Research, Cabrini hospital and is a Foundation Partner of the City of Casey Bunjil Place Community Arts fund. What does working on the Orana community mean to you? I feel extremely fortunate to be part of the team bringing the Orana community to life. The creation of a healthy, happy and sustainable community is central to everything we do. Our simple philosophy is that if we stay true to our vision and consistently deliver great community outcomes business success will take care of itself. Over many years, Balcon Group has formed a close team of consultants and contractors specialising in a range of professional disciplines including civil engineering and construction, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, cultural heritage and environmental science. The entire team is deeply committed to the Orana vision and are empowered to challenge conventional ways of doing things. Covering nearly 275 hectares and eventually becoming home to over 4,000 households Orana is an important legacy project for the City of Casey. Balcon has embraced this responsibility through initiatives such as EnviroDevelopment (6-leaf sustainability rating), Urban Forest Project, Homes 4 Homes and the support of the arts in ...Read More