Community Infrastructure

Bore water

Access to bore water at Woodbury Ridge is a valuable asset, secured through dedicated water rights that support the lifestyle and needs of our community. 

The water, which unsuitable for drinking due to its mineral content, is drawn from a natural underground aquifer. A borehole pump transfers the water into a large ground-level holding tank within the estate. From there, booster pumps distribute the water through a buried pipe network to each property. Supply is metered at the gate entrance of each property, marking the point where the shared infrastructure hands off to the individual connection.

The bore water system is designed to support water-wise irrigation and livestock, not high-volume or continuous use. Because all properties draw from the same shared holding tank, periods of simultaneous heavy use across multiple properties can temporarily deplete the tank's supply until the bore pump replenishes it. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of their usage, particularly during peak periods, and to avoid running high-demand irrigation or filling tasks at the same time as their neighbours. A little consideration goes a long way in keeping the system reliable for everyone on the scheme.

It is important to note that each property has an allocated bore water allowance. Meters are regularly monitored to ensure all residents remain within their allocation. Staying within your allowance not only ensures the system remains fair and sustainable for everyone, but helps avoid any compliance issues down the track.

What if there's no water pressure? Wait 3 - 6 hours, as the holding tank may need to be refilled. If it's not resolved, check the Facebook Group or, as a last option, report the issue to Bridge Strata.

Fences & Gates

Owners are responsible for maintaining fences for their property, and coordinating with neighbours for shared fencing.

Galvanised and powder-coated products resist corrosion well initially, but any cut ends, drill holes, or scratches in the coating will rust quickly, so treat these with a cold galvanising compound. Tighten wires regularly, as stock pressure and seasonal ground movement loosen them over time.

Paint applied to wood fencing: https://www.sceneys.com.au/product/fence-black/

Gate motor make/model: DEA Look 520

Manual: PDF File DEA Look 520

Keypad Manual: PDF File Keypad

Opticomm connections

Opticomm has installed a fibre-to-home broadband network within the estate. There are numerous retail internet providers available via the Opticomm network for you to connect to.  For a list of retailers please follow this link https://www.opticomm.com.au/service-providers/.  You will need to factor some infrastructure requirements into your build to ensure you connect seamlessly, as outlined in this document: PDF Opticomm Preparation and installation guide.

The trunk fibre network runs within the existing conduit laid by the developers on the street verge.  Contractors are required to lay a connecting conduit from the house connection point to the trunk connection point on the road verge (white conduit already laid by the developers).  This WAE drawing shows the location of the ELECTRICAL conduits (orange conduit in the ground): PDF Electrical and Conduit WAE.

The white comms conduit is located on the OPPOSITE side of the driveway of the electrical termination as marked, approximately 300mm off the edge of the electrical easement (circa 1300mm of the lot boundary). 

Once the conduit is laid and the house connection infrastructure is completed with power available, you can contact your nominated retailer, who will facilitate the final connection with Opticomm. An Opticomm contractor will then come out and pull through the fibre cable to the termination point in your dwelling. 

Roads

Woodbury Drive, Blakely Close, and Harcourt Close are owned and managed by Yass Valley Council, so any general road maintenance issues or concerns should be reported directly to them. That said, it's important for all residents to be aware that as part of your DA approval, each lot owner is individually responsible for any damage to the roads caused by construction activity on their property — so please keep this in mind when coordinating deliveries and trades. It's also worth noting that the bitumen used by Council is a soft mix, which means it can be particularly vulnerable to damage on hot days. Heavy vehicles and those making tight turns can easily leave marks or cause surface damage, so residents should be mindful of this during their build and speak with their contractors about taking care when accessing the street.

Park, Playground and Walking Paths

The park, playground, and common walking paths within the estate are community-owned assets, they're not managed by Yass Valley Council, but rather by Bridge Strata and the Community Association on behalf of all residents. The playground is professionally certified on an annual basis and is monitored by CCTV for the safety and peace of mind of the whole community. To keep the park clean and enjoyable for everyone, committee members volunteer their time to take the bins to the street for collection days. So if you notice bins still sitting out on the street from time to time, no need to worry — they'll be returned to the playground shortly. It's a small but important part of how we all work together to keep our shared spaces looking great.

If you identify any issues, please report them to Bridge Strata.