1. What facilities are available within the Resort to be used by all Residents?
The Resort has an abundance of walking and golf buggy tracks that link each precinct. These will lead you to The Lakes Pool, with function facilities and lakeside views, all the way to Allabah Park, a large family oriented park located on the canal in the prestigious Rosebank precinct.
2. How to book parks and barbeque facilities for private social functions
There are three main parks within the Resort are available for private functions: Allabah Park (Rosebank Gardens), Gracemere Circuit Park (Gracemere Estate) and Lugano Park (The Lakes). For larger social functions Residents must contact the office of Cambridge Management Services (CMS) to book accordingly. For small gatherings with less than 15 guests, Residents must make a reservation on the booking sheet in the respective park. Smaller parks are scattered throughout the Resort which can be used at any time. Here is a comprehensive map of the Resort, with a list of all parks available for use.
3. What services does Hope Island Resort Security provide to Residents?
Hope Island Resort is a gated community with a 24/7 dedicated team of security personnel. Residents are comforted by the ongoing physical, vehicular and digital presence of Hope Island Resort Security (HIRS) who not only protect the boundaries and facilities, but also your biggest investment – your wellbeing. Staff are fully trained in rapid response first aid and all vehicles are fitted with emergency equipment.
An extensive network of live feed cameras are monitored to ensure the safety of all Residents and guests. HIRS monitor back to base panic buttons, duress alarms and fire/smoke detectors which are installed in all homes as part of the integrated Resort network.
4. Is there a permit required to drive a golf buggy within the Resort or to Sanctuary Cove?
Residents will need to speak to the Security team to obtain a golf buggy permit to enable access to the Buggy Connection Pathway, connecting Hope Island Resort to Sanctuary Cove. Residents are welcome to peruse the Resort and shopping centre facilities at their leisure. All Residents are reminded that all roadways within the Resort are governed by State legislation and safe driving by licenced drivers should be maintained at all times.
5. What are the guidelines for pets within and around the Resort?
Each Body Corporate within the Resort has its’ own individualised By-laws and we would recommend that you read these prior to making any decisions regarding pets. In general, a pet must be applied for in writing to the Body Corporate Committee via the office of CMS who will assist with applicants to Committee’s for consideration. As native animals and birds are plentiful on the resort cats and dogs must be controlled at all times t o protect our fauna.
6. Parking of caravans, recreational vehicles and watercraft within the Resort
Further to the previous question, parking restrictions may differ depending on where you reside based on the By-laws, however recreational vehicles of any kind are not permitted to be visible from roadways.
7. Where is the best coffee?
Situated on the Hope Island Marina, Hope Island Shopping Centre has an array of options to suit your preference, including but not limited to: Hope Island Deli and the Boardwalk Tavern. Tantalise your tastebuds with local and international cuisines, or experience true convenience with medical, dental, pharmaceutical, podiatry and more!
8. Do golf balls stray from the course?
There can be the odd golf ball here or there (depending on the person swinging the club), but generally the entire course is surrounded by thick foliage and trees, restricting golf balls from entering adjacent homes.
10. What is the approved mulch type for the Resort?
The approved mulch for use in garden beds in the Resort is Hoop Pine mulch. It is recommended that one inch or 25mm Hoop Pine mulch is used as this has been determined as the best type of mulch. The Development Control By-laws for the Resort also specify that Hoop Pine must be used.
TOP QUESTIONS REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THE BODIES CORPORATE AT HOPE ISLAND RESORT
1. What legislation governs Hope Island Resort?
The Integrated Resort Development Act 1987 (IRDA) sets out the requirements for a “scheme of development” that constitutes an Integrated Resort. The minimum requirements are the establishment of a Primary Thoroughfare Body Corporate, a Secondary Thoroughfare (commonly referred to as the Principal Body Corporate) and the division of the scheme into precincts.
The Building Units and Group Titles Act 1980 (BUGTA) sets out the requirements for the operation and functions of a body corporate with respect to the maintenance, management and control of the common property for the benefit of all proprietors. The HIR Scheme of Development is basically the planning document for the development of the Resort.
The Subdivisional Entitlement Plan is a summary of the spread of lot entitlements in the various areas of the residential zones.
2. Why isn’t Hope Island Resort governed by the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997?
The Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCMA) commenced operation on 13th July 1997 with several amendments made since that time. The transitional provisions of BCCMA stipulated that BUGTA (the Act which formally governed most bodies corporate) was to continue to be in force for building units plans and group titles plans registered under BUGTA, if their registration was for a specified Act. The Hope Island Resort Residential Bodies Corporate are group titles or building units plans registered under BUGTA for a specified Act, IRDA. At this stage, there has been no official information from the Department of Local Government and Planning, the Queensland Government Department that administers the IRDA with regards to a transition to the BCCMA.
3. What is the Body Corporate structure at Hope Island Resort?
4. Who controls the Architectural Review Authority?
The Architectural Review Authority (ARA) is a delegated authority of the Hope Island Resort Principal Body Corporate. The members consist of up to six (6) neighbourhood representatives who are residents of Hope Island Resort. In addition, there may be two (2) non-voting members from Cambridge Management Services Pty Ltd who will attend to the technical and secretarial matters for the ARA.
5. What is the process of appointment of the Members’ Nominee to the Principal Body Corporate and what is his/her role?
The Members Nominee to the Principal Body Corporate (PBC) Nominee is appointed, pursuantto Section 140 of IRDA, generally at the Annual General Meeting or, from time to time at an Extraordinary General Meeting.
The role of the Residential Body Corporate Members’ Nominee to the PBC is to represent the Residential Body Corporate at general meetings of the PBC in the way that the Residential Body Corporate directs and in the best interests of the Residential Body Corporate. The Members’ Nominee is eligible to be elected to the PBC Executive Committee on an annual basis.
6. What services does the Principal Body Corporate provide?
The Principal Body Corporate (PBC) provides the following services to the proprietors of Hope
7. Why do I have to pay levy contributions to my Residential Body Corporate and how are they determined?
Levy contributions are payable by each member of the Residential Body Corporate on a per lot entitlement basis and the funds collected contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of the common areas, cover any necessary insurances, the administration of the Body Corporate and contributions to the Hope Island Resort Principal Body Corporate (see next question).
The levy contributions are approved at the Annual General Meeting based on an approved budget. There are two funds: Administrative Fund which is basically the day-to-day operation account and the Sinking Fund which is the future capital replacement account.
8. What happens to the funds contributed (levy contributions) by the Residential Bodies Corporate to the Principal Body Corporate?
Each year at its Annual General Meeting, the Principal Body Corporate (PBC) approves a budget for the Administrative Fund and Sinking Fund and also sets the levy contributions to be collected from the Residential Bodies Corporate (RBCs).
The levies collected for the Administrative Fund, go towards the day to day operation and maintenance of the assets of the PBC, such as the roads, street lights, sewerage pump stations, canals and landscaping to name a few. Any surplus at year end is transferred to the following year to offset the levies to be collected.
The Sinking Fund levies collected from the RBCs contribute to the future replacement of capital items. An independent Quantity Surveyor calculates the capital replacement of assets required to be set aside for the future.
Each RBC contributes to the PBC’s Administrative and Sinking Funds on a lot entitlement basis. The PBC has 1989 lot entitlements in total and each RBC pays their portion of those 1989 lot entitlements, based on each RBCs respective lot entitlements.
9. Why do we have By-Laws?
Body Corporate By-Laws are essentially the rules and regulations that govern the control, management, administration and use or enjoyment of the lots and areas of common property contained within the registered plan of your body corporate. The By-laws are designed to ensure that the standard of your lifestyle and environment are maintained at the highest level.
It is important that you are familiar with the By-Laws of your neighbourhood. Please log on to the HIR Community Portal where you will find a copy of the latest By-Laws for your Body Corporate.
10. What is the Committee’s role and how can I find out who my Body Corporate Committee Members are?
The Committee’s role is to control, manage and administer the common property of the body corporate. In relation to most day to day management matters, the decision of the Body Corporate Committee is the decision of the body corporate. The body corporate, as a collective entity, can decide at a general meeting to limit the power and authority of the Committee. This procedure limits the matters that the Committee can address and consequently approve. Any matters beyond the jurisdiction of the Committee are then brought to the forum of a general meeting for discussion by all registered proprietors.
The Committee of the body corporate usually meets quarterly and is comprised of a group of proprietors or people nominated by registered proprietors, who are duly elected at a general meeting of the body corporate. Committee members are generally elected for an initial 12 month period, and can be re-elected for a consecutive term upon re-nomination at the next general meeting.
To find out who your Body Corporate Committee Members are, simply log on to the HIR Portal, select the “Body Corporate” section and select your body corporate. Alternatively, please contact the team at CMS on (07) 5530 9900.
The ARA offers a preliminary review service for construction of new developments to assist Applicants in identifying non-compliances with the submission that can be rectified prior to full submission.
Major Renovations, Adding a Swimming Pool or Constructing a Deck
Small Extension to your home
Colour board with true colour samples.
Landscaping upgrade / Altering your Driveway
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Carrying out works without approval is not permitted within the Resort.
If the DCBLs or the ARA approved plan are not complied with the PBC can commence legal action through the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and this may ultimately create problems in the future when selling property.
Hope Island Resort Principal Body Corporate Architectural Review Authority
The appearance of individual lots plays an important part in ensuring that Hope Island Resort remains one of Australia’s premier residential communities.
Whilst regular maintenance and continual improvements to lots is encouraged, you may not be aware that approval from the Principal Body Corporate (PBC) is required prior to undertaking any external changes to your lot or development.
The ARA Committee comprises of Owners from across the Resort who meet fortnightly to review all applications received and make recommendations to the Hope Island Resort Principal Body Corporate (PBC). The ARA is a voluntary position and members are appointed by the PBC.
The ARA monitors and reviews applications from approximately 1800 lots across 38 Residential Bodies Corporate in Hope Island Resort.
The ARA has Committee Meetings every fortnight to review applications and in 2017 held 24 Committee Meetings and in 2018, 23 Committee Meetings were held, with each meeting lasting on average 3-4 hours.
Each Committee Meeting has approximately 30-40 applications per meeting.
In addition to the general design by-laws in the Development Control By-laws, the Resort has 14 residential precincts each with its own architectural theme and design guidelines which the ARA seeks to uphold.
Click on any of the following buttons to get more fact sheets or the ARA redevelopment application form.
Rejuvenated garden and lawn at Rosebank
