Migrant Hub - The Secret Heaven

Have been hearing ppl talking about this place -  Migrant Hub and the cafe (MiHUB cafe) which was previously operated in Hoppers Lane has been moved to Mombourin in Weribee (2, Recreation Close, Werribee). This Migrant hub is not famous for its garden, also the delicious Malaysian food run by an Malaysian makcik - Nora. However I've never made the effort to visit the place.

Until today  when I woke up in the morning, I felt real sick and really wanted a hot teh Tarik (pull tea) to warm up myself. After the doctor appointment, I decided to go and explore this place.

Not to far from Point Cook (About 15 minutes drive), I reached this place and at a first glance, it was a little run down I thought. Without much of expectation, I went in through the little wired-fence door with the signboard "Open" at the left side, and along the corridor with some big pots stacked up the wooden rack, until I reached the back door of the cafe.

 

Can you see the big pots?

I then followed the sign "CAFE -----> " written on the back door, through another corridor to the front. Having a look at the front yard in front of me, oh my god, it's a 2 acres land with ponds, lake, hut, benches, big trees around, I'm so...amazed with the pictureque scenery (I thought it could be the second ideal location for the lord of the ring film scene, beside the one in NZ!)

Here's the cafe back door, go through your right, and you'll find the heaven

 

Then on my right, here's the little MiHUB cafe which is another surprise to me, what a cozy sitting area both indoor and outdoor at your options. Then I met Makcik Nora, who was sweeping the floor and told me that, I'm a bit eary and the food wasn't ready yet. I ordered the Teh Tarik and Nasi Lemak (Coconut Rice), picked a seat in the court yard, shielded by the plastic cover, yet the sunlight could penetrate in and vice versa that my eye could "penetrate" the scene through it  (not forgetting that I'm actually sick and couldn't get too cold). I  have taken some photos of different angles as well of the Cafe.

Waited for quite a while, finally my Brunch (breakfast + lunch @ 11.00am) was served. Being able to dine at the eye catching place, I was definately satisfied. It has been a while I couldn't find a place like this to enjoy a meal as a start. What more the food is actually not expensive at all, nasi lemak and tea for AUD 8 bucks. What a deal!!

Finished my meal, and advised by Makcik, there's a garden deal happening just there at the hut. Not knowing what was all this about, I walked towards the hut and saw lotsa plants, fruits and vegetable on the table. Different varieties includes fresh and juicy lemons, agapanthus plants, mints and herbs, green leafs vege, some old photo frame, booklets etc. While I was observing some people choosing the items from the table, then I saw another bunch of people carrying the recyclable bags and pulling out some other herbs and vege from their bag to the table too. Then I realized this was a swapping deal! You bring some and leave it there then you grab some and bring them home. What a great community.  The market deal was run by a lady whose name is Reita with her other members.

P/S: There's journalist taking photo there as well during my visit, hope more people get to know about this place then. As for me, I'll definately come back for another morning tea at this lovely secreat heaven :)

 

One more month to go, getting there!

Recently received some updates from the developer that the land that has been long waited will be soon settled! The settlement is expected to be either mid or end of October, which is just a month away. After 1 year and 2 months waiting since we have last placed our deposit, it is finally close to its completion. Finger cross it wouldn't take too long for the documentation to be released.

Had a drive through our beloved land, we could see that they are now "ready to built" after the last bit - the 4 pegs - have been grouded to the respective boundaries.

The lovely completed crossover with the dirty tarred road.

Another view of different lots with pits at the nature strip

At the end of the yellowbox drive still needs a bit of touch up perhaps

Here's the pegs with the lots number engraved on.

Taking a look at the yellowbox drive from the temporary access raod (with wooden fence on)

oh oh.. definately need to note this onto the asset protection form.

Featherbrook Transformed to Parkbrook

Central Equity just released their new land called Parkbrook. And it is situated just right beside Featherbrook. About 2/3 of the current size of Featherbrook, Parkbrook vowed to bring a large significant of park, as how the name was spelled.

Overall development plan

Lot sizes and pricing.. for more information, do head down to the Sales office at 215 Sneydes Road, Point cook.

Our contract appointment - 27/06/2011

Here we are again at Carlisle homes, Mulgrave. This time for our contract appointment!

This will the last process, before construction. After this, we will continue to wait patiently for our land to settle. Hopefully not for too long more. So far, our journey with Carlisle has been quite smooth. Finger crossed for the contruction bit.

Featherbrook Stage 19 & 20 - updates 24/7/2011

It has been a month and a half since my last update. There were lots of happening within now and then.With just barely a month and a half, stage 19 have been completed. And now, I am just anxiously waiting for stage 20 to be completed too. Why, because the plot of land that I have purchased is in Stage 20. :)

Stage 19 completion pics

 View of Capital Way, at Stage 19

 The newly completed Featherbrook Drive

 The other portion of Featherbrook Dr

 Intersection between Featherbrook Dr, Yellowbox Dr, and Fongeo Dr (Alamanda Estate)

 The intersection road signs. Which way should I go?

The completed portion of Yellowbox Drive @ Stage 19


Whereas the pic below illustrates the uncomplete side of Yellowbox Drive @ Stage 20 (29/06/2011)
The following pics are taken on various dates, from the oldest to the latest..

Pipes going across the road

Wires, cables & pipes getting layed.

 Drainage pit - all set to be laid

Grated side entry pit...

The covers has arrived. Where are the pits?

 Here they are, still in construction..

The following updates - 3/7/2011 - a week after

Telecommunications piping... To add on to our happiness, Central Equity has just informed us that Stage 20 will be part of the NBN network. What does that mean to us? It means faster internet connections! We will be getting fibre optic connection to our future homes too, just like our neighbour, Alamanda Estate...

White = Telekommunication
Orange = Electric
Black & yellow stripes = Gas ?

Now that I am looking at so many pipes, cables etc.. I am quite lost. Can anyone describe their job descriptions? There are so many variants, pipes in white, black, orange, blue, black&yellow stripes... hmm, what else...
Black ?

The following updates - 10/7/2011 - a week after

 Road kerb is up..

 Splitting connection to 2 plot of lands.  E/T = Electric / Telephone ?

The following updates - 17/7/2011 - a week after

 Hmm, seems like they just dug up the earth again for another pipe? This orange pipe is double the size of the earlier posted orange pipe. Again, god know what is this for? Oh, probably this is the main electric pipe, and the smaller ones that go across the road are the ones for individual plot of land.. Maybe I should take up a degree in land development, if there is such a degree..

 I found that they label the markers at the kerb for future references. Thats a freaking good idea.

 WG = Water Gas?
What about O?

 NR = ? No Road

| <- X -> | for the cross over..

 The End of Yellowbox Drive...

 The following updates - 24/7/2011 - a week after

 Hey, street lamps are up! They are also getting ready to seal the roads. Patches of bitumen can be seen.. I believe the final touch could be done by next week. Lets see if my judgement is correct.

 I found a pipe sticking out from the gully pit( easements at the back of the lot )

 Or should I say, I found many pipes sticking out of easement?

Stay tune for more updates in the coming weeks.. I am really getting excited each day as I can smell the completion soon..