The 222-hectare "Lakeside at Pakenham" development will feature extensive community facilities built around a 6.5-hectare lake.

Construction has already begun on the Cardinia Cultural Centre, which will incorporate a civic plaza, theatre, function centre, gallery space and an amphitheatre alongside the lake.

The use of fencing made from COLORBOND® steel in the trademarked colour Summershade throughout the development provides consistency to reinforce the community feeling the developers are seeking to generate.

Almost half of the homes already constructed at Lakeside at Pakenham feature steel roofing made from lightweight COLORBOND® steel.

Lakeside at Pakenham is a joint venture between Delfin Lend Lease and the Cardinia Shire Council. It will become home to 6500 people.

Lakeside at Pakenham Marketing Services Manager Jason Greenhalgh said the high percentage of homes being built with COLORBOND® steel at the development was a direct result of the homeowners' choice.

"In the 18 months since construction began, 150 homes have already been built and more than 100 others are now under construction," he said.

"More than half the homeowners building at Lakeside at Pakenham have selected roofing made from COLORBOND® steel for their homes."

Mr Greenhalgh said Delfin Lend Lease specified fences made from COLORBOND® steel for the Lakeside development because they were easier to install and more affordable than fences made from alternative materials.

He said fencing made from COLORBOND® steel provided benefits for the tradespeople in terms of convenience and ease of construction.

"Home owners are also reaping rewards as they do not have to paint their fences to protect them from the elements when they move in, saving them time and money."

For more information contact:
Jason Greenhalgh
Lakeside at Pakenham
Sale & Info Centre
930 Princess Highway
Pakenham VIC 3810
Phl: (03) 5941 6000
Fax: (03) 5941 6001