We’re excited to announce that Katherine Hurley has joined the Birling team as our new Senior Development Manager. With more than 13 years of experience in civil engineering, project management, and large-scale community development, Katherine brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for creating places where people love to live.

Who is Katherine Hurley?
Katherine is a Civil Engineer with an impressive track record delivering residential, infrastructure, and sustainability projects across Australia and the United Kingdom. Her career has spanned everything from upgrading Windsor Castle’s two-hundred-year-old water network to managing a $2 billion masterplanned community in NSW.
At the heart of Katherine’s work is a commitment to sustainability, community benefit, and excellence in design and delivery. She has managed the full life cycle of projects from concept and approvals through to operation while keeping the needs of future residents front and centre.
Outside of work, Katherine is a proud mum to her 18-month-old daughter, which gives her a personal appreciation for the importance of creating safe, welcoming neighbourhoods with spaces for families to grow, play, and connect.
What Will Katherine Be Doing at Birling?
As Senior Development Manager, Katherine will be leading the delivery of Birling’s master-planned community ensuring every stage is built to the highest standards.

Her role includes:
• Overseeing design and construction so that homes, streets, and public spaces are functional, beautiful, and sustainable.
• Coordinating with engineers, architects, and planners to deliver on Birling’s vision.
• Engaging with local stakeholders to ensure Birling positively contributes to the region.
• Making sure infrastructure from roads and drainage to parks and utilities is delivered efficiently and ready for the first residents to move in.

What This Means for Future Residents
For our future Birling community, Katherine’s expertise means peace of mind. You can be confident your neighbourhood will be thoughtfully designed, well-built, and ready to stand the test of time.
In Katherine’s own words:

“When I imagine my family living at Birling, I see a place that’s been carefully designed to make everyday life better where the streets feel safe, the parks feel close, and the infrastructure works seamlessly in the background so you can simply enjoy your home. Every decision we make is about creating a neighbourhood you’ll be proud to call your own, now and for generations to come.”

We’re thrilled to have Katherine’s leadership and experience shaping Birling’s future. The journey from blueprint to bustling neighbourhood is an exciting one and with Katherine on board, our residents can look forward to a community built with precision, passion, and pride.

Birling continues to gain momentum with the Development Application (DA) now approved for Stages 3 to 5, unlocking 227 new residential lots in one of South West Sydney’s most exciting emerging communities.

To mark this important milestone, we opened our gates for a special preview weekend on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August and we’re thrilled to share that both days were completely booked out. Across six sessions, we welcomed hundreds of eager families and future residents for a behind the scenes look at the future of Birling.

These VIP guests are now first in line with exclusive access to the initial Hilltop Release 1 which includes the first 25 lots from Stage 3. This early opportunity to secure land before it officially hits the market reflects our commitment to rewarding early interest and loyal engagement with our growing community.

Haven’t registered yet? Now is the perfect time to join our database and be the first to hear about future land releases at Birling. With Stages 1 and 2 already sold out and registrations topping 12,000, demand is strong and interest shows no signs of slowing down.

This latest planning approval paves the way for construction to continue at pace with road networks, bulk earthworks, and infrastructure already well underway. A new construction video released this week gives a glimpse of the progress across Stages 1 and 2, setting the foundation for a thriving future ready neighbourhood.

Beyond new homes, planning is also progressing for Birling’s future green spaces with community feedback directly shaping the design of a new central park. From nature based play to shaded gathering zones and walking trails, our open spaces are being crafted with real community needs at heart.

Located just minutes from Bradfield City Centre and Western Sydney International Airport, Birling is perfectly positioned for a connected lifestyle surrounded by emerging jobs, transport links, education, and nature.

We’re proud to be shaping a neighbourhood that’s not only thoughtfully designed but truly community first.

Watch the latest construction video
https://info.birlingcommunity.com.au/august2025

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Exciting progress continues at Birling, with strong momentum across the community. Titles for Stages 1 and 2 are fast approaching, and only a few lots remain available. On the ground, civil works are well underway, including kerb, gutter and road construction, potable water installation, and the delivery and installation of our custom-coloured retaining walls – a unique design feature created in partnership with Baines Masonry.

Our first park, Woodland Grove, is progressing through final approvals, with construction set to begin in early 2026. Planning is also underway for a significant future parkland adjacent to the historic Birling Homestead – a space designed for play, picnics and neighbourhood connection.

We’re also pleased to have received development approval across Stages 3 to 5, unlocking the next chapter for the Birling community. This future area will introduce new homes alongside the Green Spine – a landscaped corridor that connects streets, parks, and future transport links, supporting an active and accessible lifestyle.

Stage 1 buyers will soon be invited to a special site visit is anticipated for September, with the opportunity to stand on their future lot, meet their neighbours, and speak with our team and Colorbond about the journey ahead.

Watch here: https://info.birlingcommunity.com.au/august2025