Alfie Connect

When will my home be ready?

Civil construction

Completed

Home construction

Complete

Home construction completion timeframe

February 2021

Settlement

Complete

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Alfie - Solar Systems and FIT Credits Update - May 2025

Important Information Regarding Solar Systems and FIT Credits

Dear Alfie Residents,

We are writing to you with an important update regarding the solar systems and Feed-in Tariff (FIT) credits for your Alfie home.

Our team is advised that some residents are missing solar compliance certificates that were provided at handover. As we do not hold this information on file, Development Victoria is currently working with its partners to provide these to Origin Energy on your behalf to enable Origin to allocate FIT credits. If you are contacting Origin directly, please let them know that you are part of the embedded network at 430 Blackshaws Road, and not a standard residential customer.

To get the most value from your solar system, it's more cost-effective to use the power it generates, not rely on FIT credits.

For use of the solar, if you are still experiencing issues, please reply to this email. When doing so, be sure to include the following information:
*Your address and lot number
*A clear description of the issue
*A reference to the relevant section/error code in the manual
*Any supporting photos

By way of assistance, we have included below manuals for the solar PV systems (your inverter will have the model noted):

Alfie Stage 1 UM_202010_SG2-8K G2 Premium User Manual_V1.5

Alfie Stage 2 & 3 Chromagen GW_ES_User Manual-EN

Alfie Stage 2 & 3 Chromagen GW_EM_User Manual-EN

Also included below are links for an updated app that is available for Stages 2 & 3. For Stage 1, there is a QR code on the inverter with the link.

Stage 2 & 3 - Google Play Store

Stage 2 & 3 - Apple App Store

Development Victoria will also upload this correspondence to the Alfie Connect Portal for future access.

Please Note: If there are power surges, or other factors, Powercor may temporarily shut down the solar systems as a safety measure. This is a normal part of how the system operates and is not cause for concern. It is applicable to any PV systems that are attached to their grid system, and not limited to Alfie.

If you have a tenant or know of any new owners, we kindly ask that you ensure this information is forwarded accordingly.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Kind Regards,
The Alfie Team

Civil Construction Progress

construction commences

100% COMPLETE

construction complete

Pre-Construction

Includes design, authority approvals, tender and audit works.

Earthworks

Re-shaping of the ground to allow construction of roads and drainage connection to each lot. Estimated timeframe 4-6 weeks.

sewer and
drainage

Provision of a sewer connection to each lot and underground drainage system. Estimated timeframe 8 weeks.

water and gas

Provision of water and gas pipeline connections to each lot. Estimated timeframe 3-4 weeks.

sub-grade

Developing a firm material base underneath roads and footpaths. Construction of kerbs and drains to enable channels from stormwater to travel to underground drainage system.

electrical and nbn

Electrical cabling and NBN to enable internet connection for each lot.

Footpaths
and roads

Footpaths, asphalt, topsoiling and road completion.

construction
complete

Completion of the construction works. Home construction will commence after civil construction is completed.

Home Construction Progress

home construction commences

100% COMPLETE

home construction complete

slab

Concrete footings for base is poured.

frame

Construction and set-up of frame for approval by a building surveyor.

lock up

External wall cladding and roof covering is completed. External doors and external windows are fixed.

internal
fit out

All internal fittings including architraves, skirting, doors, built-in shelves, baths, basins, troughs, sinks, cabinets and cupboards are fitted or fixed into position. Flooring is laid.

landscaping

Landscaping within your property is completed.

practical
completion

All building work is either complete or close to completion, in accordance with the contract/agreement with the relevant authorities. Property is reasonably fit for occupation.

final inspection

Final visit by building inspectors to ensure all fittings, fixtures are complete, in good condition and built to the standard and specification as indicated in relevant contracts/agreement. Certificate of occupancy is issued.

handover

All works are finalised and ready to hand over to purchaser to move in.

Title Registration Progress

0%
complete

settlement
100%

Contact made by Development Victoria to purchaser's legal representatives / conveyancers to initiate settlement process (settlement can occur at any time up to 14 days after title registration is achieved). Soil testing by builders and bank valuations can be undertaken at this point.

Title registration
75%

Document lodged to Land Titles Victoria to enable title registration. Estimated timeframe for title registration following lodgement 10-14 days.

statement of
compliance
50% - In Progress

Document received from local council confirming construction has been completed in accordance with approved plans developed by the relevant authorities.

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