Bricks and mortar may build a house, but how do you build a community?

According to LandCorp Chief Executive Frank Marra, it takes more than a nice house to make a place a home.

"It is what living there provides you in terms of community connections and amenity which really makes a home," Mr Marra said.

"Residents directly influence the way in which a community grows, and as the State's land development agency, we fully embrace this notion."

Mr Marra said one project in particular, Champion Lakes, already had a strong sense of community despite its short history.

"We wanted to ensure this unique estate, which overlooks a 2,000 metre international-standard rowing course, had a strong and connected community," he said.

"Working closely with residents, we supported the establishment of the Champion Lakes Residents Association (CLRA)."

Now run entirely by residents and with over 60 members, the CLRA is an active voice to arrange activities which promote community spirit and awareness.

The group's committee meets monthly and also runs a private Facebook page. They have organised a host of activities including Easter and Christmas celebrations, exercise events and educational workshops.

The lake foreshore and public open space areas within the Champion Lakes estate are perfect for the CLRA to host their events with BBQ facilities, shade and seating available.

Although the aim of some activities is to raise funds to pay for future events, they also do their part for charity. At the last Christmas party on the lake foreshore, residents and their friends and families generously donated wrapped Christmas presents to the Salvation Army.

Champion Lakes resident Cathy Wolfenden purchased her home with husband Geoff in December 2012. She manages the group's Facebook page, the CLRA database and email group, while Geoff is the Treasurer and coordinates the Neighbourhood Watch.

"We were keen to become a real part of this community from the time we first moved into Champion Lakes. Being on the Residents Association has given us the opportunity to do this," Mrs Wolfenden said.

"I love our community here, and also the semi-rural feel to the place. It is great to be able to take our grandchildren to play in the nature area or ride their scooters near the lake.

"We had been renting and were looking to buy before we bought one of the townhouses at the estate - the whole area just had such a nice feel to it, and the community events have given us an opportunity to get to know our neighbours better."

Resident and CLRA executive committee member Ajith Rajagopal said he was proud to call Champion Lakes home.

He said he and his wife were driving along Tonkin Highway, and noticed people watching boat racing on the lake.

"We drove in to get a better look and instantly fell in love with the estate because of the lake and the design of the houses," Mr Rajagopal said.

"We bought our piece of land at Champion Lakes in 2012 and have ended up building our dream home here, which is a single storey 4x2 where I live with my wife Soumya and our son Aadhi.

"When we started building our home our neighbours made us so welcome. This is a young, vibrant and hugely multicultural estate which is perfect for raising a family.

"The public transport facilities are excellent, with both buses and trains nearby, and a very good school within a kilometre of the estate.

"We are proud to be part of the CLRA, actively promoting our community to others."

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