$1.6b Charmhaven project unveils game-changing public sports field, 2000 homes and new jobs for Central Coast

 A billion-dollar masterplanned community that promises to reshape the Central Coast has unveiled bold new features, including a state-of-the-art, all-weather sporting field gifted to the public. 

Australian developer Third.i is behind the $1.6 billion project, known as the Charmhaven Project. If approved, the development will include more than 2000 homes, a school catering to 1500 students from kindergarten to Year 12, and a new business park. 

According to the developers, the Charmhaven neighbourhood would be a catalyst site for growth on the Central Coast, delivering a mix of affordable and sustainable housing options, new infrastructure, and more than 120 hectares of ecological stewardship land and open public space. 

Third.i is also constructing a new link road between Arizona Rd and the Pacific Hwy, which is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion in the area. 

Third.i’s head of acquisitions, Florian Caillon, said these infrastructure measures would not only ease congestion but also improve safety for local residents. 

“This includes a much-needed all-weather sports facility for local community sports groups, as well as new roads, water and electricity infrastructure, all of which will benefit Charmhaven and the wider region, at no cost to the NSW Government,” Mr Caillon said. 

“In addition, there will be walking trails, cycleways and over 120 hectares of ecological lands, which we will fund in perpetuity for future generations.” 

If approved, the sporting field will be the only all-weather facility of its kind on the Central Coast. 

Alex Burgin, CEO of Central Coast Football, said the football community had been heavily impacted by ground closures due to wet weather, with many children missing out on playing the sport they love for weeks at a time. 

“Any proposal that invests in all-weather sporting infrastructure is not just welcome, it’s essential for our region’s future.” 

Brendan Ross, President of Kanwal Football Club said if developments like Charmhaven were proposing this kind of infrastructure, the community should support it. 

Aaron Hammond, a father of two young players at Kanwal FC, shared his family’s experience. 

“Since the season started in April, my kids have only been able to play and train six times because the oval has been closed by council,” he said. 

The proposed school, St Philip’s Christian College Charmhaven, would be a low-fee independent christian school that would offer strong academic and extra-curricular opportunities which could have up to 1500 students. 

In addition, the school would also provide tailored education pathways through the Dynamic Learning College, supporting students with diverse learning needs. 

The new business park in Charmhaven would also create over 600 new operational jobs. 

Subject to planning approval, the first homes could be delivered within 36 months, helping meet growing housing demand on the Central Coast, which is forecast to reach a population of more than 404,250 by 2041. 

“We’re committed to creating a vibrant, multifaceted community that delivers affordable and sustainable housing, modern infrastructure, and green open spaces for the fast-growing Central Coast,” Mr Caillon said. 

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