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Gold nugget valued at $1M found at The Valley

Stage 1 constructions for ‘The Valley of Tomorrow’ are well underway and yesterday Construction Manager Andrew Aureate was quick to inform the MVRC team that while digging at the new TOTE Building site the excavator picked up something very unusual.A gold nugget was dug out of the ground at approximately 11:11am yesterday, and workers on site could hardly contain their excitement as the dirt was dusted away and the golden nugget was revealed.“I’ve been a Construction Manager for 17 years now and I’ve never seen anything interesting dug up before.“Usually it’s just waste- rubbish, plastics or old PVC Pipes.“But we’ve literally struck gold here,” Aureate said.The nugget, which tipped the scales at a hefty 39.7kg, was taken to the local jeweler on Puckle Street yesterday and was deemed to be worth $1.1M AUD, making it an extremely valuable find.Operating the excavator at the time was Darren Kismet, and he too could not believe his eyes after the nugget caught the light of the sun and glistened through the teeth of his machine.“It’s astonishing really. It didn’t seem real at the time.“I was just about to knock-off for lunch and I saw a little sparkling object at the end of the digger and thought to myself ‘it can’t be, can it?’,” Kismet explained.The MVRC are now looking into ways of utilizing the find, with one suggestion being melting it down to cover the entire Winx statue, befitting of the four-time Cox Plate winning champion.&nbsp;

Construction of Trackside House and Stonepine House commences&nbsp;July marked another important milestone with the sod-turning ceremony held at Moonee Valley Park, which signalled the beginning of construction for Trackside House and Stonepine House. This ceremony was significant in the ongoing redevelopment project of our new community, accomplished in collaboration with our Development Partners: Hamton, Hostplus, ISPT, and builders Icon.The commencement of Trackside House and Stonepine House stages signifies the culmination of Phase 1, and we are delighted to witness the progress of the project so far. These stages bring us closer to realising the vision of Moonee Valley Park, offering an exceptional living experience for our future residents. We eagerly anticipate the completion of these stages in 2025.Trackside House will provide 204 apartments, offering a modern and luxurious lifestyle with breathtaking views of the track. Stonepine House will feature 122 apartments, blending contemporary design with the natural beauty of the surrounding parkland. Both developments will contribute significantly to the growth and vibrancy of our community.We extend thanks to our Development Partners Hamton, Hostplus, and ISPT for their unwavering commitment and expertise throughout this journey.

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