While the site is a former cane farm and is largely cleared, vegetation will be a dominant feature of the new community.

The site is highly modified from former cane farming practices which has reduced habitat values for many native species. Extensive fauna surveys have been undertaken by leading experts to inform the design of the new Twin Waters community.

Acid sulfate soil (ASS) testing: The site has been extensively assessed by geotechnical experts, with approximately 100 boreholes drilled, sampled and tested.