Sustainability and the environment
At Springbank Rise, our expert master planning team has created a green suburb that stands out above the rest. Being on a slope, water is naturally treated as it flows through a series of swales and ponds prior to discharge into the surrounding waterways. The landscaped swales and ponds provide a high level of amenity resulting in a pleasant outdoor environment for outdoor activities and exercise.
Design Elements of Springbank Rise:
- The central spine swale is designed to passively filter water run- off/storm water prior to reaching the waterways
- 30 hectares of open space into the residential neighbourhoods
- Hike and bike trails weave their way throughout the community to actively encourage walking and cycling and reduce the suburb’s environmental impact
- Awareness and enjoyment of neighbouring farm land will be promoted to the community
- The Display Village exhibits green building, achieving a minimum of 40% water reduction and solar power panels
- Retention of many remnant eucalyptus trees across the site, including a major window along the eastern site boundary which forms a buffer between homes and Horse Park Drive
- Recycling on site materials such as rocks for landscaping, with a cut and fill balance negating the need to transport earth to and from the site
- Providing information to buyers on sustainability in the Building and Siting Requirements booklet
- All houses are to achieve a minimum 6 star energy efficiency rating
- All homes reduce potable water use by 40%
- Water treatment facilities to increase water quality in Ponds and Waterways
In the future we are looking at:
Builders waste recycling programs;
Electric car charging points
Early implementation of bus routes through the estate
Additional information can be found at the following sites:
ACT Planning and Land Authority
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A comprehensive resource for sustainable design and building in the ACT.
Home Energy Advice Team
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HEAT is funded by the ACT government to provide free, independent, expert advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Whether you own or rent, HEAT can suggest ways to make your home more comfortable whilst saving money, energy and the environment.
Think Water ACT Water
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This website provides information about the ACT and region's future water supply, ACT Government rebate programs and services, and advice to help you make your home, garden, school or business more water efficient.
To learn more about how we’re taking sustainability seriously at Springbank Rise, contact us.
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