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OUR VISION

Our vision is a community where life is in balance, where people find sustenance from nature and each other and a deep sense of belonging.

As we embark on the journey to reimagine this special place, Mirvac is committed to creating a regenerative place where our hand is guided by the environmental imperative to use energy, water and all resources wisely; to reduce our carbon footprint; and to conserve, protect and enhance the natural landscape.

 


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  6 STAR GREEN STAR COMMUNITY

 

 

One of the sustainability initiatives being targeted at Highforest by Mirvac is achieving a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating. This rating from the Green Building Council Australia would class the project as a world leader in sustainable development and innovation. Highforest will be Mirvac’s first registered 6 Star Green Star Community.
Green Star rates projects on 5 key categories: governance; liveability; economic prosperity; environment and innovation.

 

For further information on Green Star and what the rating tool means, please refer to the Green Building Council Australia’s website here.

LIVING WITH CARE

Forest returned to public

Over 10 hectares of endangered Blue Gum High Forest and Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest is being returned to public ownership equating to 40% of the site

All-electric community

All-electric community targeting 7-star NatHERs rating to houses and 7-star average to apartments

Solar power included

6.6kW solar system to every house, as well as solar panels to the apartment precinct, servicing common areas

Close to public transport

New housing within walking distance of public transport

Rainwater tank

Rainwater harvesting for every house to reduce potable water usage, as well as two rainwater tanks located in apartment building basements

Electric vehicle charging

All homes provisioned for electric vehicle charging. Apartments provisioned for one EV charging space and two EV chargers in the visitors area of the apartment building basements.

Open spaces

Connected and publicly accessible open spaces to maximise social benefits

Accessible amenities

Publicly accessible amenity including proposed half basketball court and playground

Walking trails

Access to walking trails to enhance forest connection including the repair of bridges to improve safety and community access

Community development commitment

Commitment to working with the existing wider community and establishing the new one at Highforest

Seed harvesting

Seed harvesting for propagation of trees endemic to the area

Tree replacement strategy

Revegetation by planting 1.5 trees for every one removed

Construction re-use & recycling

96% of demolition waste diverted from landfill through recycling and reuse

No waste goes to waste

Office fittings and furniture sold or donated

Material reuse

Sandstone and timber reclaimed from site is being reused in open spaces, nature play and landscaped areas

New uses for old plant and mechanical equipment

Generators and used mechanical plant from former commercial building relocated to mushroom farm in Windsor and repurposed in other Mirvac assets.

For native fauna

A green grid and habitat corridors for native fauna

Hollows and nest boxes

Artificial hollows and nest boxes installed for birds and arboreal mammals, and mazes for microbats

New plantings

New plantings of native trees and shrubs including regenerating a parcel of forest

Invasive weeds removed

Removal of invasive weeds and introduced species, allowing native flora to regenerate and provide habitat for local and endangered fauna

Tree buffers

Retention of Coonara Avenue trees to maintain street character

Nature inspired

Houses and apartments inspired by nature and Ngurra

Housing diversity

Housing diversity within existing development footprint

Flexible design

Flexible design to accommodate changing household composition and needs

Natural light

Homes designed to maximise natural light and ventilation

Forest views

Apartments, where possible, are located and oriented to maximise forest views

Open space

Multiple curated outdoor spaces to promote an active lifestyle and connection with Ngurra

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