Our Vision for Highforest by Mirvac

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.

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.