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 and apartments provisioned for electric vehicle charging 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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