Victorian Government leads with Green Star for Fishermans Bend
07 November 2017
GBCA:
Victorians have more certainty in
a more sustainable and prosperous future, as the release of the draft
Framework for
Fishermans Bend signals a commitment to world-class
sustainable outcomes.
Romilly Madew, the chief executive officer of the Green Building Council
of Australia (GBCA), has congratulated the
Victorian Government,
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne, and the Fishermans Bend Taskforce
for their vision and leadership.
“The draft Framework demonstrates how sustainability can act as a
multiplier for better economic and social outcomes across the
community,” Ms Madew says.
“Victorians rightly expect that Fishermans Bend will deliver a city for
the next generation – one that provides a liveable and prosperous
community for the 80,000 workers and 80,000 residents who will call it
home.
“But importantly, the
jobs, growth and housing will be achieved in
parallel with a high quality, resilient built environment. And it will
be supported by long-term
infrastructure planning that builds
connections, fosters diversity and respects local heritage.”
The Fishermans Bend
urban renewal project is the largest of its kind in
Australia. It is larger than every other urban renewal project in
Victoria combined.
The Framework embeds the
Green Star – Communities principles and
credits. Ms Madew says “this demonstrates the value of a Green Star
Communities-led approach to large-scale urban renewal”.
The Victorian Government’s Framework requires ‘new developments to meet
4 Star Green Star Standards or equivalent now, and clearly indicate
future increases to performance requirements’.
“Given the complexity and breadth of the site, we applaud the Victorian
Government’s decision to benchmark each new development on the site
against the 4 Star Green Star rating requirements,” Ms Madew adds.
“Achieving certification will give the community confidence that the
outcomes outlined in the Framework are being met – and that Fishermans
Bend is a place that all Australians can take pride in,” she says.
Ms Madew says the Victorian Government’s goal to create a low-carbon
community that maximises renewable energy generation and storage is
“laudable”.
“The exploration of precinct-wide sustainable energy generation and
distribution reflects a 21st century vision for energy security that
meets our international commitments,” she adds.
“The Green Building Council of Australia looks forward to working with
the government to supports its zero emissions strategy, and its
transition plan to improve the energy performance of the state’s
buildings,” Ms Madew concludes.
--ENDS--
Source: Green Building Council of Australia - www.gbca.org.au
Contact: N/A
External Links: N/A
Recent news by: Green Building Council of Australia