Green housing at Fitzgibbon

Bayside Star 25 Nov 2009

A RESIDENTIAL housing development at Fitzgibbon was recognised for its commitment to environmental sustainability recently. The Urban Land Development Authority's (ULDA) Fitzgibbon Chase is the first project in Australia to receive full marks under EnviroDevelopment version 2.0, which recognises exemplary sustainable development projects. 

EnviroDevelopment is an initiative of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) and is a scientifically-based program which recognises outstanding achievement across six key areas of sustainability - ecosystems, waste, energy, materials, waste and community.

Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe said to be accredited in all six areas was a significant achievement. "The EnviroDevelopment certificate demonstrates that Fitzgibbon Chase has met rigorous sustainability standards set by scientists, academics and industry professionals," Mr Hinchliffe said.

ULDA CEO Paul Eagles said the certification meant that people who were looking to buy in Fitzgibbon Chase could be assured the house they were purchasing met a significant range of environment standards.

"The program recognises that at Fitzgibbon Chase, we're using open green space, energy efficient house design, advanced waste minimisation and recycling strategies - and extensive ecological management to provide future residents with a genuine environmentally friendly environment," Mr Eagles said.

"Fitzgibbon Chase is the first development ever to be certified under this version of the EnviroDevelopment program which requires that even more stringent standards be met.

"It is a testament to the work the ULDA has been undertaking with our builder partners that we have been able to achieve this while at the same time ensuring that we meet our housing affordability requirements."