Barangaroo is a great opportunity to showcase
Sydney as a world leader in sustainability. Sustainable
designs and initiatives are being created throughout the delivery
of the program - environmentally, socially and
economically.
Barangaroo's goal is to be the first precinct
of its size in the world and certainly the first CBD precinct in
Australia, to be climate positive.
We plan to generate more renewable energy than we
use at Barangaroo, recycle and export more water than we use and
reuse, reduce and recycle more waste from the city than we
generate.
We will be carbon neutral, water positive,
generate zero waste and enhance the wellbeing of the community.
We will provide affordable housing for key
workers as well as green skilling and local employment
opportunities. Just over 50 percent of Barangaroo will be dedicated
public space, including a 2.2 kilometre foreshore walk and the
vibrant, naturalistic Headland Park.
To achieve these goals, Barangaroo
infrastructure will be developed and implemented by the Authority
and the site's developers across the whole district. This
will include:
- A chilled water and harbour cooling system, recycled water
service and waste recycling service
- Generating new solar renewable energy on site which will be
enough to service the public areas
- Generating new renewable energy off site - including a solar
farm in regional NSW, big enough to generate the amount of
electricity required to power approximately 5,000 homes
- Providing recycled water from Barangaroo to CBD
- Creating green travel options: strong public transport links,
only 4 percent car use on site, walking and cycling networks
through the precinct, electric car power stations in car parks
- Providing free precinct wide WiFi
External agencies, contractors and
organisations at the site will be required to manage their
activities with a view to achieving these sustainability
goals. This will include:
- Manufacturing soil on-site from sandstone and recycled
waste
- Reducing waste going into landfill by 97%, by sorting and
separating waste and recycling or reusing as appropriate during the
construction phase
- Requiring tenants to have their air-conditioning just 2 degrees
warmer in summer and 2 degrees cooler in winter to save energy
- Planting 100% native plants in the headland park - 90% of which
will be common species
- Using recycled water for flushing toilets through to irrigation
and fire sprinklers
- Ensuring 20% of construction work be given to apprentices or
trainees
- Ensuring retailers and suppliers avoid packaging, reduce waste
and offer healthy food choices from locally and sustainably
produced food
- Including affordable retail and office space to encourage new
enterprises
- Providing and promoting access to and facilities for walking,
cycling and passive and active recreation through design for active
living and healthy lifestyles
Barangaroo is working with
sustainability leaders from around the world to help us reach our
goals.
