New Epping’s vision for a greener future will see a central green spine and waterway rehabilitated, whilst built spaces will target Net Zero in operation, providing sustainability benefits to enhance the urban experience and livability.
- TARGETING NET ZERO IN OPERATION
- 11HA NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
- EDGARS CREEK REGENERATION
- 3.2KM nature loop, Parks & Reserves
Neighbourhood scale projects like New Epping have a unique opportunity to regenerate a natural environment whilst ensuring new buildings provide the benefits of sustainability for people – comfort, health, low operating costs and a reduced carbon footprint.
Liam Wallis, HIP V. HYPE
KEY COMMITMENTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Underpinned by green practices, New Epping will be an exemplar for healthy, active and sustainable living.
NET ZERO TARGET
All new homes and commercial buildings at New Epping will maximise renewable energy generation and storage while eliminating operational carbon.
REGENERATION
New Epping will occupy 51ha of regenerated land that was previously a quarry. This includes the regeneration of Edgars Creek and the surrounding wetlands.
CONSERVATION
Along with an overall focus on protecting and preserving native flora and fauna, a dedicated conservation strategy has been developed for the endangered Growling Grass Frogs at New Epping.
PLANTINGS
A significant part of the regeneration of New Epping’s natural landscape will be the planting of approximately 200,000 new plants.
NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATION
New Epping’s masterplan and building designs have been optimised to maximise daylight and natural ventilation in response to local environmental conditions.
BIOPHILIC DESIGN
Biophilic design principles inform New Epping’s built form, with a connection to nature a key design driver and buildings designed and sited to maximise health, wellness and sustainability outcomes.
WATER REDUCTION
New Epping will adopt water efficiency measures that aim to reduce potable water usage by 30 per cent for most buildings.
EDUCATION
There will be ongoing education for commercial tenants and residents about the impacts of resource use and waste creation.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Electric vehicle service infrastructure will be integrated into New Epping. As electric vehicle uptake increases, this will ensure a seamless transition for the community.
SOLAR ROOFTOPS
Rooftop solar power has been proposed for all buildings at New Epping.
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
During the construction of New Epping, there will be a landfill diversion target of 90 per cent for all construction waste.
CONNECTED COMMUNITY
New Epping will foster social connection through shared community amenity such as community gardens and tool libraries.
ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS
As part of the Edgars Creek Corridor regeneration works at New Epping, Riverlee is revitalising and enhancing the onsite habitat for the Vulnerable Growling Grass Frog population in accordance with the Commonwealth EPBC Act Approval and State and Local Government requirements.
Current management plans associated with the EPBC Act approval can be viewed here:
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Environmental Management Plan
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Offset Management Plan Onsite
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Offset Management Plan Offsite