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Recently the Villages
of Rothwell in Tarneit
and Lochaven in
Cranbourne West by
Dacland were accredited
as Envirodevelopment
communities by the
UDIA, achieving all six
sustainability leaves.
Envirodevelopment is a scientifically based
assessment scheme that independently
reviews and awards certifications to
communities, that excel in sustainability,
and go beyond the minimum compliance
standards to further benefit future residents
living in the community.
Dacland communities are designed
to ensure that the places we create will
continue to evolve and serve the people that
live there over the decades to come. In all
our design work, we consider sustainable
design principles that add value both
today and in the future. Dacland General
Manager of Design, Jonathon Fetterplace,
believes that the envirodevelopment award
will benefit purchasers across Dacland’s
communities.
“We’re very excited to receive
all six category leaves under the
Envirodevelopment criteria. This award is
evidence that residents in both The Villages
of Rothwell and Lochaven will be living in
a community with minimal environmental
impact, one that encourages safe, healthy
and active lifestyles and results in lower
household energy and water costs,” said
Jonathon.
“Dacland’s planning and design efforts
from acquisition right through to supporting
our residents upon their move into the
community saw our communities well
positioned when it came to the stringent
Envirodevelopment criteria. In-house design
and planning ensures that attention is paid
to every detail, and that every opportunity to
benefit the community, the environment and
the future can be considered”
The UDIA evaluates communities based
on a developer’s considered design process
and the provision of re-usable sources
to determine the community’s ability to
provide wellbeing for future residents, both
now and into the future.
The 6 pillars help produce sustainable
greenfield developments, and green homes.
Purchasers in Rothwell and Lochaven may
also reap the benefit of financial savings
as they are encouraged to help shape a
sustainable community.
“Purchasers are encouraged to contribute
to creating sustainable communities in
their build. Having an energy efficient
home creates more comfortable indoor
environments, reducing the purchasers
need for air conditioning or heating. This
could reduce power bills by about 20%.
Purchasers in our communities may also
be eligible to apply for “green home loans”
and rebates for incorporating water tanks
or re-usable energy sources in their home,”
said Jonathon.
To help you contribute to creating a
sustainable community in your new home
here are some simple guidelines that may
reduce your environmental impact.
The Dacland team are proud to call the Villages of Rothwell and Lochaven accredited envirodevelopments.
"EnviroDevelopment is a scientifically-based assessment scheme that
independently reviews development projects and awards certification to
those that achieve outstanding performance across several areas, these
are; ecosystems, waste, energy, materials, water and community.
EnviroDevelopment assists homebuyers to recognise and select
more environmentally sustainable developments and lifestyles.
By purchasing a home at the Villages of Rothwell or Lochaven, you
know that you are living in a community with minimal impact on the
environment, one that encourages safe, healthy and active lifestyles
and results in lower household energy and water costs.
The Urban Development Institute of Australia, implemented the
EnviroDevelopment program in 2006 to recognise developments across
Australia that protect the environment and use resources responsibly.
The Villages of Rothwell and Lochaven by Dacland not only meet the
stringent EnviroDevelopment criteria, but offer a range of benefits
to home owners, industry and government.
By choosing to live here, you are contributing to creating
a holistic community that will serve both you, future
residents and the environment, in the years to come."
Ricki Hersburgh
Manager Sustainability and EnviroDevelopment
Urban Development Institute of Australia
(Victoria)
Page 6 ~ Winter 2017
Published On Behalf Of Dacland Pty Ltd