The GPT Group is one of the largest diversified property Trust’s in Australia and owner and manager of the recently completed Rouse Hill Town Centre is Sydney’s North-West. The Centre is a flag-ship asset and sustainable development was a core aspect of its development objectives.
The Ecological Footprint was used a the central measure of sustainability and an initial target of a 19% reduction as compared to a typical closed centre of comparative size was proposed. The Footprint Company’s retail assessment methodology was applied to the project and a variety of leading and state-of-the-art initatives were implemented as a result.
After its first year of operation, Rouse Hill Town Centre (RHTC) ecological footprint has been confirmed as 32% less which is a significant advancement over the initial 19% target. This success has been achieved in a variety of ways including;
- the degree of engagement project team members had in the Footprint concept,
- achieving high levels of energy efficiency through leading design and features,
- achieving 100% covereage of tenants using the tenant Ecological Footprint Calculator, with an average footprint reduction of 41% over initial designs,
- achieving higher levels of recycled material content through strong supply chain engagement.