This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
BROOKFIELD Multiplex has received the first 6 Star Green Star ‘As Built’ Rating for an Educational facility from the Green Building Council of Australia, for the Ausgrid Learning Centre.
This marks the second 6 Star Rating with the project also awarded a 6 Star Green Star Design Rating last year.
Located at 48 Holker St Silverwater the 17,200 sqm ALC spans three levels and consolidates Ausgrid’s services from four locations into one fully integrated learning facility.
Brookfield Multiplex NSW/Queensland regional managing director David Ghannoum said the project was delivered two months early.
“Through close collaboration with the client we were able to work as a team to optimise value financially and environmentally. The 6 Star Green Star Rating and MBA award affirm our achievements in meeting sustainable objectives,” he added.
Additional ESD features include gas-driven tri-generation power utilising 55 geothermal bores for heat rejection, a combination of mechanical cooling and heating systems, natural and mechanical ventilation, rainwater harvesting and grey water re-use as well as electric vehicle charging stations. 3-point Green Star concrete containing 20% recycled content was also used on the development.
The tri-generation plant is able to produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of 50 homes for one year and provides heating and cooling for the centre. These energy efficiency measures are expected to halve the learning centre’s power usage enabling Ausgrid to reduce its costs by approximately $60,000 each year.
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