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The play space sits directly above a stormwater retention basin and raingarden that filters and treats stormwater flows before they are discharged downstream, ultimately to Spring Creek and the Torquay front beach, which is just one of the many sustainable design features that sets Salt Torquay apart.<\/p>\n
Along with best practice integrated water management, other eco features of the estate include household solar and battery storage, electric car charging points, and smart water meters.<\/p>\n
Salt Torquay\u2019s other sustainable design features include a 250 kW solar array which \u2013 combined with the rooftop solar panels \u2013 is expected to meet almost all of the estate\u2019s total energy needs.<\/p>\n
Rainwater harvesting and reuse for toilet, laundry and garden irrigation is expected to cut mains consumption by 30 per cent.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe investment in Salt Torquay and the One Planet Living framework is emblematic of our commitment to tackling climate change through our target of 100% renewable electricity by 2025, and zero net emissions by 2030.<\/p>\n
\u201cSalt Torquay represent Barwon Water\u2019s commitment to accessibility, sustainability and affordability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe proceeds from the sale of lots from Salt Torquay help keep customer bills affordable as we deliver our essential water and sewerage services.\u201d<\/p>\n
Located between Murnong Circuit and Seabreeze Drive, the play space at Salt Torquay will in time become a gathering space for the existing community and new Salt Torquay residents.<\/p>\n
The estate has been designed in accordance with the One Planet Living framework and has recently achieved national leadership accreditation.<\/p>\n
Limited fully serviced and titled land remains available for sale along with architecturally designed, two- and three-bedroom townhouses.<\/p>\n
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A play space inspired by sustainability, a local endangered species and native plants will open next week at Barwon Water\u2019s 7.5-star One Planet Living-rated Salt Torquay estate. Barwon Water general manager Strategy, Systems and Environment Seamus Butcher said that the play space, which is accessible to kids of all abilities, represented a hooded plover\u2019s nest. […]<\/p>\n