EnviroDevelopment Accreditation and Sustainability
- Aston's recycled water system is designed to help every home play its part in conserving Melbourne's precious water resources
- Aston is home to 20 hectares of wetlands, parks and open space, including four playgrounds and over two kilometres of walking and bike paths
- Two native vegetation reserves including 100+ year old River Red Gums have been integrated into the design of the Burt-kur-min reserve and active open space
- NBN has been delivered to all homes at Aston
Sustainability Certification Achieved
"Peet have established a dedicated community garden within the development which allows residents to work together to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs in raised timber plant boxes. This garden helps foster a sense of environmental stewardship and provides an opportunity for neighbours to meet." - EnviroDevelopment
"The development incorporates a linear wetland treatment train in an open space corridor, which plays a role in improving water quality and providing habitat for the vulnerable Growling Grass Frog." - EnviroDevelopment
"Irrigation for the garden is provided from rainwater tanks, and any ongoing irrigation through the remainder of the estate will be sourced from recycled water or a farm dam. The estate has been constructed with the provision of a purple pipe network for future connection to recycled water." - EnviroDevelopment