The first stage of the Ocean Reef Marina development is still a while from completion but the project is already earning recognition after becoming the first marina development in Australia to receive ‘EnviroDevelopment certification’ at the highest level attainable.

The marina was independently awarded certification by Australia’s peak development industry body, the Urban Development Institute of Australia, for sustainable design and construction across six key areas: ecosystems, waste, water, energy, materials and community.

Among the green features of the development will be a renewable energy microgrid, expected to reduce annual energy bills by up to 30 per cent for future residents.

The State Government also claims that more than 80 per cent of construction waste is being diverted

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