January 1st, 2024Geelong precinct scores 6-star waste rating

The City of Greater Geelong has been awarded a coveted 6-Star NABERS waste rating for the Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct located in the waterside city’s Mercer Street.

The 6-Star certification makes Wurriki Nyal the second building in Victoria and the first among local governments across Australia to achieve the market leading 6-Star waste management rating.

The NABERS Waste Rating Report for the period of 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 showed the total weight of all waste going to landfill was 3.09 tonnes and the total of recycled waste that avoided going to landfill was 7.21 tonnes.

NABERS, the National Australian Built Environment Rating System, is a widely recognised and reliable sustainability measurement system for the built environment.

Similar to efficiency star ratings for household appliances, NABERS assigns ratings from one to six stars across key efficiency categories, including Energy, Water, Waste, and Indoor Environment.

This enables building owners to benchmark their performance against comparable buildings, facilitating informed decisions for ongoing improvements and cost savings.

Greater Geelong Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken: “The achievement of a 6-Star waste rating for Wurriki Nyal reflects the City’s commitment to environmental responsibility and leadership in sustainable development.

“Geelong is a designated UNESCO City of Design, and we are proud that Wurriki Nyal has established itself as a benchmark in building sustainability and has set a new standard for others to follow.”