Rivermark
| Location
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Viveash WA, Whadjuk Country |
| Size
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52ha (approx. 650 dwellings)
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| Typology
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Residential
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| Status
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In development
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| Lead Partners
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Hesperia
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| Project Website
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https://rivermark.com.au
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The Rivermark residential development is located on a former brickworks site near Guildford. The private developer, Hesperia is targeting net-zero status for its land development of this site, using low-carbon materials in its civil and landscape works to support these efforts, as well as measuring and offsetting residual emissions. They have focused on ecological placemaking at the site through strong Aboriginal engagement, creation of public green space and mature tree retention.
Key initiatives to support and advocate for uptake of low-carbon technologies and behaviours by builders and home owners include house design guidelines supporting energy efficiency and the inclusion of PV systems. Incentives for customers have included electric bikes made available to residents, and a novel developer-led behind-the-meter battery leasing service called Solar Maximiser, now simplified to a single incentive to install a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
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