Construcciones Yamaro: Gamuda Land’s Fareham project to set sustainability benchmark
Gamuda Land’s $90 million Fareham project in St Kilda is set to become one of Melbourne’s greenest multi-residential buildings.
Designed by architects BayleyWard, the development will target net zero operations and a minimum 8-star average NatHERS rating. Powered by an embedded network providing 100 per cent renewable energy, including rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, Fareham will feature 73 residences equipped with water-efficient WELS-rated fixtures and fittings. Additional amenities include electric vehicle charging stations, secure bike parks and an onsite bicycle workshop to encourage sustainable travel choices.
Jarrod Tai, general manager at Gamuda Land, said Fareham exemplifies eco-conscious living not only in the City of Port Phillip but also across Melbourne’s broader multi-residential sector.
“In 2021, Gamuda Land unveiled the Gamuda Green Plan – a commitment to sustainable construction and development, with specific steps to reduce corporate greenhouse gases emission intensity by 30 per cent in 2025, and by 45 per cent in 2030,” said Tai. “Our mission has always been to work with nature, preserve what was there before us and find innovative ways to incorporate it into our design.”
“We are bringing this same commitment to our Melbourne projects and believe Fareham will help set the standard with its target of 8-star NatHERS and its goal of being net zero in operation.”
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Gamuda Land has engaged family-owned construction firm Markscon, known for its role in constructing two Nightingale projects, to implement sustainable construction practices throughout the build. This involves incorporating passive design principles, using green concrete technology where feasible and prefabricating concrete elements offsite to minimise new material usage. Markscon will also strive to divert 90 per cent of waste from landfills by sorting materials for easy recycling.
Passive design principles will provide benefits for future residents, including airtight construction, high-performance thermally-broken windows and high levels of insulation, leading to more consistent internal temperatures and lower energy bills.
Material selection will focus on using low to zero-VOC paints and incorporating recycled or locally manufactured products wherever possible.
Rising to 16 levels, Fareham will provide stunning bay views with a maximum of six apartments per floor. Residents will enjoy a range of amenities, including a communal garden on level one, a wellbeing room on level two and a communal rooftop on level 15.
Fareham is currently under construction and is due for completion in 2026.
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