Development Assessment Report

PROJECT URBAN – 22070                                                                   October 2022



The development comprises a gross floor area of 19,005m2 and site cover of 40% of the Tourist
accommodation zoned area of the site.

The proposed architecture and materiality are focused on longevity and achieving an elegant and
timeless facade. The materials palette focusses on ‘earthy’ colour tones and includes light
terracotta concrete block, natural grey pre cast concrete, natural grey off form concrete, natural
stone to low level walls, natural stone slabs to walls and flooring, natural silver grey timber
balustrading, natural silver grey timber gates and natural timber frames to tenancy doors and
aluminium framed windows. Materials allocation is further detailed in the attached materials
summary plans.

SUSTAINABILITY

The project aims to encapsulate sustainable design and operation to minimise carbon emissions,
water consumption and waste generation, while enhancing the natural environment and providing
a comfortable environment. To achieve these outcomes a Sustainability Strategy Report has
been undertaken and which outlines the Ecological Sustainable Design (ESD) strategy for the
proposed resort development. Investigations are being undertaken for the resort to be Carbon
Neutral in operation including ongoing annual certification through Climate Active.

Some of the proposed sustainability inclusions are:
• Maximisation of roof solar inclusion
• Residual electricity from renewable sources
• High efficiency HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and lighting
• Increased thermal performance of fabric
• Shading and performance glazing
• Indoor spaces to provide high environment quality from fresh air, acoustics, lighting design,
  toxins
• Management of refrigerants, low ODP (ozone depleting potential) and GWP (global warming
  potential) to reduce offset requirements
• Rainwater collection systems, used for irrigation
• Management of waste particularly organic to reduce offset requirements

In addition the resort gardens include a large edible organic rooftop garden, comprising raised
planters for easy-to-service garden beds, complete with climbing trellis arbours to host a variety
of fruiting plants, climbers, and native bush fruit species. The edible garden extents will be co-
planted with the Resort’s native species palette to ensure a balanced aesthetic, sustainable, and
low maintenance outcome. The produce and crop selection will be a collaboration between
gardener and resident chefs to ensure the harvest marries with the seasonal menu to maximise
the garden-to-plate strategy.

Further details of the proposed sustainability measures are outlined in the attached Sustainability
Strategy Report prepared by Cundall.



DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT                                                               Page 10
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