By NATALIE GALLENTI
MELTON will soon be home to what is expected to be the first zero waste house in Victoria.
Located in Lend Lease’s new Atherstone Estate in Melton, the home is the result of a feasibility study undertaken by Burbank Homes and funded through the Victorian Government’s Beyond Waste Fund, aimed at assisting businesses in reducing, reusing or avoiding operational waste produce.
The home will be built using innovative construction processes that are expected to reduce waste to landfill by at least 80 per cent.
Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan said the ‘target zero waste home’ was an example of how the Victorian Government was helping businesses to use resources more efficiently.
“In Victoria, it is estimated that the construction and demolition sector sends about 850,000 tonnes of waste to landfill each year, the bulk of which is concrete, bricks, asphalt and timber. Each new house constructed in Victoria produces, on average, 5.8 tonnes of waste,” Mr Krpan said.
“Identifying, pursuing and sharing lean construction methods, such as those that will be used in the construction of this home, will assist the construction sector to remain competitive and keep jobs within Victoria.”
Melton City Council mayor Kathy Majdlik praised the project and said it was a fine example of an environmentally sustainable construction project.
“With the City of Melton’s rapid growth set to continue for many years to come, Melton City Council is committed to ensuring that this occurs in a sustainable way so that we retain our liveability,” Cr Majdlik said.
