2128 Phillip Island Road
Cowes 3922
Victoria, Australia
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The all seasons Phillip Island Eco Resort was designed with sustainable tourism in mind. The final product is a show piece for environmentally friendly tourism.
Design Fundamentals
The guiding principles behind the design of the all seasons Phillip Island Eco Resort were to create a world class eco tourist facility without damaging the environment. The motto of 'Do no harm' has been extended to ensure that the Resort actually makes a positive contribution to Phillip Island's fauna and flora.
All development within the Resort conforms to Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD) principles. Aspects incorporated into the design framework range from choice of building materials, stormwater management, the siting and orientation of the buildings, the energy efficiency of the buildings as well as the reforestation of the Resort.
Building Materials
A range of building materials will be used to reduce the impact on the environment. Where possible, specially grown and harvested timbers shall be used rather than depleting our natural forests. Insulation and energy efficiency of the materials was also be of concern to enhance our energy conservation.
Construction
Buildings have been designed to maximise the benefit of their North orientation catching the warmth of the sun in winter whilst proving shade in summer. Cross flow ventilation has been incorporated for better cooling in summer to catch the evening breeze. Energy efficient appliances have been chosen to reduce energy demands.
Water Management
Wetlands and vegetative swales filter and retard stormwater passing through the property. Storm water from the roofs is harvested and reused in toilets and for irrigation reducing the demand on Phillip Island's limited reserves. Reduced flow water fittings shall be used to help conserve water.
The Resort has made arrangements with Westernport Water to use treated water for irrigation on site further reducing the impact of the all seasons Phillip Island Eco Resort on the environment.
General environment
A protective covenant shall be be placed on the front of the block once revegetation is complete. Where possible seed harvesting from existing indigenous flora on site and plants from the Bush Bank shall be used to revegetate the Resort. An active tree planting program will be implemented to provide shelter for buildings and villas. This will extend to the Resort involvement in Landcare's Wildlife Corridor program designed to assist with providing native fauna with renewed habitats.
The wetlands and bush buffer zones will encourage the return of wildlife to the region. The planned walking tracks through the revegetated areas and the Resort will provide a "bush" experience for its visitors. Patrons will be encouraged to recycle waste products while at the Resort. The Resort will also attempt to compost as much of the green waste as is practical. The all seasons Phillip Island Eco Resort will be a showplace for eco tourism and testimony to the ability for industry and nature to coexist.