An eco-friendly urban village that will include a Queensland-first road cooling initiative has been launched within a rapidly emerging suburb.
The boutique Solas, at Nirimba in Aura, will include climate-responsive technology and innovative design.
The village will comprise 210 new residences, including a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom, architecturally designed terrace homes.
Stockland Aura senior development manager Genaea Keith said the village was designed to focus on energy efficiency with the potential to lower utility costs for homeowners through sustainable inclusions.
“Many Sunshine Coast locals are seeking a more sustainable way of living,” she said via a Stockland media release.
“The homes in Solas at Aura urban village use a combination of optional solar and mandatory home design features, including LED lighting, off-peak energy-enabled appliances, peak smart-enabled air conditioners and low-absorbency rooftops to help increase energy efficiency and keep homes cooler.”
Ms Keith also lauded a Queensland first initiative.
“We’ve been working with business SuperSealing to utilise CoolSeal asphalt technology as part of Stockland’s Cool Streets Initiative, which will help to reduce the temperatures of roads,” she said.
SuperSealing general manager – sales and operations Cameron Pascoe said the organisation was delighted to be working with Stockland.
“While CoolSeal has been applied on roads across Australia, this is the first application in Queensland and we’re looking forward to seeing sections of the new community designed and constructed utilising this technology.
“The application of the CoolSeal product will bring significant benefits to the community by reducing road asphalt temperatures by up to 14 degrees Celsius.
“The application also lowers ongoing road maintenance costs and promotes environmental sustainability by incorporating recycled products including bitumen, high-quality hard mineral fillers, polymers and recycled materials.”
Solas at Aura is located opposite the future Nirimba retail centre and adjacent to major sports parks. Residents will have more than 350m of Aura Brook frontage and access to future walking trails and boardwalks with links to dog parks and neighbourhood centres.
Me Keith said Stockland prioritised “liveability, sustainability and connectivity” in its communities.
“Solas Aura residents will have access to more than 200km of walking paths and cycling veloways, which connect the broader Aura community and encourage residents to live an active and healthier lifestyle,” she said.
Homes in Solas at Aura will start from $499,900 with optional solar packages from $4600 and will be delivered by Queensland builders AUSMAR, Thompson Sustainable Homes and Vantage Homes.
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