CBD Legislation Update – Exclusion for Mixed Use Buildings
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Today the Australian government announced that mixed use buildings will be excluded from the CBD legislation for a period of twelve months and major new refurbishments will have a two year exclusion from date of refurbishment.
Following industry consultation the Australian Government Department of Energy Efficiency and Climate Change set up an industry forum to review the implementation of the Commercial Building Disclosure legislation (mandatory rating legislation).
This group includes Roger Walker, Head of Sustainability at Napier & Blakeley. We are pleased to advise that Roger’s advice that the legislation should exclude buildings which do not have a minimum of 75% office use has been accepted by the Hon Minister Combet.
Green Building Funding Available for Hotels
A part of the Green Building Funds $30M Grant program is available for Hotels but what will you be required to do to access the funds?
Formal guidelines have not been established but in line with the previous Green Building Fund you will be required to demonstrate greenhouse gas savings. A NABERS Energy assessment is a sure way to demonstrate existing property performance so you can then measure the improvements being targeted through upgrades.
If you are considering upgrading and applying for a Green Building Fund Grant for your Hotel then we can assist you in this process. Napier & Blakeley have been successful in obtaining over $5M in funding for our clients in the previous Green Building Fund rounds.
The Hotel NABERS Energy rating is not applicable for all hotels and you should consider the following when reviewing the requirements to obtain a rating.
