Sustainable Living

Careful consideration is given to the design and plant selection for Kingston Reserves. Indigenous plants and trees are carefully selected and used where possible. For example in the Stage 23 Reserve design trees selected include the Bellarine Yellow Gum, Drooping

Footpaths for walking and children cycling are abundant, pathways around the lake and future connections give residents many leisure options. Future planned connections will feature paths to Kingston Park, the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and eventually through there to the

All new homes in Victoria must comply with the 6 Star Standard. This means it is compulsory for new houses, alterations and relocations of existing homes to have a 6 Star energy rating for the building fabric, plus a rainwater tank

As Kingston is a relatively new development the best sustainable living design ideas are incorporated by planners. Underground powerlines reduce visual pollution, regular greenspace areas are set aside and street tree planting is a key feature. Most homes are 5/6