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Comments
Earth
Tech's scheme confidently tackles key issues and problems associated with
new suburban subdivisions and provides a good working model that would
benefit other new subdivisions on rural land.
It has
created a man made environment that attempts to compliment and respect the
existing landscape. The scheme's attention to the protection of Aboriginal
Heritage sites, treatment of previously degraded areas, storm water
drainage, and water treatment for run off to the Werribee river, displays an
intelligent and thoughtful design process.
It
should also be noted by developers in particular, that the successful sale
of all properties points to the inclusion of environmental design as a
positive marketing strategy.
The
creation of local stakeholders group which will continue to look after the
interests of common lands points to a high degree of residents pride and
satisfaction.
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