Melbourne International RoRo and Automotive Terminal (MIRRAT) received the highest sustainability rating in 2016 from the Green Building Council of Australia for the way the terminal was designed and constructed.
MIRRAT and construction partner CPB have won the Leadership in Infrastructure Sustainability category at the Sustainability in Infrastructure Awards which were held on Sydney’s Darling Island on November 2016. The ceremony also saw MIRRAT officially being handed over the IS Excellent rating for “Design” and “As Built”. MIRRAT is committed to sustainable operations and this award highlights what can be achieved with smart design and a collaborative approach.
Romilly Madew, the council’s chief executive officer, explains why MIRRAT won this prestigious accolade.
”As Australia’s largest automotive terminal, MIRRAT has set a high bar for sustainability. Such a rating can only be achieved through steadfast commitment to sustainability and leadership. We applaud the entire team for an outstanding result.”
”I was particularly impressed with the use of a Remote Area Power System – a pioneering system that used batteries, solar panels and a biodiesel generator to power site offices during construction. This is an Australian first and has contributed to market transformation in Australia, and so was awarded an extra Green Star ‘Innovation’ point.” Mrs Madew added.
Mrs Madew further explained that a ‘6 Star Green Star’ rating represents ‘world leadership’ in sustainable design and construction. While 181 Green Star buildings (13.4% of all certified projects) around Australia have achieved 6 Star Green Star ratings, MIRRAT achieved ratings for both design and construction.
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