Media Release
From the Building Commission and Plumbing Industry Commission
6 October 2010
Helping Victorians understand the new 6 Star Standard - free information sessions
Victorian consumers will have the opportunity to find out first-hand about the 6 Star Standard for
new homes, alterations and additions to be introduced nationally in the Building Code of
Australia on 1 May 2011 at seven free information sessions.
The sessions will be held at Brunswick, Mount Waverley, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Sale and
Moorabbin – areas that represent a cross-section of housing in both metropolitan and regional
centres.
These sessions are about providing the general public with an opportunity to understand the
changes, as well as the advantages of having a 6 Star home.
The sessions will also offer homeowners tips on how to save water through plumbing, as well as
sustainable building initiatives.
Increasing from a 5 to a 6 Star Standard for residential buildings will deliver significant
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and greater energy efficiencies for the Victorian
community.
The seminars will showcase the energy and water saving benefits of Victoria’s 6 Star Standard
including:
What types of buildings it will apply to
How to meet the Standard
The benefits of the Standard (environmental and cost savings)
Who to contact for more information and where to go for assistance.
Already there are an increasing number of builders and developers are building homes and
entire estates to a 6 Star standard and some with 7 Star and beyond.
From 1 May 2011, all new homes in Victoria will need to meet a 6 Star energy rating for building
fabric plus water conservation measures, and a rain water tank or a solar hot water system.
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The program for the information sessions is:
BRUNSWICK
When:
Tuesday 12 October
Time:
5.30-6.30pm
Where:
Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre
306 Albert Street
Brunswick
MOUNT WAVERLEY
When:
Friday 15 October
Time:
5.30-6.30pm
Where:
Mt Waverley Youth Centre
45 Miller Crescent
Mount Waverley
GEELONG
When:
Saturday 16 October
Time:
11.00am-12 (noon)
Where:
Geelong West Town Hall
153 Pakington Street
Geelong West
BALLARAT
When:
Thursday 21 October
Time:
5.30-6.30pm
Where:
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
613 Main Road
Ballarat
BENDIGO
When:
Friday 22 October
Time:
5.30-6.30pm
Where:
Quality Resort All Seasons
171 – 183 McIvor Road
Bendigo
SALE
When:
Saturday 23 October
Time:
11.00am – 12.00 (noon)
Where:
Sale Memorial Hall
Macalister Street
Sale
MOORABBIN
When:
Tuesday 26 October
Time:
5.30-6.30pm
Where:
Kingston City Hall
985 Nepean Highway
Moorabbin
Media enquiries:
Anne Pavey or Chelsea Toomey
Phone 9618 9295 or 9618 9296
Mobile 0414 394 561
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