Building a sustainable community

National Lifestyle Villages builds sustainable communities

National Lifestyle Villages Green Steps Program

We are the long-term custodians of the land our Villages are located on, and as such, we want to have a positive environmental influence. As such, we are proud to provide an enjoyable and comfortable living environment that retains and attracts local flora and fauna.

What’s more, it’s a smart way to build and saves you money in heating, cooling and water usage.

With this philosophy in mind, since National Lifestyle Villages began, we have implemented a Green Steps Program that includes the following:

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"It’s a smart way to build and saves you money in heating, cooling and water usage"

1Protecting the landscape

We aim to maintain mature trees, which provide natural shade, enrich the soil and protect the habitat of the local wildlife.

2Better water management

We are waterwise, using water economically, with AAA rated outlets. Our Villages are designed to reduce wasteful surface water run-off, making every drop count through ‘groundwater recharge’ methods that return water to the water-table.

Wherever possible, we use non-drinking water and waste-water to water gardens. We use sub-surface reticulation which cuts down on waste through evaporation and sends the water to where it’s really needed – the roots.

Our ground-staff monitor our water use carefully, check water quality and work hard to maximise the efficiency of our water usage.

3Energy management

The homes in our communities are carefully designed to make them more energy efficient, providing extra warmth from the winter sun and natural ventilation in the summer.

High levels of insulation to all roofs and walls mean less need for heaters and air-conditioners, reducing energy use in the homes while concrete flooring to all new homes helps keep hot air out in summer and warm air in during the winter.

Energy-efficient lighting saves energy, and we embrace the use of alternate energy sources such as solar, wind and other renewable natural resources.

4Waste management

In most of our communities we have invested in Asset Recovery Centres (ARC’s). These are provided as a communal place to deposit and reuse everything that is recyclable, including organic waste.

Community-scale composting using worm farms and chickens provides a valuable use for our organic waste. Where possible, non-organic waste is also recycled.

5Carbon emissions management

Greenhouse Gases (GHG) have an impact on climate change and drive global warming. NLV works hard each year to reduce our environmental footprint and minimise the production of GHGs.

Shirley

Lock and leave” lifestyle communities offer boat and caravan parking, complete with a wash-down area. Your secure community is monitored with video surveillance, so you don’t have to worry, whether you’re at home or away.

It’s such a friendly place. Everyone waves when you walk past and there’s always someone to talk to at the Clubrooms. I still believe it’s one of the best places to move into.

Jim D

I grew up during War Times in East London. It’s hard for kids nowadays to comprehend but in those days because of the World War we had very little food, we had few toys, we had no bikes, but we had a ball which we kicked around in the street. This was my first introduction to sport.

So I guess I was playing Soccer almost from when I was old enough to run around. My Sporting Life really started when I was 13 and playing for Oldfield United FC. As much as I loved Soccer I was a little overweight as a kid and wasn’t the speediest on the pitch. So it was decided that I would be good in Goal. I played well enough to make the 1st team for Oldfield, during which time a scout from my local Club, Millwall FC, watched me and saw enough to invite me to trial with Millwall.

I made the Reserves Team and debuted against the mighty Arsenal in a midweek London competition. During the game it was 0-0 up until injury time when a late goal was scored against us by un unmarked opponent. Being the unpaid Junior I copped the full blame by all my older teammates and subsequently I got a barrelling from the Manager. Upon hearing this after the game, my Mum stormed up to this Manager and collared him giving him both barrels right between the eyes. On the way home she informed me I would never play for Millwall again. Thanks Mum.