It’s in our nature to leave things better than we found them, and do everything with a true community spirit – in consultation with local groups and cultural leaders. It’s not only for our sake, but for future generations, and the wider community.
Oakden Rise has been designed with one of South Australia’s most innovative residential electricity networks.
Rather than relying solely on traditional electricity infrastructure, Oakden Rise features a purpose built Community Energy Network owned and operated by Sustainable Asset Co and retail energy supplied by ASENO through Oakden Rise Community Energy Co, an Authorised Electricity Retailer.
At Oakden Rise, the community electricity network has been purpose built specifically for the development, providing greater flexibility to support future energy technologies while remaining connected to South Australia’s broader electricity grid for ongoing reliability. The result is a smarter, more sustainable energy solution designed for modern living.
Block for block, Villawood has gifted a total 580 hectares of bushland since 2008. That’s an extraordinary 290 MCGs-worth of bushland – and all of it into the Kamarooka Forest, in the Greater Bendigo National Park.
This unrivalled green initiative has allowed the preservation of critical natural habitat for a large number of local indigenous flora and fauna species. It ensures the forest is preserved for future generations.
It’s just part of Villawood’s intrinsic connection to the natural Australian environment, to sustainability – across various forms from energy to community – and to community.
This Villawood forestSTAR initiative is coupled with apiarist operations in the bushland that maintain vital honey-bee activity to ensure flora pollination and safeguard ongoing environmental health.
Villawood sources two tonnes of honey each year from these operations which it gives away, in signature 1kg tubs, to purchasers across its communities and to other associates.
This remarkable block for block land transfer is one part of a multi-faceted sustainability imperative by Villawood that aims to protect and enhance the environment, the use of energy resources and the human beings within its sphere of influence.
It’s not just stunning dappled light that comes naturally to Oakden Rise. With broad tree canopy coverage, the natural landscape helps take the edge off the elements. Whether it’s a few less days you need the air-conditioning in summer, or the heating in winter, it’s the little things that add up. Natural coverage provided by our flora makes the world of difference. Breathe clearer, and feel at ease with nature’s air-filter, woven throughout your new neighbourhood.
We’re a future-ready community that’s fully electric, with an embedded energy network, and EV charging points available, paving the way for a more affordable, sustainable future. All stormwater from Oakden Rise will be cleansed onsite so we can take care of our rich plant-life in public spaces, using recycled water.
