Housing development in Perth’s north east crowned WA’s most waterwise new land project

Water Minister Simon McGurk and Water Corporation Chairman Ross Love with Platinum Waterwise Development of the Year recipient, Peet Limited for Brabham Estate.

• Brabham Estate named Waterwise Development of the Year
• 25 developments recognised for waterwise and sustainable design under Waterwise Development Program since 2014
• Supports key objectives under Kep Katitjin-Gabi Kaadadjan - Waterwise Perth Action Plan 2

Water Minister Simone McGurk has crowned Brabham Estate in the City of Swan the Waterwise Development of the Year at a special recognition event celebrating Western Australia's most water efficient new urban areas.
 
The award is part of Water Corporation's Waterwise Development Program which supports developers to implement best-practice water efficiency standards in the design and delivery of new land developments.
 
Developed by Peet Limited in collaboration with DevelopmentWA, Brabham Estate has a 6-Star 'Green Star' accreditation, with its almost 3,000 lots each having sustainable, waterwise front gardens.
 
In 2022, Brabham Estate became home to Australia's most sustainable two-storey display home which is fully electric, boasts a water-efficient garden, and was carefully designed to ensure it is energy efficient year-round.
 
Twenty five developments have been endorsed under the Waterwise Development Program since 2014, with Subi East by DevelopmentWA this year joining the list as a new leader in waterwise housing design.
 
The Waterwise Development Program supports the McGowan Government's Kep Katitjin-Gabi Kaadadjan (Waterwise Perth Action Plan 2) to establish leading waterwise communities for Boorloo (Perth) and Bindjareb (Peel) by 2030.
 
To find out more visit www.watercorporation.com.au/Waterwise/Waterwise-programs
 
Comments attributed to Water Minister Simone McGurk:
 
"The impacts of climate change are often felt in new suburbs due to a lack of mature trees and higher urban density.
 
"One of the ways we can help combat these impacts is by designing and building homes that maximise energy efficiency, conserve water, and use environmentally friendly building products.
"Sustainable homes aren't just great for the environment - they lower bills, increase property value and are naturally comfortable to occupy despite external temperatures.
 
"The McGowan Government, through Water Corporation, is continuing to support water-sensitive urban design and I congratulate all award recipients for their work to create greener, cooler, more liveable communities."
 
Comments attributed to West Swan MLA Rita Saffioti:
 
"Brabham is a fantastic community and one of Perth's fastest growing suburbs in the north-east corridor.
 
"With many young families choosing to make Brabham their home, it is fantastic to hear that Brabham Estate has been recognised for its sustainable and waterwise design.
 
"With the suburb to soon be serviced by the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line, this is award and recognition of the sustainable design is another great reason more people are choosing to move to Brabham."
 
Minister's office - 6552 6600 

Waterwise Development Program

Platinum Waterwise Development of the Year - A Development that demonstrates over and above Gold requirements, across a range of Water Sensitive City goal areas. To be eligible, the development must be an endorsed Gold Waterwise Development.

Gold Waterwise Development - Developments that demonstrate leadership and innovation in creating a Waterwise Development.

Endorsed Waterwise Development - Developments that have met endorsement requirements