If you want to improve the sustainability of your strata building, Council support is available. Through our Futureproofing Apartments program, we can help you to take advantage of opportunities to save costs and reduce your building's emissions.
For strata buildings of two units or more, we offer the following at no cost:
- energy assessments performed by industry specialists
- detailed reports which will clearly illustrate the financial case for upgrades
- on request, attendance at strata meetings to help communicate the benefits of building upgrades
- workshops and information sessions for apartment residents
- upgrade opportunities (including solar electricity, solar sharing to multiple units, batteries, heat pumps, LED lighting with smart controls, EV charging and carpark ventilation)
- sustainability rebates for implementing sustainability and electrification initiatives
Applications for the Futureproofing Apartments program are open until funding is exhausted.
Register for the Futureproofing Apartments program
Case studies
- A boutique apartment block of 5 units in Waverton
- A 17-apartment housing complex in Ryde, NSW
- A large residential strata complex in Maroubra, Sydney
- An apartment block in Docklands, Melbourne
- A residential building with 15 apartments in North Sydney
- An apartment building with 47 units in Gosford, NSW
- 4 buildings with 1 level of basement car parking in Cammeray, Sydney
- A luxury residential building with 104 apartments in City of Sydney
Fact sheets for hot water systems
Additional resources
Waverley Council has produced a video and slide deck outlining 12 steps to solar for strata apartment buildings:
The excellent following strata resources have been shared by Merri-bek Council.
All of the technology recommendations will apply in New South Wales, however strata law may differ on some cases.
