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Sustainability is a global effort, and to work towards a greener future, we must not only make sustainable actions at home and in the workplace, but in our infrastructure too. Sustainable infrastructure can have a direct effect on the environment by reducing carbon emissions and water wastage and encouraging positive changes in the behaviour of the masses. Additionally, creating this infrastructure can contribute to economic growth and local prosperity, as well as strengthen communities.
We’ll be exploring the positive impact that sustainable infrastructure can have on the environment and communities, and how Altogether Group is helping to achieve this one project at a time.
Unlike traditional infrastructure projects, sustainable infrastructure allows for environmentally friendly solutions and the promotion of sustainable habits. From job creation to cost savings, resilience, improved health and education opportunities, here are the benefits of sustainable infrastructure.
The primary purpose of implementing sustainable infrastructure is to improve the environment and the long-term future of our planet, and taking tangible steps toward improving our communities can help to achieve this. For many, individual actions are a drop in the ocean, however, sustainable infrastructure can not only create a collective improvement, but it can also highlight the importance of the differences that individuals can make. When combined with education, the largest impact can be generated.
Whether it is a new community or the retrofitting or replacement of an existing one, sustainable developments create a demand for skilled workers for construction, operation, and maintenance. This would open new job opportunities for various sectors, including renewable energy, electricity, plumbing and waste management. As many of these projects often utilise local resources and materials, this also strengthens the local supply chain and boosts local businesses.
Due to supply and demand, green energy and sustainable developments can sometimes have higher initial costs than traditional ones. However, sustainable infrastructure such as energy-efficient buildings and renewable energy sources often have lower long-term operational costs, allowing savings to be passed onto businesses and residents. By building more sustainable infrastructure, greater accessibility and supply can benefit all.
Climate change spells uncertainty for our planet’s weather, and this uncertainty can cause extreme weather events, natural disasters, and resource scarcity. Sustainable infrastructure is more resilient and can adapt to climate change, which not only reduces the economic burden of repairs and disruptions, but it can also reduce the likelihood of outages, and the impact that outages might have on communities.
Altogether Group works with strata managers, body corporates and developers to design and manage sustainable infrastructure including embedded energy networks on behalf of communities. In addition to supporting hundreds of communities across Australia with our water and power solutions, we also promote community engagement and ownership. By incorporating individuals and collectives in the planning and development process, our sustainable infrastructure projects can foster a sense of ownership and pride, strengthening communities and increasing social cohesion.
Using the best innovations and technologies from across the world, our embedded networks and water solutions are designed to meet developer needs, maximise benefits for the community and minimise capital and ongoing costs. We work with developers to design utility infrastructure and services that meet the specific needs of the community through proven technologies to reduce dependency on unsustainable energy sources, as well as water wastage.
Once projects are built, through the Altogether Academy we educate and innovate to support strata managers, covering embedded networks, sustainable technology, and utility data to make positive changes.
We also invite community members behind the scenes at our water filtration, wastewater treatment and water recycling centres in our house and land communities. By educating individuals about the infrastructure that powers their communities and the importance of contributing to collective efforts, small changes can make a big difference.
Sustainable infrastructure not only makes a big difference to our planet, but it also benefits communities, creating jobs, supporting education, and creating a brighter future for all. If you would like to learn more about how Altogether is helping to build sustainable communities or how our utility services can benefit your community, get in touch with us today.
At Altogether, we deliver reliable, localised essential services to over 500 communities across Australia. From world-leading recycled water systems to efficient embedded energy networks in high-rise communities, and smart grids in small communities, we're determined to do the right thing by our customers, and by the planet. As a multi-utility service provider, it’s our mission to make the world a brighter place, and we do that by offering sustainable power, water and data services.
