Sustainability
Melbourne Park is committed to environmental sustainability. We work consciously to minimise waste and reduce our water and energy consumption.
Located on the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River), Melbourne Park is one of the city’s many green, open spaces, contributing to Melbourne’s urban forest and helping reduce the ‘heat island’ effect caused by over-development in dense urban areas.
Five of Melbourne Park’s buildings are LEED Gold certified, placing them in the same class as some of the most sustainable and energy-efficient buildings in the world.
The National Tennis Centre, Tennis HQ and CENTREPIECE were built with best-in-class sustainability principles in mind as part of the Victorian Government’s near-$1 billion investment.
Margaret Court Arena and Rod Laver Arena were also redeveloped to meet LEED Gold certification standards, and Margaret Court Arena was the first sports and entertainment arena in Australia to receive this certification.
LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an international standard for buildings designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health outcomes.
Buildings and venues across Melbourne Park use a range of smart solutions for ventilation, heating and cooling to minimise energy consumption, as well as energy-efficient LED lighting.
Rainwater is harvested and treated onsite to be recycled for irrigation, while flow restrictors on fittings help minimise water consumption.
Melbourne Park also aims to minimise waste associated with its events by stocking its venues with eco-friendly consumables.
