Sealark has developed a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy which guides our considered approach. It is based on world-leading sustainable development principles and encompasses sustainable design and construction methods, use of healthy building materials, water management, active transport, biodiversity and waste management, amongst other considerations.

The West Culburra development will provide a new benchmark in the Shoalhaven region for stormwater treatment around estuaries to ensure a high-quality stormwater outcome. All vegetation to be removed will be done in accordance with strict environmental protocols. 

As outlined in the Environmental Impact Statement, some of the fauna in these parts inhabit hollow-bearing trees, of which there are nine on site. These hollow-bearing trees will be removed and have been offset in order to have a neutral environmental impact through biodiversity offsetting. The independent Ecological & Riparian Issues & Assessment Report concludes that no threatened species rely solely on these trees on the site due to the extensive conservation reserves, state forests and private forested lands in the locality and in the Jervis Bay region.

Due to Sealark’s expansive land holdings, of which more than 90% is committed to conservation in perpetuity, Sealark has the opportunity to deliver a nature positive outcome through the West Culburra development. For instance, the loss of trees on the site will be offset through the preserved vegetation in the nearby Lake Wollumboola Biodiversity Stewardship Site, in accordance with the NSW Government’s biodiversity offset policy.

Owned by Sealark, the Lake Wollumboola Biodiversity Stewardship Site is more than just environment to be preserved. It is a place carefully managed by Sealark to thrive and grow, where old farms are re-grown as new forests and former agricultural land is re-claimed by the natural bush.