Presentation by Matthew Greene and Angela O’Donnell October 2009 Sustainable Clubs Dispelling the Myths
Sustainable Clubs What is fact? What is fiction? In relation to resource use and - Equipment selection - Building design
Climate Change Why is it relevant to clubs? ABS Survey Environmental Issues Whether concerned about climate change? Source: ABS
Water Use Source: Sydney Water 2006 Best Practice Guidelines for Clubs
Water Costs Water Service Cost per kL Water$1.339 Wastewater$1.296 Trade Waste Process Charge $0.574 (minimum) Hot water$3.131 (energy costs) Based on Sydney Water charges To increase 25% by 2011/2012
Waterless Woks
After market heat guard
Waterless Woks Capital Costs (ex GST) Conventional Wok Installation - 9 woks Waterless Wok Installation - 9 woks Wok Equipment$23,635$22,800 Additional Mechanical Exhaustx$2,820 Exhaust Hoods$23,750 Gas Installation$7,200 Water Installation$2,000 Additional Capital Costs $1,985 Running Costs (ex GST) Conventional Wok Installation - 9 woks Waterless Wok Installation - 9 woks Additional Annual Water Costs$6,700x Additional Sewer Discharge Costs$5,100x Additional Annual Power Costsx$1,332 Additional Greenhouse Gas Emissionsx8.1 tonnes Additional Annual Running Costs$10,468 PAYBACK Period 2.5 months
Waterless Urinals Issues to consider: Corrosion of pipes Cost of consumables Benefit: Assists cultural change
Energy
Energy Use in Clubs To increase 36% by 2030 Electricity Cost $0.17 to $0.90 per day per visitor Gas Cost $0.03 to $0.07 per day per visitor
Energy Co-generation Combined Heat & Power
Energy Tri-generation
Energy Co-generation and tri-generation Issues to consider: Must have a use for the waste heat High capital cost Spatial needs
Energy Solar power Is it viable? What does it cost? Is there a future for solar power?
Waste
Waste Management Opportunities Sustainable Procurement –Reduce over ordering –Review packaging Recycling Opportunities –Paper & cardboard –Glass –Organics
Sustainable Building Design All hospitality venues need to be air conditioned?
Sustainable Building Design Smart glass technology negates the need for shading? SOUTH FACING EAST FACING
Sustainable Building Design We meet Section J requirements therefore we are sustainable!
Contact Matthew Greene Angela O’Donnell Clubs’ Sustainable Futures (02)