Owners and residents at 19 Belmont have shown strong support for sustainability measures, with many efforts reflecting the mantra “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

The owners corporation has made extensive use of government grants, and individual lot owners can do the same, see the Sustainability Grants page

In late 2025 a 20+kW shared solar power system was installed on the common roof, and the power generated is equally shared between all 10 units – this should see a reduction in electricity bills for residents of between $500-800 per unit, per year.

To maximise the amount of solar-generated electricity staying “onsite”, a 25kWh battery was installed alongside the solar power system – this allows over-generation during the day to be stored for use at night, or by common property usage.

As of late 2025, all fluorescent light fixtures on Common Property have been converted to LED motion-sensor lights.

In the second half of 2026, the owners corporation will replace the shared gas-powered hot water system with a heat pump system, which should see significantly lower hot water energy costs for residents.

Heat pumps utilise the same technology as reverse cycle air conditioners, and are significantly more energy efficient than gas hot water heaters.

These measures are expected to reduce the shared carbon footprint of the residents of the block by xx tonnes per year.

Converting gas cooking and heating to electric would be more efficient for any unit still utilising gas for those functions.

Reverse cycle air conditioners are much more energy-efficient than gas heating and do not create moisture and carbon monoxide the way un-flued gas heaters do.

Reduce, where possible, the material put into the red bins. Larger non-perishable items should be kept for the fortnightly household waste collection on Monday mornings.

For bulky items, such as working electronics, furniture, clothes, shoes, etc., consider donating these items to charities.

Consider utilising online services such as Freecycle, Trash Nothing, or Facebook Marketplace, to offer of items to those who might be able to use them.

Note: E-waste cannot be disposed of via collections by North Sydney Council.

Wherever possible, find ways to keep items out of the recycling or garbage bins.

Reduce your use of single-use soft plastics by using cloth reusable shopping bags.

Decline offdered paper and plastic bags whenever possible.

Reduce paperwork wherever possible – most organisations can now supply electronic versions of their correspondence/bills via download or e-mail.

Keep your own records electronic, and avoid printing records unnecessarily. Computer operating systems these days allow you to “print to PDF”, which you can then store or e-mail as needed.

Re-use paper printed on one side as scribbling paper.

Home brewers might want your empty beer bottles – check on Marketplace, Freecycle or Trash Nothing.

You can earn (or donate to charity) 10¢ per eligible bottle through the NSW Government’s Return & Earn program.

Leaf litter, flowers, pruning and offcuts, etc. can be collected for mulching fortnightly by North Sydney Council.

Soil from pot plants cannot be placed in the green-lidded bins. It could be placed, where appropriate, in garden beds around the property.