"Western Australia, in common with the rest of the world, is confronted by a growing need to minimise the impact of human activity on the environment. As the State Government's land development specialist, LandCorp is playing a leading role in moves to adopt more sustainable development practices."

"Some ways of making your home more energy-efficient may cost a little more up front, but the savings in your energy bills will more than repay your investment. Saving energy also produces fewer greenhouse gases and less pollution, reducing our impact on the environment."

"There are several advantages to living in an energy-efficient home. You'll save money on energy costs, you'll reduce your impact on the environment, and you'll improve the resale value of your home due to its lower power bills."

"Harvest Lakes is an innovative development, where a lovely natural environment has been enhanced by sensitive design. Developer LandCorp is applying the same sensitivity to ensuring that Harvest Lakes becomes a vibrant, dynamic community, implementing a community development plan (CDP) to enable residents to get involved in a host of local community life initiatives."

"LandCorp's new residential development in Atwell is setting a new standard for land development in Western Australia. Harvest Lakes applies advanced practices in sustainable development, urban design and community development."

Harvest Lakes is Western Australia's first large-scale HIA GreenSmart estate, designed and developed to minimise environmental impact.

Harvest Lakes has been acknowledged by the HIA as a leader in the implementation of GreenSmart initiatives.

LandCorp - the developer of Harvest Lakes - was in fact named "HIA GreenSmart" Professional of the Year in 2005.  Harvest Lakes has also won numerous HIA GreenSmart Awards for leading the way in sustainable developments.

To find out more about HIA GreenSmart, click on the link. 

"The landscaping at Harvest Lakes has been designed to world's best practice for sustainability and liveability. The design responded not only to the existing vegetation and the contours of the land, but also to an existing building of historical significance."

is the term for a philosophical principle which first gained popularity and acceptance following a 1987 report by the World Commission on Environment and Development. This publication was entitled "Our Common Future", and is commonly referred to as the Brundtland Report."

"Transport has one of the biggest impacts on the environment. It's essential that modern land development integrates transport needs into its planning."

"We live in one of the driest continents in the world. This has been brought home to us in recent years as we battle to ensure our growing population can meet its water needs at a time when we are getting less rain."