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

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.

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.