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Caring for the Environment
The Sydney International Shooting Centre has been built to complement the natural surroundings of semi-rural farmland and native bushland. Extensive protection and rehabilitation measures have been put in place to enhance regeneration of the remnant Cumberland Plain woodland.
The venue has installed power-saving devices for energy efficiency and rainwater collection for irrigation to reduce water consumption. Solar collectors are used to heat water and the building is designed to make use of natural light and ventilation.
Noise insulation devices have been built into each of the internal shooting ranges and noise pollution is monitored annually to ensure it remains within the prescribed constraints. There is also a regular fire hazard reduction program and lead contamination is removed regularly from the site.
The 350-cubic metres of recycled timber used in constructing the ranges, meeting rooms and safety baffles have been supplied from around the country. The timber consists of several species of hardwoods, predominantly Red and Grey Ironbark, Blackbutt and Red Gum. These were sourced from a former abattoir located under Brisbane ’s Gateway Bridge , a Toowoomba salesyard, a rowing shed in Tweed Heads and a Rockhampton railway yard.
The native flora and fauna of the area are constantly monitored and maintained. Shooters are generally mindful of the environment and appreciate and enjoy a healthy co-existence with the ecology. The Sydney International Shooting Centre environmental guidelines ensure that clients and visitors work in harmony with the wildlife inhabiting the area.
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