A summary of the project proposals at St Austell, China Clay Communities,
Cornwall include:
- A demonstrator project of up to 37 affordable new homes constructed to
high environmental standards, located in the town centre. On-site
renewables (photovoltaics, solar thermal, micro-generation, small biomass
and ground/air source heat pumps) will be used in the building process.
- The local college will offer apprenticeships and will develop into a
centre of excellence for sustainable construction for the South West,
offering training and providing sustained economic regeneration in the
area.
- A retrofit display home located in the centre of St Austell will offer
information on low-carbon living and help local businesses link into the
low-carbon market.
- A multi-functional community hub, to be run jointly with the Eden
Project, will offer community education projects and be a showcase for new
environmental technologies, local materials and resources.
- A project to retrofit ten existing properties will aim to achieve the
highest eco standards and deliver at least a 30% carbon reduction against
current building regulations. These are intended to demonstrate the
potential of alternative technologies, better accessibility and space
standards and will be monitored through smart meters and local education
projects.
- A new bus station project will incorporate bicycle storage, electric
bicycle charging points, smart technology and the best design
principles.
Cornwall estimate at least 500 training places over the build out
period of the eco-town, including apprenticeships.
