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Witchcliffe Ecovillage has won the major prize at the Urban Development Institute of Australia national awards.

The housing project, delivered by Perron Group’s development arm and Mike Hulme’s Sustainable Settlements, was recognised as one of the most sustainable urban developments in the world.

Described as the culmination of a 22-year association between Mr Hulme and Perron Group, the 200-lot development includes completely self-sufficient homes, communal organic gardens and a village square.

UDIA awarded the project in the sustainability and overall project awards, highlighting its carbon-negative status, as well as its innovative and affordable approach.

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