During the process of consultation and discussion we have identified four areas of work where we aim to excel. We are planning pilot schemes in each of these areas so that Whitehill Bordon leads the way in tackling climate change. BIODIVERSITY
WATER  NEUTRALITY
We have been working with
We have been working with the
Natural England, RSPB and the
Environment Agency to address
local Wildlife Trust to integrate
issues of water neutrality and
our masterplan with a Habitats
sustainable drainage and waste
Regulation Assessment.
strategies.
In particular we plan to
By using existing boreholes and
safeguard all protected areas
wells and by reducing water
and provide the new town
usage and wastage we plan
with new publicly accessible
a completely water neutral
green space, including an
development. That means that
urban network of natural
the new town will not exceed
landscape and water gardens
current water usage.
as well as better protection and management of the
Retrofitting of existing homes
safeguarded sites. The target is
will include methods of recycling
a net increase in biodiversity.
water and reducing water use so the residents of Whitehill
Eco-town status will allow us to
Bordon will be able to save
designate new nature reserves
money on water rates as well as
to link the protected heathlands
fuel charges.
straight away. It will also provide funding for new walking, cycling
The draft water cycle study is
and leisure paths to be built
available on the website:
before any major development
www.whitehillbordon.com
takes place.
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