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unique role in its management, presents a broad scope to implement innovative practices to ensure an economically thriving, socially vibrant and ecologically protected island. However, while an island context presents some advantages (for example reduced impact from neighbouring sites such as stormwater runoff), it also has some disadvantages (for example, additional transport costs). Some of the island's existing infrastructure was in a state of disrepair, but has now been improved. Other buildings and structures present an opportunity for adaptive reuse. The location of the island in Sydney Harbour presents potential for it to become both a key attraction for the public and an important component of the working harbour. Using this range of opportunities to build knowledge about sustainability could present a key step forward for sustainability in Sydney.
Components of the Harbour Trust's vision for achieving a sustainable island involve:
  * Bringing the place back to life as an iconic example of sustainability in practice;
  * Maximising its resilience in the context of future changes;
  * Using the island appropriately given its past and future; and
  * Providing learning experiences and building knowledge about sustainability.
To realise this vision, the following objectives, including the particular challenges associated with them, have been identified to guide the island's sustainable development:

Built Environment
Aim: To provide flexible and resource-efficient accommodation to meet growing and evolving demand. This will be achieved by:
  * Providing and designing for suitable buildings, either through adaptive reuse, modification or additions, or by new construction;
  * Selecting appropriate building materials; and
  * Using appropriate construction methods.

Water
Aim: To reduce the use of water sourced off the island and to minimise pollution. This will be achieved by providing:
  * Water storage capacity to cope with peak loads and wastewater storage for post-event treatment;
  * Flexible infrastructure to meet the changing needs of the Island;
  * For the treatment of sewerage and stormwater, with treated water being, possibly used for underground irrigation or for firefighting;
  * Different levels of water quality to match requirements: for e.g. potable water for drinking, and treated water for other uses; and
  * Efficient facilities that reduce water consumption.

Energy
Aim: To reduce energy use and utilise renewable energy where possible. This will be achieved by:
  * Designing new buildings and retrofitting existing buildings (subject to practical constraints and heritage considerations) to minimise energy consumption; and
  * Installing devices such as photovoltaic cells and solar panels for hot water.

Transport
Aim: To promote sustainable forms of transport to and on the island. This will be achieved by:
  * Encouraging the majority of people to access the island by public transport;
  * Assessing the potential transport-related impact of proposed activities and events; and
  * Establishing