Strathnairn, the first suburb of the innovative Ginninderry development, has earned the coveted Environmental Placemaking Award at the 2025 Place Leaders Asia Pacific Awards. The award recognises exceptional achievement in integrating sustainability, climate resilience, and ecological value into place planning, design, and activation.

As the ACT’s first all-electric suburb, Strathnairn is testament to what can be achieved through thoughtful planning and community engagement. The development is distinguished by its 200-hectare Conservation Corridor, actively co-managed by residents and a dedicated trust, creating a unique partnership between inhabitants and their natural environment.

A collaborative achievement 

Ginninderry’s success stems from a strategic joint venture between the ACT Government’s Suburban Land Agency (SLA) and Riverview Developments (ACT) Pty Limited. This collaboration brings together government oversight and private sector innovation.

The recognition at the Place Leaders Asia Pacific Awards underscores how Strathnairn has successfully integrated environmental principles not just into infrastructure decisions, but into the everyday living experience of its residents. The development demonstrates that sustainability and comfortable modern living can coexist and even enhance one another.

Industry leaders in sustainable development have contributed their expertise to make Ginninderry a world-class example of urban design excellence. The project showcases how cutting-edge climate resilience practices can work in real-world settings, bringing together scientific innovation, governmental support, and respect for conservation.

As climate challenges intensify globally, Strathnairn’s achievement offers an inspiring model for how thoughtful development can create communities that are not just environmentally responsible, but also beautiful, functional places where people want to live.