Wolgan Valley On Target For October Opening

The construction of Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Australia's first conservation-based resort in the NSW Blue Mountains, is nearly complete and ready for an October 1 opening.


The construction of Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Australia’s first conservation-based resort in the NSW Blue Mountains, is nearly complete and ready for an October 1 opening.


The enviromentally kind Wolgan Valley
Resort & Spa, ready to open October 1st

“We have reached that very satisfying point in the development when the hard construction work is behind us and the focus shifts onto detail, quality finishing and preparation for operations,” said Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa general manager, Joost Heymeijer.

Built on the same principles as Emirates’ acclaimed Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai, the resort is fully integrated into its environment.

It incorporates as many Ecologically Sustainable Design principles as possible, including rainwater collection, full recycling of all domestic water, heat exchange technology to reduce electricity consumption and the use of solar panels for all hot water systems. The resort has over 100 solar-energy units, significantly reducing its energy consumption and resources footprint.

The resort even makes use of traditional windmills instead of electrical pumps. Wherever possible, natural and recycled materials such as sandstone and timber were sourced locally within a 100-km radius around the property. Most of the tradesmen, craftsmen and sub-contractors were employed locally. This approach not only assisted the growth in the local economy at a time when this was most needed, but it also significantly reduced the construction’s carbon footprint.

During the construction phase, Emirates worked with local and state conservation organisations to address their concerns on the creation of feral-free areas. Enormous efforts have been made in the area of conservation, ensuring that all contractors on site received extensive training on how to prevent environmental damage and protect the local fauna and flora. Not a single tree was destroyed by the construction of the resort.

“In terms of wildlife diversity, we’re already starting to see the results of our efforts, with increases in the density and movement of wallabies and wallaroo populations into the valley,” Heymeijer commented.

“The possibility to discover rare Australian wildlife, free-roaming in its natural habitat, will be a major drawcard for Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, especially with overseas visitors,” he added.

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is the only resort in recent history to receive permission to be built within a World Heritage Area.

The resort adheres to World Heritage Committee standards and has exceeded the minimum requirements of construction controls imposed by both State and Federal Agencies – positioning Emirates as the only foreign investor carrier with such level of commitment to Australia.

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