Fran Molloy of Macquarie University's The Lighthouse writes:

Along with community gardens, an artisans' market place, a nursery and waterfront parklands, the huge one-hectare green roof includes outdoor classroom space with plant demonstration areas and a colonnade shaded by grapevines and integrated solar panels that will power the whole facility.

The joint partnership has been set up on the Coal Loader green roof between Macquarie University and North Sydney Council. The green roof also features smart technologies and sensors monitoring key environmental measures which can be accessed by web portal.

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