The Star Entertainment Group focuses on achieving energy and water efficiency outcomes in all refurbishment and development projects without comprising guest experience.

In the $130 million refurbishment of the Astral Tower and Residences at The Star Sydney, modern luxury was achieved in each of the 375 rooms refurbished. This upgrade also contributed towards achievement of our sustainability goals. Our Sustainable Design and Operational Standards were applied in the planning and design phase, focusing on energy efficient lighting selection, smart controls, water efficient fixtures, fittings and toilets with high WELS ratings, and in-room recycling for guests.

Through improved specifications in design, the refurbishment project is estimated to deliver over 1,200 Mwh in electricity savings, over 2,000 GJ in gas savings and over 26,000 kL of water savings per annum. These energy savings equate to a total annual carbon saving of approximately 900 tonnes, which is approximately 2.4 tonnes of CO2 for each room refurbished. The sustainable design features used in the refurbishment of the Astral Tower and Residences are estimated to deliver annual cost savings of over $370,000 in energy, water and maintenance expenses.

The design elements for the Astral Tower and Residences included: