Leading in Sustainability with 5-Star NABERS Rating and Carbon Neutrality

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Caribbean Park proudly holds a 5-star NABERS Energy Base Building rating for its office precinct and the meaningful Carbon Neutral certification from Climate Active, effective until November 2024. These accomplishments underscore Caribbean Park’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and its position as a leader in sustainable metro office spaces nationwide.

Caribbean Park’s office precinct embody this commitment, incorporating innovative building and landscape architectural techniques that optimise natural light and ventilation. These measures significantly reduce our reliance on artificial lighting and climate control systems, a practice that not only mitigates carbon emissions but also enhances the well-being of our tenants and employees.

Our meticulously landscaped surroundings feature over 10,000 trees, serving as crucial carbon sinks that effectively offset emissions from nearby office buildings. Moreover, our partnerships with Ausnviro, specialists in enhancing environmental performance in commercial properties, and Bhoomie, experts in carbon measurement, development, and trading, have enabled us to make strategic decision and investments in certified carbon credits, reinforcing our commitment to effective climate change mitigation.

Caribbean Park’s dual distinction of a 5-star NABERS Energy rating and Carbon Neutral certification solidifies our standing as a preferred destination for companies seeking sustainable office spaces. We extend an invitation to businesses, offering access to top-tier facilities and amenities. By choosing Caribbean Park, companies align with our community’s shared dedication to a more sustainable future.

“We are delighted to have achieved a carbon neutral certification on all rateable office buildings at Caribbean Park and will continue our efforts of improvement and maintaining the commercial office buildings in a manner befitting of our natural environment and the needs of our occupant partners into the future.  With expert industry assistance, we took the opportunity to invest in various carbon offset projects to become certified with Climate Active, who’s carbon neutral certification process is one of the most rigorous in the world.”   Tim Rubio, Asset Manager, Caribbean Park.

Grow with us. 

www.caribbeanpark.com 

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Valued Caribbean Park Community

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As the year draws to a close, we at Caribbean Park would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our esteemed tenants who have played a pivotal role in making this place the thriving and vibrant community it is today. Your continued dedication, creativity, and collaboration have not only elevated Caribbean Park as a premier destination but have also strengthened the bonds that make this a remarkable place to work and engage.

Celebrating the Spirit of Community

In the spirit of gratitude and community, Caribbean Park is excited to announce that we will be hosting a special Christmas Celebration and Market on Thursday December 14, 2023. This event is our way of expressing our appreciation for the wonderful tenants who have made this park a dynamic hub of innovation and collaboration.

Join Us for Festive Fun

The Caribbean Park Christmas Celebration and Market promise an afternoon filled with festive joy and spirit. Here’s what you can look forward to:

1. Christmas Market: Get into the holiday spirit as you explore a delightful Christmas market featuring a variety of stalls offering unique gifts, crafts, delicious treats, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to find that special something for a last minute Christmas present.

2. Live Entertainment: Enjoy live performances and festive music to get you in the Christmas mood. It’s a wonderful way to share the joy of the season with your colleagues and friends.

3. Delicious Food: Savour the flavours of the season with a few amazing canapés from the wonderful Middleman Cafe.

4. Networking and Celebrations: Connect with fellow tenants, share stories, and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. It’s a fantastic opportunity to strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed and festive setting.

RSVP Today

We encourage all our tenants to join us for this heartwarming Christmas Celebration and Market. Your presence will make the day even more special, as we come together to celebrate the spirit of community and unity that defines Caribbean Park.

Date: Thursday December 14, 2023 Time: 4PM – 6PM Location: Podium / Middleman Caribbean Park, Scoresby, Victoria

Please RSVP by December 12, 2023, to ensure we can provide the best experience for all attendees. You can RSVP by clicking here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHM5Y3R

We look forward to celebrating this festive season with you and expressing our heartfelt thanks for your contribution to the Caribbean Park community. Together, we’ve created something truly remarkable, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season from Caribbean Park Management.

Australian rock legend Steve Kilbey performed at Caribbean Park

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In our continuous commitment to offer tenants unparalleled experiences, Caribbean Park hosted an exclusive musical evening with the renowned Steve Kilbey, iconic frontman of Australian rock band, The Church. 

Monday, September 11, 2023, at the opulent San Lorenzo Restaurant, this intimate affair merged Kilbey’s rich musical heritage with a delicious San Lorenzo restaurant cocktail style dinner.

Steve Kilbey’s illustrious career, marked by hits like “Under the Milky Way”, combined with Caribbean Park’s architectural facilities, set the stage for an entertaining evening that did not disappoint. 

The unique collaboration underscores the precinct’s mission to evolve beyond traditional office spaces, offering a holistic environment where work, leisure, and art seamlessly converge.

A combination of tenants and community members attended the rare opportunity to experience world-class music in an environment that echoes with sophistication and innovation.

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Knox’s coffee crown jewel now open from 8am

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San Lorenzo Cafe, situated in the heart of Knox at Caribbean Park, is delighted to announce its updated business hours, serving customers coffee and breakfast snacks from 8am, Tuesday through Friday. 

Boasting the title of “Best Coffee in Town,” the café seeks to continue fulfilling its commitment to provide a sophisticated, CBD quality dining experience in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Dedicated to elevating the local culinary scene, San Lorenzo offers more than just an Italian dining experience. It is a destination that bridges the gap between CBD quality and local accessibility. 

With its chic, welcoming atmosphere, and menu steeped in authentic Italian tradition, San Lorenzo caters to a discerning clientele who appreciate the finer things in life.

Sustainably sourced and fair trade, San Lorenzo’s coffee beans are locally roasted, ensuring maximum freshness and a robust flavour profile that patrons can’t help but love. 

Their coffee has won them widespread acclaim, securing their reputation as the purveyor of the best coffee in the Knox area.

At San Lorenzo, every cup tells a story – of ethical sourcing, of local roasting, and of the love and skill of their talented baristas. 

“Our goal is to deliver the kind of coffee that not only wakes you up but also stirs your soul,” said the Co Owner Sab Randazzo.

San Lorenzo invites everyone to visit them at 33 Dalmore Drive, Caribbean Park VIC 3179, to enjoy an unforgettable Italian dining experience and taste the best coffee the local area has to offer. 

Now open from 8am, Tuesday to Friday, San Lorenzo looks forward to welcoming all who appreciate superior coffee and quality Italian hospitality.

San Lorenzo Cafe – Now open Tuesday-Friday from 8am

33 Dalmore Drive, Caribbean Park, VIC

For further information please check sanlorenzorestaurant.com.au

Cafe area of San Lorenzo

Caribbean Park unveils first EV charging station

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Melbourne’s award-winning office precinct, Caribbean Park, have unveiled their first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in a partnership with global renewable energy company, ENGIE Australia & New Zealand, and are excited to be able to offer charging facilities to meet the rapidly growing demand for EVs.

Caribbean Park is Melbourne’s biggest business hub outside of the CBD and their aim is to provide the latest technology and best facilities for their tenants and visitors. EV charging facilities are an important part of that offering and builds on their recent Climate Active carbon neutral certification – the first Australian suburban office development of scale to achieve this accolade. 

The partnership with ENGIE is supported by infrastructure provider JET Charge and charging network provider Chargefox.  Users can download the Chargefox app to find, use and pay for charging at the tap of a button.




FAQs
What is an Electric Vehicle DC charger and how does it work?
A: An EV DC charger is a charging station that uses Direct Current (DC) to charge Electric Vehicles (EVs). It delivers a high amount of power to the vehicle’s battery and can charge it in a shorter amount of time than slower AC charging.

What type of DC charger is installed for the customers?
A: The charger is a Kempower 100kW EV charger with two satellites and is a high-power DC fast charger designed to quickly charge electric vehicles.

It comes equipped with four charging plugs and allows up to 4 EVs to charge simultaneously. Plugs included one CHAdeMO plug, three CCS2 plugs. The CHAdeMO plug is compatible with electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, while the CCS2 plug is used by Tesla and many European electric vehicles.

Please note: that the 100kW speed is split between the 4 EV bays, so the more cars charging at the same time will split the speed evenly e.g. 2 cars connected will split at 50kW per car

How many KMs will a 100kw give an EV car in 10 minutes
The distance an EV can travel in 10 minutes on a 100 kW charger depends on several factors, including the battery capacity of the vehicle, the current state of charge, and the efficiency of the vehicle.

However, as a rough estimate, a 100 kW charger can provide approximately 60-80 kilometers of range to an electric vehicle in just 10 minutes of charging. This estimation may vary based on factors such as weather conditions, driving style, and the specific make and model of the electric vehicle.

What is the charge rate for the EV DC chargers at Caribbean Park?
A: The rate will change with market conditions and current rate will be available on the app.

How long does it take to charge an EV using a DC charger?
A: The charging time depends on the battery capacity of the EV, the state of charge. However, most DC chargers can provide up to 80% charge in 30-60 minutes.

How can I use the EV DC chargers at Caribbean Park?
A: Users can charge their electric vehicles using the Chargefox mobile app or RFID card. Simply follow the instructions provided on the charger, select the charger on the app, and follow the prompts to initiate the charging process. If you prefer to use the RFID card, hold it against the reader on the charger to begin charging.

What should I do if I have trouble using the EV DC charger?
A: If you have trouble using the EV DC charger, you can contact the Chargefox customer support helpline for assistance on 1300 518 038. They can guide you through the charging process or arrange for a technician to help you.

Below are the instructions attached to the charger:




For further information about Caribbean Park, visit www.caribbeanpark.com

Hello Sunshine Festival Success

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The inaugural Hello Sunshine Music and Food Festival took place right here at Caribbean Park on Saturday 11 February 2023.

This article was published in the Herald Sun.

Organisers of the Hello Sunshine festival have confirmed a 2024 return for the family friendly event after a hugely successful debut at Caribbean Park on the weekend.

More than 11,000 tickets were sold for the February 11 festival, with a peak attendance of about 8000 people enjoying music from Amy Shark, The Cat Empire, former red Wiggle Murray Cook, Pierce Brothers and 360.

Plenty of families, including up to 3000 children, also enjoyed rides, food trucks, market stalls and other carnival entertainment.
Amy Shark rocks Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby at the inaugural Hello Sunshine Festival. Picture: Kiel Egging.
Amy Shark rocks Caribbean Park at the inaugural Hello Sunshine Festival. Picture: Kiel Egging.

Original Red Wiggle Murray Cook was a fan favourite as he made his festival DJ-ing debut at the Hello Sunshine Festival in Scoresby on February 11, 2023.

Festival director Kieran Dole, of Lucky Entertainment, said organisers were thrilled with the response and were already working on a similar line-up to take the festival to the next level in 2024.

“To see everyone have a great time with the festival is really exciting for us and exactly what we wanted to achieve,” he said.

“We met the target, we were really happy with the attendance and we look forward to coming back next year.”

Mr Dole said police were pleased with crowd behaviour and there was no major incidents, except for a person flying an unauthorised drone, which delayed the end-of-night fireworks display by 15 minutes.

He paid tribute to the Spooner family and staff at Caribbean Park for supporting their vision for the event.

“I have a young family, I was born and raised in Knox, and for us to put on an event that had so many families attend was a really high point in my career,” he said.
“We know this area is such an amazing area and we didn’t want people to travel to the Yarra Valley or Mornington, we wanted to achieve an event in our backyard for families in this area.

Caribbean Park once included a famous long running market which began in the 1970s and closed in July 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
It remains home to a business park, the Hyatt Place hotel and the Caribbean Rollerama, and a future masterplan is being developed for the 500 acre site.

For all details regarding this event please visit HELLO SUNSHINE FESTIVAL

Fitness February at Caribbean Park

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This February, Club Lime Caribbean Park is providing an opportunity to try a variety of fitness activities guided by their fitness experts.

This set of events has been curated specifically for the Caribbean Park community and all tenants are welcome to these classes FREE of charge.

Caribbean Park tenants are most welcome to attended each Thursdays throughout February 2023 for a 30 minute classes in Yoga, Core, Strength and Mobility.

YOGA CLASS (FREE) Thursday 2nd February, 12:15pm – 12.45pm

Focus on stretch and breath. Please bring a yoga mat, if possible, comfortable clothing and water bottle. Extra mats will be supplied.

CORE CLASS (FREE) Thursday 9th February, 12:15pm – 12.45pm

Focus on core strength. Please bring a yoga mat, if possible, comfortable clothing and water bottle. Extra mats will be supplied.

STRENGTH CLASS (FREE) Thursday 16th February, 12:15pm – 12.45pm

Focus on building muscle with dumbbells. Please bring a yoga mat, if possible, comfortable clothing and water bottle. Extra mats will be supplied.

MOBILITY CLASS (FREE) Thursday 23rd February, 12:15pm – 12.45pm

Focus on mobility and functional exercises. Please bring a yoga mat, if possible, comfortable clothing and water bottle. Extra mats will be supplied.

Lawn outside of the Middleman Cafe

These classes are complimentary however, bookings are essential.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1000822&

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We look forward to seeing you there.


First Australian Vertiport Design

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Skyportz released the design for the first vertiport in Australia to service the emerging electric air taxi industry at the AAUS annual Advanced Air Mobility summit in Melbourne, yesterday.


The vertiport will be located at Caribbean Park in Melbourne’s east, the fastest growing business precinct outside of the Melbourne CBD.


Caribbean Park and Skyportz have worked with Contreras Earl Architects, to70 aviation, ARUP and Microflite to come up with a practical, modular design to satisfy operational requirements to operate as a vertiport for Advanced Air Mobility.


“With the development of a vertiport in a business park we are breaking the nexus between aviation and airports. For this industry to succeed it needs to have policy makers pushing the envelope to support new “mini airports” in locations people want to go”, said Clem Newton-Brown, CEO of Skyportz.


“However community support is going to be the key to the development of these services. The community is going to have to see the benefits”


“Electric air taxis will be a new era in aviation where clean, green and quiet small aircraft can take people to places they want to go – be it work or leisure. The Caribbean Park vertiport is the first in a network of sites we will establish in advance of the aircraft becoming operational” said Newton-Brown.

Caribbean Park Director, Ben Spooner said “We are strategically and ideally placed to host the first Skyportz in Australia and we hope that in time, a variety of new and emerging businesses take advantage of this leading infrastructure. Caribbean Park is the largest and fastest growing business precinct outside the Melbourne CBD and we are focused on building a model, suburban workplace of the future”.

Hello Sunshine Festival announces Amy Shark to headline at Caribbean Park

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HELLO SUNSHINE MUSIC AND FOOD FESTIVAL

Announcing the 2023 Hello Sunshine Festival!
A massive day filled with live music, food trucks, markets, fireworks, rides & much more 
A summers day out to remember – the biggest live music lineup the South-East has ever seen 
Register for presale –> www.hellosunshinefest.com.au

Check under the Event on mycaribbeanpark.com for further information.

Hisense presents live talk with Barry Du Bois at Caribbean Park

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Barry Du Bois chats RUOK?

On behalf of Hisense Australia, you’re invited to a live talk with Barry Du Bois on Tuesday 9 August at 11am.

Famous for his seat on the couch of Network Ten’s ‘The Living Room’, Barry – fondly known as Baz – is a renovation expert, master builder, Hisense Australia ambassador and board member for R U OK?

Ahead of this year’s R U OK? Day, set to take place on 8 September, Baz has kindly offered to join us at Middleman Café, Caribbean Park to share his story and the importance of asking a simple question, R U OK?

R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.

R U OK? contributes to suicide prevention efforts by encouraging people to invest more time in their personal relationships and building the capacity of informal support networks – friends, family and colleagues – to be alert to those around them, have a conversation if they identify signs of distress or difficulty, and connect someone to appropriate support, long before they’re in crisis.

We encourage you to grab a coffee or a snack and listen to Baz talk about this very important topic, that we should all really get behind.

Look forward to seeing you!