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*Average solar irradiation: 4.90 kWh/m²/day
*Average wind speed: 3.88 m/s
*Average air temperature: 19.38 °C
*Average earth temperature: 20.18 °C
*Average humidity: 66.63
*Average air pressure: 99.11 kPa
Environmental
Wildlife Conservation Area
FKP has designated 50 hectares of conservation areas to ensure habitat and breeding grounds for native fauna. A recovery plan for the Emu Mountain Sheoak and a dedicated nature corridor form part of the conservation effort, reflecting the social push for environmental responsibility in Land developments.
Water Conservation
The Ridges Peregian Springs residential development utilises a stormwater management system that includes the building of swales which are designed to provide treatment of run-off, moving water away from residential areas and using vegetation as a filter to reduce pollutants and improve water quality.
Urban Structure
[http://www.aveo.com.au/properties.aspx?docId=3&dataId=44&propstate=QLD®ionId=13 Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club] Hosting both Independent Living Units and Serviced Apartments this Retirement village forms part of the master planned community of Peregian Springs.
Peregian Springs Shopping Centre
The centre has rainwater tanks to collect rain run-off for irrigation and cleaning, and solar shading to reduce the need for air conditioning.
Centre features also include:
*5000 square metres
*Coles supermarket
*15 specialty stores
*300 parking spaces
Peregian Springs Residential Estate
Ridges Peregian Springs, a residential development, is a master planned residential community developed by FKP Property Group, integrating schools, shopping centres and recreation centres. The development offers a variety of house and land packages.
Beaches
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach is a popular tourist destination, which is patrolled by life savers and offers both swimming and surfing opportunities. Parks, a boardwalk, esplanade shops, and the surf life saver club surround the beach. Over the last five years Coolum Beach has seen heavy development, with new buildings for retail business and holiday apartments.
ports and Recreation
Peregian Springs Golf Club
The privately owned, 18 hole, 72 par [http://www.peregianspringsgolfclub.com.au Peregian Spring Golf Course] is for members and guest only.
The following charity events are housed annually:
* Advanced Sports Incorporated- Sports Star of the Year awards on the Sunshine Coast.
* Energex Rescue Helicopter Service - An annual golf day to raise money for the rescue service.
* St Andrew School Peregian Springs - Events to raise money for the local school.
* Coolum Surf Life Saving Club - Funds raising event to support the SLSC and nippers club.
* Peregian Beach SLSC - Raises money to support the local Surf Life Saving Club.
* Variety Club - Raises money to fund local Sunshine Coast charaties and providing need to special schools.
Walking and Cycling
Integrated cycling and walk paths connect slow speed street paths forming a large network throughout the suburb.
Events
*Peregian Springs Pro-Am – “Metropolitan Tournament of the Year - 2007”$50, 000 prize money donated by FKP Limited.
*The FKP Peregian Springs SeriesIn its seventh year, the series is the richest golf pro-am series in Australia and is attended by golf professionals from all over Australia and New Zealand.
*Noosa Jazz FestivalHeld late August til early September the event is spread across the Sunshine Coast region, with pivotal performances held in Peregian Springs.
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