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Cate Blanchett's green house

December 07, 2007 12:00am

MEGASTAR Cate Blanchett's bid to save the planet is going strong as she 'greenovates' her $10 million Sydney mansion.

Blanchett and her playwright husband Andrew Upton, are reportedly forking-out more than $1.5 million on the renovations, which will transform their Hunters Hill home into an eco-friendly haven for her family, Homesite.com.au reports.

Grey water recycling, a 20,000-litre water tank, solar panelling and energy-saving lights reportedly feature in the greenovation, by Palm Beach-based Lesiuk Architects.

However, according to Hunters Hill general manager, Barry Smith. “Like any of these projects – these big projects – they get an approval for a building and say, ‘oh hang on it doesn’t work’, she’s had a couple of those,” Mr Smith said, referring to the pool renovation that was awaiting approval.

While Mr Smith said they were happy the high-profile Aussie movie star was ‘greenovating’, he played down the notion that Cate was an eco-pioneer for the prestigious North Shore suburb.

Mr Smith said many residents were environmentally conscious and had renovated their homes to reduce their carbon footprint.

The star of Elizabeth: The Golden Age seems to be on a push to eco-overhaul everything she touches; catching eco-friendly taxis at the airport and publicly announcing her eco-political views.

Cate’s green thumb is already showing itself at the Sydney Theatre Company, where she takes up appointment as co-artistic director with her husband, in 2008. The pair has confirmed their plans to make the Company “green”, with new works set to reflect those at their home.