Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council

Council Sustainability
Waverley Council
State of the Environment Activities 2005/2006
Sustainability Indicator 2006 Targets
Energy use by Council. 1,261,171 kW
Paper use by Council. 2,784,400 A4 sheets.
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Percentage of Council’s 6 cylinder vehicles using reduced emission
fuels.
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30%
10%
19%
20%
0.7%
100% of six cylinder
motor vehicles to be
dual fuelled.
Percentage of LPG use in dual fuel Council vehicles. 80%
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Assist with implementation of energy reduction projects with PES
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on Council buildings.
Council’s Business, Properties and Services Division worked with our Environmental Services
Division and our Public Works and Services Department to ensure good environmental outcomes
in Council properties.
Progressive preparation of environmental policy and plans to
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reflect best practice.
This year, an Asbestos Policy was developed for the Waverley LGA, as well as an Integrated Total
Water Management Policy which, once adopted, will apply to all new development in Waverley. In
addition, the current Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review includes a strong
sustainability component.
Percent of Council Sustainability Indicators exhibiting positive
148
improvement each year.
In the 2005 State of the Environment Report, 14 of 26 sustainability indicators or 54% exhibited
positive improvement.
Percent of SoE recommendations implemented each year. 148
Almost all of the recommendations made in Council’s 2001/2004 Comprehensive State of the
Environment Report have been implemented, including the extension of an environmental levy
beyond 2006, roll out of a new waste system, consultation with Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation
and the La Perouse Aboriginal Land Council in the preparation of Council’s Plans of Management
and other relevant Council projects and serious exploration of the use of planning controls to effect
the loss of residential care in Waverley.
Number of Environmental Management Plans developed for Council 149, 164
activities each year.
Since June 2005, 60 environmental management plans have been developed for high
environmental risk Council activities, including its Resource Recovery, Maintenance and
Construction, and Public Place Cleansing activities.
The development and implementation of these plans, as part of Council'’ environmental
management system, ensure that Council'’ operations meet environmental best practice
Percent of Council staff participating in EMS training. 149, 164
In the 2004/2005 reporting period 81 staff participated in EMS training. In 2005/2006 a further 188
Council staff attended training, representing a 45% increase in participation rates.
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