Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council

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Waverley Council
State of the Environment Activities 2005/2006
Council Sustainability
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Reduction in number of pollution incidents from Council operations 149, 164
each year.
In the 2005/2006 reporting period, three pollution incidents occurred as a result of Councils
operations. This reporting period established the baseline against which future performance will be
measured.
Successful implementation of actions identified in the Waverley
149, 165
Water Conservation Strategy.
Council developed its Water Conservation Strategy in response to a mandatory requirement for
local governments to develop Water Saving Action Plans as directed by the NSW Department of
Energy Utilities and Sustainability (DEUS). Council’s strategy was one of the first such plans be
approved by the Minister. 100% of the actions identified in the strategy for implementation this
year were completed. Actions included the installation of water saving fixtures in most of its coastal
public amenities blocks, as well as rainwater tanks in Council’s three childcare centres and one
early childhood centre. These tanks reduce portable water consumption and provide practical
demonstration projects to the community. This year Council was also successful in obtaining grant
funding to install groundwater irrigation tanks in Waverley and Barracluff Parks to irrigate the parks
sustainably.
Reduction in water consumption from Council facilities and in the
149, 165
community.
Council’s water consumption has been drastically reduced from 134, 042 kl in 2004 to 80, 846 kl in
2005 due to both the introduction of Level 2 water restrictions in June 2004 and Level 3 water
restrictions in June 2005 and the implementation of water saving measures by Council. In this
time, the Waverley community consumption was reduced by over 500,000 kl, a significant
achievement.
Response to environmental pollution incidents. 150
In the 2005/2006 reporting period, Council received 188 environmental pollution complaints. Of
these, 92% were actioned within the service standard.
Complete identified programs in the DEUS Energy Smart Business
150, 166
Program.
Council has implemented 100% of the programs identified in the DEUS Energy Smart Business
program. This achievement was recognised by DEUS in November 2005 with a Gold Award to
Council for completing its stated milestones.
Progress this year included the purchase of 25% of our energy requirements from alternative green
energy sources (including solar, wind, hydro, and landfill gas) in five of our corporate buildings, the
extension of a Street Lighting Improvement to install more energy efficient globes and fixtures, a
trial of solar powered parking meters, and the continuation of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
trial in Council heavy fleet vehicles in partnership with the Australian Greenhouse Office.
Reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse emissions from 150, 166
Council facilities and in the community.
Preliminary analysis indicates that Council’s energy patterns and greenhouse emissions are
trending down. Through its involvement in the ICLEI CCP and CCP Plus programs, and scheduled
energy audits, additional energy saving resources will continue to be identified and implemented.
Percent of new relevant policies addressing ESD issues and
153
principles.
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.
Annual Report 2005/2006