Annual Report 2008-2009 Summary - City of Greater Geelong

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The City has many significant trees which required extra care during the recent extended dry and hot conditions. These trees in Johnstone Park were some of the many saved by ‘tree huggas’ which were topped up with recycled water. Environment Objective: To enhance, conserve and sustain the diverse natural and built environment. Highlights: The City’s Greenhouse Response, which seeks to reduce energy use and greenhouse emissions across Council operations and facilities continued in 2008-2009. One of buildings of focus was the 19th Century heritage listed National Wool Museum. This was converted to a more eco efficient premises with the installation of 36 solar panels, and energy efficient lighting. This, and a micro-wind turbine installed at Limeburners Point Boat Ramp are just some of the initiatives aimed at achieving a 30 per cent reduction in the City’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2010. 26 Annual Report 2008-2009 | City of Greater Geelong Drought recovery and water saving initiatives have continued to be a key focus in the last 12 months. The Waterworld and Kardinia aquatic centres underwent an ecofriendly upgrade with the installation of water treatment systems which are expected to save around 90 per cent of backwashing water. Drought proofing of our sporting reserves continued during the year with further grounds converted to drought-tolerant warm season grasses. Hundreds of the City’s significant endangered trees were also saved through the installation of specialised water tanks and ‘tree huggas’. Achievements: > The revised Municipal Strategic Statement and Local Planning Policies were introduced into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. > During the year the Council adopted a number of structure plans including Drysdale/Clifton Springs, Fyans-West Fyans Street Precinct, Lara and Point Lonsdale. > A number of actions in the Clifton Springs Foreshore Management Plan were completed. Future Directions: > Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area. > Implementation of the Geelong ecoCHALLENGE and Greenhouse Response Local Action Plan. Back to table of contents
New Dog and Cat Control Orders specify areas where dogs can be walked off-lead and those areas where they must be controlled by a leash. Back to table of contents Community Safety and Security Objective: To create a sense of security throughout the community. Highlights: The City of Greater Geelong received the 2008 National Award for Local Government for Excellence in Alcohol Management. The award recognised the success of the City’s Integrated Alcohol Management Project and belongs to the many stakeholders and the community who made this project such a success. The project has become a model for other cities, and this award is a further endorsement of our safety initiatives. The Police, licensees, the Nightlife Association, Liquor Licensing and the many others involved are to be commended for their outstanding work and support. In October 2008, Council declared several Dog and Cat Control Orders relating to the Domestic Animal (Dogs and Cats) Management Plan. The orders specified those areas of the municipality where dogs can be off a leash and where they must be controlled by a leash. There is also an order requiring cats to be confined between sunset and sunrise to come into effect in late 2009. The City worked closely with the general community and special interest groups to provide areas where dog owners have the option to run their animal off a leash while ensuring that popular public paths were kept safe. Achievements: > The City activated its Municipal Emergency Management structure to assist communities affected by the Victorian bushfires. > Council’s Learn to Swim program grew by 30 per cent to 14,380 participants. > The Barwon Regional Drug Action Plan was launched in March 2009. Future Directions: > Streets Ahead VicHealth project. > Barwon Safe Party Project. > Fourth year of the Safestart Program. Annual Report 2008-2009 | City of Greater Geelong 27
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Page 45 and 46: The City maintains 300 playgrounds
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