Wagga Wagga Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2009 - 2013

Wagga WaggaEnvironmental

Sustainability Strategy

2009 › 2013

Council acknowledges and respects that Aboriginal Australians were the first people of this land and the Wiradjuri people were the first regional custodians of the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. This recognition includes acceptance of the rights and responsibilities of Aboriginal Australians to participate in decision making.

Council acknowledges the shared responsibility of all Australians to respect and encourage the development of an awareness and appreciation of each others heritage, culture, sacred sites and special places of Aboriginal Australians.

Council is committed to developing programs to improve the wellbeing of all City of Wagga Wagga residents, as well as facilitating reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal residents.

Council recognises that social justice and reconciliation are fundamental to achieving positive changes. Council will continue to actively encourage Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians to work together for a just, harmonious and progressive society.

Council recognises the richness of Aboriginal culture and values in promoting social diversity within the community.

Statement of Commitmentto Aboriginal Australians

Bangayarra Walkway 1998 (detail). Image: Baha Mosa

Wagga Wagga City CouncilWagga Wagga Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2009 › 2013

Table of Contents

Introduction

Mayor’s Foreword 1Wagga Wagga Local Government Area 2Ecologically Sustainable Development 3Integrated Strategic Planning 4 Environmental Sustainability Aim 5 Environmental Sustainability Objectives 5Strategy Measurement And Evaluation 6Water 7 Water Initiatives 8Waste 11 Waste Initiatives 12Climate, Air And Energy 15 Climate, Air And Energy Initiatives 16Biodiversity 21 Biodiversity Initiatives 22Land 25 Land Initiatives 26Heritage 29 Heritage Initiatives 30Sustainable Wagga Wagga 31 Sustainable Wagga Wagga Initiatives 32Environmental Sustainability Strategy Methodology 35Implementation Plan 37References 51Acronyms 52

Wagga Wagga City Council Wagga Wagga Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2009 › 2013

Introduction

Globally and locally a healthy and sustainable environment is integral to achieving community wellbeing, quality lifestyle options and creating a strong connection between people and the place in which they live.

The natural environment provides the essential elements all communities need to remain healthy, like water and soil and also gives people the opportunity to enjoy all that biodiversity has to offer.

The built environment is fundamental to economic prosperity, social cohesion and community well-being. It is essential to have the right mix of residential and commercial development, retail areas, social services and recreation, cultural and environmentally focused precincts.

At Wagga Wagga City Council we are committed to working with the community to create a place which is sustainable; economically, environmentally and socially. A place where people are proud to live, work, play and visit.

I am delighted to present Wagga Wagga City Council’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2009 – 2013. The Strategy includes innovative and practical solutions to environmental challenges facing our local community and will guide us towards achieving sustainability for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area; a vitally important issue for our generation and those which follow.

The development of the Strategy has been a collaborative effort with participation from community members, key stakeholder groups, Government Departments, as well as Councillors and Council staff. I thank you all for sharing our commitment to achieving a sustainable Wagga Wagga and appreciate your knowledge, information and effort.

The future of the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area is bright and the implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy will create and achieve an inspiring and balanced approach to economic, social and environmental outcomes.

Kerry PascoeMayor

Mayor’s Foreword

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Introduction

Nestled on the banks of the magnificent Murrumibidgee River in the heart of Wirradjuri Country in Southern NSW, Wagga Wagga is a dynamic and cosmopolitan regional city, centrally located between Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

The Wagga Wagga Local Government Area (WWLGA) is home to 60,000 residents, of which 90% live in the city of Wagga Wagga. The WWLGA occupies 4,866 sq km and inlcudes the rural villages of Collingullie, Currawarna, Galore, Humula, Ladysmith, Mangoplah, Oura, Tarcutta, and Uranquinty, which provide strong community links to the surrounding farmland.

The city of Wagga Wagga, the largest in regional NSW is known for its quality industrial, commercial, education and defence facilities together with its rich arts community and sporting culture. The nine villages of the WWLGA offer a rural community lifestyle in close proximity to the vibrant regional city of Wagga Wagga.

In the South and East of the WWLGA the farmland extends through undulating hills, becoming steeper in the far South-East. Native vegetation in the East of the WWLGA is Box-Gum woodlands and Eucalypt forests. The North and West of the WWLGA has low rolling rises and native vegetation of open Box-Gum and Callitris woodlands. Most native vegetation in the WWLGA is classified into one of the three major Endangered Ecological Communities and there are more than fifty threatened plants and animal species living in the region.

Wagga Wagga Local Government Area

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Introduction

Wagga Wagga City Council is committed to the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD). The Local Government Act of 1993 defines ESD as the effective integration of environmental, economic and social considerations in the decision-making process.

ESD can be achieved through implementing the following principles: 1. The precautionary principle - where there are threats to serious or irreversible environmental damage, a lack of scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation. In the application of the precautionary principle, public and private decisions should be guided by: careful evaluation to avoid, wherever practical, serious or irreversible damage to the environment, and an assessment of the risk weighted consequences of various options.

The precautionary principle requires decision making to give the environment the benefit of the doubt.

2. Intergenerational equity - the present generation should ensure the health, diversity and productivity of the environment are maintained or enhanced for the benefit of future generations (that is all generations may use or expect to benefit from the nations resources).

3. Conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity should be a fundamental consideration.

4. Improved valuation, pricing and incentive mechanisms - environmental factors should be included in the valuation of assets and services, particularly for the following: polluter pays (those who generate pollution and waste should bear the cost of containment, avoidance or abatement); the users of goods and services should pay prices based on the full cycle costs of providing the goods and services, including the use of natural resources and assets and the ultimate disposal of waste; and environmental goals should be pursued in the most cost effective way by establishing incentive structures, including market mechanisms which maximise benefits or minimise costs in the development of local solutions and responses to environmental problems.

Ecologically Sustainable Development


Introduction

The Strategy is integrated with Council’s Mission, to “contribute to a vibrant and growing community by providing excellence in leadership, and delivery of ‘best value’ infrastructure and services, supporting quality living in an improving sustainable environment” (Wagga Wagga City Council Management Plan 2008 - 2012).

The Strategy development integrated community engagement and benchmarking research with a review of existing key documents. Community members and organisations, stakeholders, Council management and elected Councillors shared their local knowledge to identify important environmental themes and project ideas, other sustainability strategies developed by Local Government were researched and key strategic documents which impact on the WWLGA were reviewed.

The Wagga Wagga City Council Community Strategic Plan 2008 - 2018 - Our City, Our Tomorrow includes goals which relate to the key performance areas of Environmental, Social, Economic, and Governance. Environmental sustainability contributes to and is impacted by each of Council’s key performance area goals.

The Wagga Wagga Environmental Sustainability Strategy aim and objectives have been developed in response to the outcomes of the research and are integrated with the Community Strategic Plan’s goals. The aim highlights the important role environmental sustainability plays in place making and the objectives are aligned with the State of the Environment themes of water, waste, climate change, energy use, air quality, biodiversity, land and heritage. Importantly the objectives also reflect the integration of environmental sustainability with Social, Economic and Governance considerations.

Integrated Strategic PlanningWWCC Community Strategic Plan - Environment Goals ENV1 An integrated approach to water resource managementENV2 A sustainable built and natural environmentENV3 Sustainable management of natural resourcesENV4 Promote environmental sustainability

WWCC Community Strategic Plan - Social GoalsSOC1 A vibrant and attractive place that offers a range of lifestyle choices and a liveable environmentSOC2 A growing, diverse and dynamic communitySOC3 A broad range of leisure, sport, cultural and educational pursuits for the varying needs of the communitySOC4 A safe, healthy and active community

WWCC Community Strategic Plan - Economic GoalsECO1 A strong, sustainable and well balanced economy that generates growth and employment opportunitiesECO2 Sustainable infrastructure and services that support current and future needs of the communityECO3 A skilled workforce that accommodates the changing needs of the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area

WWCC Community Strategic Plan - Governance Goals GOV1 Lead the region into the futureGOV2 Effective and transparent leadership that enjoys the support and confidence of the communityGOV3 Council’s operations and activities are effective, efficient and customer focusedGOV4 Council has the necessary financial, human and other resources and management systems to provide appropriate services and infrastructure


Introduction

The Strategy aims to improve the sustainability of the local environment, balance the needs of the built and natural environments and ensure development strengthens the connection between the community and the natural environment to create a sense of place and enhance community well-being.

Environmental Sustainability Aim

1. Develop sustainable built environments for current and future generations through effective land management and planning 2. Improve air quality and reduce the impact of climate change by educating the community and reducing both energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions 3. Integrate management strategies to encourage water conservation and enhance and protect water quality4. Effectively manage the natural environment so biodiversity is understood, enhanced and protected 5. Minimise our environmental impact by utilising alternative technologies and implementing effective waste management strategies 6. Effectively manage heritage and Aboriginal culture so it is understood, enhanced and protected7. Continuously improve systems and practices at Wagga Wagga City Council to become a leader in sustainable environmental management 8. Promote environmentally sustainable principles for healthy living through community initiatives9. Effectively manage partnerships to facilitate and enhance environmentally sustainable economic development.

Environmental Sustainability Objectives


Introduction


The Strategy implementation will be managed by Wagga Wagga City Council. Council will work with State and Federal Government, key stakeholders, research organisations, industry and community groups to implement the initiatives of the Strategy.

The `Implementation Plan’ section of the Strategy documents the current funding status of each initiative. Most initiatives are funded, either by Council or grant funding. The initiatives which are currently unfunded will be developed to form applications to source grant funding or become part of Council’s City Partnership Program.

The implementation of the Strategy will be monitored through the development of key performance indicators in Council’s Management Planning and Reporting process. Action Plans will be developed to include detailed key performance indicators for each initiative during the implementation of the Strategy.

Council actively participates in a number of benchmarking frameworks inclusive of National and State associations which ensure the organisation is working to best practice targets which are benchmarked to other government and industry members.

The State of the Environment Report, which is produced annually will evaluate the implementation of the Strategy and will be linked to the initiatives.

The Strategy is a living document which will be reviewed and updated during its implementation. The `Implementation Plan’ section of the Strategy will be updated annually to reflect any funding changes and new partnership opportunities.

Strategy Measurement and Evaluation

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Water

Water is essential for life. Not only is all life on Earth based on carbon and water, but by flowing across, through and under the landscape, water also connects patterns and processes of various kinds and ensures the survival of all species, including people. Inland waters are therefore an essential part of this world. Water has many values—aesthetic, cultural, natural and economic—and like many ‘common property’ resources, it is managed by a variety of means for a variety of ends. Inland waters are heavily used and, as the human population grows, are under threat from pollution and overuse.

Water


Key pressures on `Water’ in the WWLGA include: Urban development Industrial activities Diffuse pollution Direct pollution Rural activities Groundwater extraction Ageing infrastructure Water management issues Increasing evaporation and decreasing rainfall

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Water

Water Initiatives

WAT1 Develop and implement an Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan

WAT2 Audit and benchmark Council’s water use

WAT3 Develop and implement a Water Savings Action Plan for Council facilities

WAT4 Continue to investigate opportunities to incorporate Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles on redevelopment sites and Council’s capital projects

WAT5 Research the feasibility of landscaping alternatives to turf

WAT6 Develop and implement water wise nature strip initiatives

WAT7 Continue to improve irrigation strategies at Council parks, gardens and open spaces

WAT8 Through the relevant Environmental Planning Instruments (EPI’s), ensure new developments are consistent with WSUD principles

WAT9 Through the relevant EPI’s, encourage water conservation in new developments

WAT10 Through the relevant EPI’s, ensure new developments have minimal watered areas

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ENV1,GOV3

ENV3,GOV3

ENV2,ECO2,GOV1

ENV2,GOV3

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ENV2,SOC1,GOV3

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV4,SOC1,ECO2

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

Objectives 1,3,7

Objectives 3,7

Objectives 1,3,7

Objectives 1,3,7,9

Objectives 1,3,7

Objectives 1,3,7,8

Objectives 1,3,7

Objectives 1,3,7

Objectives 1,3,7,8

Objectives 1,3,7

StrategicPlan Goals

EnvironmentalObjectives


Water

Water Initiatives

WAS11 Review and continue to implement Council’s Effluent Reuse Strategy

WAT12 Review and continue to implement Council’s Stormwater Management Plan

WAT13 Through the relevant EPI’s, ensure ground water recharge is reduced in new developments

WAT14 Through the relevant EPI’s, ensure water run off is connected to piped stormwater systems in new developments

WAT15 Through the relevant EPI’s, implement water quality treatment devices in new developments

WAT16 Continue to conduct regular sewage and stormwater pipe asset condition audits

WAT17 Continue to implement water quality monitoring programs

WAT18 Continue to install and maintain gross pollutant traps near waterways

WAT19 Continue to monitor the urban salinity piezometer network

WAT20 Develop and implement initiatives to promote, enhance and protect stormwater quality

WAT21 Continue to implement the Sewer 2010 Program to mange Council’s sewage treatment systems in an environmentally friendly manner

ENV2,GOV3

ENV1,GOV3

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV2,ECO2,GOV4

ENV1,GOV3

ENV1,GOV3

ENV1,GOV3

ENV4,SOC1,GOV1

ENV1,ENV2,ECO2

Objectives 5,7

Objectives 3,7

Objectives 1,3,7

Objectives 1,3,7

Objectives 1,3,7,9

Objectives 1,3,5,7

Objectives 3,7

Objectives 3,7

Objectives 1,7

Objectives 3,7,8

Objectives 1,3,5,7

StrategicPlan Goals



Water

Water Initiatives

WAT22 Continue to implement the On Site Sewage Management Plan

WAT23 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement water management and conservation workshops for community, business and industry

WAT24 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement water quality and water conservation research initiatives

WAT25 Research the feasibility of installing rain water tanks and grey water systems

WAT26 Develop and implement grey water reuse community education initiatives

WAT27 Develop and implement a Lake Albert Management Plan

WAT28 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to revegetate stream banks using native riparian vegetation

WAT29 Research the feasibility of developing and implementing initiatives to reduce water wastage

WAT30 Contribute to the development of the Murrumbidgee CMA Environmental Water Management Plan

WAT31 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement the Wagga Wagga Global Smart Water City initiative

ENV2,ECO2,GOV4

ENV4,SOC1,ECO3

ENV1,ECO1,GOV1

ENV1,SOC4

ENV4,SOC4

ENV3,GOV3

ENV3,SOC1

ENV1,GOV3

ENV1,GOV3

ENV2,ECO1,ECO2

Objectives 1,5,7

Objectives 3,8,9

Objectives 3,7,9

Objectives 3,8

Objectives 3,7,8

Objectives 1,3,7

Objectives 3,4,7,8,9

Objectives 3,7

Objectives 3,7

Objectives 1,3,9

StrategicPlan Goals



Waste

People generate large volumes of waste in the course of their daily activities. This can occur in solid, liquid or gaseous forms and can come from households, businesses and industry. Some of this waste is recovered via reuse or recycling, and the remainder is disposed of into landfills. Material that is not recovered is, in effect, a wasted resource and may cause environmental harm. Litter is unsightly, and can cause injury to both humans and wildlife, contaminate soil and water, or start a bushfire.

Landfilled waste takes up space, and can result in soil and water contamination and the generation of methane. While the process of incinerating waste reduces the amount of material going to landfill, it results in the emission of a range of pollutants to the atmosphere.

Waste


Key pressures on Waste’ in the WWLGA include: High rates of solid waste to landfill Low rates of recycling of various waste streams such as construction and demolition and organic waste Liquid waste disposal options Special waste disposal options Rural waste management facilities Effluent reuse options

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Waste

Waste InitiativesWAS1 Continue to implement the Landfill Environmental Management Plan to reduce the environmental impact of the Gregradoo Waste Management Centre

WAS2 Continue to provide effective waste management solutions and recycling facilities at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre and local transfer stations across the WWLGA

WAS3 Continue to conduct Tip Free Days at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre

WAS4 Audit Council’s waste and recycling facilities from a business operations perspective

WAS5 Continue to promote recycling services across the WWLGA

WAS6 Continue to encourage more green and organic waste recycling at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre

WAS7 Continue to use organic waste as top fill at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre, quarries and scarred landscapes

WAS8 Continue to improve commercial and industrial recycling services

WAS9 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement alternative waste management and technology research initiatives

WAS10 Research the feasibility of entering into more regional contracts for the collection of recyclable materials

WAS11 Research the feasibility of a recycling depot in the Wagga Wagga urban area

WAS12 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement public place recycling systems

WAS13 Develop and implement an environmentally sustainable event management package to introduce recycling at events, activities and festivals held in the WWLGA

ENV2,GOV1

ENV2,SOC4

ENV4,GOV3

ENV2,GOV4

ENV4,GOV1

ENV4,GOV1

ENV2,GOV1

ENV2,ECO2

ENV2,GOV1

ENV2,GOV1

ENV2,ECO2

ENV2,ECO2

ENV4,GOV1

Objectives 5,7,9

Objectives 5,8

Objectives 5,7,8

Objectives 5,7

Objectives 5,8

Objective 5

Objectives 5,7

Objectives 5,7,9

Objectives 5,7,9

Objectives 5,7,9

Objectives 1,5,8,9

Objectives 5,7,8,9

Objectives 5,7,8

StrategicPlan Goals



Waste

Waste Initiatives

WAS14 Continue to provide recycling systems for Council staff and the community at Council facilities

WAS15 Through the relevant EPI’s, develop a “No Waste” DCP for new developments

WAS16 Continue to audit Council’s waste production

WAS17 Continue to develop initiatives to reduce paper used in Council business

WAS18 Develop and implement waste reduction community education initiatives

WAS19 Develop and implement plastic bag reduction initiatives

WAS20 Continue to improve e-waste management strategies and services

WAS21 Develop and implement illegal dumping and littering community initiatives

WAS22 Continue to investigate illegal dumping and littering incidents and complaints

WAS23 Continue to promote the Keep Australia Beautiful Awards Program annually

WAS24 Continue to implement the Clean Up Australia Day initiative annually

WAS25 Lobby State Government for container deposit legislation

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ENV2,ECO2

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ENV4,GOV1

ENV2,SOC4

ENV4,ECO2

ENV4,GOV1

ENV2,SOC4

ENV2,GOV3

ENV2,SOC1

ENV2,SOC4

ENV4,GOV1

Objectives 5,7

Objectives 1,5,7,9

Objectives 5,7

Objectives 5,7

Objectives 5,8

Objectives 8,9

Objective 5

Objectives 5,8

Objectives 5,7

Objective 8

Objective 8

Objective 5

StrategicPlan Goals



Waste


Climate, Air and Energy

The state of the atmosphere is a key measure of the health of the environment. Climate affects all animals and plants as well as the economic, social and physical wellbeing of our society. The composition of the atmosphere dictates air quality, which affects human health and aesthetic values, as well as ecological systems.

As with most environmental issues, pressures on the atmosphere are closely linked to human population and activity. The type and scale of activities carried out and the amount of energy consumed (leading to greenhouse gas emissions) contributes significantly to global warming and the depletion of the ozone layer.


Key pressures on Climate, Air and Energy’ in the WWLGA include: Increasing temperature and decreasing rainfall High energy consumption (CO2 emissions) from households, business and industry Agricultural activity Industrial activity Bushfire management Odour and noise pollution


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Climate, Air and Energy Initiatives

CAE1 Develop and implement a Bike Plan for the WWLGA

CAE2 Establish secure bike parking facilities at community access points across the Wagga Wagga urban area

CAE3 Research the feasibility of establishing bike hire stations strategically across the Wagga Wagga urban area

CAE4 Develop and implement a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan for the WWLGA

CAE5 Through the relevant EPI’s, ensure new developments are pedestrian friendly

CAE6 Develop and implement initiatives to promote walking to work

CAE7 Develop a Public Transport Access Strategy for the WWLGA

CAE8 Encourage public transport operators to consider using more efficient vehicles and alternative fuels

CAE9 Increase the promotion of public transport systems

CAE10 Develop and implement initiatives to promote car pooling

ENV2,SOC4,GOV4

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV2,SOC4,GOV4

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV4,SOC4

ENV2,SOC1,GOV4

ENV3,ECO2

ENV4,ECO2

ENV4,SOC1,GOV1

Objectives 2,7,8

Objectives 2,8,9

Objectives 2,8,9

Objectives 2,7,8

Objectives 2,8,9

Objectives 2,8

Objectives 2,7,8

Objectives 2,9

Objectives 2,8,9

Objectives 2,7,8

StrategicPlan Goals






CAE11 Audit Council’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions

CAE12 Review after hours lighting requirements and implement energy saving strategies at Council facilities

CAE13 Continue to implement the Wagga Wagga City Council Street Lighting Management Plan

CAE14 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to research the feasibility of implementing energy efficient lighting systems at road intersections

CAE15 Continue to implement the Earth Hour initiative annually

CAE16 Continue to research the feasibility of installing alternative energy generation technologies at Council facilities

CAE17 Continue to implement energy efficient lighting retrofits at Council facilities

CAE18 Research the feasibility of implementing more energy efficient fresh air systems at Council facilities

CAE19 Research the feasibility of implementing more energy efficient heating and cooling systems at Council facilities

CAE20 Research the feasibility of installing external awnings at Council facilities

ENV2,GOV3

ENV3,GOV3

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ENV2,ECO2,GOV1

ENV3,EVN4

ENV2,ECO2,GOV1

ENV3,GOV3

ENV3,GOV3

ENV3,GOV3

ENV3,GOV3

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7,9

Objectives 2,7,8

Objectives 1,2,7,8

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

StrategicPlan Goals





CAE21 Review energy saving tariffs for the power supply at Council facilities

CAE22 Research the feasibility of implementing power factor correction upgrades at Council facilities

CAE23 Program Council computers and office equipment to operate on energy saving systems

CAE24 Research the feasibility of installing energy efficient hot water systems at Council facilities

CAE25 Develop and implement initiatives to minimise greenhouse gas emissions associated with Council’s fleet

CAE26 When reviewing Council’s electricity contracts ensure there is a requirement to purchase renewable energy

CAE27 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to support the development of alternative energy generation strategies and technologies

CAE28 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to support the production of biofuels locally and encourage industry development

CAE29 Develop and implement initiatives to promote energy saving practices for households, businesses and industry

CAE30 Research the feasibility of the WWLGA becoming carbon neutral

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ENV3,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

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ENV3,GOV3

ENV3,GOV3

ENV2,ECO1

ENV2,ECO1

ENV4,GOV1

ENV2,GOV1

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,9

Objectives 2,9

Objectives 2,8

Objective 2

StrategicPlan Goals





CAE31 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement climate change education initiatives

CAE32 Continue to investigate air pollution, noise and odour incidents and complaints

CAE33 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement air pollution reduction initiatives

CAE34 Continue to improve dust control strategies on Council worksites

CAE35 Develop and implement dust control education initiatives for business and industry

CAE36 Continue to implement the Wagga Wagga City Council Smoke Free Area Policy

CAE37 Continue to implement the Wood Smoke Reduction Program

CAE38 Adopt a framework for climate change risk assessment associated with Council business

CAE39 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement climate change and energy savings research initiatives

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ENV3,GOV2

ENV3,SOC4,GOV1

ENV2,GOV3

ENV4,SOC1,GOV1

ENV2,GOV3

ENV3,GOV3

ENV2,GOV4

ENV2,ECO2,GOV1

Objectives 2,8

Objectives 2,8

Objectives 2,7,8

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7,8

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7

Objectives 2,7,9

StrategicPlan Goals



Key pressures on Biodiversity’ in the WWLGA include: Clearing of native vegetation Degradation of remnant native vegetation Climate change impacts Direct and diffuse water pollution Exotic flora and fauna species Urban development

Biodiversity

Biodiversity reflects 300 million years of evolution separated from the rest of the world, 60 000 years of human occupation, and the impacts of the past 200 years. Biodiversity, together with non-living components of ecosystems such as soil and water, generates the processes and delivers the services that enable humans and all higher life forms to exist. Ethical principles dictate that all species have a right to exist, and that future generations have the right to enjoy a similar quality of life and choices as present generations.

We gain aesthetic and cultural benefits, such as a sense of place and identity and spiritual connections, from landscapes rich in biodiversity, and its role in functioning ecosystems support much of our economic prosperity directly and indirectly.

Biodiversity


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Biodiversity

Biodiversity Initiatives

BIO1 Map identified threatened and endangered species across the WWLGA using GIS

BIO2 Continue to map revegetation across the WWLGA using GIS

BIO3 Develop a Biodiversity Plan for the WWLGA incorporating wetland and wildlife corridor management

BIO4 Develop Conservation Management Plans for land zoned for conservation

BIO5 Lobby for increased funding for the management of conservation areas

BIO6 Increase the area of native vegetation managed for biodiversity conservation across the WWLGA

BIO7 Continue to implement the Companion Animals Management Plan

BIO8 Develop responsible pet ownership information to be included in Council’s Companion Animal Packs

BIO9 Develop and implement a Pest Management Plan

BIO10 Continue to implement the Regional Weed Management Strategy

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Objectives 4,7

Objectives 4,7

Objectives 1,4,7


Objectives 1,4,7

Objectives 1,4

Objectives 1,4,7

Objectives 4,7,8

Objectives 1,4,7,8

Objectives 1,4,7

StrategicPlan Goals



Biodiversity

Biodiversity InitiativesBIO11 Strengthen partnerships to coordinate roadside weed management schedules with the RTA and landholders

BIO12 Develop and implement initiatives to reduce weed invasion and restore native habitat at public open spaces

BIO13 Continue to develop and implement noxious weed education initiatives

BIO14 Review guidelines in relation to grazing significant vegetation areas

BIO15 Review the Roadside Management Plan

BIO16 Develop partnerships with key stakeholders to propagate more endemic and native species

BIO17 Develop and implement initiatives to promote the planting of more endemic and native species across the WWLGA

BIO18 Continue to increase endemic and native plantings in Council gardens, parks and open spaces

BIO19 Through the relevant EPI’s, continue to encourage endemic and native plantings in new developments

BIO20 Continue to implement the National Tree Day initiative annually

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ENV3,SOC1,GOV1

ENV3,ECO2

ENV3,GOV4

ENV3,GOV1

ENV3,SOC1,GOV1

ENV3,GOV1

ENV3,ECO2

ENV3,SOC4,GOV1

Objectives 1,4,7,8

Objectives 1,4,7,9

Objectives 4,7,8

Objectives 1,4,7,9

Objectives 1,4,7,9

Objectives 4,6,8

Objectives 4,7,8

Objectives 1,4,7

Objectives 1,4,9

Objectives 4,7,8

StrategicPlan Goals



Biodiversity

Biodiversity Initiatives

BIO21 Continue to implement the Wagga Wagga City Council Tree Preservation order

BIO22 Through the relevant EPI’s, continue to increase and improve the connectivity of native vegetation corridors across the WWLGA

BIO23 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement biodiversity research initiatives

BIO24 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to protect threatened and endangered fauna and flora species

BIO25 Develop and implement biodiversity community education initiatives

BIO26 Develop and implement community initiatives to monitor native flora and fauna species

BIO27 Develop and implement initiatives to enhance native bird populations

BIO28 Continue to actively manage fire risk on Council land

BIO29 Research the feasibility of developing ecotourism opportunities across the WWLGA

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ENV3,SOC1ECO2,GOV1

ENV3,ECO1,GOV1

ENV3,GOV1

ENV3,SOC1,GOV1

ENV3,SOC1,GOV1

ENV3,SOC1,GOV1

ENV3,GOV1

ENV4,ECO1

Objectives 1,4,8

Objectives 1,4,7,9

Objectives 4,7,9

Objectives 4,7,8

Objectives 4,7,8

Objectives 4,7,8

Objectives 4,7,8

Objectives 1,4,6,7

Objectives 4,6,8,9

StrategicPlan Goals



Land

Land is an essential resource that drives the economy while at the same time being a critical component of the natural environment.

Good landuse planning can help sustain ecological systems and biodiversity while still permitting residential development, recreational open space and sustainable agriculture and industry.

The WWLGA is quite unique in that it encompasses the City of Wagga Wagga itself, the surrounding villages of Collingullie, Currawarna, Galore, Humula, Ladysmith, Mangoplah, Oura, Tarcutta and Uranquinty as well as a large rural area.

Land


Key pressures on Land’ in the WWLGA include: Urban development Urban and dryland salinity Floodplain management Agricultural practices Climate change Contaminated land Sedimentation and erosion

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Land

Land InitiativesLAN1 Through the DCP, ensure Site Environmental Management Plans are undertaken for new developments

LAN2 Through the DCP, ensure appropriate environmental risk assessments are undertaken for new developments

LAN3 Through the relevant EPI’s, create open space corridors between developments for walkways and bike paths

LAN4 Through the relevant EPI’s, establish vegetation screening between rural and urban areas

LAN5 Develop an Environmental Sustainability List of Considerations for Development Applications to be assessed against

LAN6 Review the Development Application Submission Checklist to include environmental considerations

LAN7 Continue to control erosion and sedimentation on Council worksites

LAN8 Continue to implement and enforce the control of erosion and sedimentation on building and development sites

LAN9 Update and maintain the contaminated land register

LAN10 Continue to develop initiatives to ensure contaminated land is rehabilitated

ENV2,ECO2

ENV2,ENV3,ECO2

ENV2,ECO2,SOC4

ENV2,ECO2,SOC1

ENV2,ECO2

ENV2,ECO2

ENV1,ENV2

ENV1,ENV2

ENV2,GOV4

ENV2,GOV4

All Objectives

All Objectives

Objective 1,2,8

Objectives 1,4

All Objectives

All Objectives

Objectives 1,2,3

Objectives 1,2,3

Objectives 1,5,7

Objectives 1,5,7

StrategicPlan Goals



Land

Land Initiatives

LAN11 Continue to implement the rear of block drainage program in the Wagga Wagga urban area

LAN12 Continue to develop and implement salinity community education initiatives

LAN13 Develop and implement sustainable gardening community education initiatives

LAN14 Develop and implement community gardens in local neighbourhoods across the WWLGA

LAN15 Continue to improve management systems at public open spaces

LAN16 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement land management and planning research initiatives

ENV2,ECO2

ENV2,ENV4,SOC1

ENV4,SOC1

ENV4,SOC3,GOV1

ENV2,GOV1

ENV3,ECO1,GOV1

Objectives 1,3,7

Objective 1,8

Objective 4,8

Objectives 1,3,7,8

Objectives 4,7

Objectives 2,7,9

StrategicPlan Goals



Land


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Heritage

Heritage is the important qualities, customs, traditions and beliefs that are shared by a large group of people and passed from generation to generation. It includes Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage, and encompasses the surrounding landscape layered with places and associated objects, and tells the story of who we are, what we have done, and our relationship to the environment. We have shaped that landscape and it has shaped us and how we have lived, and formed our cultural identity. To Aboriginal people, the environment itself is a cultural artefact, having been created by ancestral beings; Aboriginal story and ceremony in language; the Dreaming, maintains the country and a group's identity with that country. To other Australians, heritage places are landscapes or buildings of historical or intrinsic value.

Awareness of and attachment to this heritage motivates us to protect, conserve and celebrate it. Pressures on this heritage result from inadequate understanding, lack of legislation and protection programmes, lack of skills and resources, and developments that impinge on its integrity.

Heritage


Key pressures on Heritage’ in the Wagga Wagga LGA include: System for recording of heritage sites Inadequate procedures to assess the impact of development on culturally significant sites Low level of community awareness of cultural heritage Urban development Vandalism

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Heritage

Heritage InitiativesHRT1 Continue to map significant heritage sites across the WWLGA

HRT2 Develop and implement heritage community education initiatives

HRT3 Continue to implement the Heritage Grant funding initiative annually

HRT4 Through the relevant EPI’s, enhance and protect listed heritage sites

HRT5 Review and update European Heritage site details required on Heritage Inventory Forms

HRT6 Continue to provide heritage advice and information to owners of heritage properties

HRT7 Continue to deliver heritage programming at Council’s cultural facilities

HRT8 Continue to provide heritage cultural collection advice to public and private collections

HRT9 Review the Wiradjuri Heritage Study

HRT10 Develop and implement initiatives to partner the local Aboriginal community in environmental projects

HRT11 In partnership with Aboriginal Elders and other key stakeholders develop cultural heritage and environmental business opportunities for the Aboriginal community

HRT12 In partnership with Aboriginal Elders and the Aboriginal Lands Council provide interpretive signs at Aboriginal sites

HRT13 Provide Aboriginal heritage site identification, assessment and protection training to selected Council staff

HRT14 Develop and implement heritage training to selected Council staff

ENV2,GOV1

ENV4,SOC3

ENV4,GOV1

ENV2,ECO2

ENV2,SOC2

ENV4,GOV1

ENV4,SOC3

ENV4,SOC3

ENV2,SOC3

ENV4,GOV1

ENV4,ECO1

ENV4,GOV1

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

Objective 6

Objectives 6,8

Objectives 6,8

Objectives 1,6,7

Objectives 1,6,7

Objective 6

Objectives 6,7,8

Objective 8

Objectives 1,6,7

Objectives 6,8

Objectives 6,8,9

Objectives 1,6,7,8

Objectives 6,8

Objectives 6,8

StrategicPlan Goals



Sustainable Wagga Wagga

Sustainability is most simply defined as ‘living today so as not to compromise the needs of future generations’. To have a sustainable future for the Wagga Wagga LGA there needs to be a balance between the needs of the environment, the economy and society. If we change one of the elements of sustainability without recognising its connection to the other two, problems can occur.

Every environmental issue is a local environmental issue, and needs leadership from a local level. Local Government is the sphere of government that is closest to the people and environment. Every issue, whether it is Social, Economic or Governance related has a distinct impact on Local Government and its environmental roles, responsibilities and capacity, both now and in the future.



The key pressures on a Sustainable Wagga Wagga’ include: Balance of Environmental, Social, Economic and Governance priorities Relationship building between key stakeholders Enhanced general roles and responsibilities of WWCC Unfunded mandates and cost shifting Climate Change impacts Financial impacts Balance between the built and natural environments Community expectations

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Sustainability InitiativesSWW1 Through the Master Plan development and implementation, ensure the Bomen Industrial Estate demonstrates leadership in ESD principles

SWW2 Through the Master Plan development and implementation, ensure Riverside Wagga Wagga demonstrates leadership in ESD principles

SWW3 Continue to integrate environmental considerations to Council’s economic, social and governance initiatives

SWW4 Continue to consult, survey and plan with the community about environmental sustainability issues

SWW5 Ensure Council’s project management and reporting systems include environmental reporting requirements

SWW6 Continue to participate in nationally recognised environmental sustainability management initiatives

SWW7 Incorporate potential climate change adaptation in Council’s strategic planning documents

SWW8 Continue to explore grant opportunities for programs and initiatives included in the Environmental Sustainability Strategy

SWW9 Continue to explore grant opportunities for the employment of an Environmental Sustainability Officer at Council

SWW10 Ensure new Council buildings and renovations are designed and constructed to demonstrate leadership in ESD principles

SWW11 Develop and implement environmental sustainability education initiatives for Councillors and Council staff

ENV4,ECO2

ENV4,SOC4

ENV4,GOV1

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

GOV4

GOV4

ENV2,GOV1

ENV4,GOV3

Objectives 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9

All Objectives

Objectives 7,8,9

All Objectives

Objectives 1,2,3,4,5,6,7



Objective 7

Objective 7



StrategicPlan Goals




Sustainability Initiatives

SWW12 Include environmental sustainability information in Council’s Staff Induction Program

SWW13 Include environmental sustainability outcomes in all Council’s Position Descriptions

SWW14 Develop Environmental Sustainability Checklists for Council’s Standard Operating Procedures

SWW15 Develop an Environmental Sustainability Checklist of Considerations for Council’s tender process

SWW16 Continue to participate in the Sustainable Purchasing Program to develop and implement Council’s Green Purchasing Policy

SWW17 Continue to prepare the annual State of the Environment Report

SWW18 Promote energy efficiencies at Council facilities

SWW19 Facilitate best practice benchmarking tours of environmentally sustainable initiatives

SWW20 Conduct a Council Sustainability Health Check every four years

SWW21 Continue to attend meetings and form partnership projects with key environmental stakeholders and community groups

SWW22 Continue to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to develop green business opportunities

SWW23 Develop and implement an internal Council Environmental Sustainability Committee

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

ENV2,GOV4

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV1

ENV4,GOV1

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV3

ENV2,ECO2

ENV4,GOV1

Objective 7

Objective 7


Objectives 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9

Objectives 5,7

All Objectives

Objectives 2,7

All Objectives

Objective 7

All Objectives

All Objectives

Objectives 7,8

StrategicPlan Goals




Sustainability Initiatives

SWW24 Develop and implement an Environmental Advisory Committee with key stakeholders and community representation

SWW25 Develop and implement an Environmental Sustainability Forum for key stakeholders and community members

SWW26 Develop and implement a website to educate the community about environmentally sustainable living, community events and activities in the WWLGA

SWW27 Develop and implement an expo to educate the community about environmentally sustainable living principles, technologies and initiatives

SWW28 Develop and implement innovative environmental place management initiatives for the rural villages and neighbourhoods across the WWLGA

SWW29 Continue to strengthen partnerships with the business community and encourage them to adopt environmentally sustainable practices

SWW30 Form partnerships with key stakeholders to develop and implement community initiatives to encourage environmentally sustainable living

SWW31 Include the promotion of environmentally sustainable initiatives in the Marketing and Promotions Strategy

SWW32 Continue to implement the Sustainable Schools Challenge annually

SWW33 Research the feasibility of implementing public bubbler initiatives in the Wagga Wagga urban area

SWW34 Develop initiatives for more environmentally themed public art across the WWLGA

ENV4,GOV3

ENV4,GOV1

ENV4

ENV4,SOC2

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV4,ECO3

ENV4,SOC4

ENV4

ENV4

ENV2,SOC1,ECO2

ENV4,SOC3

All Objectives

All Objectives

Objectives 7,8


All Objectives


All Objectives

All Objectives

Objectives 2,3,4,5,6,8

Objectives 1,2,3,5,8,9

Objective 8

StrategicPlan Goals



Strategy Methodology

Council takes a holistic approach to strategic planning. This was suggested by the NSW Government through its planning reform initiative ̀Plan FIRST’ and the Department of Local Government 2006 options paper `Planning a Sustainable Future’. The principle of integrated planning acknowledges that all Council business impacts on the local environment and that ecologically sustainable development is fundamental to a healthy community (Wagga Wagga City Council, Community Social Plan). The Environmental Sustainability Strategy development was based on this principle.

The Strategy development began with a review of the following: Wagga Wagga City Council, Community Strategic Plan 2008/2018 2008/2018 Wagga Wagga City Council Management Plan Draft Wagga Wagga Local Environment Plan Wagga Wagga City Council, Community Social Plan 2009 – 2013 Grow_Wagga Wagga Strategy Wagga Wagga City Council Resource Recovery Strategy 2009 – 2029 Energy Saving Actions Plan for Wagga Wagga City Council Wagga Wagga Wagga City Council e-Business Strategy 2003/2004 State of the Environment Report 2007/2008 State of the Environment Report REROC Waste Management Strategy 2009/2012 Murrumbidgee CMA Action Plan 2008 – 2018 Wiradjuri Heritage Study, for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area of New South Wales, Wagga Wagga City Council

The Community Strategic Plan was developed based on the 2006 community survey and input from rural villages meetings and various Council committees. The Community Social Plan and the Local Environment Plan are also based on extensive community consultation processes in 2007 and 2009 respectively. The Environmental Sustainability Strategy is integrated with all three of these key Council plans and therefore the community research which was used to develop them.

Research for the Strategy included a review of other Local Government environmental plans and strategies and a ‘best practice’ model case study of City of Sydney. The following documents were reviewed: Towards Albury 2030 – working together, Albury City Council Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo Alliance of Councils The Water Manual, Broken Hill City Council and Country Water City Environment Plan 2005/2008, City of Perth Environmental Management Plan, City of Sydney NSW Government Sustainability Policy, DECC A New Direction for NSW: NSW State Plan NSW Government Sustainability Health Check, Sustainable Futures Australia, LGMA and DECC Towards Sustainability Plan, North Sydney Council Sustainable Wollondilly Plan – A community plan for our Future, Wollondilly Shire Council




A systematic approach was used to gather information from the community, key environmental stakeholder groups, State Government Departments and Council during the Strategy development. A community survey was conducted with more than one hundred responses received. The survey was available at selected Council facilities, on the Council website and was distributed to a cross section of community groups in the WWLGA.

The following key stakeholder groups from across the WWLGA participated in Environmental Sustainability Workshops: Climate Rescue of Wagga Wagga Erin Earth Management Committee Sustainable Wagga Wagga Group Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare Kyambea Landcare Tarcutta Valley Landcare RH Blake and Company farmer’s network.

The workshops were conducted as part of the key stakeholder group’s meeting and were for the most part an hour in duration. The workshop was designed around three simple questions: 1. What is working well for the local environment? 2. What are the major environmental issues for the WWLGA? 3. What are some possible solutions to these issues?

State Government and educational institutions agencies were invited to submit written reports and conduct focus meetings to contribute to the Strategy development, which included a review of the Strategy’s objectives. Meetings were conducted with representatives from Charles Sturt University, the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority, Department of Environment and Climate Change, NSW Maritime and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Information was also sent to State Government Agencies via the Regional Natural Resources and Economic Development Cluster.

Wagga Wagga City Council Councillors and Executive Team members participated in Strategic Environmental Sustainability Workshops, where environmental issues were examined and solutions proposed. Council’s Executive Team also conducted a Sustainability Health Check of internal management practices, corporate systems, strategic planning processes, Council leadership and change promotion.

Council established a cross-directorate Environmental Sustainability Steering Committee to assist with the development of the Strategy and to ensure the initiatives reflect the entire organisation.

The `Implementation Plan’ was developed to provide an indication of the Lead Council Division, Potential Partners and current funding status of each initiative. It also shows the link to other key documents, and an estimated timeframe for implementation.


Implementation Plan

Initiative Implementation Lead Council Division Potential Partners Funding Integration

WAT1

WAT2

WAT3

WAT4

WAT5

WAT6

WAT7

WAT8

WAT9

WAT10

WAT11

WAT12

WAT13

Funded (grant)

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Partially funded

Unfunded

Partially funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Partially funded (partially grant)

Funded (partially grant)

Funded

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2011 - 2012

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

Infrastructure Planning

Parks & Recreation, Council Businesses

Environmental Sustainability& Regulatory Services


Parks & Recreation Services

Strategic Planning


Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Waste & Stormwater Services

Infrastructure Planning andWaste & Stormwater Services

Strategic Planning

Waste & Stormwater Services and EnvironmentalSustainability & Regulatory Services, DWE, Industry,RWCC, CSU

Environmental Sustainability & Regulatory Services,RWCC

Council Businesses

Development Services, Strategic Planning,Infrastructure Services, Council Businesses

Department of Planning, CSU, private consultants Council Business and Environmental Sustainability& Regulatory Services

Infrastructure Services and Parks & RecreationServices, Community groups and centres

Environmental Sustainability & Regulatory Services,DECC, DWE

Infrastructure providers, developers, CSU, consultants



Infrastructure Planning, State Government

State Government


MCMA CAP SBPS

REROC

SHC

LEP, DCPSHC

LEP, DCPSHC

LEP, DCP SHC

ROSSLEP, DCP

LEP, DCP, SHC

LEP, DCP, SHC

LEP, DCP, SHC

SBPSERS

CSPSMP

LEP, DCPSHC


Implementation Plan


WAT14

WAT15

WAT16

WAT17

WAT18

WAT19

WAT20

WAT21

WAT22

WAT23

WAT24

WAT25

WAT26

WAT27

Funded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Partially funded

Funded

Partially funded

Partially funded

Funded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Funded

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning





Environmental Sustainability & RegulatoryServices and Waste & Stormwater




Environmental Sustainability & RegulatoryServices and Economic Development







Department of Environment & Climate Change




Tenix, DECC

Development Services

Community groups, industry groups, businesses,schools MCMA, DPI, DWE

Education institutions and research organisations(CSU, TAFE), Department of Lands, MCMA, DPI, DWE


DECC, DWE, NSW Health

Community groups

LEP, DCP, SMP

LEP, DCP, SMP

SMP, SBPS

USMPMCMA CAP

SMP

USMP

SMP

S2010, SBPS

OSSMP

MCMA CAPSHC

GWSHC

SHC

CSPSHC

LAMP



WAS1

WAS2

WAS3

WAS4

WAS5

WAS6

WAS7

WAS8

WAS9

Funded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

Partially funded

Partially funded

Unfunded

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2012 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013










Environmental Sustainability & Regulatory Services

Kurrajong Recycling

Marketing & Communications, Media

REROC Waste Forum

Waste & Stormwater Services, REROC Waste Forum,DECC, Community groups, schools, media

Waste & Stormwater Services, Community groups,business, industry


Recycling organisations

Commercial & Economic Development,Infrastructure Services, education institutions andresearch organisations

LEMP, RRS

RRS, LEMP

RRS, LEMP

REROC, LEMP

RRSREROC

RRS

LEMP, RRS

RRS

RRS


WAT28

WAT29

WAT30

WAT31

Partially funded (grant)

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

MCMA CAP

CSPSHC

MCMA CAP

GWSHC

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013




Economic Development

MCMA, Landcare, community groups, schools

RWCC, DECC, Parks & Recreation Services

MCMA

CSU, developers

Implementation Plan



WAS10

WAS11

WAS12

WAS13

WAS14

WAS15

WAS16

WAS17

WAS18

WAS19

WAS20

WAS21

Partially funded (grant)

Funded

Unfunded

Funded (grant)

Partially Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Partially Funded

Funded (grant)

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2010 - 2012

2011 - 2012

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013





Environmental Sustainability& Regulatory Services and Council Businesses

Strategic Planning







Recycling organisations, REROC Waste Forum, DECC

Commercial & Economic Development, Recyclingorganisations

Parks & Recreation, Civil Infrastructure Services,Commercial & Economic Development, Kurrajong,shopping centres, businesses, community centres

Community Services, Economic Development,community groups, markets, event managers,sporting clubs

All of Council

Infrastructure Services, Developers


Procurement Services

Community groups, schools, State Government

Business, industry, industry groups

Businesses and community

REROC Waste Forum

RRS

RRS

RRSREROC

SHCREROC

SHC

RRS

LEP, DCP, SHC

e-Business Strategy

RRS REROC

RRSREROC

RRS

RRS, REROC

Implementation Plan



WAS22

WAS23

WAS24

WAS25

Funded

Funded (grant)

Funded (grant)

Funded (grant)

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2010






State Government, community groups

Community groups, industry, schools

REROC Waste Forum, DECC

State Plan

CSP

CSP

SHC, REROC

Implementation Plan


CAE1

CAE2

CAE3

CAE4

CAE5

CAE6

CAE7

CAE8

Partially Funded (grant)

Funded (grant)

Unfunded

Funded (grant)

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2012 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2012 - 2013

2012 - 2013


Civil Infrastructure Services



Strategic Planning


Community Services


Roads & Traffic Authority

Parks & Recreation Services, RTA


Community Services, Parks & Recreation Services,Civil Infrastructure Services, Traffic Committee & RTA

Community Services, developers, State Government

Community Services, RTA, GSAHS

Infrastructure Services, RTA, public transportoperators, Bomen industry, CSU, TAFE, schools,Ministry of Transport

Public Transport operators, DECC, EconomicDevelopment, Community Services

ROSS BP

BP, CSP

GW, SHC

CSP

LEP, DCP, CSP

State Plan

CSPSHC

SHC



CAE9

CAE10

CAE11

CAE12

CAE13

CAE14

CAE15

CAE16

CAE17

CAE18

CAE19

CAE20

CAE21

CAE22

CAE23

CAE24

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

Funded (grant)

Partially Funded

Unfunded

Partially Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

2011 - 2012

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2010 - 2011

2012 - 2013

2009 - 2010

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2010 - 2011

Community Services


Council Businesses

Council Businesses





Council Businesses

Council Businesses

Council Businesses

Council Businesses and Community Services

Council Businesses

Environment & Regulatory Services

Information Technology

Council Businesses

Public Transport operators, RTA, EnvironmentalSustainability and Regulatory Services

RTA, GSAHS, Community Services

Environmental Sustainability & Regulatory ServicesDECC


Country Energy

RTA, Country Energy

Council Businesses

Council Businesses, Procurement Services





Environment & Regulatory Services, Country Energy

Council Businesses

All of Council


CSP

SHCESAP

SLMP

ESAP

ESAP

SHC, SLMP

CSP

ESAPSHC

ESAP

ESAP

ESAP

ESAP

ESAP

ESAP

ESAP

ESAP

Implementation Plan



CAE25

CAE26

CAE27

CAE28

CAE29

CAE30

CAE31

CAE32

CAE33

CAE34

CAE35

CAE36

CAE37

CAE38

CAE39

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded

Unfunded

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded (grant)

Funded

Unfunded

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2010

2010 - 2011

2011 - 2012

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2010

2010 - 2011














All of Council

Environmental Sustainability& Regulatory Services and EconomicDevelopment

DECC, DWE




Commercial & Economic Development, DECC, DWE,DPI, MCMA, community groups and centres

DECC, DWE, MCMA

Commercial & Economic Development, communitygroups, Chamber of Commerce, industry Groups


EH Graham Centre, CSU, DPI, MCMA, RFS


Civil Infrastructure Services, Developers, communitygroups, Chamber of Commerce, industry Groups

Development Services, industry Groups, DPI, DECC

Households/Community, DECC

All of Council, DECC, DPI

Education institutions and research organisations(CSU, TAFE), DWE

SHC

ESAP

GW, SHC

GW, SHC

CSPSHC

CSPSHC

CSPSHC

State Plan

State Plan

LEP, DCP, SHC

SHC

CSP

CSP

CSP, SHC

GWSHC

Implementation Plan



BIO1

BIO2

BIO3

BIO4

BIO5

BIO6

BIO7

BIO8

BIO9

BIO10

BIO11

BIO12

Unfunded

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

2011 - 2012

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2009 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2011 - 2012

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

Environmental Sustainability & Regulatory Services and InformationTechnology Services





Strategic Planning and EnvironmentalSustainability & Regulatory Services







Community groups, schools

Information Technology Services

DECC, CMA, DPI, Department of Lands, communitygroups, CSU, TAFE

DECC, Department of Lands

DECC, MCMA, DWE

DECC, MCMA, DWE

Schools, community groups, pet owners


LHPA, MCMA

RTA, landholders, Landcare

Civil Infrastructure Services, RTA, landholders, LHPA,Landcare

Parks & Recreation Services, LHPA, Department ofLands, Landcare, community groups

SHC

MCMA CAP

LEP

LEP

State Plan

MCMA CAP

CAMP

CAMP

PMP

MCMA CAP

CSP

MCMA CAP

Implementation Plan



BIO13

BIO14

BIO15

BIO16

BIO17

BIO18

BIO19

BIO20

BIO21

BIO22

BIO23

BIO24

BIO25

Funded (grant)

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

Funded (grant)

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2011 - 2012

2010 - 2013







Strategic Planning



Strategic Planning




DPI, MCMA, Landcare

RTA, Department of Lands, LHPA

RTA, landholders, community groups

Parks & Recreation Services, TAFE, CSU, State Forestry

Development Services, Parks & Recreation Services

TAFE, community groups



Community groups, schools, TAFE, Landcare

Community Services, Environmental Sustainability& Regulatory Services, DECC

Education institutions and research organisations(CSU, TAFE), DWE

MCMA, DECC, community groups, schools, TAFE

DECC, CSU, TAFE, schools, community groups,community centres

RWMS

MCMA CAP

PMPRMP

MCMA CAP

MCMA CAP

ROSS

DCP

CSP

Tree PreservationOrder

LEP, DCP

GWSHC

MCMA CAP

SHC

Implementation Plan



BIO26

BIO27

BIO28

BIO29

Unfunded

Unfunded

Partially Funded

Funded

2010 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2012 - 2013







Rural Fire Service

Industry, Regional Tourism

LEP MCMA CAP

SHC

SHC

GW

Implementation Plan


LAN1

LAN2

LAN3

LAN4

LAN5

LAN6

LAN7

LAN8

LAN9

LAN10

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning




Development Services, EnvironmentalSustainability & Regulatory Services



LEP

LEP

LEP

LEP

CSP

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

Developers, State Government

Developers, State Government

Developers, Development Services

Developers, Rural landholders



Development Services, DECC


Strategic Planning, DECC

Council Businesses, DECC



LAN11

LAN12

LAN13

LAN14

LAN15

LAN16

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Partially funded

Unfunded

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012




Community Services



MCMA, Waste & Stormwater Services,Environmental & Regulatory Services

DECC, DPI, community groups, schools

MCMA, DWE, community groups

Environmental Sustainability & Regulatory Servicesand Parks & Recreation Services, NSW Housing,community groups, schools, community centres

Environmental Sustainability & Regulatory ServicesEducation institutions and research organisations(CSU, TAFE), Department of Lands, MCMA, DPI, RTA

Education institutions and research organisations(CSU, TAFE), Department of Lands, MCMA, DPI, RTA

USMP

USMP

CommunityGardens Policy

CommunityGardens Policy

ROSS

GW

Implementation Plan


HRT1

HRT2

HRT3

HRT4

HRT5

HRT6

HRT7

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Community Services

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning


Community Services

Information Technology, Aboriginal Elders,community groups

Aboriginal Elders, community groups

Aboriginal community

Department of Planning, Owners of heritage sites

Community Services

Owners of heritage sites, NSW Heritage Office

Collection curators

SHC

Cultural Strategy

CSP

LEP, DCP

SHC

CSP

SHC



HRT8

HRT9

HRT10

HRT11

HRT12

HRT13

HRT14

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Partially Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

2009 - 2013

2012 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2012 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2011 - 2012

2011 - 2012

Community Services

Community Services


Community Services

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Collection curators

Aboriginal Elders, Aboriginal community

Aboriginal Elders, Aboriginal community,community services, Federal Government

Commercial & Economic Development, AboriginalElders, Aboriginal community, community services,Federal Government

Civil Infrastructure Services, Aboriginal Elders,Aboriginal community

Human Resources & Corporate Strategy, AboriginalElders, Aboriginal community

Human Resources & Corporate Strategy, AboriginalElders, Aboriginal community

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

AboriginalEmployment Strategy

AboriginalEmployment Strategy


SWW1

SWW2

SWW3

SWW4

SWW5

SWW6

Partially Funded

Partially Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2010

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2010

2009 - 2013


Riverside Wagga Wagga

Community Services and EconomicDevelopment

Human Resources & Corporate Strategy

Information Management


Strategic Planning, Developers

Department of Lands, consultants


Community Groups

All of Council

All of Council, State and Federal Government

LEP, DCP

CSP

SHC

SHC

SHC

CSP

Implementation Plan



SWW7

SWW8

SWW9

SWW10

SWW11

SWW12

SWW13

SWW14

SWW15

SWW16

SWW17

SWW18

SWW19

SWW20

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded

Funded (grant)

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

2010 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2010 - 2011

2010 - 2011

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2012 - 2013

Environmental Sustainability& Regulatory Services Environmental Sustainability& Regulatory Services and Finance

Environmental Sustainability& Regulatory Services and Finance









Communications & Marketing



Human Resources & Corporate Strategy, LGSA, DECC,DPI

State and Federal Government

State and Federal Government

Council Businesses

Human Resources & Corporate Strategy, DPI, DECC,LGSA




All Council areas

Sustainable Purchasing Program

Corporate Planning

Media organisations

All of Council, business, industry groups,other Councils

All of Council, Local Government ManagersAssociation

CSPSHC

CSP

CSP

CSP

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

CSP

SHC

SHC

SHC

Implementation Plan



SWW21

SWW22

SWW23

SWW24

SWW25

SWW26

SWW27

SWW28

SWW29

SWW30

SWW31

SWW32

SWW33

SWW34

Funded

Partially Funded

Funded

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Unfunded

Funded (grant)

Funded

Funded

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2013

2010 - 2013

2012 - 2013

2009 - 2010

2012 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2009 - 2013

2010 - 2011

2011 - 2012






Environmental Sustainability & RegulatoryServices and Communications & Marketing


Community Services





Environmental Sustainability & RegulatoryServices and Infrastructure Planning

Community Services

All of Council, key stakeholders, community groups

Business, industry

All of Council

Community

Community groups, CMA, DPI, DWE, DECC,Department of Lands, CSU, TAFE, schools, Landcare

DECC, community groups

DECC, DPI, DWE, Department of Lands, CSU, TAFE,schools, community groups, business

Rural village communities

Economic Development, business, industry,Industry groups

Community groups

Media organisations

Schools

Media organisations

Artists, community groups, rural village andneighbourhood communities

CSP

GW

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

SHC

CSP

REROC

CSP

GW

CSP

SHC

Public Art Policy

Implementation Plan


References

Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) (2008), NSW Government Sustainability Policy, DECC

Local Government Manager Australia (LGMA) (2006), NSW Government Sustainability Health Check, Sustainable Futures Australia, LGMA and NSW

Department of Environment and Conservation

Murrumbidgee CMA, Murrumbidgee CMA Action Plan 2008 – 2018, Murrumbidgee CMA

NSW State Government (2006), A new Direction for NSW: NSW State Plan and State Plan Summary, NSW State Government

NSW State Government (2007), BASIX: Building Sustainability Index, NSW Department of Planning

Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC), (2009) REROC Waste Management Strategy 2009/2012, REROC

Wagga Wagga City Council (2008), Community Strategic Plan 2008/2018, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council (2008), 2008/2018 Wagga Wagga City Council Management Plan, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council (2009), Draft Wagga Wagga Local Environment Plan, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council (2008), Community Social Plan 2009 – 2013, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council, Grow_Wagga Wagga Strategy, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council, (2009) Draft Wagga Wagga City Council Resource Recovery Strategy 2009 – 2029, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council (2008), Energy Saving Actions Plan for Wagga Wagga City Council, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council, Wagga Wagga Wagga City Council e-Business Strategy, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council (2008), 2007/2008 State of the Environment Report, Wagga Wagga City Council

Wagga Wagga City Council (2007), 2006/07Wagga Wagga City Council Annual Report, Wagga Wagga City Council

References


Acronyms

ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics

BP Bike Plan

CBD Central Business District

CAMP Companion Animals Management Plan

CAP Catchment Action Plan

CSP Community Social Plan

CSU Charles Sturt University

DCP Development Control Plan

DECC Department of Environment and Climate Change

DPI Department of Primary Industries

DWE Department of Water and Energy

EPI Environmental Planning Instrument

ERS Effluent Reuse Strategy

ESD Ecologically Sustainable Development

ESS Environmental Sustainability Strategy

GIS Geographic Information System

GSAHS Greater Southern Area Health Service

GW Grow_Wagga Wagga Strategy

LAMP Lake Albert Management Plan

LEMP Landfill Environmental Management Plan

LEP Local Environment Plan

LHPA Livestock Health and Pest Authority

LGMA Local Government Manager’s Association

LGSA Local Government and Shires Association

MCMA Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority

OSSMP On Site Sewage Management Plan

PMP Pest Management Plan

REROC Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils

RFS Rural Fire Service

ROS Recreation and Open Spaces Strategy

RMP Roadside Management Plan

RTA NSW Roads and Traffic Authority

RWCC Riverina Water County Council

RWMS Regional Weeds Management Strategy

SBPS Strategic Business Plan for Sewage

SLMP Street Lighting Management Plan

SMP Stormwater Management Plan

SHC Sustainability Health Check

USMP Urban Salinity Management Plan

WSUD Water Sensitive Urban Design

WWCC Wagga Wagga City Council

WWLGA Wagga Wagga Local Government Area

Acronyms


PO Box 20Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Cnr Baylis & Morrow StWagga Wagga NSW 2650

P. 1300 292 442E. [email protected]

www.wagga.nsw.gov.au

100% Recycled Australian Paper

Wagga Wagga Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2009 - 2013

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