Investigate the Shire’s ability to require rainwater tanks for all new residential developments through a review of Scheme provisions and Local Planning Policy No.40 and advocate for existing developments to access Water Corporation incentives to install.
(According to the action plan)SW8Investigate the Shire’s ability to require rainwater tanks for all new residential developments through a review of Scheme provisions and Local Planning Policy No.40 and advocate for existing developments to access Water Corporation incentives to install
Progress
On time
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Official name
Annual report
Report: 1/7/2021 – 30/6/2022
Sustainability Action Plan Annual Report 2021-2022
Current reporting comment
LPS has recommended requirement of inclusion of water tanks for all new single dwellings plumbed into houses for non-potable use. Further investigation required for implementation through review process of TPS and Town Planning Policies.
Report: 1/7/2022 – 30/6/2023
Sustainability Action Plan Annual Report 2022-2023_1
Current reporting comment
LPS has recommended requirement of inclusion of water tanks for all new single dwellings plumbed into houses for non-potable use. Further investigation required for implementation through review process of TPS and Town Planning Policies. TP Policy No. 40 superceded as to be combined with Outbuilding Policy - pending Council determination
Report: 1/7/2023 – 30/6/2024
Sustainability Action Plan Report 2023-2024_FINAL
Current reporting comment
LPS has recommended requirement of inclusion of water tanks for all new single dwellings plumbed into houses for non-potable use. Further investigation required for implementation through review process of TPS and Town Planning Policies. TP Policy No. 40 superceded and has been combined with Outbuilding Policy (refer Local Planning Policy 13 - Outbuildings and Water Tanks)
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Responsible organisations
Priority
High
KPI/Measure of Success
Investigation conducted into requirement for rainwater tanks on new residential developments incorporated into the planning framework
Information updated 10/08/2023