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1. Health & Happiness
- HH1CompletedDevelop a written policy position to advocate for affordable housing for disadvantaged and homeless persons
- HH2CompletedDevelop a Public Health Plan
- HH3Ongoing (On time)Continue Shire Health & Wellness program
- HH4Current (On time)Flexible Working Arrangements made available to staff where appropriate
- HH5Yet to commence (Late)Install showers and change room facilities at the Shire administration building
- HH6Current (On time)Incorporate sustainable design principles within all current and future public spaces, streetscapes and neighbourhoods
- HH7Current (On time)LPS to foster community connections across the Shire
- HH8Ongoing (On time)Conduct and support education programs informing the community around sustainable living
- HH9Ongoing (On time)Continue to regularly undertake Shire’s Community Survey to monitor and respond to community concerns
2. Equity & Local Economy
- LE1Ongoing (On time)Continue to enact the Shire’s Regional Price Preference Policy P040216
- LE2CompletedDevelop a community-centred Tourism Strategy incorporating sustainable business practice consistent with community aspir…
- LE3CompletedInvestigate feasibility of developing a Responsible Sustainable Investment Policy for the Shire
- LE4Ongoing (On time)Support the Chamber of Commerce on business after hours and procurement workshops (i.e. buy local initiatives)
- LE5Ongoing (On time)Work with Chamber of Commerce on investigating initiatives to attract sustainable businesses
- LE6Ongoing (On time)Support eligible parties to access supported finance options for sustainability related projects through the Community F…
- LE7CompletedReview of Community Grants Guidelines to incorporate a sustainability weighting to the Community Grants assessment proce…
- LE8Ongoing (On time)Promote partnerships with not-for-profits to leverage funding for sustainable enterprise activity, including the Denmark…
3. Culture & Community
- CC1Ongoing (On time)Review and report annually on Sustainability Action Plan
- CC2CompletedEmbed sustainability awareness for all new Shire staff as part of the formal induction process
- CC3CompletedReview compliance of the Shire of Denmark Sustainable Events Policy P100516
- CC4Ongoing (On time)Implement actions within the Shire Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (2018-2023
- CC5Yet to commence (Late)Develop a Reconciliation Action Plan
- CC6Current (On time)Provide opportunities for youth to contribute to the development of the sustainability agenda, including access to the C…
- CC7Current (On time)Investigate the opportunity for a vibrant sustainable and integrated youth hub/precinct in a central location
- CC8Ongoing (On time)Work with not-for-profits to deliver and/or assist with Shire activities that support sustainable events (i.e. Plastic R…
- CC9Ongoing (On time)Provide support for recruitment, retention and succession planning of volunteers for bushfire brigades
- CC10Yet to commence (Late)Trial a community volunteering model for sporting clubs
- CC11Ongoing (On time)Trial a community volunteering model for Friends of Reserves
- CC12Current (On time)Trial a community volunteering model for tracks and trail maintenance to encourage more sustainable transport options
- CC13CompletedDevelop a My Community platform incorporating a sustainable environmental section to encourage community members to volu…
- CC14Ongoing (On time)Continue to develop new educational programs to encourage community members to reduce, reuse and recycle
- CC15Current (On time)Support government initiatives that enable community members to implement sustainable practices such as installing energ…
- CC16CompletedProvide information to community members to consider environmentally efficient designs when building new homes
- CC17CompletedProvide educational resources to community members to protect and plant local native vegetation on their property
4. Land & Nature
- LN1Ongoing (On time)Liaise with State and local Government agencies to protect and preserve the Wilson Inlet and ecosystems in the Shire of …
- LN2Yet to commence (Late)Investigate options to develop an objective environmental impact measuring tool to guide decision making for procurement
- LN3Current (On time)Encourage environmentally sustainable planning and development through the Shire’s planning framework
- LN4Current (On time)Identify adequate and appropriate land available for development, including incorporating planting offsets with rezoning…
- LN5Current (On time)Provision of information packs and advice on best practice for native vegetation clearing and planting offsets generated…
- LN6Current (On time)Develop master reserve management strategy for Shire bushland, foreshore and coastal reserves
- LN7Current (On time)Review and update existing reserve management plans, including Weed Strategy Action Plan and Coastal Reserve Strategy Ac…
- LN8Current (On time)Develop an Environmental Impact Assessment process for Shire operational activities and associated educational workshops…
- LN9Yet to commence (Late)Develop guidelines and application template for native vegetation clearing for private property fence line construction …
- LN10Ongoing (Cancelled)Prioritise control programs for biosecurity and invasive species effecting broadscale bushland in liaison with relevant …
- LN11Yet to commence (Late)Raise awareness of Shire of Denmark Street Tree Policy through Shire’s social media platform
- LN12Yet to commence (Late)Adopt a Significant Trees List and Tree Preservation Order Policy under the Shire’s Town Planning Scheme (TPS)
- LN13Ongoing (On time)Continue to invest in rehabilitation of Shire land, including increasing annual tree planting and revegetation program
- LN14Ongoing (On time)Liaise with community to ensure concerns are considered with regard to on-going protection of Shire’s natural assets and…
- LN15Ongoing (On time)Provide educational resources to the broader community on protection of the natural environment.
- LN16Current (On time)Review Shire of Denmark's Subdivision Guidelines incorporating Water Sensitive Urban Design principles
5. Sustainable Water
- SW1CompletedMaintain the Shire’s Waterwise accreditation. AMENDED: Merge the Waterwise Actions from Water Efficiency Action Plan in…
- SW2Ongoing (On time)Continue to hold regular quarterly Water Management (and Energy) Team (WMET) meetings to assess status of Waterwise and …
- SW3Yet to commence (Late)Investigate fire-resistant options for installation of durable water tanks on Shire buildings and administration buildin…
- SW4Yet to commence (Late)Investigate Shire depot machine wash down area, using harvested water from the existing roof catchments
- SW5Yet to commence (Late)Install water bottle refill facilities at strategic locations across the Shire. (eg. when upgrading drinking fountains w…
- SW6CompletedInvestigate (through the State Government’s Liveable Neighbourhood Policy) the potential to locate flood storage outside…
- SW7Yet to commence (Late)Review the Shire of Denmark Town Planning Scheme No.3 Dams and Water Features Policy No. 37 with a view to incorporate c…
- SW8Current (On time)Investigate the Shire’s ability to require rainwater tanks for all new residential developments through a review of Sche…
- SW9CompletedInstall infrastructure to divert waste water for reuse for irrigation at McLean Park
- SW10Yet to commence (Late)Deliver educational resources to the community (households, schools, businesses, industry) about limitations of water re…
- SW11Current (On time)Consideration of effective design to ensure drainage doesn't impede POS function through Subdivision assessment in new d…
- SW12Ongoing (On time)Monitor water consumption and costs on each of the Shire's facilities
- SW13CompletedProcurement processes to incorporate consideration of better than 3 star WELS rated fixtures and/or preference for Water…
- SW14CompletedLeak reporting process to be established
- SW15CompletedInstall sub meters at sites where there are multiple tenants or assets attributed to a single meter
- SW16Ongoing (On time)Regularly inform internal Shire departments of relevant water consumption
- SW17Ongoing (On time)Audit irrigation system to identify poorly performing irrigation hardware - with replacement and repair parts kept consi…
- SW18Current (On time)Meter all bores - install a water meter on all non-scheme water sources to measure flow rate and cumulative volume. Wate…
- SW19Yet to commence (Late)Review existing lease provisions relating to water use for tenanted Shire assets and ensure water use is appropriately c…
- SW20Ongoing (On time)Landscaping plans to include low water use plants, hydrozoning and soil amendments
- SW21Yet to commence (Late)Develop a Local Planning Policy to implement water sensitive urban design (WSUD) in new land developments
- SW22Ongoing (On time)Ensure water efficiency initiatives are included in any new or major refurbishment projects within the Shire. This shoul…
- SW23CompletedAt least 10% of existing Shire gardens within the CBD which feature only non-native species to be converted to waterwise…
- SW24Current (On time)Investigate non-scheme sources of water for irrigating parks and gardens (eg. bore, rainwater tanks)
- SW25CompletedInstall automatic swipe card access to Zimmerman St standpipe
- SW26CompletedReview use of fixed standpipes (use by Shire and by external users)
- SW27Current (On time)Verge Policy guideline to be developed incorporating waterwise plantings
- SW28CompletedProvide information on the installation and local regulation of greywater systems and rainwater tanks where appropriate
- SW29Ongoing (On time)Identify waterwise champions of various ages from the community to show peer leadership and help educate the community a…
6. Local & Sustainable Food
- SF1Ongoing (On time)Commitment to buy local and sustainable food and associated materials when sourcing for Shire activities
- SF2Yet to commence (Late)Consider (through the Local Planning Strategy) options for small scale horticulture and other local food production on s…
- SF3Current (On time)Support investigations through liaison with DPIRD into possibility of future sustainable aquaculture projects within the…
- SF4Ongoing (On time)Support programs for local sustainable food innovations through the Community Financial Assistance Program (CFAP)
- SF5Yet to commence (Late)Partner with the Chamber of Commerce and State government in supporting investigation into sustainable farming products …
- SF6CompletedSupport initiatives in developing ‘fresh food trails’ and local farmers markets
- SF7Current (On time)Support delivery of education on sustainable food production (i.e. regenerative farming)
7. Sustainable Travel & Transport
- ST1Current (On time)Develop local active/integrated Transport Infrastructure Plan for the Shire including incorporation of building bicycle …
- ST2Yet to commence (Late)Review Shire of Denmark’s Town Planning Scheme No.3 Town Centre Parking and Transportation No.47 to consider all new car…
- ST3Ongoing (On time)Reduce the carbon footprint for the fleet of corporate vehicles; including consideration of Council fleet vehicles to be…
- ST4CompletedInvestigate and trial cultural change programs that will see reduced reliance on fossil fuel transport by staff
- ST5Yet to commence (Late)Initiate strategies to maximise people in close proximity to town to minimise transport/car use, through review of Local…
- ST6CompletedInvestigate installation of rapid charging stations within the Shire
- ST7Ongoing (On time)Investigate and employ innovative technologies for pavement stabilisation, reinvigoration, seal design for construction …
- ST8Current (On time)Support community initiatives for communal travel options (i.e. community shuttle bus to Greens Pool)
- ST9Ongoing (On time)Promote active modes of transport, including promotion of ride-sharing for commuters within the community
8. Sustainable Materials & Products
- SM1Ongoing (On time)Ensure prioritisation of purchasing sustainable local building materials in Shire procurement practices through on-going…
- SM2Yet to commence (Late)Direct industry and public on where to access information on sourcing and selecting sustainable building materials
- SM3Current (On time)Liaise with Chamber of Commerce to support industry on promotion of sustainable material production and utilisation
- SM4CompletedSupport not-for-profits in production and use of renewable and sustainable materials made from waste for Shire-related e…
- SM5CompletedSupport the community to develop a Library of Things and a Seed Library
- SM6Ongoing (On time)Support the reuse and recycling of materials through the Tip Shop
- SM7Ongoing (On time)Promote educational programs on reuse as a viable alternative to purchasing new
9. Zero Waste
- ZW1Ongoing (On time)Continue to collaborate with neighbouring Shires through the Regional Waste Alliance
- ZW2CompletedOn-going support and co-ordination of the Waste Management Reform Working Group
- ZW3Current (On time)Investigate provision of green waste recycling (community purchase of affordable mulch)
- ZW4Current (On time)Implementation of green waste solutions that do not result in increased emissions through burning
- ZW5Current (On time)Implement Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service
- ZW6CompletedEncourage community to dispose of waste products appropriately through standardisation of bin-lid colours implemented on…
- ZW7Yet to commence (On time)Investigate funding opportunities to divert waste water from the inlet to the Golf Course and Denmark Agricultural Colle…
- ZW8Yet to commence (Late)Support local builders to reduce waste via recycling and reusing commercial and industrial waste as repurposed materials…
- ZW9Ongoing (On time)Support and encourage initiatives that promote zero plastic packaging for fruit, vegetables and associated products
- ZW10CompletedProvide compostable dog litter bags
- ZW11Yet to commence (Late)Investigate best practice sustainable fish cleaning, composting and offal disposal stations for installation at key Shir…
- ZW12Ongoing (On time)Educate community on recycling and appropriate recycling techniques, including working with youth and schools (i.e. Clea…
10. Zero Carbon Energy
- ZC1Current (On time)Audit Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Shire activities and investigate purchase of software to record and audit data annual…
- ZC2CompletedInvestigate purchasing arrangement with WALGA through Power Purchase Agreement to procure energy with net zero emissions…
- ZC3Current (On time)Incorporate renewable energy options for Shire facilities when upgrading and undertaking new projects
- ZC4Current (On time)Investigate the use of installing solar powered lighting on public facilities
- ZC5Yet to commence (Late)Encourage new developments to employ percentage of reliance on renewable energy
- ZC6Yet to commence (Late)Provide information to community and general public regarding battery and storage options for new residential properties
- ZC7Ongoing (On time)Support agency and community led renewable energy initiatives, including sustainable housing awards and open days to pro…