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Shire of Denmark Sustainability Action Plan
Shire of Denmark Sustainability Action Plan
Responsible in 22 actions
ID
Action title
Implementation phase
Status
Responsible parties
Information updated
ZC1
Audit Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Shire activities and investigate purchase of software to record and audit data annually for Shire operations
Current
On time
vuosi sitten
ZW12
Educate community on recycling and appropriate recycling techniques, including working with youth and schools (i.e. Clean up Australia Day)
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
SM7
Promote educational programs on reuse as a viable alternative to purchasing new
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
SW1
Maintain the Shire’s Waterwise accreditation. AMENDED: Merge the Waterwise Actions from Water Efficiency Action Plan into the Sustainability Action Plan.
Completed
Cancelled
vuosi sitten
SW2
Continue to hold regular quarterly Water Management (and Energy) Team (WMET) meetings to assess status of Waterwise and energy efficiency actions.
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
SW12
Monitor water consumption and costs on each of the Shire's facilities
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
LN1
Liaise with State and local Government agencies to protect and preserve the Wilson Inlet and ecosystems in the Shire of Denmark
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
LN6
Develop master reserve management strategy for Shire bushland, foreshore and coastal reserves
Current
On time
vuosi sitten
LN7
Review and update existing reserve management plans, including Weed Strategy Action Plan and Coastal Reserve Strategy Action Plan
Current
On time
vuosi sitten
LN8
Develop an Environmental Impact Assessment process for Shire operational activities and associated educational workshops for staff
Current
On time
vuosi sitten
LN9
Develop guidelines and application template for native vegetation clearing for private property fence line construction and maintenance
Yet to commence
Late
vuosi sitten
LN10
Prioritise control programs for biosecurity and invasive species effecting broadscale bushland in liaison with relevant community and agency groups.
Ongoing
Cancelled
vuosi sitten
LN14
Liaise with community to ensure concerns are considered with regard to on-going protection of Shire’s natural assets and values
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
LN15
Provide educational resources to the broader community on protection of the natural environment.
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
HH8
Conduct and support education programs informing the community around sustainable living
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
CC1
Review and report annually on Sustainability Action Plan
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
CC2
Embed sustainability awareness for all new Shire staff as part of the formal induction process
Completed
On time
vuosi sitten
CC11
Trial a community volunteering model for Friends of Reserves
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
CC14
Continue to develop new educational programs to encourage community members to reduce, reuse and recycle
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
CC17
Provide educational resources to community members to protect and plant local native vegetation on their property
Completed
On time
vuosi sitten
SW16
Regularly inform internal Shire departments of relevant water consumption
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten
SW29
Identify waterwise champions of various ages from the community to show peer leadership and help educate the community about waterwise (and best sustainable practice) behaviour.
Ongoing
On time
vuosi sitten