Shellharbour City Council
Shellharbour City Council recognises the economic, social and environmental consequences of climate change. Our commitment to the challenge of creating a sustainable community is demonstrated through our participation in the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia program. With the co-operation of the local community we endeavour to complete all milestones in a timely manner. Increasing energy efficiency in both corporate and community sectors will contribute to the significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that have already been achieved across Australia.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Council has offered Home energy audits and energy savings packs free to residents.
- "Sustainable Living" workshops conducted including topics about energy efficiency.
- Sustainable Products & Services Directory developed to assist the community in accessing greenhouse friendly products and services.
- National Tree Day activities held annually in parks and reserves.
Travel
- Promoting walking/physical activity through the regional media campaign "Walking Short Trips".
- Bike lockers installed at Council administration building.
- Extension of cycleways in city.
Corporate
- Guidelines adopted for the energy efficient design of new Council buildings.
- Energy audit completed for Council's administration building.
- Solar hot water system installed on the City Stadium.
- 50 per cent recycled content copy paper used in administration building.
- Staff education and awareness program.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Council is currently assessing energy use at its high energy consuming facilities to identify opportunities for improvement. These will form the basis of a corporate Energy Savings Action Plan.
More information
Contact: Levi Gibson
Web Address: www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au
Updated: April 2007
CCP Facts
State: New South Wales
Date joined:
26 April 2005
Current Milestone:
Milestone 1