Actions

1. Energy efficiency and renewable energy

• 1.1

  On time

  Install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as part of Council's building and renewal program with consideration of battery…
• 1.2

  Planning (On time)

  Undertake a bulk solar install for Council's tenanted community facilities as a retrofit project with consideration of b…
• 1.3

  Planning (On time)

  Participate in the DEECA Neighbourhood Battery Initiative grant to undertake a feasibility study for the installation of…
• 1.4

  Completed

  Continue to implement a solar PV bulk buy program for homes and businesses.
• 1.5

  Continue to provide the Energy Savers service and develop case studies to promote through Council’s channels.
• 1.6

  Planning (Cancelled or postponed)

  Collaborate with other councils to develop and deliver an energy efficiency information service for the community.
• 1.7

  Planning (On time)

  Develop a subsidised energy audit program with targeted interventions for low-income residents.
• 1.8

  Planning (On time)

  Undertake energy upgrades at Council facilities prioritising getting off gas works.
• 1.9

  Planning (On time)

  Continue to provide power monitors for electricity audits and thermal cameras to identify ‘leaky’ buildings for loan via…
• 1.10

  Completed

  Introduce a new Energy Transitions Officer role - to support our community's transition to low emissions technology
• 1.11

  Completed

  Support the Electrify Boroondara Project though use of the Hawthorn Arts Centre for an Annual Electrification Event.
• 1.12

  Not started (On time)

  Offset corporate greenhouse gas emissions to meet Council’s carbon neutrality commitment.
• 1.13

  Completed

  Continue to purchase 100% renewable energy for all Council sites.

2. Biodiversity and trees

• 2.1

  Increase the area managed for biodiversity by one hectare a year and continue to maintain the existing area.
• 2.2

  Continuous

  Develop a plan for applying biodiversity management principles to Parks sites adjacent to biodiversity sites.
• 2.3

  Planning (On time)

  Establish woody meadows at non-biodiversity park sites as a trial.
• 2.4

  Planning (On time)

  Establish a flowering grassland demonstration site.
• 2.5

  Implementation (On time)

  Undertake annual tree planting and renewal of 1000 trees per year.
• 2.6

  Implementation (On time)

  Provide 5,000 indigenous tube stock to schools, community groups, friends groups and residents.
• 2.7

  Planning (On time)

  Develop a Maranoa Botanic Gardens school excursion program.
• 2.8

  Completed

  Develop a planting education resource for the community based on environmental performance, site suitability and adaptat…
• 2.9

  Planning (On time)

  Provide incentives for community members to renovate their nature strips to enhance biodiversity.
• 2.10

  Planning (On time)

  Assess the climate change vulnerabilities of flora and fauna in Boroondara by undertaking an update to the Inventory an…
• 2.11

  Implementation (On time)

  Adopt and begin implementation of the Tree Canopy Strategy.
• 2.12

  Implementation (On time)

  Update Council's Urban Biodiversity Strategy.
• 2.13

  Implementation (On time)

  Continue to engage a Landscape Compliance Officer, and make the role permanent, to ensure its ongoing successes with bu…
• 2.14

  Continuous

  Continue to support community groups working in biodiversity areas.
• 2.15

  Continuous

  Deliver the Backyard Biodiversity Project annually to encourage and support residents to create indigenous habitat garde…
• 2.16

  Implementation (On time)

  Monitor and publicly report on Council's log hollow habitat enhancement program for sugar gliders and hollow dependent b…

3. Water and waterways

• 3.1

  Planning (Late)

  Update and implement Council’s Integrated Water Management Strategy.
• 3.2

  Planning (On time)

  Trial the implementation of winter irrigation at sites identified in the winter irrigation project database.
• 3.3

  Planning (On time)

  Finalise the development of a Litter and Pollution Reduction Strategy that includes a cleaner building site program, ta…
• 3.4

  Implementation (On time)

  Conduct an annual program of water efficiency retrofits.
• 3.5

  Continuous

  Participate in the Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot) Regional Collaboration.

4. Transport

• 4.1

  Planning (On time)

  Provide separated pedestrian and bicycle paths for the Anniversary Trail between Laurel Rail Link and Ryburne Avenue a…
• 4.2

  Planning (On time)

  Investigate, design, consult and deliver protected bike lanes along Kilby Road, Willsmere Road (Earl St to Kilby Rd), R…
• 4.3

  Planning (On time)

  Implement improved T-intersection treatments for bicycle riders.
• 4.4

  Planning (On time)

  Provision of handrail lighting along Railway walk between Camberwell and East Camberwell stations.
• 4.5

  Planning (On time)

  Continue to provide energy efficient park lighting along our shared paths including, Anniversary Trail between Whitehors…
• 4.6

  Completed

  Provide sustainable transport initiatives for the community.
• 4.7

  Planning (Late)

  Adopt Council's Car Share Policy and Procedures.
• 4.8

  Planning (Late)

  Install EV charging infrastructure at two community sites per annum.
• 4.9

  Planning (On time)

  Pursue opportunities to partner with commercial providers to install and operate EV charging for community.
• 4.10

  Implementation (On time)

  Engage with the Victorian Government and Distribution Businesses to support opportunities for on street EV charging for …
• 4.11

  Implementation (On time)

  Expand EV charging infrastructure for Council fleet and operations.
• 4.12

  Implementation (On time)

  Prioritise the purchase and lease of EVs for Council fleet and operations.
• 4.13

  Implementation (On time)

  Pursue opportunities to include electric vehicle and bicycle charging in all relevant Council building works.

5. Circular economy (waste)

• 5.1

  Continuous

  Continue to implement the FOGO program and identify opportunities to expand the service.
• 5.2

  Completed

  Assess feasibility to commence using compost created from kerbside-collected FOGO in Council’s open spaces and parks wh…
• 5.3

  Planning (On time)

  Investigate opportunities to provide the compost created from kerbside-collected FOGO to the community for personal use.
• 5.4

  Implementation (On time)

  Provide education to privately serviced multi-unit dwellings and commercial properties on private food waste recycling o…
• 5.5

  Planning (Late)

  Plan a trial program to connect businesses with leftover food or other goods with charity organisations in need of the i…
• 5.6

  Planning (Late)

  Conduct a waste audit of commercial properties to establish a baseline and identify targeted opportunities to reduce was…
• 5.7

  Continuous

  Deliver circular economy capacity building programs such as Go Full Circle to local businesses.
• 5.8

  Develop a recycling and waste toolkit / educational resource for businesses.
• 5.9

  Completed

  Develop resources to support the community to prioritise local services such as a local repair services directory and lo…
• 5.10

  Develop opportunities to encourage the use of alternatives to Council’s hard waste service by providing education and r…
• 5.11

  Completed

  Investigate and educate the community on options available for recycling collection or drop off for Solar PV panels.
• 5.12

  Continuous

  Continue to deliver a reusable nappy education program.

6. Overarching

• 6.1

  Completed

  Provide the community with access to Climate Action Grants, for new projects, services, programs and activities that st…
• 6.2

  Implementation (On time)

  Deliver an expanded community education and advice program including conducting a feasibility assessment for an onsite d…
• 6.3

  Not started (On time)

  Embed climate action into staff roles and responsibilities and performance management.
• 6.4

  Continuous

  Participate in the Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning to provide teacher engagement and sustainability support fo…
• 6.5

  Planning (On time)

  Hold a Sustainable Living Festival engage with the community about sustainable living
• 6.6

  Continuous

  Promote Council action on climate change and the benefits of community action through the Climate Action Plan Hub and o…
• 6.7

  Continuous

  Continue to evolve the Living for Our Future workshop program, to address emerging sustainability issues and community i…
• 6.8

  Completed

  Continue to engage an officer to increase community sustainability education and initiatives.
• 6.9

  Continuous

  Roll out a school’s sustainability education program for primary and secondary school students.
• 6.10

  Continuous

  Pursue opportunities for enhanced data collection and monitoring for reporting on climate actions and impacts.
• 6.11

  Continuous

  Continue to provide support for community leadership on climate action.
• 6.12

  Planning (On time)

  Pending the Minister's authorisation, carry out the planning scheme amendment developed as part of the CASBE joint resea…
• 6.13

  Implementation (On time)

  Continue to provide support for Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) in private development through a program o…
• 6.14

  Continuous

  Include a sustainability category in the Urban Design Awards.
• 6.15

  Continuous

  Implement the Sustainable Council Building Policy to progressively enhance the environmental performance of Council buil…
• 6.16

  Continuous

  Respond to calls for submissions and advocate on matters that align with Climate Action Plan objectives as appropriate.
• 6.17

  Continuous

  Continue to participate in the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action.
• 6.18

  Continuous

  Continue to participate in the Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment.
• 6.19

  Continuous

  Maintain our Municipal Emergency Management Plan, which includes our Heat Health Plan that outlines Council’s approach t…
• 6.20

  Continuous

  Continue to convene the Internal Advisory Committee for the Climate Action Plan (which includes members of the executive…

7. Previous Implementation Plan 2021/22 - 2022/23

• P1.1

  Continuous

  Offset corporate greenhouse gas emissions
• P1.2

  Implementation (On time)

  Install additional solar PV
• P1.3

  Implementation (On time)

  Implement outstanding actions from existing audits
• P1.4

  Implementation (On time)

  Undertake audits of Council buildings
• P1.5

  Completed

  Purchase electric small plant and equipment
• P1.6

  Planning (On time)

  Implement natural gas disconnections
• P1.7

  Continuous

  Purchase green electricity for Council’s small sites
• P1.8

  Planning (On time)

  Continue replacing residential streetlights
• P1.9

  Continuous

  Implement a PPA for Council’s main buildings and streetlights
• P1.10

  Planning (On time)

  Update major road streetlight feasibility study
• P1.11

  Continuous

  Implement a solar PV bulk buy program for homes and businesses
• P1.12

  Planning (On time)

  Develop and deliver a home and business energy audit program
• P1.13

  Continuous

  Provide sustainability resources for loan via the Boroondara Libraries
• P1.14

  Completed

  Provide increased support for community leadership on climate action.
• P1.15

  Planning (On time)

  Develop a natural gas transition plan for Council buildings
• P2.1

  Implementation (On time)

  Develop a plan to increase tree canopy and biodiversity plantings at the Freeway Golf Course
• P2.2

  Implementation (On time)

  Increase the area managed for biodiversity
• P2.3

  Implementation (On time)

  Undertake annual street tree planting and renewal
• P2.4

  Implementation (On time)

  Review mowing frequencies to align with good turf practices
• P2.5

  Planning (Cancelled or postponed)

  Design and rebuild Maranoa Botanic Garden office space
• P2.6

  Continuous

  Provide increased support for community groups working in biodiversity areas
• P2.7

  Continuous

  Deliver the Backyard Biodiversity Project
• P2.8

  Implementation (Late)

  Develop a self-guided walking tour for Maranoa Botanic Gardens.
• P2.9

  Implementation (On time)

  Provide indigenous tube stock to community members
• P2.10

  Continuous

  Develop and deliver a weed swap initiative
• P2.11

  Completed

  Undertake a comprehensive audit of Council’s tree population
• P2.12

  Planning (Late)

  Develop an Urban Greening Strategy for Boroondara
• P2.13

  Planning (On time)

  Establish tree selection criteria for new and replacement tree plantings
• P2.14

  Planning (Late)

  Review and promote the Naturestrip Guidelines
• P2.15

  Completed

  Expand our log hollow habitat enhancement to include hollow dependent birds
• P2.16

  Completed

  Engage a Landscape Compliance Officer
• P3.1

  Implementation (On time)

  Develop Integrated Water Management (IWM) infrastructure program
• P3.2

  Planning (Late)

  Implement new Water Harvesting Project
• P3.3

  Completed

  Conduct program of water efficiency retrofits
• P3.4

  Implementation (On time)

  Develop a program of winter irrigation of parks and open space
• P3.5

  Planning (On time)

  Develop a cleaner building site program
• P4.1

  Completed

  Conduct electric vehicle charging feasibility analysis Council offices
• P4.2

  Implementation (Late)

  Install fast charging stations at two community locations
• P4.3

  Planning (On time)

  Develop a fleet transition plan for the transition EVs
• P4.4

  Planning (On time)

  Incorporate use of commercial and/or operational EVs into Council’s fleet
• P4.5

  Planning (On time)

  Develop an EV charging plan for Boroondara
• P4.6

  Completed

  Complete feasibility study on connecting offroad cycling infrastructure
• P4.7

  Completed

  Release a bicycle strategy
• P4.8

  Cancelled or postponed

  Develop a policy position about EV and e-bike charging infrastructure
• P4.9

  Planning (Late)

  Review Council's Car Share Policy and Procedures for EV takeup
• P5.1

  Completed

  Continue to implement the FOGO program
• P5.2

  Completed

  Seek options for EVs as part of the recycling fleet
• P5.3

  Completed

  Review Council’s public place waste and recycling infrastructure
• P5.4

  Continuous

  Investigate expanded use of recycled materials in asphalt roads and path projects
• P5.5

  Completed

  Review and deliver additional diversion through hard waste collection service improvements.
• P5.6

  Planning (On time)

  Implement standard recycling bin materials acceptance list
• P5.7

  Completed

  Participate in recycled glass sand trial
• P5.8

  Completed

  Develop kerbside recycling/FOGO contamination management program.
• P5.9

  Completed

  Provide additional community support and advice on circular economy
• P5.10

  Completed

  Deliver a Plastic Free Pilot Program in Camberwell
• P5.11

  Completed

  Develop and trial a modern cloth nappies education program.
• P5.12

  Planning (On time)

  Develop a Circular Economy Strategy for Boroondara
• P5.13

  Planning (On time)

  Develop Corporate Green Event and Single Use Plastic Minimisation Policy.
• P5.14

  Completed

  Advocate to establish Container Deposit Scheme drop off locations
• P5.15

  Planning (On time)

  Participate in the submission process for the National Construction Code 2025.
• P6.1

  Planning (Late)

  Update Council’s Sustainable Council Building Policy
• P6.2

  Completed

  Engage an officer to increase support for community sustainability education and initiatives.
• P6.3

  Completed

  Develop and implement a Climate Action Plan community engagement strategy
• P6.4

  Continuous

  Promote and provide updates on performance in delivering the Climate Action Plan
• P6.5

  Implementation (On time)

  Report annually on Council’s Climate Action Plan activities.
• P6.6

  Completed

  Update Council’s staff induction process to include climate change.
• P6.7

  Completed

  Expand on the Living for Our Future workshop program
• P6.8

  Completed

  Develop and roll out a School’s sustainability engagement program
• P6.9

  Completed

  Increase funding for climate action grants as part of Council’s grant program.
• P6.10

  Completed

  Provide support for ESD in private development
• P6.11

  Completed

  Hold a Sustainable Living Festival
• P6.12

  Completed

  Recruit an ESD Officer to assess planning applications
• P6.13

  Planning (On time)

  Develop a Litter and Pollution Reduction Plan
• P6.14

  Implementation (On time)

  Collaborate to elevate Environmentally Sustainable Development targets for new development
• P6.15

  Completed

  Update Council’s Procurement Policy
• P6.16

  Completed

  Provide a submission to the State Government on Environmentally Sustainable Development standards