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…
• 1.8

  Planning (On time)

  Undertake energy upgrades at Council facilities prioritising getting off gas works.
• 1.10

  Completed

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

• 2.2

  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.
• 2.10

  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…
• 2.16

  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.

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…
• 4.7

  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…

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
• P1.9

  Continuous

  Implement a PPA for Council’s main buildings and streetlights
• P1.13

  Continuous

  Provide sustainability resources for loan via the Boroondara Libraries
• P1.15

  Planning (On time)

  Develop a natural gas transition plan for Council buildings
• P3.1

  Implementation (On time)

  Develop Integrated Water Management (IWM) infrastructure program
• P4.1

  Completed

  Conduct electric vehicle charging feasibility analysis Council offices
• 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
• P6.1

  Planning (Late)

  Update Council’s Sustainable Council Building Policy