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1.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy
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.
1.9
Planning (On time)
Continue to provide power monitors for electricity audits and thermal cameras to identify ‘leaky’ buildings for loan via…
1.11
Completed
Support the Electrify Boroondara Project though use of the Hawthorn Arts Centre for an Annual Electrification Event.
2.
Biodiversity and trees
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.
2.14
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…
3.
Water and waterways
3.5
Continuous
Participate in the Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot) Regional Collaboration.
4.
Transport
4.6
Completed
Provide sustainable transport initiatives for the community.
5.
Circular economy (waste)
5.3
Planning (On time)
Investigate opportunities to provide the compost created from kerbside-collected FOGO to the community for personal use.
7.
Previous Implementation Plan 2021/22 - 2022/23
P1.8
Planning (On time)
Continue replacing residential 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
P1.14
Completed
Provide increased support for community leadership on climate action.
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
P3.2
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
P4.2
Implementation (Late)
Install fast charging stations at two community locations
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.
P6.2
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