City of Stonnington Sustainability Snapshot 2015/16
Executive Summary
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Executive Summary In 2015/16 the City of Stonnington has continued to make progress towards addressing the key environmental factors impacting our City.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2015/16
Environmental Commitment and Reporting
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» Continued to report on Council’s environmental performance through the annual Sustainability Snapshot » Incorporated a range of leading Environmentally Sustainable Design features at 311 Glenferrie Road
» Brought together Council’s internal Green Team and the Wellbeing Committee to deliver sustainability sessions for Council staff with wellbeing outcomes
» Supported Council staff participation in national environmental initiatives, for example Clean up Australia Day and National Tree Day
Energy Conservation
31.39 kW solar installed
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» Expanded Council’s solar program to include a 29.6 kW solar installation on 311 Glenferrie Road » Developed a business case and received support from Council for a bulk upgrade of Council streetlighting to more energy efficient LED lights
» Continued to support the Stonnington community to reduce its energy use through the delivery of the ‘Making Solar Simple’ program, free household Energy Assessments and the Positive Charge Energy Hotline
» 31.39 kW of solar installed on Stonnington homes through Council’s home energy programs » Council has successfully met its 2015 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 2005 levels
Integrated Water Management
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» Undertook a review of our existing Water Sensitive Urban Design assets » Delivered sessions to schools, early learning centres and residents about improving stormwater quality » Installed interactive, interpretive signage at Glen Iris Wetlands highlighting the urban water cycle and the impact of pollution on our waterways and beaches
» Commenced a review of our current parks and gardens irrigation systems
» Continued to drought-proof our City by planting indigenous and drought-tolerant exotic species in our gardens and streets
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