Alignment with other relevant Policy, Plan, Strategy
Management Action
Timeframe
ESSAP 2020-2027 Management Action reference
Proposed management approach or response
Issue Fleet management
Planning
SC25 (Council)
Review fleet policies and procedures, to ensure alignment with Council adopted greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, and identify and implement methods to ensure Council is prepared for a shift in global vehicle markets and transition to higher efficiencies, alternative fuels, by continuing to assess: fuel usage; identify high users; and investigate reduction options to reduce fossil fuel reliance.
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets Policy 2008 (version 3 - 2016) Vehicle Fleet Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Guideline (version 6 - 2018) (Draft) Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy 2019-2022
Stormwater management
On-ground works
SC26 (Council)
Implement a Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices (SQID) monitoring and maintenance improvement program, assess current maintenance methods, and develop best practice guidelines of Council’s stormwater system and devices (including wetlands, litter baskets, Gross Pollutant Traps, vegetated drains and street cleaning operations).
Stormwater Management Plan 1999 Stormwater Asset Management Plan 2015 (version 6) CZMP
Stormwater management
Partnerships
SC27 (Council)
Seek funding to implement new and retrofitted stormwater harvesting and reuse systems.
Stormwater Management Plan 1999
Stormwater management
Planning
SC28 (Council)
Establish a leading practice maintenance program for Council’s existing and new stormwater quality devices/assets which identifies maintenance needs based on the type of device and its location.
Stormwater Management Plan 1999 Stormwater Asset Management Plan 2015 (version 6)
Stormwater management
Technological SC29 innovation (Council)
Stormwater Management Plan 1999
Active transport
Planning
SC30 (Council)
Construct new Council facilities and buildings to incorporate source control options for stormwater management as a demonstration of best practice environmental/stormwater management. Improve infrastructure in Council facilities for those who commute using active transport.
Energy resilience
Planning
SC31 (Council)
not applicable
Energy and water resilience
Planning
SC32 (Council)
Develop an approach to carbon offseting from Council’s rehabilitation projects aligned with accredited carbon offset methods for native forest regeneration. Develop and implement a water resilience strategy for Council facilities by type (e.g sportsfields) that identifies design standards and opportunities to use alternative water sources to improve reliability of supply and water dependent services to the community in times of water constraint.
Transport
Planning
SC33 (Council)
Investigate alternative options to private car use for commuters and leaseback holders.
Staff Sustainability Strategy 2018-2027
Transport
Planning
SC34 (Council)
Reconsider a car pool trial and develop a car pooling strategy for Council staff.
Staff Sustainability Strategy 2018-2027
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Staff Sustainability Strategy 2018-2027
not applicable