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COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012 The community is encouraged to make sustainable transport choices. Regular women's cycling workshops, bike maintenance workshops and senior's bus trip are coordinated by the TravelSmart Officer. The TravelSmart Officer has assisted with the development and implementation of the Town's Bike Plan as well as providing ongoing support. The Town of Cambridge, in partnership with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, recently updated the Town of Cambridge Local TravelSmart Guide. The guide helps people determine ways to get around their local area and to find the quickest way to a major destination without needing a car. Additional trips were also added to Route 84 during the morning and afternoon peak periods. 2. Biodiversity Management 2.1. Town of Cambridge Biodiversity Action Plan Biodiversity refers to the variety of all life forms including the range of plants, animals and fungi, the genes they contain and the ecosystems of which they form a part. A Biodiversity Action Plan was endorsed by Council in February 2011. The plan builds on the aim of the Bushland Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2006 to "…integrate the conservation of biodiversity into everyday Council operations and in leading by example encouraging the community to appreciate the value and the diversity of life in our Town." The Town's Biodiversity Action Plan furthers the work of the strategy by incorporating management recommendations into a biodiversity management program across the Town's natural areas. Actions included in the implementation program of the Biodiversity Action Plan are:- • weed mapping - to determine the location and density of weed infestations • weed control and monitoring - to reduce weed infestations and prevent further weed invasion • re-vegetation - to restore local native species to degraded areas and to prevent weed invasion • control of access using bollards - to define natural area boundaries and to reduce uncontrolled access to bushland areas which leads to degradation • installation of bins and removal of rubbish - to improve the appearance of natural areas and to reduce potential weed infestation that accompanies the dumping of garden waste • educational signage/activities - to educate the public about the conservation value of natural areas and appropriate use or access to these areas In July 1200 seedlings were planted in a bushland area at the Wembley Golf Course. The planting program was arranged as part of the Town’s Wembley Sports Park Development in Jolimont where 65 Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo habitat trees will be removed. Plant species including Tuarts, Banksias and Hakeas, which are favoured by cockatoos for feeding and roosting, were planted. 2.2. Arbor Day The annual Arbor Day planting and nature appreciation activity is very popular with local schools. The Town partners with Cambridge Rotary and Birdlife Western Australia to provide an educational experience for students at Roscommon Park while improving the biodiversity value of the reserve. H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\AUGUST 2012\B DV.DOCX 97
COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012 Schools are keen to participate each year and regard the day as a valuable and enjoyable educational experience. In 2011, 240 students from eight schools participated in the day, planting 240 seedlings on the southern side of Roscommon Park. In 2012, 168 students from five schools planted 170 seedlings to complete re-vegetation of the southern side of the reserve. Due to conflicting commitments the number of students who participated in 2012 was fewer. The schools were welcomed by Minister for Environment and Water, the Hon Bill Marmion who officially launched the day before planting the first tree. 2.3 Native Plant subsidy Scheme The Native Plant Subsidy Scheme is an annual event that takes place during May. The project is coordinated through WESROC (Western Suburbs Regional Organisation of Councils) with the Town of Cambridge participating and being the lead Council. Residents can purchase subsidised local native plants at a $1.50 each, 80 per household. In 2010 39% of the Cambridge allocation was sold, in 2011 60% was sold and in 2012 a 100% sales figure was achieved. Workshops were held a month prior to the start of the scheme to promote the event and to help residents prepare their gardens for successful planting. In September 2012 a Workshop will be held to promote the planting of local natives on verges and to encourage the correct implementation of the new Town of Cambridge Verge policy. Three local verges will receive makeovers and will be used as examples. 3. Climate Change Climate Change initiatives in 2011 and 2012 include the implementation of Carbon Neutral Cambridge projects, active participation in the Switch Your Thinking Program and the installation of the Greensense View Real-Time Building Monitoring at the Administration Centre, Library and the Boulevard Centre. 3.1. Investment by the Town in Energy Effiency and Water Conservation The two main projects implemented for 2011 were the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the library roof, the installation of LED lights and replacing all fluorescent tubes in the Town's Administration building. The 10kW PV system installed on the Library-Boulevard building has been monitored since its installation in July 2011 and has saved the Town around 17000kWh of electricity and approximately $6500 off its annual electricity bill. The payback was originally estimated at 15 years, but in reality will be around 9 years. New solar panel systems have become rapidly more competitive in price and a similar system today will have a payback period of only 5 years. At the Administration building 390 x 15W LED tubes were installed replacing traditional 36W fluorescent tubes. An energy use reduction of 9.75kW (or $3.33) per hour has been achieved thus reducing the Admin building electricity bill by approximately $26/day or around $7000/year. The LED tubes are longer lasting, reducing replacement and maintenance costs. In 2012 Federal funds were offered through the CEEP (Community Energy Efficiency Program) and an application was made by the Town for the implementation of a LED replacement project at the Administration Centre, Library, Wembley Golf Course and Community Centre. Unfortunately, we were not successful, but are planning to apply for funds in the next round that will take place in quarter 4 of 2012. H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\AUGUST 2012\B DV.DOCX 98
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