Delivery Program 2009–2012 - Rockdale City Council - NSW ...

International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) ProgramCouncil is a member of the CCP program, an international campaign that helps local government and theircommunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment.Councils of the Cooks River Foreshores Committee and Cooks River Foreshores Working GroupThe Councils of the Cooks River Foreshores Committee and the Working Group comprise representatives fromlocal councils in the Cooks River catchment and State Government agencies. The Committee promotes coordinationbetween member councils on environmental, natural resource management, recreational, open space and communityengagement issues for the catchment.Every Drop Counts Business ProgramCouncil is a participant in Sydney Water’s Every Drop Counts Business Program, a partnership program in whichSydney Water assists businesses to reduce water consumption.Recent Achievements Lady Robinsons Beach won the Waste Management and Litter Reduction Categories for the second year in a row; Environmental assessment and retrofits of small businesses in the BEST program was completed; Received grant funding to undertake a detailed risk assessment and climate change adaptation plan forRockdale LGA; Council commenced its involvement in the $2 million State Government funded project, the Cooks RiverSustainability Initiative; Received State Government approval of our Water Savings Action Plan Review; Conducted education programs targeting schools, our staff, the non-English speaking community and thegeneral public; Completed construction of the Scott Park bird hide; and Finalised Waste Education Strategy.Rockdale City Plan | 40