Delivery Program 2009–2012 - Rockdale City Council - NSW ...
Delivery Program 2009–2012 - Rockdale City Council - NSW ... Delivery Program 2009–2012 - Rockdale City Council - NSW ...
Major Responses◆ Development of a new City Plan, including review of all Development Control Plans;◆ Development of strategies to inform the City Plan and assist in implementation of Destinations Rockdale;◆ Lobbying NSW Government transport authorities over forward planning of regional transport and to remedycurrent transport deficiencies;◆ Construction of traffic calming measures, cycleways and walking trails to encourage residents to walk or cycle;and◆ Implementation of Council’s Contaminated Land Policy.WaterThe City of Rockdale is located in the Botany Bay catchment, which stretches from Appin in the west and isexperiencing many pressures from the high level of development throughout the catchment. Within our City thereare two main catchments: the Cooks River and the Georges River. All stormwater ends up in a receiving water body,which is determined by catchments within which the water drains. Council’s main waterways are Botany Bay, CooksRiver, Georges River, Wolli Creek, Bardwell Creek, Muddy Creek, Scarborough Ponds, Waradiel Creek, GoomunCreek and Bado-berong Creek.The City has a number of important wetlands. The Rockdale wetlands corridor is a significant area of wetlands andopen space that forms an almost continuous link from the Cooks River in the north to the Georges River in the south.Potable water use has become an increasing concern as population increases and rainfall levels decline in Sydney. In2007/2008 the City of Rockdale used 7,191,163 kilolitres of water. This was an 18 per cent reduction in the level ofwater use from the previous year, a saving of 1,569,350 kilolitres.Main Issues and Pressures◆ Stormwater runoff and sewer overflows continue to be significant sources of water pollution;◆ Eutrophication and toxic algal blooms in waterways such as Scarborough Ponds;◆ Continuing to decrease water consumption throughout the City of Rockdale, and◆ Flooding due to aging stormwater infrastructure.Major Responses◆ Installation of gross pollutant traps at ‘hot spots’;◆ Participating in Sydney Water’s Every Drop Counts Business Program, reducing potable water consumption;◆ Completion of ecological studies of the Cooks River;◆ Community education initiatives such as workshops, preparation of education resources in community languages,schools education program;◆ Preparation of flood studies and flood management plans;◆ Continued operation of an expanded street sweeping and creek cleaning program;◆ Supporting the Georges River Combined Councils Committee and its Riverkeeper Program to rehabilitate theGeorges River to ensure its natural values are sustained for the benefit of future generations;◆ Participating in the Cooks River Foreshores Working Group;◆ Participating in the Federal Government Botany Bay Coastal Catchments Initiative;◆ Internal, interdisciplinary ‘Water Management Team’ continually addresses water quality and water conservationissues; and◆ Implementing our Water Savings Action Plan, undertaking actions to reduce water consumption at our highestwater-using sites.Rockdale City Plan | 42
AtmosphereThe major air pollutants in Sydney include carbon monoxide, particulate matter, oxidants (ozone), nitrogen dioxide,sulfur dioxide, lead and benzene. Around 1.2 million tonnes of pollutants enter Sydney’s air each year, of which motorvehicles are responsible for about 75 per cent. Other sources of pollution are industrial, commercial and domesticactivities.In 1999 Council completed an inventory of emissions produced by corporate activities and the community, as partof Milestone 1 of the Cities for Climate Protection Program. The baseline year of 1995 was used and a projection ofemissions was then made for the year 2010. This was updated in 2005 to provide the latest emissions figures.The dominant source of corporate greenhouse gas emissions is electricity usage. The 2005 inventory highlighted thatCouncil’s streetlights are the greatest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, followed closely by buildings. Thecommunity greenhouse inventory in 2005 showed that the industrial sector currently emits the greatest quantityof greenhouse gases, while the residential sector also contributes a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions.Forecasting undertaken for the community sector for 2010 illustrate the greatest contribution to emissions is likely tobe the industrial sector. Overall emissions are predicted to increase by 24 per cent during the 15-year period.In addition to the mitigation measures which focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Council has now begun tofocus on adapting to the inevitable impacts of climate change. During the reporting period, Council worked with theSydney Coastal Councils’ Group to assess Council’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change such as sea levelrise. Additionally, Council received grant funding from the Australian Greenhouse Office to undertake a detailed riskassessment and climate adaptation action plan. This will be undertaken and completed in 2008/2009.Main Issues and Pressures◆ The industrial sector is a major contributor to air pollution in the City of Rockdale;◆ Emissions from motor vehicles;◆ Emissions from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport are an additional source of pollutants;◆ Domestic air pollution;◆ Increased greenhouse gas emissions; and◆ Adaptation to climate change.Major Responses◆ Participation in the ‘CCP Plus’ stage of the Cities for Climate Protection Program, including the GreenhousePurchasing Project and Sustainable Transport Project;◆ Received grant funding to undertake a detailed risk assessment and climate change adaptation plan for RockdaleLGA;◆ Implementation of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;◆ Participation in Earth Hour;◆ Environmental assessment and retrofits of small businesses;◆ Regulation and enforcement of air pollution incidents; and◆ Undertaking tree-planting programs, including National Tree Day.Delivery Program 2009-2012 | 43
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AtmosphereThe major air pollutants in Sydney include carbon monoxide, particulate matter, oxidants (ozone), nitrogen dioxide,sulfur dioxide, lead and benzene. Around 1.2 million tonnes of pollutants enter Sydney’s air each year, of which motorvehicles are responsible for about 75 per cent. Other sources of pollution are industrial, commercial and domesticactivities.In 1999 <strong>Council</strong> completed an inventory of emissions produced by corporate activities and the community, as partof Milestone 1 of the Cities for Climate Protection <strong>Program</strong>. The baseline year of 1995 was used and a projection ofemissions was then made for the year 2010. This was updated in 2005 to provide the latest emissions figures.The dominant source of corporate greenhouse gas emissions is electricity usage. The 2005 inventory highlighted that<strong>Council</strong>’s streetlights are the greatest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, followed closely by buildings. Thecommunity greenhouse inventory in 2005 showed that the industrial sector currently emits the greatest quantityof greenhouse gases, while the residential sector also contributes a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions.Forecasting undertaken for the community sector for 2010 illustrate the greatest contribution to emissions is likely tobe the industrial sector. Overall emissions are predicted to increase by 24 per cent during the 15-year period.In addition to the mitigation measures which focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, <strong>Council</strong> has now begun tofocus on adapting to the inevitable impacts of climate change. During the reporting period, <strong>Council</strong> worked with theSydney Coastal <strong>Council</strong>s’ Group to assess <strong>Council</strong>’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change such as sea levelrise. Additionally, <strong>Council</strong> received grant funding from the Australian Greenhouse Office to undertake a detailed riskassessment and climate adaptation action plan. This will be undertaken and completed in 2008/2009.Main Issues and Pressures◆ The industrial sector is a major contributor to air pollution in the <strong>City</strong> of <strong>Rockdale</strong>;◆ Emissions from motor vehicles;◆ Emissions from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport are an additional source of pollutants;◆ Domestic air pollution;◆ Increased greenhouse gas emissions; and◆ Adaptation to climate change.Major Responses◆ Participation in the ‘CCP Plus’ stage of the Cities for Climate Protection <strong>Program</strong>, including the GreenhousePurchasing Project and Sustainable Transport Project;◆ Received grant funding to undertake a detailed risk assessment and climate change adaptation plan for <strong>Rockdale</strong>LGA;◆ Implementation of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;◆ Participation in Earth Hour;◆ Environmental assessment and retrofits of small businesses;◆ Regulation and enforcement of air pollution incidents; and◆ Undertaking tree-planting programs, including National Tree Day.<strong>Delivery</strong> <strong>Program</strong> 2009-2012 | 43
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