Delivery Program 2009–2012 - Rockdale City Council - NSW ...
Delivery Program 2009–2012 - Rockdale City Council - NSW ... Delivery Program 2009–2012 - Rockdale City Council - NSW ...
Environmental AmenityRoad traffic continues to be a substantial source of noise within the City of Rockdale as our City is a major transportthoroughfare to and from the Sydney CBD, Sydney Airport and Port Botany Shipping Terminal. Industrial noise isnot a major source of noise complaints, although occasional complaints are lodged with Council. Complaints aboutcommercial activities are received, for example, unreasonable noise from businesses operating out of approvedhours.Residential housing continues to increase in density. People are living closer to each other with the resulting increasein the potential for noise nuisance. Air conditioners, entertaining and loud music are still common sources of noiseintrusion. In the northern part of the City, aircraft noise from Sydney Airport has long had an impact. Graffiti isanother issue that impacts on the amenity of our City.Main Issues and Pressures◆ Aircraft movement remains a significant source of noise in the City of Rockdale;◆ Common domestic noise complaints including barking dogs, air conditioners, intruder alarms and loud music;◆ Remedying potential noise impacts during the Development Application process; and◆ Graffiti on private and public buildings.Major Responses◆ Ongoing investigation of noise complaints by Council’s Environmental Health Officers and Regulation Inspectors;◆ Implementation of the Department of Environment and Climate Change’s Noise Guide for Local Governmentand Industrial Noise Policy; and◆ Safer City Program - removal of 11,889 square metres of graffiti in 2007/2008 from private, commercial andutilities buildings and Council properties.HeritageThe City of Rockdale has a number of unique built, natural and Aboriginal features which are considered to besignificant contributors to local, state and national heritage. These features hold significance for a variety of reasons,including historic, aesthetic, architectural, technical or social value. Whilst buildings remain the most common typeof heritage item within the City of Rockdale, a number of natural features are also included on Council’s heritageschedule.The Rockdale Local Environmental Plan (LEP) lists 230 built items and 36 natural/cultural items as a result of anongoing program of review of the City’s heritage. In addition, five features or places within the City of Rockdale havealso been incorporated onto the Register of the National Estate, having been identified as having national heritagesignificance. The NSW State Heritage Register identifies 11 items of state heritage significance located within theCity of Rockdale.The Rockdale Aboriginal Heritage Study concluded that it is likely the entire City of Rockdale was used extensively byAboriginal groups. Much of the City has been heavily modified since European settlement of the area, diminishing thelikelihood that archaeological evidence of past Aboriginal occupation and land use activities still remain visible on theground surface. Four sites are recorded on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Aboriginal Sites Register.Main Issues and Pressures◆ Significant built and natural heritage features are under continued pressure from development;◆ Continuing degradation of streetscape;◆ Preference for new and cheaper building styles and materials; and◆ Development proposals not designed to address the character of the streetscape or impacts on adjoiningheritage items.Rockdale City Plan | 46
Major Responses◆ Heritage items will be protected by the new City Plan;◆ Promotion of heritage conservation, including provision of heritage information on Council’s website; and◆ Completion of an assessment of architectural styles in the City and information sheets about heritage listedproperties.Environment PlanCouncil has a number of management plans relating to the environment. The main document outlining Council’senvironmental commitments is the Rockdale City Council Environment Plan. This Plan was developed and adopted byCouncil in 2003 and underwent a complete review in 2006. It is a continually evolving strategic plan for protecting andenhancing our environment, serving as a blueprint for the City to move towards sustainable development.Implementation of the Plan is the responsibility of all units of Council. The actions contained in the Plan areincorporated into Council’s Delivery Program. Progress on actions is reported in the State of the Environment Reportand Council’s quarterly reporting process.Environmental Impact of Council ActivitiesCouncil is continuing to improve its environmental performance. Ongoing environmental training is provided for staffby way of information sessions, internal newsletters and electronic bulletins. Environmental content is included inCouncil’s staff induction program, to ensure that all new staff are aware of their environmental responsibilities.Council’s Operations Unit has an Environmental Management System which is accredited under ISO14001. Thisinvolves maintaining a detailed environmental management plan, a register of environmental impacts, regular auditingof procedures and a commitment to continual improvement of our environmental performance. To maintain thisaccreditation, Council undergoes regular audits by an independent auditor to assess the quality of the EnvironmentalManagement System. Environmental auditing of operational staff continues, ensuring that procedures are followed andstaff environmental practices are regularly reviewed. Council’s Environmental Management System for the OperationsUnit ensures we are aiming to continually improve our environmental practices.Council’s Environment Policy, adopted in June 2003 and reviewed annually, applies to all staff and recognises ourresponsibilities to ensure the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development are considered in all actions.The Environment Policy establishes a platform for addressing environmental issues and integrating environmentalresponsibility into all aspects of Council’s work.Delivery Program 2009-2012 | 47
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Major Responses◆ Heritage items will be protected by the new <strong>City</strong> Plan;◆ Promotion of heritage conservation, including provision of heritage information on <strong>Council</strong>’s website; and◆ Completion of an assessment of architectural styles in the <strong>City</strong> and information sheets about heritage listedproperties.Environment Plan<strong>Council</strong> has a number of management plans relating to the environment. The main document outlining <strong>Council</strong>’senvironmental commitments is the <strong>Rockdale</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Environment Plan. This Plan was developed and adopted by<strong>Council</strong> in 2003 and underwent a complete review in 2006. It is a continually evolving strategic plan for protecting andenhancing our environment, serving as a blueprint for the <strong>City</strong> to move towards sustainable development.Implementation of the Plan is the responsibility of all units of <strong>Council</strong>. The actions contained in the Plan areincorporated into <strong>Council</strong>’s <strong>Delivery</strong> <strong>Program</strong>. Progress on actions is reported in the State of the Environment Reportand <strong>Council</strong>’s quarterly reporting process.Environmental Impact of <strong>Council</strong> Activities<strong>Council</strong> is continuing to improve its environmental performance. Ongoing environmental training is provided for staffby way of information sessions, internal newsletters and electronic bulletins. Environmental content is included in<strong>Council</strong>’s staff induction program, to ensure that all new staff are aware of their environmental responsibilities.<strong>Council</strong>’s Operations Unit has an Environmental Management System which is accredited under ISO14001. Thisinvolves maintaining a detailed environmental management plan, a register of environmental impacts, regular auditingof procedures and a commitment to continual improvement of our environmental performance. To maintain thisaccreditation, <strong>Council</strong> undergoes regular audits by an independent auditor to assess the quality of the EnvironmentalManagement System. Environmental auditing of operational staff continues, ensuring that procedures are followed andstaff environmental practices are regularly reviewed. <strong>Council</strong>’s Environmental Management System for the OperationsUnit ensures we are aiming to continually improve our environmental practices.<strong>Council</strong>’s Environment Policy, adopted in June 2003 and reviewed annually, applies to all staff and recognises ourresponsibilities to ensure the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development are considered in all actions.The Environment Policy establishes a platform for addressing environmental issues and integrating environmentalresponsibility into all aspects of <strong>Council</strong>’s work.<strong>Delivery</strong> <strong>Program</strong> 2009-2012 | 47
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