Kogarah Municipal Council
Kogarah Council believes that its participation in the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia program for over 8 years has been a key component in helping Council reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency, transport management, building policies, waste management and land-use strategies.
Greenhouse saving projects Kogarah Council has implemented include the installation of solar cells onto the Kogarah library roof, retrofits of selected residents' homes, energy assessment of local businesses and energy audits of all Council's major energy using facilities. Kogarah Council looks forward to continuing to be part of CCP to demonstrate its leadership in addressing environmental issues.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Council has organised community environmental workshops.
- Audit and Retrofit of local businesses.
- Promotion of composting and worm farming.
- Involvement in community events.
Travel
- Working to improve cycleways, increase public transport usage and decrease private car usage.
- Participate in Walk to Work Day and Walk to School Day.
Corporate
- Council has adopted an internal energy efficiency policy to promote best practice in energy efficiency.
- Council promotes fuel efficient cars through leaseback structure. Council has hired an energy consultant company to undertake detailed energy audits of top facilities.
- Installation of energy efficient lights, water efficient showerheads, timers, sensors etc at a number of facilities.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Council will continue to work with community, businesses and its own operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
More information
Contact: Alexandra Vandine, Sustainability Coordinator
Web Address: www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au
Updated: April 2007
CCP Facts
State: New South Wales
Date joined:
April 1997
Current Milestone:
CCP Plus