Leeton Shire Council
Leeton Shire Council recognises the threat of global warming and the importance of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The achievement of M5 has required Council to identify the current level of emissions from our own operations and the community, set targets to reduce these emissions and develop and implement action plans to meet these targets. Council is seeking to reduce emissions from our own operations by 25 per cent from 2000 levels by 2010.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Provision of drought tolerant tubestock shrubs during Local Government Week.
- Provision of shower timers during Local Government Week.
- Water restrictions.
- Telemetry systems to continually monitor Council's pumping systems to detect faults quickly.
Travel
- Bicycle paths are planned to be extended.
Corporate
- 4-cylinder vehicles incorporated into fleet.
- Investigating using recycled oils in vehicles.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Streetlighting rationalisation;
- Continue energy efficient purchasing;
- BASIX;
- Information and advice about energy efficienty.
More information
Contact: Leonie Painter, Recreation and Community Services
Web Address: www.leeton.nsw.gov.au
Updated: November 2007
CCP Facts
State: New South Wales
Date joined:
September 2001
Current Milestone:
Milestone 5