Maitland City Council
Council has recognised its position as a leader in the community by joining the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia program and committing to long-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Council has since committed to reducing emissions by 20 per cent and has developed local action plans to assist in achieving these targets.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Council has reduced waste disposal rate as alternative services become available. This in turn is reducing the amount of methane gas produced.
- Roll out of Sustainability Snapshots program to provide the community with information on how they can live more sustainably.
- Support of Landcare tree planting activities.
Travel
- Provision of four cylinder vehicles for Council staff in the leaseback program should they not need a six cylinder vehicle.
- Provision of special bus services for events such as New Years Eve celebrations.
- Promotion and involvement in Walk to Work Day each day.
Corporate
- Implementation of Councils Energy Saving Action Plan.
- Replacement of old technologies such as computers and air conditioners with more efficient products.
- Replacement of existing hot water systems to incorporate hot water timers to ensure water is only heated during office hours.
- Investigation and capture of methane gas emissions from the landfill.
- Implementation of inhouse recycling programs.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Implementation of actions identified in the Maitland City Council Energy Saving Action Plan.
- Involvement in Hunter Councils Climate Change Adaption Project.
More information
Contact: Deanne Nelson-Pritchard, Senior Environmental Health Officer
Web Address: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
Updated: April 2007
CCP Facts
State: New South Wales
Date joined:
February 2004
Current Milestone:
Milestone 5