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Sustainability Levy Projects 2011/2012
The Sustainability Levy is a special rate variation (levy) of 6% to be utilised specifically for sustainability projects from Council's Sustainability Action Plan.
Council will receive $975,000 through the Sustainability Levy in 2011/2012 which has been budgeted to be spent on projects as listed below.
For information about the progress of this year’s Sustainability Levy projects click here.
Biodiversity
Project |
Budget |
Bush Regeneration - Gore Creek Reserve |
37,000 |
Upper Stringybark Erosion Stabilisation |
25,000 |
Backyard Habitat Program |
12,000 |
Volunteer Bushcare Program |
10,500 |
Feral animal control - rabbit and fox |
6500 |
Feral animal control - mynah birds |
3500 |
Walking track upgrade – Batten Reserve |
40,000 |
Bushland Paths Signage |
50,000 |
Built Environment
Project |
Budget |
Meeting House - Ecologically Sustainable Design |
36,000 |
Green Roof/Wall Research |
10,000 |
Sustainable Building Advisory Service |
20,000 |
Community Engagement
Project |
Budget |
Sustainability Workshop Series |
50,000 |
Environmental Education and Communication |
60,000 |
Awards and Community Grants |
20,000 |
Sustainability Lane |
20,000 |
Captured Photography Competition |
11,000 |
Library Resources Program |
2,000 |
Economy
Project |
Budget |
Retail Sustainability Strategy - Implementation |
35,000 |
Access signage |
4600 |
Energy
Project |
Budget |
Energy Efficient Street Lighting |
140,000 |
Solar PV |
65,500 |
GreenPower – Civic Centre |
22,000 |
Lighting Upgrade– Civic Centre |
60,000 |
Sustainability Upgrades – Community Facilities |
31,000 |
Program Management
Project |
Budget |
Program Management |
75,000 |
Sustainability Reporting |
10,000 |
Society
Project |
Budget |
Village Graffiti Reduction Program |
26,000 |
Public Art Initiatives |
30,000 |
Transport
Project |
Budget |
Transport Strategic Plan |
50,000 |
Car Share Scheme |
900 |
Water
Project |
Budget |
Water monitoring study |
11,500 |
Information about Sustainability Levy projects in previous years is also available:
Last updated 17 October 2011
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Native Plant giveaways
Power saving device 'The Ark'
Residents enjoy Sustainability Workshops
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