Our Environment » Sustainability Levy   Sustainability Levy Projects 2012/13 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 $998,000 through the Sustainability Levy in 2012/2013 which has been budgeted to be spent on projects as listed below. Biodiversity Project Budget Walking track upgrade – Warraroon Reserve, Stringybark Creek 60 000 Bush Regeneration - Gore Creek Reserve 37 000 Community Nursery Upgrade 30 000 Backyard Habitat Program 24 000 Gore Creek Stormwater Saltmarsh Study 20 000 Volunteer Bushcare Program 10 500 Sydney Harbour Catchment Stormwater Plan 7 500 Feral animal control - rabbit and fox 6500 Feral animal control - mynah birds 5000 Built Environment Project Budget Sustainable Building Advisory Service 20 000 Community Engagement Project Budget Sustainability Workshop Series 40 000 Environmental Education and Communication 20 000 Awards and Community Grants 20 000 Sustainability Lane 20 000 Captured Photography Competition 10 000 Youth Sustainability Programs 6000 Library Resources Program 2000 Library Sustainability Programs 500 Economy Project Budget Better Business Partnership 125 400 Access signage 2400 Energy Project Budget GreenPower – Civic Centre 23 760 Lighting Upgrade– Civic Centre 55 000 Program Management Project Budget Program Management 75 000 Communication 23 440 Sustainability Reporting 5000 Society Project Budget Public Art Initiatives 30 000 Village Graffiti Reduction Program 26 000 Lane Cove Challenge 10 000 Volunteer Coordinator Start-Up 4000 Transport Project Budget Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan - Implementation 50 000 Town Centre Pedestrian Study 30 000 Waste Project Budget BagShare Project 15 000 Water Project Budget Rainwater harvesting – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre 130 000 Carisbrook Cistern 40 000 Water monitoring study 14 000 Information about Sustainability Levy projects in previous years is also available: 2011/2012 Sustainability Levy Projects 2010/2011 Sustainability Levy Projects   Last updated 27 August 2012               Native Plant giveaways Power saving device 'The Ark' Residents enjoy Sustainability Workshops