Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2022 – 2030 to protect and sustain the region’s natural environment.
To help guide council’s efforts towards these outcomes, the draft Strategy outlines goals to reduce energy use and emissions, create sustainable and resilient communities, protect the natural environment and shift towards a more circular economy.
Each of these goals proposes a range of initiatives council will seek to explore within a four-year time frame that includes developing a carbon emissions reduction plan, introducing a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service and continued investment in energy efficiency projects.
Mayor Michael Leaney said the sustainability of the region’s natural environment was everyone’s responsibility.
I encourage our community to provide their vital feedback through the online survey to help shape this important strategy for our Shire’s future,” Cr Leaney said.
Environmental Voice Advisory Committee Member Peter Kostos said the committee has undertaken extensive consultation when developing the strategy.
“One of the biggest comments to come out from these discussions was to develop sensible and achievable set of goals and actions,” Cr Kostos said.
Council will look to explore these actions in the future and hopefully create more positive outcomes for our Shire and make it even more attractive for those looking to move here.”
The community can provide their thoughts on the draft Strategy via an online survey before 5pm on Sunday 10 July.
To view the draft strategy and provide feedback go to the Community Consultation – Environmental Sustainability Strategy website.
Council will consider the feedback received before the draft strategy is finalised, ensuring it reflects resident’s evolving priorities and achieves positive environmental outcomes for the community.
