The Town of Kwinana is committed to reducing its water and energy consumption and improving efficiency.
Water
The Town has set a target of reducing its water consumption by 20% of both scheme and groundwater consumed based on 1999/2000 consumption data by the year 2012. We are participants in the ICLEI Water Campaign Program which is an international local government initiative aimed at improving efficiency and reducing overall consumption.
A number of initiatives have already been implemented including;
retrofitting taps with low flow valves in the Recquatic Centre and the Administration building
retrofitting showers in the Recquatic Centre with self-timing taps
Progressive metering of all Council bores.
Preparation of a Water Conservation Plan for our Public Open Space and Sports Ground.
For information on how to make your home more water wise checkout the following link:
As a participant of the Cities for Climate Protection program the Town of Kwinana has a set a 20% reduction target in corporate greenhouse gas emissions by 2010. Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) is a program of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) delivered in collaboration with the Australian Greenhouse Office, an agency of the Australian Government. The program aims to facilitate council and community reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
A number of initiatives have already been implemented including;
Retrofitting the Administration Building, the Depot and the Library with energy efficient lights globes.
Use of solar powered lights in our parks
Installation of a exhaust heat recovery in the hydrotherapy pool at the Recquatic Centre
Use of LPG in vehicle fleet
Planting over 10000 native plants species in revegetation projects each year.
As part of our commitment to Cities for Climate for Climate Protection, we have participants in the Regional Community Greenhouse Project. Coordinated by the South Metropolitan Regional Council, Kwinana and five other local councils are working together to help reduce corporate and community greenhouse gas emissions. For information on how be more energy in your home and business checkout Regional Community Greenhouse Project.
