Media Releases
Step forward in stormwater management
The City of Port Phillip is celebrating a significant step forward in sustainable planning which will greatly benefit the health of the Bay.
Planning Minister Matthew Guy has approved an amendment which introduces a new stormwater management (water sensitive urban design) policy into the Port Phillip Planning Scheme.
The initiative is the culmination of six years' work by four Councils from the Inner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP): the Cities of Port Phillip, Stonnington, Melbourne and Yarra.
Bendigo welcomes leading expert on sustainable transport options
The City of Greater Bendigo is pleased to welcome Dr Rodney Tolley, a leading expert on the benefits of sustainable transport options and urban design.
Dr Tolley has previously worked with the City on a number of walking and cycling projects and has returned to Australia to meet with various organisations to promote the benefits of walking, cycling and good public transport options.
Strategy Manager Trevor Budge said Dr Tolley’s world-renowned expertise will be put to good use during his visit to Bendigo.
Buying local boosts business by $35m
Local businesses have reaped an additional $35 million in revenue thanks to the City’s “buy local” policy.
Mayor Tom Tate said the policy, which commenced in February 2013, is giving more local businesses the opportunity to supply their products and services to the City of Gold Coast.
Council provides update on beach erosion
Mackay Regional Council is not in a position to fund any significant beach restoration work, but the Mayor says it will help residents navigate the State approval process to enable privately funded work to be carried out.
Mayor Deirdre Comerford says while council empathised with beach residents, fixing the problems is well beyond the financial capacity of local government.