LIVING ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2017-2022 LIVING ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2017-2022

Our living environment strategy

CONTENTS

1. Our context 2 Our city is emerging as a unique urban environment and It is an area where a resident or visitor The future of the city’s urban environment can explore a busy working international and natural resources will be built on 2. Our strategy 8 nature based tourism destination, with its close connections port, immediately adjacent to beautiful active partnerships, local research and 2.1 Environment and economy 10 between residential living, a prosperous commercial and coastal habitats and landscapes of understanding, citizen science and 2.2 Environment and community 12 industrial sector, and a natural environment that is of international conservation significance. advocacy, and community-wide actions 2.3 Environment, infrastructure and urban form 14 and collaborations. enormous value to both the life of the local community and It is an area where Aboriginal history and 2.4 Environment and heritage 16 living Kaurna culture (embedded in the Our Living Environment Strategy 2022 2.5 Environment and ecoystems 18 the State’s economy. local environment) can be experienced identifies the key challenges and unique 2.6 Environment and climate change 20 alongside the vibrant maritime and diverse opportunities that the city will experience cultural heritage and life of the area. in the next decade - and reflects both BACKGROUND INFORMATION 23 Council’s and the community’s aspirations The City has also been a pioneer in the and commitments for the future. The 3. Roles in delivering the strategy 24 management and promotion of its strategy identifies our shared strategic heritage by protecting and conserving priorities for the next five years and a 4. Legislative background 28 built heritage. some foundation initiatives that will help 5. Strategic Outcomes background 30 The coming decade will bring both drive action. extraordinary opportunities in new 5.1 Environment and economy 30 Thank you to all that have played a part in economic and innovative ventures to 5.2 Environment and community 35 preparing this strategy and for all that will the region, as well as many significant 5.3 Environment, infrastructure and urban form 36 be part of its implementation. challenges in protecting and enhancing 5.4 Environment and heritage 44 our ecological assets and systems and our Together we can achieve the City Plan 5.5 Environment and ecoystems 47 natural, cultural and built heritage at a time 2030 environment goal of creating 5.6 Environment and climate change 48 of more intensive development. “A City which cares for it’s natural environment and heritage”. The emerging challenge of climate change will also be tackled actively by Council and our government partners, alongside our residential and business communities A City which cares for its natural who have a key stake in ensuring that environment and heritage the area’s future is built on the essential foundation of a healthy natural and urban environment. Mayor Gary Johanson

1 LIVING ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2017-2022 1. Our context LEGEND

Bushland Monitoring Sites Dolphin Sanctuary

Biodiversity Open Space

Reserves Our natural and urban environment Wetlands Mangroves Three worlds collide, The area is an extraordinary mix of and also due to very significant ‘infill’ All of these landscapes support Bike network intense industrial and commercial development across the middle ring significant biodiversity, habitats, and Council boundary and spark innovation development (including 22,000 registered suburbs. ecological resources. businesses), essential utilities, defence and collaboration. The highest population densities are found A significant proportion of these industries, and port infrastructure that along the coast but also in the suburbs resources are on private land, both supports the State’s economic base – The city covers an area of 97 square of Woodville Gardens, Mansfield Park residential and industrial, which raises the immediately alongside a diverse residential and Ferryden Park that have recently imperative to protect biodiversity through kilometres and is located in the population of 130,000 people – and also undergone urban ‘regeneration’ projects, new development practises and offset north-western suburbs of Adelaide, alongside some of the most important and and the newly developed suburbs of programs. approximately eight kilometres from the extensive ecological resources and natural Northgate, Oakden and New Port where assets in the nation. The links to Aboriginal heritage and Adelaide CBD - and is bounded in the medium and higher density housing has experiences are also unique to this area. west by the coastline of Gulf St Vincent, This sometimes conflicting mix provides been developed. The Kaurna culture is closely connected and in the east by the River Torrens and a huge management challenge ongoing, The city also includes unique natural to the natural environment – and nature- but also provides the opportunity for the foothills of the Mt Lofty Ranges. environments - including the largest based tourism mostly occurs on lands and innovation and collaboration in finding constructed tidal wetlands in the world at waters that are the custodial responsibility means to ensure ‘the best of three worlds’ Barker Inlet ; State-listed nature reserves of the traditional owners of the area, can be achieved. such as Mutton Cove, the Adelaide which creates opportunities to link nature- The city has the third largest population Dolphin Sanctuary and the Adelaide base tourism with ‘cultural tourism’. of any local government area in South International Bird Sanctuary; a wide The preparation of the Adelaide Australia. The city’s population has expanse of coastal beaches; extensive International Bird Sanctuary Management been steadily growing during the last mangrove and samphire areas at Gillman Plan (being undertaken in 2017 with decade. Population and housing density and Mangrove Cove; some of the only Council and community participation) will in the residential areas of the Council is remaining areas of original vegetation of include a significant focus on Aboriginal significantly increasing in those areas that the Adelaide Plains at Folland Park; and heritage and tourism, including the have been designated as higher density freshwater rivers and creeks including the N creation of jobs for local Aboriginal guides, areas via the state’s planning policies, River Torrens and Dry Creek. consultants, and service providers. 2 3 LIVING ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2017-2022

1. OUR CONTEXT The key challenges for the next five years

The following key challenges have been identified through research and analysis and findings from community engagement undertaken as part of the development of Identifying and progressing economic Enabling and supporting greater Ensuring natural, cultural and built this strategy. opportunities that support the community engagement and heritage is protected, respected environment, including ‘Green participation in environmental and celebrated as part of the future This included consideration of the Industries’ and Nature-based tourism programs and advocacy. development of the city and community. environmental priorities identified in the City of Port Adelaide’s State of the Environment Report 2012 and feedback on the draft Environment Strategy.

The background information on this research and analysis in contained in the Background Information section of this strategy.

Copy of the SOE can be viewed here: images.portenf.sa.gov.au/book/ Ensuring provision of open space and Managing coastal development Building adaptation to the projected environment/State_of_the_ green infrastructure in a period to ensure coastal ecosystem impacts of climate change, including Environment/2012/files/assets/basic- of intensified and higher density protection and enhancement increased coastal inundation html/index.html#1 urban development and heatwaves

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1. OUR CONTEXT A strategic response to the challenges

The City Plan 2030 sets the overall vision for our city under five themes and a set of indicators.

Living Environment Strategy 2022 contributes to the City Plan 2030 sets the twenty year vision and A shared responsibility themes for the city’s future overall vision and each of the themes and indicators, Many groups have an important while focusing on the strategic priorities that respond RESIDENTS AND role to play in ensuring that the to the identified environment and heritage challenges Lead issue specific strategy VISITORS desired environmental COMMUNITY confronting our city. improvements and protection in AND COUNCIL INDIGENOUS the city can be achieved - primarily LIVING Residents, Businesses, and The Living Environment Strategy 2022 includes: ENVIRONMENT GROUPS STRATEGY Governments. All of these roles Strategic outcomes: which the strategy aims to achieve 2017-2022 and ‘powers’ need to be aligned to Strategic actions: which will be taken to achieve the ensure we can work together to NATURAL outcomes deliver the Living Environment RESOURCE BUSINESSES Healthy Strategy 2022. Foundation initiatives: that will help drive the MANAGEMENT BOARDS implementation of the strategy natural and built Indicators: that will be used to measure, monitor and environments Council’s roles: report on progress in achieving the outcomes. • Service provider Role statements: that define Council’s role in helping STATE AND (including regulator, funder, part achieve the outcomes and deliver the actions and FEDERAL funder and agent) SCHOOLS GOVERNMENT foundation initiatives, noting that delivery of the plan • Owner/custodian Supporting issue and/or place specific (policy and relies on partnership and collaboration. legislation) • Advocate management plans/strategies: Resourcing of the strategy is subject to the Council’s • Initiator/facilitator • Biodiversity Management Plan PEAK BODIES annual budget process and success in securing TERTIARY • Waste Management Strategy AND INDUSTRY • Information provider/promoter. partnership funding. A seperate implementation plan SECTOR • Water and Energy Efficiency Management Plan ASSOCIATIONS provides more detail on the resourcing and management • Open Space Plan More detailed descriptions for of the strategy’s implementation over the next five years. • Adapt West Climate Change Adaptation Plan each role are contained in the Background Information section of this strategy.

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The strategic outcomes

Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME The region’s unique natural resources and urban environment are to be recognised as a 1 and economy key element and high value asset in the city’s economic future. Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME The community is a valued partner and stakeholder in environmental planning and 2 and community programs – via mutual education, participation, and partnership. Environment, STRATEGIC OUTCOME The provision and design of urban form and infrastructure, the public domain, and green 3 infrastructure spaces, will support and enhance environmental outcomes. and urban form The development and management of the urban environment will support the community’s health, wellbeing, and sense of place.

Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME The city’s natural, built and cultural heritage and landscapes are protected, respected and 4 and heritage celebrated as part of the city’s identity. Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME The natural environment and ecological assets of the region will be protected, enhanced, 5 and ecosystems and promoted by Council and the city’s residential and business communities. Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME The region’s economy, community, and environment will be resilient and adaptive to the 6 and climate change impacts of climate change and will have reduced greeenhouse gas emissions.

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STRATEGIC OUTCOME Foundation Initiatives

The region’s unique natural resources and urban environment are to be NATURE BASED TOURISM GREEN INDUSTRIES recognised as a key element and high value asset in the city’s economic future. This initiative aims to promote the This initiative aims to support the range of unique nature based tourism establishment and growth of ‘green opportunities that the natural and cultural industries’ in the city. Council will work landscapes of the city and surrounding with relevant state government agencies, STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS environments present. Council will work including Green Industries SA’s (Industry in partnership with neighbouring councils, Program) and the Department of State Support the State’s ‘Green Industries’ policies and partnerships in Council’s Economic Green Industries SA (State), Adelaide Business Hub, Northern Economic Region partners, state government, tourism operators Development to identify what can be done Development planning and program delivery Western Economic Region partner, Business community and networks / associations and the local community to develop a to better support industry to optimise coordinated approach to the branding and their water, energy and waste resource Ensure consideration of local economic and employment generation in Council’s environment - Business networks / associations marketing of our natural assets and the efficiency and to attract new green related services and procurement (e.g. waste management, construction, or assets planning) visitor experiences they offer. This will industry investment in the city. include the promotion of: local tourism Establish a program to promote sustainable environmental practices with businesses – to achieve Green Industries SA (State), Adelaide Business Hub, Northern and Western, Businesses and businesses; cultural and environmental The project will deliver on the relevant regulatory benefits, and to promote the opportunities in marketing good environmental practices. networks, EPA research and educational opportunities; priority outcomes and activities that and the wide range of land and water have been prioritised in the City of Port Work directly with DEWNR and Adelaide’s International Bird Sanctuary and Dolphin Sanctuary Partner regional Councils , Tourism SA, DEWNR (AIBS) Tourism businesses in the based recreational activities. Adelaide Enfield’s Economic Development leaders, to establish regional tourism infrastructure and business attraction in the Sanctuaries Council area, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, AMLR NRM Strategy 2020, Public Health and The project will include the promotion Community Well Being Plan 2020 and Work with major developers to promote innovative land division designs or installations in new Development sector, SA Power Networks, State agencies – DPTI, DPC (Low Carbon of the cultural and ecological importance the draft Waste Management Plan (under developments that improve energy security through energy conservation, local renewable energy Economy), DSD (Energy Division), Renewal SA, EPA of these natural assets to ensure the development). This includes considering generation and/or water security through water conservation and water sensitive urban design cultural and natural heritage is valued and what can be done in partnership with protected. industry to improve their overall Investigate the Building Upgrade Financial Mechanism as an opportunity to facilitate commercial, DEWNR, DPC (Low Carbon Unit), property owners environmental performance and reduce COUNCIL’S ROLES: Facilitator, industrial and heritage property owner’s access to low interest loans to refurbish existing buildings pollution and local ‘nuisance’ impacts. information provider, part funder Work with the State Govt (DEWNR) on their project to identify and develop opportunities State Govt - DPC (Low Carbon Economy) SARDI, PIRSA, Renewal SA DEWNR PARTNERS: DEWNR, Adelaide Dolphin COUNCIL’S ROLES: Facilitator, to attract national investment in coastal and other carbon-sequestration opportunities in the (Coast Protection, Board and NRM Board, Climate Change Division), EPA, Community Sanctuary, Adelaide International Bird information provider, regulator, part funder region (offsets) advocacy and ‘citizen science’ groups. Sanctuary leaders, South Australian Tourism INDICATOR: To be developed as part of Commission, tourism operators, neighbouring the imitative. Investigate on a collaborative (regional) basis, and with the State Govt, the opportunities to attract Business networks and associations (waste) Adelaide Business Hub, State Govt - Green councils, tertiary sector, Kaurna community. renewable energy developments or alternative energy generation and supply schemes that would Industries SA, DPC (Low Carbon Economy), EPA, SARDI, PIRSA, Renewal SA DEWNR PARTNERS: Local industry and businesses, INDICATOR: Employment and trainees benefit the community and businesses – including waste-to-energy developments and opportunities (Coast Protection, Board and NRM Board, Climate Change Division), community energy groups Green Industry SA, Environment Protection in the Nature-based Tourism sector in the Authority, Department of State Development to support community renewable energy generation city, and related Kuarna ‘Cultural Tourism’ (numbers) 10 11 LIVING ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2017-2022 2.2 Environment and community

Foundation Initiatives STRATEGIC OUTCOME The community is a valued partner and stakeholder in ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM environmental planning and programs – via mutual education, This program aims to improve the condition of our city’s natural environment through community participation, and partnership. education and action. Council will continue to work with local community groups and partners to co-design and collaborate on the development and delivery of a range of activities that focus on urban biodiversity, citizen science, sustainable lifestyles, behaviour change and community well being outcomes. This includes achieving the STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS target set in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Biodiversity Management Plan of increasing Work with Universities, TAFEs and RTOs to support and facilitate a range of training opportunities Training providers, Educational institutions, Community groups and networks, participation in community natural resource within the region, including environmental management skills and services AMLR NRM, DEWNR management by 50% from current levels.

Work with universities to attract research projects and programs that focus on Educational and research institutions, AMLR NRM, DEWNR As part of this program Council is forging new priority environmental issues and opportunities in the region partnerships with the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board and local schools and Engage with the community and schools to facilitate community or coastal gardens and related local Community groups and networks, Schools, AMLR NRM, DEWNR communities to deliver a range NRM Education, ‘on ground’ projects Urban Sustainability, Living Smart and Citizen Science workshops and programs in the city, which accommodate the needs of the city’s Engage with local schools to develop and implement programs and projects regarding actively Schools, Community groups and networks, AMLR NRM cultural and linguistically diverse communities. understanding and enhancing the local environment, and its positive links to health and wellbeing COUNCIL’S ROLES: Part funder, owner Provide support to community networks in relation to publicity, promotion, and communications on Development sector, SA Power Networks, State agencies – Planning and Energy, AMLR custodian, information provider and facilitator. environmental issues, activities, and events – using a range of tech and media platforms NRM, DEWNR PARTNERS: DEWNR, AMLR NRM (Urban Sustainability and NRM Education programs), Work with the State Govt (DEWNR) on their project to identify and develop opportunities to attract Community groups and networks, Business networks and associations, Technology EPA, Renewal SA, Friends of Dry Creek & Taperoo national investment in coastal and other carbon-sequestration opportunities in the region (offsets) networks and user groups, AMLR NRM, DEWNR, EPA Dunes & Biodiversity Park, local schools and community groups. INDICATOR: Community participation in natural environment protection and enhancement projects (numbers of residents and businesses).

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STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS STRATEGIC OUTCOME The provision and design of urban form and infrastructure, the public domain, Advocate to ensure that development of higher density residential areas, and areas adjacent to industrial or commercial activities, EPA, Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure include methods to actively minimise the risk of increased noise and air quality impacts and there are adequate separation distances and green spaces, will support and enhance environmental outcomes. between sensitive land uses and industrial uses The development and management of the urban environment will support Continue to monitor and advocate to the State Govt in relation to ensuring strategic land use planning and infrastructure policy that EPA, Residents networks, forums, and advocacy groups, the community’s health, wellbeing, and sense of place.. minimises negative impacts of industry and major transport routes on residents and businesses. Businesses and networks, Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Implement the actions and recommendations of Council’s Energy and Water Efficiency Management Plan, to ensure maximum environmental Regional partner Councils, Local Govt Association, Energy and and cost benefits in relation to the procurement, consumption, and conservation of natural resources in Council’s own operations water private sectors, and suppliers Research institutions Facilitate and support the Environment Protection Authority’s pollution management and monitoring projects in the area, including the EPA Foundation Initiatives noise monitoring program on the Lefevre Peninsula

GREENING OUR CITY PROGRAM Identify land where potentially contaminated land and developers activity occurred in the past to ensure appropriate remediation EPA, Rewnewal SA, Department of Health and assessment This project aims to improve the greening of our city’s public realm (including streetscapes, reserves, parks, trails, waterways and coastline) and to educate private landowners on the Prepare Council’s Transport, Assets and Mobility Plan in collaboration with State Govt and the community – including strategic planning Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Community - environmental, social and economic benefits of trees and vegetation in our urban landscapes. The for public transport, cycling and pedestrian use, electric cars, design policies to make higher density precincts pedestrian-focused, major active and passive transport users, Disability and accessibility project will involve the setting of a new ‘canopy or green cover’ target to ensure a coordinated transport and logistics infrastructure development, and improved freight transport planning across the city networks and advocates, Business networks and associations and strategic approach to ‘greening’ our city’s urban landscape. The project will help improve the (freight and transport users), Development sector integration of Council’s tree and vegetation planting programs in the design of our streetscapes, Include practical consideration of ‘Green Infrastructure’ options in all new Council owned developments, infrastructure projects, open Dept Planning Transport and Infrastructure, roads, stormwater infrastructure. space planning, and asset builds - including Water Sensitive Urban Design practices (WSUD) Water Sensitive SA An evidence-based approach will be taken to set the target and prioritise opportunities for Work with the State Government and developers to ensure the design, location and construction of all new major infrastructure includes Dept Planning Transport and Infrastructure, Renewal SA, greening. This will include the use of data collection and mapping tools such as I Tree and drawing the protection of the natural assets of the region as a key consideration ( e.g. Northern Connector, and Gillman) Dept State Development sector on findings from the Adapt West Urban Heat Mapping Project. The project will deliver on relevant greening and water sensitive urban design priorities identified in the Adapt West Climate Change Based on the significant research, advocate to the State Govt to design and develop appropriate tidal inundation protection at required Renewal SA, Dept Transport (DPTI) Dept State Adaptation Plan and relevant stormwater management plans and master plans for the city. sites along the Port Adelaide River , Barker Inlet (Gillman) and Inner Harbour Development.

COUNCILS ROLES: Owner custodian, funder/part funder, regulator and information provider. Develop a program for community and business education regarding the risks and proactive management of noise, water or air quality Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Residential and impacts, via the program to deliver the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 business community, EPA. PARTNERS: DEWNR and Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board, Environment Protection Authority (Rain Garden 500 program), Water Sensitive SA, local environment and Scope and Implement the i-Tree program to map and assess tree and vegetation cover in the Council area – with view to further use Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, DEWNR, conservation groups, private landowners and developers. of the program to inform streetscape and open space planning and with the State’s 30 Year Plan target for tree canopy cover AMLR NRM.

INDICATOR: Tree and vegetation cover in the city (I tree extent). Implement the design and monitoring requirements of Council’s Biodiversity Management Plan, in relation to maximizing biodiversity Community groups and environment volunteers, DEWNR, outcomes in Council’s open spaces and streetscapes AMLR NRM

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STRATEGIC OUTCOME The city’s natural, built and cultural heritage and landscapes are protected, respected and celebrated as part of the city’s identity.

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS Foundation Initiatives Advocate for protection and promotion of the Community (heritage interest groups city’s built and cultural heritage at a time of and networks), Dept Planning, Transport LIVING LANDSCAPES intensive new development in the Port Centre and Infrastructure Tourism sector and across key historic sites in the city This initiative will identify opportunities to promote the value and living history of the city’s built, maritime and cultural heritage and to provide opportunities for residents Continue to fund the local heritage advisory DEWNR (Heritage Branch), property and visitors to ‘experience’ and interpret this heritage. The project also aims to service and local heritage incentive scheme owners strengthen cross-cultural understanding of Kaurna’s cultural heritage as it relates to Work with History SA and other partners to History SA, DEWNR (Heritage the city’s natural landscape. promote the City’s built and maritime heritage Branch), Renewal SA, property Council will work in partnership with the heritage and history groups, the Kaurna and to identify opportunities for the adaptive owners, community groups, local community and the state government to capture and celebrate the communities’ reuse and re purposing of heritage buildings museums memories, cultural stories and histories and their connections to place and the river Identify opportunities to promote heritage Tourism SA, DEWNR, Renewal SA, and land (ie cultural landscapes). (built and maritime) and cultural tourism local museums, aboriginal communities, The project will deliver on relevant priorities identified in the City of Port Adelaide experiences in the development of the City’s property owners and developers, Enfield’s Tourism Plan and Placemaking Strategy (under development) and the Adelaide tourism industry tourism operaters, community groups International Bird Sanctuary’s and Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary’s Management Plans and Investigate opportunities to further document DEWNR, AMLR NRM, aboriginal will be informed by advice from the Aboriginal Advisory Panel. the city’s natural heritage to determine communities, community groups, COUNCIL’ S ROLE: Facilitator, information provider. cultural and historic significance and to Aboriginal Advisory Panel PARTNERS: DEWNR (Heritage Branch), History SA, Kaurna community, local community capture local knowledge and stories Source: groups including the Port of Adelaide Natural Heritage Trust Branch. Kaurna Cultural Investigate opportunities for the State’s Building DEWNR, Department of Premier and INDICATORS: To be developed as part of the initiative. Heritage Survey Upgrade Finance scheme to fund heritage building Cabinet, property owners, financial 2007: City of Port energy and water efficiency improvements Institutions Adelaide Enfield

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Foundation Initiatives STRATEGIC OUTCOME BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN The natural environment and ecological assets of the region will be protected, enhanced, and promoted by Council and the city’s The City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Biodiversity Management Plan is Council’s residential and business communities key strategy to assess, monitor, and manage the most critical features of the city’s natural ecosystems.

COUNCIL’S ROLE: See the plan STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS PARTNERS: See the plan. Implement the Council’s Biodiversity Management Plan 2016-2020 strategy actions to: Community (residential and business), AMLR NRM Board, DEWNR TO VIEW THE PLAN VISIT: • monitor, map, and analyse biodiversity conditions to inform decision making www.portenf.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/ • manage Council’s public open spaces to maintain, restore, and enhance biodiversity value Plan BiodiversityManagement2016-2020.pdf • develop partnerships to respond to changes in land use development and climate change INDICATORS: The Biodiversity Management Collaborate with other metropolitan coastal councils to prepare an Integrated Coastal Management AMLR NRM Board, DEWNR - Coast Protection, Board, councils, Plan contains the following targets: Plan for the city’s coastal assets (natural and built), which builds upon the existing coastal plans that are Community (residential and business), coastal groups and associations prepared for coastal reserves Target 1 Bushland Condition Monitoring (BCM) Support research into ‘Blue Carbon’ and carbon offset opportunities in coastal areas – collaborate Commonwealth Govt, State agencies (DEWNR, PIRSA, NRM Board), Community interest 4874 - Biodiversity ecosystem ratings for with research institutions and the NRM Board groups, Low-carbon businesses terrestrial, riparian and coastal sites are maintained or improved from current TREES & 2015 levels Collaborate with the NRM Board and the Coast Protection Board in relation to the Living Shorelines NRM Board, Coast Protection Board (DEWNR), Community interest groups program and Living Beaches Strategy Target 2 SHRUBS Improvement in conservation prospects for Review the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s State of the Environment Report 2012 AMLR NRM Board, DEWNR, community groups were planted by Council native flora and fauna (coastal, terrestrial across the city’s streets and aquatic) from current levels. Investigate methods to value the city”s natural assets and ecosystem services and their environmental, AMLR NRM, DEWNR, councils, research bodies and reserves in 2015 Target 3 social, cultural and economic benefits Increase participation in community natural (including 1780 native resources management activities by 50% Ensure water conservation and water quality considerations are factored into all stormwater EPA, AMLR NRM Board, DEWNR, Renewal SA, DPTI, Stormwater Management Authority, species of tree) from current levels management planning and capital works in the city developers 18 19 LIVING ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2017-2022 2.6 Environment and climate change

Foundation Initiatives STRATEGIC OUTCOME The region’s economy, community, and environment will be resilient ADAPT WEST IN ACTION The City of Port Adelaide Enfield, the City of and adaptive to the impacts of climate change and will have reduced Charles Sturt, and the City of West Torrens and greeenhouse gas emissions. state government are partners in the Adapt West program. This program has assessed the risks that climate change presents for our region and identified the key adaptation pathways that need to be followed to adapt to existing and projected STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS changes in our climate.

Continue to collaborate with partner councils and the state government in the Adapt West program, including: Regional partner Councils, DEWNR/AMLRNRMB, State agencies The Adapt West in Action Project will continue • creating a dedicated regional coordinator position Residential and business community / groups and associations this partnership and focus on the implementation of the plan’s adaptation priorities through to • identifying priority local and regional actions to implement the Adapt West Adaptation Plan 2022. This project will also be informed by • renewing the Sector Agreement and Steering Committee with the state government, partner councils and other sectors the findings from the Adapt West Urban Heat • engaging resident and business stakeholders in the program’s implementation Mapping Project (2017) and coastal and flood • securing funding as required modeling. that has been undertkaen. Funding has been secured from the partner councils and Implement the findings from the Adapt West Urban Heat Mapping Project (2017) As above plus developers, property owners, research institutions the AMLR NRM Board to resource a regional coordinator for the program in 2017 - 2018. Advocate for state and federal government investment in coastal planning, protection and monitoring measures and DPTI, Renewal SA, DEWNR (Coastal Protection), AMLRNRM Board COUNCIL’S ROLES: Facilitator, part funder, flood mitigation in the Port River and surrounding catchments information provider and owner/custodian

Implement the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Water and Energy Efficiency Management Plan 2016 - 2020 priorities to: Property owners, community groups, residents, business, energy and PARTNERS: City of West Torrens, City of Charles Sturt, DEWNR/AMLR NRM, • implement innovative programs and projects to improve energy efficiency for council’s assets, sport and street lighting water retailers and utilities, Water Sensitive SA • promote renewable energy and water efficiency to the community INDICATOR (S): Extent of the City at risk of • implement innovative programs and projects that improve water efficiency for council’s assets urban heat impacts (% and number of priority locations). • achieve the following targets: – reduction in corporate greenhouse gas emissions of 25% or 1002 tonnes of GHG emissions from 08-09 baseline COPY OF THE PLAN CAN BE VIEWED AT: emissions by 2019-20 www.portenf.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/ Info_AdaptWestRegionalAdaptationPlan.pdf – reduction in corporate energy consumption of 20% or 2429 GJ from 08-09 baseline emission levels by 2019-20 – reduction in corporate consumption of oil-based fuels of 10% or 69,423 litres from 08/09 baseline fuel levels by 2019/20

20 21 The following steps were undertaken to prepare the Living Environment Strategy:

Research into the condition of the Identification of the emerging critical The development of a set of Draft Consultation with the government region’s natural and built environment, issues and priorities to be addressed, Activities, designed to address the agencies and organisations, and other LIVING via investigation of the available as identified by the scientific research identified issues and opportunities Councils, who will all play a key role scientific evidence and data or the community’s lived experience in delivering the Strategy’s aims and Consultation with Elected Members activities ENVIRONMENT Incorporating community input, Identification of shared roles and and the community regarding the expertise, and aspirations functions in regard to emerging issues Draft Strategy and Activities, and to Preparation of the final Strategy, for STRATEGY from ongoing engagement with identify any perceived gaps implementation and delivery over the environment groups, forums, and Review and assessment of the current 5 year timeframe. businesses and emerging policy and legislative 2022 context within which the Strategy will be working Background Information

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Role of Council • an information source providing • an influencer, as a level of government Council can play a range of valuable community and other service providers with the opportunity to have roles in environmental planning and information relating to the area and considerable ‘buy-in’ to the development management including as: changes that may impact on the of State or regional programs via a range • a service provider, Council may provide environment or the population of Boards, Committees, the LGA, and other governance groupings programs, projects, services, physical • a facilitator in bringing a range of and social infrastructure, development stakeholders together to address a • an advocate on behalf of community activities, and facilities shared priority for the provision, maintenance and development of services and • a regulator, providing regulatory services • a partner in working with other infrastructure to meet identified and administering legislation on an Councils, service and infrastructure priorities authorised basis, including urban planning providers, agencies, community groups and environmental pollution control and individuals • an employer within the region, combined with a large volunteer • a funding provider, by funding programs • a promoter, acknowledging and program and activities provided by other highlighting the many and varied community or environmental agencies positive aspects of our population and • a purchaser, using Council’s significant and community groups environment, and in encouraging the procurement capacity to pro- • a funding channel, to win community and others to build on those actively support local and sustainable Commonwealth or State funds to strengths employment and business development target to local priorities and projects via opportunities funding submissions

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3. ROLES IN DELIVERING THE STRATEGY

Role of residents and businesses Role of the State and Commonwealth Governments

The residential community and our • in raising community awareness Businesses The State Government and its agencies • the manager of water planning ( surface business sector play a leading role in about the importance of the natural • reducing commercial and construction • supporting community environment- (such DEWNR), also play a critical role in and groundwater) across the State a range of areas that contribute to a environment through community- waste, and litter focused projects and events the Port Adelaide Enfield area, as: • a lead player in regional approaches to healthy environment, including: driven education projects, the arts, or • reducing the impacts of pollution from • supporting local businesses and climate change adaptation planning and community events • a major land owner in the Council area Residents business, construction, and transport contractors who have a sustainable focus co-ordination (inlcuding as an owner and manager • supporting local businesses who have a activities or ‘green’ credentials • a lead player in biodiversity planning and • reducing household waste ( including of some of the area’s coastline and sustainable focus or ‘green’ credentials management food) and litter • as owners and managers of rail and road • participating in programs and on-ground ecological habitats • participating in programs and on-ground logistics infrastructure and assets projects to improve, protect, or manage • a lead player in the scientific research • increasing vegetation and tree cover on • the lead player in preparing and applying projects to improve, protect, or manage environmental assets in their local area and monitoring of the environment , private land across the City • as developers and builders of industrial, environmental policy and legislation in environmental assets in their local area including threats and pressures (e.g. SA • reducing water use in households commercial, and residential land • debating, advocating, and organising the state • debating, advocating, and organising State of Environment Report) • increasing vegetation and tree cover on business support and partnerships for • providing neighbourhood habitats for community support for a greater focus • the regulator of major industries and commercial land across the City improved environmental policies or The Commonwealth Government also has birds, pollinators, and other important on local issues relating to both the urban hazardous facilities legislation, and for a greater focus on a role in making national environmental local species and natural environments • reducing water use in business activities • the planner and manager of freight road, local issues relating to both the urban regulations and standards, and providing • reducing energy and fuel consumption • reducing energy and fuel consumption rail, and transport networks • in the arts and environmental tourism and natural environments core funding for a range of environmental through efficient use of electricity and through efficient use of electricity and sector • in the arts and tourism business sectors, • the driver and manager of urban and infrastructure programs and projects. fuel fuels • in ‘citizen science’ and participatory and supporting cultural events planning policy and legislation, including • supporting public transport use democratic processes • as investors in local renewable energy land division and urban density policies This includes a role in accessing • supporting local community gardens, generation and infrastructure and design guidelines, provision of open development against national environment school environment projects, or street • as a major owner of key coastal and space in urban areas, and protection of legislation as controlled activities under the planting activities other economic assets heritage Environment and Biodiversity Corporation • the provider of core funding to • as investors in local renewable energy • in raising business awareness about the Act 1999. generation and assets (e.g. roof top importance of the natural environment environmental management agencies solar) through best practice commercial and programs practices and business partnerships

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Local Government undertakes a wide range of functions on behalf of its community. Many activities are defined by legislation or guided by policies, standards, and programs of the other levels of government. Council’s environmental management roles and responsibilities must consider, and align with, a raft of statutory requirements including those listed below.

Commonwealth Legislation South Australian (State) Legislation Council

• Environment Protection and Biodiversity • Local Government Act 1999 ( includes • Climate Change and Greenhouse • By laws – created under the Local Conservation Act 1999 Stormwater Management Plans) Emissions Reduction Act 2007 Government Act 1999 • National Environment Protection • Environment Protection Act 1993 • Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Act 2005 Measures (NEPMs) • Environment Protection Policies (Air, • Coast Protection Act 1972 • National Standards and Codes of Noise, Waste to Resources, Water) • National Environment Protection Practice • Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act Council (SA) Act 1995 • National Greenhouse and Energy 2016 Reporting Act 2007 • Green Industries Act 2004 • SA Public Health Act 2011 • Natural Resources Management • Water Industry Act 2012 Act 2004 • Linear Parks Act 2006 • Planning, Development and • North Haven Development Act 1972 Infrastructure Act 2016 • Harbors and Navigation Act 1993 • Recreational Greenways Act 2000 • Water Resources Act 1997 • National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 • Native Vegetation Act 1991 • Emergency Management Act 2004 • Heritage Places Act 1993 • Building Efficiency Upgrade Act 2015 28 29 LIVING ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2017-2022

5. Strategic Outcomes background The economic value of natural systems

EXAMPLE 1 - The mangrove stands at Gillman are the natural home of a significant mosquito population, whose water-based larvae are the primary food source for young fish species, including whiting. The fish ‘grow out’ in the small creeks and inlets of the area, and move to the waters of Gulf St Vincent, where they become part of the southern commercial fishing industry’s stocks. The Barker Inlet area is a 5.1 Environment and the economy recognised ‘fish nursery’ because of the presence of the larval food source, and the SA fishing industry relies on and benefits from the presence of the estuarine mangrove and samphire areas to support the ongoing sustainability of the State’s multi-million dollar fishing industry. Any development of this area needs to protect the natural ecology of the area The Port Adelaide Enfield Council area Barker Inlet region on Adelaide’s northern along with industrial development at which service significant commercial activities and is unique in its combination of hugely outskirts. ‘It is around $3 billion a year Gillman, must be undertaken with careful economic resources in the area. OUTCOME valuable and valued ecological systems in terms of the total value of 17 different consideration of the future sustainability EXAMPLE 2 - Mangrove forests and samphire are The region’s unique natural and natural areas, alongside highly ecosystem services, ranging from storm of the coastal systems. Poorly managed or the most effective types of vegetation on the planet in resources and urban environment urbanised and major industrial precincts. protection to water supply, to recreational located development potentially threatens absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – more and commercial fishing and sequestering the natural assets themselves, and also the effective than rainforests. The retention and expansion It is a unique opportunity to identify the is to be recognised as a key carbon through helping with climate significant commerce and employment of local mangrove systems is a commercial opportunity opportunities that both Council and the element and high value asset in change’ [Professor Costanza] said … ‘ [We that is currently generated via those for the landowner, as part of the international offset community have in ensuring a sustainable are] considering how we manage those natural resources. program that ‘credits’ the mangrove coverage under the the city’s economic future. environment can be maintained in the face things going forward and how that might national carbon-reduction regulatory framework. The of challenges posed by urban development be improved or degraded, depending on As Council’s Public Health and SA Dept of Environment, Water, and Natural Resources and the ongoing impacts of habitat loss is exploring the potential for future carbon credits in the kinds of decisions that are made.’ ” Community Wellbeing Plan 2020 notes, it and climate change. the region of the mangroves and salt fields. This may (ABC News 10 Feb 2016) www.abc.net. is critical to the economy of the Council lead to significant commercial opportunity in the region. An example of the economic importance au/news/2016-02-10/port-river-barker-inlet- area, and its sustainable employment, of the natural resources of the area was economic-value/7153064 that the local economy diversify beyond EXAMPLE 3 - The dolphin Sanctuary and dolphin demonstrated in a project undertaken by traditional heavy manufacturing and based tourism is of significant value to the local A significant challenge in the next decade Flinders University in 2016, which brought related logistics, and into a wider range economy. Over 100,000 visitors per annum currently will be the development of areas adjacent undertake boat tours of the Port River, with dolphins together significant economic studies of of economic opportunities and high value to the vulnerable mangrove, samphire, and being a key natural attraction. Dolphin watching also the area, and reported that … sectors - including environment-focused related coastal systems of the Barker Inlet goods and services. This transition will supports growing commercial kayak tourism businesses. Nature based tourism in the Adelaide Dolphin “Researchers have put an economic and Port River estuary, at Gillman and Dry benefit both community wellbeing, and Sanctuary is estimated to be worth $1.5M in ticket value of about $3 billion per year on the Creek. The release of land for residential the environment itself. natural resources of the Port River and development in the former saltfields area, sales alone. (DEWNR, 2017).

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SA’s Low Carbon Future Program • SA’s energy minister will have the power The Actions include developing: The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is the and Low Carbon Investment Plan to order a generator to be switched on • Standout walking journeys across the home to an extraordinary range and if more supply is needed (a power held landscape quality of natural environments, including for South Australia by the AEMO). many land and sea scapes unique to this • Unrivaled native wildlife experiences part of the world. The City includes In its economic development role, and The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has a close to Adelaide formally recognised State nature reserves in liaison with the State Govt and the number of the state’s energy supply and • Immersive marine wildlife experiences such as Mutton Cove, many species of development industry, Council can waste industry assets and infrastructure, without equal significant flora and fauna protected encourage large and small scale renewable including power and waste to energy • Cutting edge sensory experiences that under Commonwealth legislation, many energy developments in the region, and plants on Torrens Islands and the Le Fevre leave a lasting impression. species of migratory birds protected by locally – to maximise grid efficiency, and Peninsualr. international treaties and agreements, generate both renewable energy and All of these are available opportunities in This presents an opportunity to work with formal natural Sanctuaries including the employment and skills growth. the Port Adelaide Enfield area. local industry and State Government on Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the newly This includes opportunities to support energy demand and supply initiatives that The City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s established Adelaide International Bird the establishment of community owned benefit the local communities, economy Living Environment Strategy 2022 and Sanctuary (AIBS). These resources are a renewable energy initiatives. and environment. Draft Tourism Strategy and Action Plan valuable platform for nature-based and The State Government has set a renewable 2022 include nature based tourism as a associated tourism businesses. energy target of 50% renewable energy strategic priority. There are benefits to the Nature-Based Tourism The links to Aboriginal heritage and generation by 2025 and in the Low Carbon environment via the public and businesses ‘Green Industries SA’ contributes $500 million to Gross State international partnerships in ‘green Waste Management Strategy 2017 -2022 experiences are also unique to this area. Product, and directly and indirectly economy’ and ‘cleaner production’ vision is to ‘create a city with affordable Investment Plan a target to achieve $10 The State’s Tourism strategy includes an appreciating the value of protecting and In 2015, the State Government The Kaurna culture is closely connected employs about 4,800 people. Nationally, services, which is an area of significant and innovative waste management that billion in low carbon generation by 2025. action plan for the activation of South improving our unique natural heritage and established ‘Green Industries SA’, which to the natural environment – and nature- the waste sector is worth an estimated growth and interest in China and India protects the environment, contributes Australia’s nature-based tourism sector, assets in the area. Partnering with local aims to build on the achievements of More recently in the wake of critical failures based tourism mostly occurs on lands and $14.2 billion per year ’ (From Green in particular. This will also require liaison to the local economy and is valued by which outlines the State Government’s Kaurna people will be a key element of the Zero Waste SA in the areas of waste in the national electricity market that led waters that are the custodial responsibility Industries SA Consultation Paper 2015) with other Green Industry partners the local community’. The strategy sets a vision and actions to make South program – and will include investigating the management, resource efficiency to a state wide blackout in mid 2016, the of the traditional owners of the area, and agencies at regional and State level, target to increase our diversion of waste Australia a world leader in nature-based development of appropriate accommodation and recycling - with an emphasis on Council is preparing a Waste Management State Government has decided to take the which creates opportunities to link nature- particularly the Environment Protection from landfill toward 65% by 2022 (was tourism, while supporting the ongoing and tourism support, walking trails, and encouraging innovation and economic Strategy, which will identify the lead in ensuring a secure energy supply for base tourism with ‘cultural tourism’. Authority, Dept Planning, Transport 50% in 2016). conservation of our State’s natural and educational/ interactive experiences. growth through development of the opportunities to support the waste the state, that includes a high proportion of and Infrastructure, and Dept of State cultural heritage. The preparation of the Adelaide Green Economy. management and recycling industries Council will continue to advocate for a dispatchable renewable energy. Exploring the islands and marine Development, along with key industries International Bird Sanctuary Management in the area, and improving resource greater policy and regulatory emphasis The strategy and plan also outline the environment of Barker Inlet (including ‘ South Australia is facing economic and associations in the region. The measures include: Plan (being undertaken in 2017 with recovery and waste-to-energy technology on reducing the generation of household State Government’s commitment to Torrens Island Conservation Park) presents challenges which require new responses • a government owned and operated new Council and community participation) will developments. Port Adelaide Enfield The State Govt via its Green Industries and business waste (prevention) via work with tourism stakeholders and to an opportunity to create a unique nature built on economic diversity, and which $360 million, 250-megawatt gas-fired include a significant focus on Aboriginal has a dedicated Land Use Zone for SA program is also preparing a Waste the requirement for a much stronger encourage investment into the industry. and cultural tourism hub in the area, to capitalise on opportunities in the newly power plant heritage and tourism, including the waste management activities, and via its Infrastructure Strategy, which is an regulatory framework around reducing The strategy and action plan aim to inject link to the Dolphin Sanctuary and the new expanding markets in our region .The creation of jobs for local Aboriginal guides, Economic Development Strategy 2020 opportunity for Council to contribute packaging and improving product • Australia’s largest battery built by the $350 million a year into the state economy Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary. An waste management and resource recovery consultants, and service providers. Council can play a role in facilitating strategically to the growth of waste stewardship, which can only be addressed private sector, and funded from a $150 and create 1,000 new jobs by 2020. action in this Strategy is to explore those industry is a significant sector of South regional business networks, identifying management businesses in the area. at State and Commonwealth level. million renewable technology fund opportunities, in collaboration with scientific Australia’s economy. The sector has market opportunities, and supporting experts, the community, and businesses. an annual turnover of about $1 billion, The City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Draft

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5.1 ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMY 5.2 Environment and community

EXAMPLE 1 - OzAsia Moon Lantern EXAMPLE 2 - Local Port Adelaide collective in neglected vacant areas (including Mutton to welcome the Shorebirds – international Vitalstatistix, in partnership with the SA Cove and Biodiversity Park); establishing collaboration and relationship building Maritime Museum, is presenting a program of OUTCOME community gardens and street planting photographic and art exhibitions, performance projects; conducting awareness raising on A giant lantern depicting a migratory shorebird The community is a valued partner pieces, public forums and debates on the theme local environmental issues and problems; made its inaugural debut in the OzAsia and stakeholder in environmental of climate change, under the banner ‘Climate advocating via networks, submissions, Festival’s Moon Lantern Parade in 2016. The Century’ - working towards the Tipping Point planning and programs – via mutual and Forums for improved environmental Shorebird lantern was carried by a team of Conference in 2018. The five-year project education, participation, performance of local industries; establishing forty-four community volunteers plus BirdLife invites contemporary artists to work with local local social media and websites to connect Australia, and Natural Resources Adelaide and and partnership. communities, scientists, and environmentalists with other community members and promote Mt Lofty representatives. to respond to the question ‘How will we events and projects in the area; participating in The Lantern celebrates the imminent return commemorate and memorialise the climate annual Backyard Bird and frog counts; working of over twenty thousand migratory shorebirds century?’ through the arts and culture to promote and to the shores around northern Adelaide and Port Adelaide Enfield has a very active and raise awareness about the environmental Gulf St Vincent. It features a shorebird called well informed community, with a sustained and values of the area; writing and exchanging the Red Knot, which has been nick-named passionate interest in the environment and its stories at libraries and events; establishing the ‘Moonbird’ because, within their lifetime role in supporting our society and economy. local produce food markets to raise awareness these birds, during their migration between the about sustainable living; and volunteering northern and southern hemispheres, fly the to train in energy efficiency or recycling at There is a significant opportunity for Council distance from earth to the moon and back. community centres and clubs. to expand its role in supporting and partnering The northern Adelaide coastal wetlands and with the local residential, school, and business Council will play a supportive role over its shorebirds are the focus of a Adelaide communities to undertake programs and the coming decade in facilitating, co- and Mt Lofty Ranges NRM and BirdLife projects of particular local relevance – for both funding, collaborating, and partnering with Australia’s Samphire Coast Icon Project environmental and community benefit. the community to drive the substantial which is undertaking a range of awareness opportunities to support groups and A key aspect of this approach is engaging the activities, research and on-ground action to individuals in experiencing and protecting our cultural and linguistically diverse communities help conserve the shorebirds and their habitats, local environment - and also for Council to that reside in the city,, including the growing and support the establishment of the Adelaide learn from the well informed and passionate number of new arrivals. International Bird Sanctuary. members of our community about the local Community groups and individuals have environment and their inter-generational generated many active projects and connection to the area. This includes initiatives in the area, including award winning continuing to support the Port Environment schools programs working with nature ; Forum as an important community led and revegetation programs in coastal dunes or knowledge sharing forum.

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Traffic and transport Ensuring an adequate and well-distributed Council has actively advocated for the public transport network is a particularly State Government to invest in alternative A significant feature of the Port Adelaide OUTCOME important resource in areas of low port infrastructure in regional South Enfield area is industry and its associated socio-economic status, so as to ensure Australia to service the mining industry The development and transport and logistics infrastructure. management of the urban equitable access to services, employment in particular, to mitigate the transport The transport network within the City is opportunities, and social connections. burden on the Lefevre Peninsula. environment will support the comprised of a comprehensive network The Council area also has major freight New residential and infill development community’s health, wellbeing, of arterial and main roads connecting road and rail networks, the use of which across Port Adelaide Enfield also continues Port Adelaide with the Adelaide CBD, and sense of place. has increased significantly in recent years, to be significant, and places further and inter-regional northern and southern and is projected to increase further in the pressure on the transport network. networks to the rest of the State. The The provision and design of next decade so as to link mining and other New residential land divisions over the Council area includes several major roads urban form and infrastructure, activities in the State with the export last decade include Windsor Gardens, which are managed by the SA Department the public domain, and green facilities at Outer Harbour. Gilles Plains, Northgate, Walkley Heights, of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Westwood (Mansfield Park, Ferryden spaces, will support and enhance (DPTI). The State Government’s Infrastructure Park), Osborne, and the Port Waterfront. Discussion Paper (2010) estimated environmental outcomes. In 2015 Council, in collaboration with a significant increase in freight rail In 2016, the SA Environment Protection the City of Charles Sturt, prepared the movements along the Lefevre Peninsula Authority (EPA) established a noise “Northwest Corridor Light Rail’ proposal in the coming decade, with resulting monitoring program on the Lefevre as a basis for discussions with the State increased pressure on the living conditions Peninsula to measure noise from the and Commonwealth governments to of residents living adjacent to these freight freight rail line and some other key sites create a new light rail system along the corridors. Noise impacts in particular have that are known noise pollution sources. Port Road from the CBD. been reported by residents. The monitoring results are available to the community via a public website. This ongoing advocacy from Council Significant economic development is and the community for increased public Other middle-ring suburbs and areas occurring in Gillman, Wingfield, and on the transport capacity will reduce the impacts which are experiencing increased noise Lefevre Peninsula, with an accompanying of vehicle congestion and associated health and air quality burdens due to the increase in commercial and heavy vehicle and wellbeing impacts in the Council increased use of main road corridors as traffic. Upgrades to major northern and area. As residential densities increase the population grows, include Gilles Plains southern rail and road connectors are significantly over the next decade, the and surrounding suburbs along the North occurring in order to link the commodities need for alternative transport options East Road, and the suburbs adjacent to and logistics systems in regional areas is critical to ensuring the new urban Churchill and South Roads. of the State to the key export port of development forms can be supportive of Adelaide at Outer Harbor. the people living and working in the area.

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Transport and air quality in populations living adjacent to major Ambient air quality Walking and cycling transport routes. Children are particularly Emissions from motor vehicles are the The quality of ambient air throughout the The community and Council recognise vulnerable to traffic pollution exposure. largest single source of air pollution region has been an ongoing concern for the health and environmental benefits in the City (ref. National Pollutant Of particular concern from a health decades. of cycling and walking as a means of Inventory ). perspective is air pollution from transportation and recreation. While there has been a significant diesel (heavy vehicles), which includes Notwithstanding the State Government’s improvement in general air quality in the The Council is committed to providing an particulates and fine particle pollution investments in public transport, the Adelaide airshed, issues remain in the PAE environment conducive to these activities, (PM 2.5), and benzene and toluene which motor vehicle is likely to remain the area, including: and developed the Port Adelaide Enfield are known carcinogens. Diesel trucks dominating choice for commuter transport Local Area Bicycle Plan 2015-2020, contribute to the vast majority of fine • the performance of industry, and in the foreseeable future. The projected which plans for the cycling infrastructure particle pollution which, due to its size is effective control by planning and requirements and opportunities over the increased volumes of heavy transport and capable of being inhaled deep within the regulatory authorities to manage issues next decade to encourage safe cycling as freight vehicles on the area’s roads due to lungs. associated with the ongoing expansion a desirable alternative to motor vehicle the transport of commodities to and from of industrial development in the City and travel. the Port of Adelaide at Outer Harbour The location of childcare centres likely increase in cumulative pollutant will result in further increased transport- and schools in particular requires emissions. A range of bike paths are available in the related air emissions along the current and consideration. In 2016, the EPA have Council area, including the Coastal Path, • the need to manage significant industrial- proposed freight transport routes. prepared new Evaluation Distance the Inner Harbour Loop Path, the Outer residential interface, including on the Guidelines to allow an increased level Harbor Greenway, and the River Torrens Air pollution from road traffic consists of Lefevre Peninsula, Wingfield, and of assessment in the development of Linear Park route. a range of health-affecting contaminants Kilburn. ‘sensitive uses’, including residential Higher density neighbourhoods also including fine particle matter, carbon • sensitive land uses, including residential dwellings and schools. Council will creates the opportunity (and need) for monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen and child care centres/schools, located investigate the appropriate and effective improved walkability and pedestrian- oxides, ozone and benzene. The use application of the Guidelines, to minimise on or adjacent to arterial roads with friendly public areas to be a core and of motor vehicles generates more air risk of air and noise emissions to significant heavy vehicle traffic. central element and aim in Council’s open pollution than any other single human vulnerable community members. • the need for air emissions modelling to space designs and place-making for new or activity. It is associated with many mild become a part of urban development re-designed public precincts. health effects - but can also contribute The State Government has introduced assessment processes, particularly for significantly to asthma and other more a new air quality policy – Environment The planning of walk and bike paths will transport networks and potentially severe respiratory illnesses. Protection (Air Quality) 2016 to allow seek to avoid prolonged proximity to odorous or air polluting industries. for the testing of air quality objectives for major transport corridoors to reduce Premature mortality from respiratory particular areas and a risk based approach exposure to pollutants. and cardiovascular related illnesses is to managing activities. also indicated by the research literature

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Residential and industrial Development (Control of External the liveability of some high density areas the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act significant detrimental impacts, including Surface water quality and water the traditional hard infrastructure. Council’s Sewage infrastructure Sound) Variation Regulations 2013. The where appropriate design and service 2016. This has created a significant new lowering of water tables, salt-water conservation stormwater management planning includes interface The current lack of mains sewerage and new regulations allow for “Noise and Air elements have not been sufficiently role and function for Local Government intrusion, land subsidence and lowered an emphasis on implementing water The safety of water supply can be associated trade waste disposal options The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has Emissions Overlays” (maps) which have considered to ensure environmental and in managing noise, air quality, and water base flow in streams, resulting in ecological conservation, water quality improvements, affected by a range of environmental (via SA Water) in a large section of significant industrial-residential interface the effect of requiring new houses in those wellbeing standards can be met into the pollution issues in particular. damage. and environmental benefits – as well as the issues including algal blooms, the City’s most industrial precincts at issues in areas including Lefevre Peninsula, areas to require additional noise mitigation future. Council and the community will primary aim of flood management. Pollution can also affect groundwater quality contamination from air pollutants, or Wingfield, Gillman and sections of Port Birkenhead, Wingfield and Kilburn. measures such as increased insulation or continue to play a strong advocacy role Groundwater quality - examples include septic tank effluent, soil cross-contamination with sewerage or Adelaide poses a risk of further soil and fixed and double glazed windows. in regard to the preparation of the new One example is the co-location of significant contamination infiltrating into the water wastewater infrastructure leakages. Soil quality water contamination. Codes, and the ongoing move to the new Due to increasingly dry conditions industrial and residential areas in the Kilburn The purpose of the new regulations are table, and wastes being deposited in bores urban form and living environments that and water supply constraints in the Adelaide has a high use of rainwater tanks The remediation (clean-up) of past soil Without the option of disposing of trade North area. Within a 2km radius of the to facilitate the location of higher density and wells. will result from the State Government’s metropolitan area, the domestic for both drinking and garden use. Council’s contamination has occurred at many sites waste to the sewer, industries have to Kilburn North area (at the intersection residential development around mixed- new planning policies. and commercial demand for local There are currently 495 drill holes known Environmental Health Officers provide around the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, maintain liquid waste holding areas on of Grand Junction and Churchill Roads) use activity centres, and rail, bus and tram groundwater has increased. to be in operation in the Council area. Of information to the community regarding and will continue to be an important focus site, and organise removal of the industrial there are 40 EPA licenced sites. This is an corridors and stations. The most valuable action in relation to the total, 390 holes are registered domestic the safe use and maintenance of rainwater of environmental improvement projects for wastes via liquid waste road transport. example of a historic co-location of industry improving air quality (and noise) is to The extraction of groundwater is In 2016 the State Government has bores or wells extracting groundwater for tanks, and also regarding the regulated use many years to come due to the legacy of and housing which in present day terms manage the location of new development, regulated under the Natural Resources The presence of large numbers of introduced a revised 30 Year Plan for domestic purposes such as turf and garden of ‘greywater’ systems – that is, the re-use past land management practices when the would be considered inappropriate due to particularly in relation to avoiding the Management Act 2004. When areas are old and new septic tanks, particularly Greater Adelaide, which will guide urban irrigation. This does not include bores or of laundry or kitchen water for garden use issues of soil contamination were not well problems generated by industrial/ ‘prescribed’, the access to water can only near waterways, also poses a risk to insufficient ‘buffering’ between land uses. planning into the future. It includes some wells installed prior to 1960 or unregistered or for toilet flushing. understood or regulated. transport/residential interface, and be via water allocation licences. groundwater and soil quality. There is targets for higher densities, and tree bores - the total domestic number of bores In 2016 the State Government have improving the performance of existing Some newer land divisions in the Council There is, therefore, significant potential evidence to suggest that the installation canopy cover. Currently for Port Adelaide Enfield, is therefore likely to be significantly greater identified the Kilburn / Blair Athol area as industries and freight systems. area are now supplied via reticulation in the City for redevelopment of historic of old septic tanks (some without Council groundwater in the Wingfield and Dry than this number. an opportunity to improve the amenity of Significant regulatory changes have also with recycled stormwater for non-potable ‘brownfield’ sites, which are degraded and approval) and poor maintenance of Another significant issue, particularly in Creek area is prescribed within the the area through a major ‘renewal’ project, been made via the State Government’s A potential effect of coastal sea level rise (non-drinking) use – e.g. Lightsview. This vacant, or underused industrial areas that are these systems is risking leakage and relation to increasing pressure on noise Northern Adelaide Plains Prescribed Wells focused on the replacement of State- introduction of the new Planning, and higher tides is the associated rise in supports Adelaide’s water conservation able to be remediated and redeveloped for contamination of surrounding soil, ground control, is the move to higher density Area. The remainder of the Council area, owned public housing. Council is working Infrastructure and Development Act 2016, coastal groundwater levels. These effects aims, and is required to comply with the more valuable uses. Vigilant planning control water, and water bodies. housing and ‘mixed use’ precincts. While within the Central Adelaide Plains Area, with the State Government and the which will further challenge Council’s may include the mobilisation of gases and safety standards to ensure appropriate in these cases is imperative to ensure safe there are some environmental benefits is under a notice of intent from the State community to maximise the future amenity and the community’s capacity to ensure exposure of sulphidic soils in coastal areas. quality and use of the water. ‘brownfield’ redevelopment occurs. to higher density urban form , there are Government to declare the prescription and liveability of the area. improvements to the urban environment This effect has been observed on the significant challenges ahead in managing of water resources. The Natural Resource Council has a very significant program of in relation to noise and air quality. Lefevre Peninsula, where a research report The State Government has introduced noise impacts to acceptable levels. Council Management (NRM) Boards manage management planning, construction works, has noted that the uncharacteristically high new regulations to attempt to mitigate A proposed State Govt. ‘Planning and will be on the frontline of that work in the process, Groundwater availability and ongoing maintenance and renewal tides in recent seasons have resulted in the the acknowledged impacts that higher Design Code’ will provide more detailed the future, given that the legislation to is generally controlled by the physical of its stormwater infrastructure via the up-swelling of sulphidic groundwater and density residential development can create, guidance for the development of future manage environmental pollution issues characteristics of the host aquifer and the preparation of Stormwater Management vapours along the Port River. particularly where the new residences neighbourhoods in due course, but ( other than for EPA licenced industries) rate of recharge or replenishment. Large- Plans – which now include water sensitive are built near high use activity centres, significant issues are emerging regarding has now been transferred to Council per scale groundwater extraction can result in urban design (WSUD) elements, as well as main roads and rail networks - the 40 41 LIVING ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY 2017-2022

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Renewable energy, and water Open space and streetscapes The loss of private open space also puts a Council has also collaborated with the conservation greater demand on public streetscapes to Cities of West Torrens and Charles Access to natural or green environments, play a greening and cooling role previously Sturt to undertake an Urban Heat Island An essential resource for the functioning of including vegetated areas such as parks, provided by backyard trees and gardens. Mapping project in early 2017. The findings all urban activities and infrastructure is the have a wide range of physical and mental This loss of green space is also a concern from this research will allow a greater supply of cost-effective energy. health benefits. in terms of reducing future resilience to understanding of where cooling actions The push for the development and use Research shows that public open space is the effects of climate change, particularly are required, via greening strategies or of alternative sources of energy has been more important to people living in higher the increased temperatures and heatwave improved building and urban design. a vital aspect of environmental policy and density housing particularly, because it conditions which are predicted (Ref. This project will also assist in mitigating the technological innovation for several decades, substitutes for the private space available to CSIRO State of the Climate Report 2016). effects of climate change, and improving driven by the need to reduce the emission of residents of low-density housing. Council plays a significant role in managing health outcomes in extreme weather greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from Impacts to be considered in design and and maintaining public open spaces and events and heatwaves. the burning of coal or gas to generate power, development of higher density areas public squares etc, but is limited in its and due to the air pollution impacts of fossil The State Government’s 30 Year Plan for include: powers to ensure quantity and location fuel combustion. Council has been at the Metropolitan Adelaide, inlcudes a target of space - this is determined by legislation forefront in the local government sector in • loss of private open space (backyards), to increase ubran greeen cover by 20% by and government policy, and by the land reducing its own consumption of both fossil which means a greater need for Councils 2045 (from a baseline of 27.8% in 2017). development marketplace. Council’s Open fuel-based energy, and water – both of which to provide and manage high quality public This target has been set under the goal Space Plan provides evidence and policy are major resources for Council’s ongoing open space for recreation and amenity ‘A Green Liveable City’ and is focused on relating to Council’s approach to the issue. provision of essential services. Council • loss of backyard greening and household ensusing that urban infill areas maintain has also supported a range of community food production In 2016, Council paricipated in a appropriate levels of urban greenery. projects and initiatives to transition to using • loss of streetscape greening due to pilot project to explore the potential The target will support the Council’s a greater proportion of renewable energy narrower roadways and lack of footpath application of the I-Tree software and tree and vegetation planting programs in their homes and businesses, and also to space system to assist in driving a more strategic and biodiversity management, including reduce energy use through more efficient approach to streetscape design and tree the increasing emphasis on building an • potential for increased noise impacts and practices or technologies. planting programs and priorities. The evidence base by mapping the extent and ‘nuisance’ complaints need for streets to provide a greater condition of vegetation across the City. Council prepares an Energy and Water • potential for loss of energy efficiency in level of ‘green infrastructure’ in the urban Efficiency Management Plan every 5 years, to design of homes, putting greater cost environment is made more problematic by monitor and manage its use of energy and burden on households densification policies. Council will continue water, and has put in place a wide range of • potential for the design of very small to investigate opportunities to gain projects and programs to expand its use of dwellings to compensate for lack of space maximum community and environmental renewable energy ( particularly solar) and by reducing windows and access to light benefit from greening activities in the reduce its use of fossil fuels and water in its and natural ventilation in internal rooms public realm. operations.

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Source: Kaurna Cultural Heritage Survey 2007. City of Port Adelaide Enfield

Cultural heritage Enfield region based on their memories, Contributory Items by providing an The retention of the historic Fort Largs cultural stories/histories and their spiritual opportunity to meet with the Heritage infrastructure is a very valuable outcome OUTCOME The links to Aboriginal heritage and connections to family and country. Advisor and submit for a Heritage Grant. of the development of that area (2016) experiences are also unique to this area. Depending on the demand for assistance and – however the Port Adelaide Centre www.portenf.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/ The city’s built and cultural The Kaurna culture is closely connected funds available for the respective financial Heritage Precinct (Nationally listed) is Document_KaurnaCulturalHeritageSurvey.pdf heritage and landscapes are to the natural environment – and nature- year, a maximum of 50% of the value of the under pressure to take advantage of new based tourism mostly occurs on lands and development opportunities, requiring a protected, respected and completed work, not to exceed $3,000 in waters that are the custodial responsibility any one financial year may be approved. high level of consideration of the heritage celebrated as part of the of the traditional owners of the area, Built and maritime heritage elements and opportunities available at this which creates opportunities to link nature- The area’s tourism and cultural economies city’s identity. The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has a unique time in the Port’s development. base tourism with ‘cultural tourism’. are also driven by the unique history and significant place within the metropolitan built heritage of the area. Recent changes Port Adelaide is also the location of one of area, having over 400 heritage places and The preparation of the Adelaide to the State’s planning legislation (2016) will the state’s most significant archaeological four Historic Conservation Areas. Many of International Bird Sanctuary Management reduce Council’s influence and authority in treasures – the largest and most diverse these places and areas have been identified Plan (being undertaken in 2017 with Council relation to the direct protection of heritage ships’ graveyard in Australia accessible by heritage assessments and surveys, with and community participation) will include places and spaces. However, Council as to non-divers. Spread over five sites, in several places currently protected by their a significant focus on Aboriginal heritage an owner of heritage properties has been quiet backwaters of the Port River, are the inclusion within the Port Adelaide State and tourism, including the creation of jobs proactive in supporting the revitalisation remains of over forty sailing, steam, motor Heritage Area. for local Aboriginal guides, consultants, and of these buildings and stimulating new and service vessels which ended their service providers. Council has been a pioneer in the business ventures and the local economy as working lives in Port Adelaide. Council recognises the importance management and promotion of its heritage part of placemaking. A recent example of www.portenf.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/ of preserving our cultural heritage – assets by aiming to protect and conserve this was Council’s purchase of the old post ships_graveyards_brochure.pdf recognising the past, acting in the present its built heritage. The Heritage Incentive office building on St Vincent Street in Port and building a better future. Aboriginal Program was implemented in 2001 and Adelaide, which has since been opened as a The area’s maritime history and heritage was people have lived on this land for 60,000 aims to assist and support the viability of new contemporary arts hub by the curators also the subject of the State Government’s years. Their heritage includes stories, new developments associated with the of Fontanelle galleries. Historic Ships and Boats Strategy published people, memories, events and traditions conservation of Local Heritage Places and in 2017. The strategy identified options for Council will continue to play a strong the berthing or locating historic ships and as well as landscapes and places that are of Contributory Items. advocacy role to ensure appropriate significance to our local community. vessels within the inner harbour of Port Heritage conservation is defined as all protection and promotion of the City’s Adelaide, including preferred locations for a There are many ways to explore Aboriginal necessary works required to maintain a place unique heritage, in partnership with the maritime precinct (s). The ships included are culture and community within the Port of local heritage significance or to retain that community and businesses. the One and All, Falie, Yelta, Nelcebee, City Adelaide Enfield area. part of the fabric which contributes to its Heritage is an item of increasing relevance of Adelaide Clipper Ship, Archie Badenoch cultural significance (generally visible exteriors and priority, given the proposed and Fearless. In 2007 Council commissioned a Kaurna and defined in the Development Plan). Cultural Heritage Survey which provided intensification of industrial and transport ourport.com.au/content/uploads/2017/04/ representatives of the local Kaurna The City of Port Adelaide Enfield Heritage development in the coastal areas, including Port-Adelaide-Historic-Ships-and-Boats-Strategy- descendants the opportunity to paint their Incentive Scheme seeks to encourage the development of Gillman. 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PETERHEAD 5.4 ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE 5.5 Environment and ecosystems GILLMAN

OUTER HARBOR Location of EXETER BIRKENHEAD heritage sites (state and Biodiversity management Coastal management Council has led significant research for

PORT ADELAIDE local) heritage over a decade to identify the current and conservation OUTCOME In 2016 Council, in collaboration with key The increasing need to manage the future hazards to the community around NORTH HAVEN precincts and State agencies and the community, has impacts of more intense development and the coast from sea flooding – Council has The natural environment and prepared a comprehensive Biodiversity population numbers along the coast and SEMAPHORE shipwrecks. no authority or role in addressing this ecological assets of the region Management Plan 2016-2020 which is Port River, along with the implications issue in relation to infrastructure provision, OSBORNE will be protected, enhanced, and Council’s key strategy to assess, monitor, of climate change conditions in coastal but is continuing to advocate to the NEW PORT and manage the most critical features of areas, means that coastal management has State Government to address the issues promoted by Council, and the Council’s natural ecosystems. become a high priority. TAPEROO GLANVILLE City’s residential and business identified, as part of the development of The purpose of the Biodiversity The Living Environment Strategy 2022 the new Port River Harbourside precincts LEGEND communities. Management Plan 2016 - 2020 is to address includes a priority action to develop in particular. DRY CREEK SEMAPHORE SOUTH Local Heritage Place the locally significant biodiversity challenges an integrated and consolidated Council LARGS NORTH There are several emerging issues and ETHELTON faced by the City, and to provide a Coastal Management Plan and monitoring State Heritage Place opportunities for Council to investigate management platform for the maintenance, program, to identify the key issues, assess Historic Conservation Area in relation to protecting and enhancing restoration and enhancement of biodiversity environmental and community exposure LARGS BAY the value of the inshore coastal areas. For at the local, and in some cases regional scale. to risk, and establish clear governance and example, the local community (with NRM The Plan focuses on indigenous vegetation management arrangements between the PETERHEAD Board support) are actively researching the GILLMAN and native animal protection, reserve and relevant State agencies and Council. The option of establishing shellfish platforms street tree enhancement, and specific Plan will also consolidate Council’s current BIRKENHEAD WALKLEY HEIGHTS EXETER VALLEY VIEW to assist coastal management and sea level SEMAPHORE ecosystem and habitat restoration, where site-specific beach management plans, WINGFIELD GEPPS CROSS rise, as part of an overall ‘Living Shorelines’ NEW PORT Council can play a role. which are focused on maintenance, and GLANVILLE approach. SEMAPHORE PORT ADELAIDE will propose incorporating the coast into SOUTH OTTOWAY NORTHFIELD GILLES PLAINS The Plan includes actions for Council to ETHELTON Council’s Community Lands Management Council should also investigate any NORTHGATE OAKDEN collaborate with educational organisations, HOLDEN HILL planning processes under the Local opportunities to liaise and work with key Local, State and Federal Government ROSEWATER MANSFIELD stakeholders regarding emerging ‘Blue ANGLE CLEARVIEW Government Act 1999. PARK PARK BLAIR agencies, and community groups, to deliver ATHOL Carbon’ options – including the expansion KILBURN ENFIELD DERNANCOURT LIGHTSVIEW projects that address issues identified The Metropolitan Adelaide and Northern QUEENSTOWN ALBERTON HILLCREST of mangrove and vegetation buffers along REGENCY PARK through community consultation and Coastal Action Plan 2009 also provided WOODVILLE coastal areas to protect the coast as well GARDENS WINDSOR scientific research. local conservation priorities for councils, GREENACRES GARDENS as increase carbon sequestration, which FERRYDEN state agencies and the AMLR region. PARK may also have ‘carbon credit’ (commercial) HAMPSTEAD The Plan is designed to provide a variety GARDENS SEFTON BROADVIEW of “best practice” biodiversity conservation Council will also continue to advocate for value into the future. PARK MANNINGHAM KLEMZIG DUDLEY management directions, including community the implementation of key tidal protection CROYDON PARK PARK PROSPECT programs and support to work together infrastructure in the Port River and Inner toward improving the status of ecological Harbour, which is to be developed over DEVON PARK resources within the Council area. the next 10 years.

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Council has been in the forefront of Given the minimal progress over the last prioritise more urgent actions and also mitigating its carbon footprint via the thirty years in Australia and globally in begin to plan for longer term issues, OUTCOME implementation of its Energy and Water reducing green-house gas emissions, all including increased extreme weather The region’s economy, Efficiency Management Plans for over a levels of government and large sections of events, heatwaves, coastal storm surges community, and environment will decade, which have resulted in significant the business community are now putting and erosion, sea level rise and tidal carbon emissions reductions from a range of planning and strategic actions inundation. be resilient and adaptive to the Council’s own operations, and reduced in place to identify the predicted impacts This planning is particularly important impacts of climate change and consumption of energy, water, and fossil of climate change on a local and regional for the many vulnerable communities in fuels. Council will continue to investigate basis, and assisting communities and will have reduced greenhouse the western region, who may not have all opportunities to achieve its emission economies to cope with the predicted gas emissions. the personal resources to cope well reduction goals, via implementation of impacts. with changing climatic conditions or the the Plan – including: The State Government has produced its increased frequency of emergency events, • the installation of significant water Prospering in a Changing Climate – including sea water flooding. and energy efficiency technologies in A Climate Change Adaptation Framework Council will prepare a Port Adelaide buildings, and improvements in practices for South Australia (SA Govt), and the Enfield-specific Adaptation plan in, to ( including irrigation) SA State Strategy includes - “Target: 62. implement the actions that Council can Climate change adaptation: Develop • the use of renewable energy options take with regard to its own operations, regional climate change adaptation plans in such as solar panels on Council buildings or in planning and delivering its services all State Government regions by 2016” to the community and businesses, at a • ensuring Council’s procurement Port Adelaide Enfield Council, in local level. The Plan will link directly to practices and choices support local collaboration with the Councils of West the preparation of Council’s Community renewable energy investments and Torrens and Charles Sturt, have prepared Emergency Management in regard to developments, and the Western Adelaide Region Climate preparing for increased flooding and • the investigation of electric vehicle Change Adaptation Plan (AdaptWest). other events - particularly relevant to charging facilities in public car parks. areas on the Lefevre Peninsula already The Plan has been prepared in very vulnerable to seawater inundation A recent significant development has been consultation with a wide group of State at high tides. Co-ordination with the the move by SAPN ( previously ETSA) agencies, community groups, scientists, State Government to clearly define to review its street lighting products and and professionals from all areas of the roles and responsibilities with regard services to be more energy efficient. economy, environment, and community to infrastructure protection, will be a Given that a large proportion of Local in the region. The Plan has been based on first step in ensuring the best and most Government energy use is in powering an ‘Integrated Vulnerability Assessment’ cost-effective approach to protecting streetlights, this has been the focus of of the region, and will provide a set vulnerable communities, and critical assets. Council advocacy for many years. of ‘pathways’ by which the region can

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