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Community Newsletter 08 09 2008-09 state of the environment community newsletter Welcome to the Talk to Us Annual State of the Community consultation is a large part of how we Environment (SoE) determine environmental priorities and how to best Community Newsletter! address the needs of you, the resident. his newsletter explores highlights of the Consultation for the Ryde 2030 Community Strategic many sustainability projects and other Plan for example, has been initiated through on-line Texciting community, business and Council surveys, a 24 hour hotline, community forums, shopping initiatives that the City of Ryde has been working centre displays and more. For more information see on this year. www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ryde2030. Journey through a series of Ryde based case- “My greatest hope is that by 2030 Ryde will have become a sustainable community”. studies from the regional SoE Report. The report - Resident, (65 years, Ryde), Ryde 2030 Consultation measures, compares and details key indicators of the health of your natural environment concerning We would love to hear your comments on this water, waste, noise, bushland, air quality, soil newsletter and our State of Environment Report. erosion and more. To make a suggestion or comment go to the SoE comments box on the SoE website at So… how important is our environment? Why www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/soe should we attempt to understand and conserve it? Should we live and develop in a way that leaves a These themes are explored in depth in healthy ecological legacy? the 2008/09 Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) State Take a deep breath… to remember how basic of the Environment (SOE) Report. environmental protection is - it’s about protecting vital human needs, such as the air we breathe and You can view a copy of the SOE the water we use. report on the Ryde Council website www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/soe, at any It’s about enhancing our quality of life through of City of Ryde’s five libraries or maintaining natural amenities, preparing for customer service. climatic changes and population growth, using NSROC State of Environment Report 2008/2009 resources efficiently, public transportation and protecting the living systems we depend on. Get Involved Bordered by the magical Lane Cove We encourage you to make use of River National Park, and waters of the the options made available magnificent Parramatta and Lane Cover by the City of Ryde to rivers, the City of Ryde encompasses learn about and enjoy breathtaking natural your environment, spaces; such as the participate in Wallumatta and Field of workshops, tours, Mars Wildlife Reserves, consultations etc. as well as precious and take positive remnant bush habitat steps towards such as Blue Gum sustainability in High Forest. your homes, work, schools Ryde also maintains and community. around 150 hectares of See our website www.ryde. dedicated recreational nsw.gov.au/home.htm or green spaces such as parks, call customer service on ovals and gardens. 9952 8222 for details. Learn. Care. Enjoy! Key areas of bushland in the Ryde LGA 2 08 state of the environment 09 Living Light, Living Long - Sustainable Communities City of Ryde supports many partnership events which promote positive sustainability action across the Ryde community. Building on a successful series in 2006, the Australian “ [I hope for] more Conservation Foundation delivered another round of opportunities for self GreenHome sustainability workshops in November sustainability-power, 2008, covering water (and water bill) savings, energy transport, grow my and fuel usage, household waste, drought-resistant own vegies etc.” native gardens and vegetable gardens. - Resident, (35 years, East Ryde), Ryde 2030 Consultation Ryde launched its online Sustainable Living Guide on the eve of World Environment Day 2009. The guide contains a comprehensive list of easy and simple actions we can all take to minimise our impact on the environment. See www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/sustainableliving to view the guide. Growing your own food and installing solar hotwater are some of the many actions covered in the Sustainable Living Guide Home Sustainability Tip Sustainability Rebate Facts - Saving Water Current rebates are available for… • Install a water efficient showerhead - You will • Rainwater tanks - up to $1500 for save more than 12,000 litres of water per year and rainwater tanks connected to toilets reduce your water and energy bills when you exchange and washing machines your old showerhead for a new AAA rated one. • Hot water systems - up to $1200 to switch from electric to solar, heat pump • Install dual flush toilets - Installing a dual flush or gas hot water systems toilet will allow you to use the appropriate amount of water to clear the toilet bowl. • Washing machines - $150 for buying a 4.5 star or higher WELS rated washing machines. • Use the water twice - Connect up a hose to your See www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/environment/ washing machine so you can pump the water out to your sustainability.htm for our comprehensive ‘How-To’ garden. Make sure you use phosphorous free detergent Guides – The Sustainability Product Information Kits. so that you don’t harm your soil and plants. These kits have simple to follow installation checklists • Invest in a front loading clothes washing for residents on how to receive rebates and the process machine with AAA water rating - They are much for lodging a Development Application if required. The more efficient with water and energy. Plus they are kits also have contact details of our preferred suppliers gentler on your clothes. for the installation of these products, with many offering City of Ryde has also developed Sustainability Product discounts for City of Ryde residents. Information Kits for ceiling insulation, solar panels, These initiatives illustrate City of Ryde’s commitment rainwater tanks and solar hot water systems. to promoting community sustainability and addressing the information access needs of our residents. 2008/2009 State of the Environment Community Newsletter 3 Walking the Talk Leaving a Living Legacy - Leadership by Example - Biodiversity and Conservation Project Sustainability Assessment Protocol The City of Ryde has 355 hectares of parkland divided In order to support City of Ryde’s project planners, into 207 parks, most of which is classed as natural Council has developed a Project Sustainability bushland, the largest being Assessment Protocol. the Field of Mars Reserve. Staff designing projects in any part of Ryde Council’s During 2008/09, 574 operations are encouraged and assisted to consider Bushcare volunteers their plans against four key sustainability indicators - from Ryde have contributed environment, people (social), governance (legal) and around 4730 hours of their assets (economic). time in total, to help protect As well as assessing the sustainability impacts of and restore our bushland. their proposals, the Protocol encourages project planners to identify opportunities for improving their Bushcare volunteers. sustainability performance in future activities. City of Ryde has continued supporting its Bushcare Council Buildings program through the management, supervision and training of volunteers. Council has also provided several In the last 12 months, the Civic Centre has cut short training courses through Ryde TAFE to further the its emissions by 7% and energy efficiency has improved by 17%, contributing to a downward trend skills of these volunteers. These courses have received in greenhouse gas emissions across all Council strong support and interest. buildings talk the Walking and assets. The Protocol and Civic Centre initiatives are ways the City of Ryde provides leadership by example Bush Buddy Profile and encourages the development of a culture of Powerful Owl sustainability considerations. (Ninox strenua) Fuel Tanks to Frontage - Remediation The Powerful Owl has a of the Shepherds Bay Site large range across the City of Ryde and beyond but is an The metamorphosis of Council’s former works depot endangered species. Recent site at Shepherds Bay is now complete. sightings have been along The site previously hosted light industrial infrastructure Terry’s Creek, Brush Farm Park, and a number of underground fuel storage tanks, but Bundara Reserve and Field is now one of Ryde’s waterfront park showpieces. of Mars Wildlife Reserve. They prefer to nest in hollows of old trees. Remediation included the removal of localised near- surface contamination, removal of underground Length: 60-65cm storage tanks, and placement of engineered capping. Colour: dark brown barred with white The new landscaping includes artworks that reflect the and light brown local Aboriginal and early European history of the site. Eyes: yellow-orange Beak: black Feet: yellow This is an example of how the City of Ryde attempts Call: ‘woo-hoo’ with 10 second breaks between to revitalise degraded lands for future generations. calls. May be heard up to 1km away Prey: possums, gliders, birds, rabbits The Powerful Owl was selected to feature in the Bushcare Program Logo in 2001 due to its iconic status. See www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/environment/bushland/ ffreports.htm for flora and fauna reports and see www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/environment/wildlife.htm for ‘How to make your Garden Wildlife Friendly’. Site during remediation, showing Same view of site following underground storage tank pit remediation 4 08 state of the environment 09 A flora and fauna Many animal groups have been severely depleted as a survey of 54 urban result of development (especially land mammals, bats, bushland reserves large reptiles and frogs). Birds are the best represented throughout the Ryde fauna group in the LGA. Sites with over 100 species LGA has also been of native fauna have been identified at Field of Mars completed. This Reserve and Pembroke Park/Lucknow Park. included mapping These initiatives detail how the City of Ryde flora and fauna supports its numerous community Bushcare species in each volunteers and of the bushland areas surveyed.
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