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Sustainability Strategy

Informed by the Whitehorse Sustainability Strategy 2008–2013, Council strives to meet the following key objectives: EnvironmentalSustainabilityWaterConservation

  • Reduce Council's ecological footprint (through resource efficiencies, addressing climate change, water supply issues and protecting natural habitat)
  • Provide leadership in environmental sustainability, in our community and in our workplace 
  • Facilitate sustainable behaviour change across the Whitehorse community 
  • Engage, educate and empower the Whitehorse community to ensure its sustainability into the future 
  • Deliver current and future Council services so they are sustainable
  • Manage all Council assets in a sustainable manner, including the renewal of existing assets
  • Advocate for sustainable initiatives and improvements on behalf of the community to government and non-government organisations
  • Provide financial sustainability in Council operations.

Whitehorse Sustainability Report Financial Year 2010-2011 

One of the actions outlined in the Sustainability Strategy 2008-2013 is to report annually to the Whitehorse community on Council’s sustainable achievements and progress towards the targets in this strategy.  

The Whitehorse Sustainability Report aims to:     

  • Report on Council’s sustainable targets and actions adopted by Council in the Whitehorse Sustainability Strategy: EcoVision 2008-2013, Water Action Plan 2008-2013 and Energy Action Plan 2009-2014, Climate Change Adaptation Plan and other Council sustainability initiatives
  • Provide quantifiable outcomes on energy, water and waste compared to 2002 baseline data where applicable
  • Illustrate programs and initiatives that have contributed or enhanced the built and natural environment of Whitehorse. 

With this, Council has published its second report covering the period 2010-2011. The report indicates that Council is progressing steadily towards its targets and has completed a wide range of actions from the Sustainability Strategy and other supporting action plans.  

To download the full report, please click on the following link: pdf icon  Whitehorse Sustainability Report 2010-2011 (1.50MB).

To read the previous year's report, click on the following link: pdf icon  Whitehorse Sustainability Report 2009-2010 (1.79MB).

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