Whitehorse City Council strongly encourages that Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) is addressed as a part of planning permit applications. The
A Sustainable Design Assessment (SDA) is a simple sustainability assessment of a proposed building at the planning stage that demonstrates best practice in ESD
Street trees are trees planted in the naturestrip or median strip along roadways. They are planted and maintained by the Council on behalf of the whole
About The Haus The developers are an eco-conscience renovation duo making their mark on the design and building industry. Instead of succumbing to the trend of
Nearly 19 per cent of Whitehorse dwellings have solar PV systems compared to the Victorian average of 26 per cent. As these installations increase, here are
We talk with local residents who have embraced environmentally friendly lifestyles and practices, and invited them to give their tips on how you can do the same
Our everyday choices affect the environment, meaning we have the power to make a difference in the world around us. Council encourages residents to read our
Trees use their leaves to capture light energy from the sun and convert it into chemical energy. This process is called photosynthesis. Every time a tree is
Works to relocate and upgrade utility services are continuing so the Level Road Crossing Removal team can lower the rail line and remove the level crossings on
RHL Sparks Reserve in Box Hill, Walker Park in Nunawading, Wembley Park in Box Hill South and the Box Hill Gardens multi-purpose courts in Box Hill have been