Cleaner Air – Reducing Green House Gases




Being located close to the CBD and as a busy and vibrant area, the Town recognises the need for air quality to be enhanced.


Cities for Climate Protection
As a participant in the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) – Local Governments for Sustainability Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (CCP), we have completed all five milestones for CCP and are now participating in CCP+.  To assist with the goal of reducing air pollution, the Town has set an emissions reduction goal.

Travel Smart and TOD

Actively promoting Travelsmart and encouraging Transit Oriented Development is helping to reduce the number of cars on the roads by making walking, cycling and taking public transport more attractive.



Carbon Neutral
To offset the Town's fleet greenhouse gas emissions, we have implemented a Carbon Neutral Programme with the Men of the Trees and we take part in the planting of the trees.





Healthy Homes

Working towards cleaner air within the Town our Environmental Health section run seminars and workshops for the community on indoor air quality, including tips on reducing the impact of heating homes (Pollution Control, Pest Control, Asbestos Removal and Greywater Reuse are also addressed by the Environmental Health section). The State Government offers rebates for making the change from wood heaters to gas heaters.