Direction 7 A Resilient and Carbon Neutral Centre by 2050 As the centre grows, it will be ever more important that its carbon footprint is contained. Resilience and working towards a Carbon Neutral centre by 2050 is consistent with Council’s broader strategic vision. To manage the environmental effects of a growing community and economy, Council will play a role in reducing the impacts of climate change through the integrated planning of our urban and natural environment. The Master Plan proposes a reduction in reliance on the consumption of fossil fuels in new buildings while renewable energy sources will be maximised. The role of building insulation, acoustics, crossventilation, sun light and efficient internal layouts will be elevated. A waste-to-energy system will be investigated to reduce food waste and to supply electricity to the Centre. Campsie will be more resilient to urban heat and flooding events through sustainable development and water sensitive landscapes. Buildings will be constructed with dual water reticulation to future-proof the supply of both drinking water and recycled water. Water will be retained in the urban environment through landscaping, tree planting and water management practices. The application of a sustainability bonus, robust sustainability assessment and postconstruction monitoring processes will facilitate the higher sustainability standards.
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What do we know? Connective City 2036, adopted by Council, aims for a resilient, responsive and sustainable city with buildings, spaces and people that use and manage energy, water and waste efficiently. · Canterbury-Bankstown emits approximately 2.5 million tonnes of CO2-e per year, the fourth-largest emitter by local government area in Greater Sydney – this is 6% of the city’s total emissions. · Greenhouse gas emissions will increase by 40% in Campsie Town Centre base on targeted growth by 2036. · Heat added from air conditioning and vehicle use will increase by 80% in Campsie Town Centre. · Despite its proximity to the river, Campsie is the third most vulnerable centre in the LGA to increasing urban heat. · Water use will increase by 64% in Campsie Town Centre.
What are we proposing? Council will lead climate action and build resilience in Campsie to become carbon neutral by 2050. Aspiring collaborative efforts from public and private sectors will be necessary to deliver this commitment. This Master Plan aims to advance governance tools that regulate our urban environment to ensure sustainability standards are met and positive environmental outcomes achieved.
