Council claims awards demonstrate green credentials
Central Coast Council has claimed that two awards it has won in a Local Government NSW competition demonstrate its environmental credentials.
"The Council received state-wide recognition for two outstanding achievements in helping to manage and protect the environment at the LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards," said Council Administrator Mr Rik Hart.
The council won the award for Innovation in Planning, Policies and Decision Making for its geospatially-based "Environment Assessment Traffic Light Tool".
It was also named as a "finalist" for its Street Lighting Improvement Program in the Sustainable Infrastructure category.
Mr Hart said: "Council's recognition within these awards, as a top local government empowering innovation and change, shows we are taking the necessary steps needed to do what is best for the community and our environment.
"Council's commitment locally to the deployment of LED energy efficient street lighting is one of the largest LED deployments in the world that will improve road safety and provide substantial cost and energy savings for the Central Coast.
"I'm pleased that Central Coast Council is bringing new ideas to the table, challenging norms and delivering services that create a bright, liveable and sustainable lifestyle for Central Coast residents."
SOURCE:
Media release, 13 Dec 2023
Rik Hart, Central Coast Council