Council's commitment on climate change

Council has a soundly based climate change policy with clear greenhouse and drinking water reduction targets.

Council has adopted a target of zero net greenhouse gas emissions from council operations by 2020. The council will also seek to reduce consumption of drinkable water by 70%. The policy is backed by a detailed implementation plan.

To read the detail of Council's climate change policy please refer to

http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/attachments/o29402.pdf

I will ensure that there is wholehearted commitment to this policy and that it is reviewed and reported on annually

A new wave of local action on climate change

The council offers a range of environmental programmes for residents wanting to take action to reduce their environmental impact such as Climate Change 1000. Sign up for 100% greenpower and you will be eligible for an environment audit of your home.

Check out some of the other initiatives at

http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/environmental_initiatives.html

Remembrance Day

Each of the crosses next to the Port Melbourne War memorial fountain remember Port Melbourne people

Lest we forget

Staggered intersection at Williamstown Road

Whereas until recently very few people crossed Williamstown Road on foot, since Bunnings opened, many people are making this crossing.
Today at the evening peak, I observed two primary school students crossing from west to east on Williamstown Road.

Supporting walking

These markers follow the 'goat track' across Garden City Reserve which will soon become a proper walking path as part of the Garden City landscape plan.
Historically, councils tended to put paths where they thought people should walk. Now, the wisdom of walkers is respected and the new path will follow the route people use. An older resident walks from her home in Garden City Reserve to the South Melbourne market and back!

Walking is something we all do, and all intend to do more of.

I will support walking through

• greater attention to the quality of footpaths


• addressing weak links in walking routes


• supporting walking groups

Getting around in Port

Over my term on council, a number of people have approached me about accessibility issues in our city.

Accessibility is fundamental to full participation in the life of our community.
However, an enormous amount of work remains to be done to ensure our community is accessible to all.
Work is currently underway at all the intersections in Bay St to make them easier to cross in a wheelchair or with a pram

I will
take every opportunity to support greater accessibility in our community

Impatient on Princes Pier (4)

Work has resumed on Princes Pier. The state government originally allocated $14m to this project. It is not enough for the work that needs to be done. The Minister is trying to get more money to complete the refurbishment of the deck as well as the Gatehouse.
This project needs to be finished. It has taken too long.

I will

• make sure Princes Pier is a priority for the new council


• and lobby the state government for sufficient funds to fix it so that it is an asset to the Port Melbourne and wider community