Kawana Waters

Kawana Waters

Kawana Waters

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10 Years of Clean Up for the Hatchlings

Every little bit counts.

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The sustainability projects defining Sunshine Coast’s future

The Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report 2022/23.

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The Environment and Liveability Strategy Refresh Project 2023

New inclusions for the Sunshine Coast’s blueprint setting the future for our environment and liveability.

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Scoot in style as e-transport trial begins

Sustainable transport comes to town.

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How ‘liveable’ is your neighbourhood?

Council’s ‘Living on the Sunshine Coast’ survey investigates.

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A snapshot of achievements for 2021/22

Counci has released the Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report.

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Environment Levy project

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Becoming a zero-net emissions organisation

Working towards achieving our organisational zero-net emissions target.

Sunshine Coast Biosphere

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Biosphere

Sunshine Coast officially becomes a UNESCO biosphere.

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Swapping out single use plastics

Cleaning up the environment

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Solar machine learning

Capturing solar data through the computer’s artificial intelligence.

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Using E-bikes for inspections

Smart, quiet, clean… and just a bit of fun – Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.

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Solar water pump – Managing dust through recycling

Managing dust through water recycling.

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Council takes out first place in sustainability award

Council’s Environment and Liveability Strategy has been announced a winner of the Banksia Sustainability Awards for the second year running.

Electric vehicle fast charger

Major

Electric vehicle fast charger plugs at Forest Glen

Charging up on the electric super highway.

Bells Creek, Glass House Mountains

Major

Environment and Liveability Strategy recognised for planning excellence

The Queensland winners of the Planning Institute of Australia’s (PIA) Awards for Planning Excellence 2020 have been announced with the strategy taking home an award.

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Free online tool building a circular economy

Connecting businesses to exchange waste as a resource.

Coolum Beach Lone Surfer

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A snapshot of achievements for 2019/20

Council continues to invest in environment and liveability initiatives, so our region remains a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Botanical Gardens, Maroochydore

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Creating beautiful organic gardens

Putting the circular economy in practice.

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Stormwater to water street trees

Innovation in watering street trees.

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Sustainability Rating for Venue 114

Leading the way in sustainability.

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Monitoring building efficiencies

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through measurement.

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When the rubber hits the road

Supporting the circular economy.

Bulcock Street, Caloundra

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Sunshine Coast Design Book

A resource to help design Sunshine Coast homes, buildings, parks, public spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.

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Living Smart

Inspiring sustainable lifestyles

Plastic bottles

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Environmental Sustainability Benchmarking

An annual snapshot of council's environmental sustainability performance.

A family having a picnic at the park with smart sprinkler

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Smart sprinklers for our parks and sports grounds

Reducing water consumption through the use of smart sprinklers.