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Environmental sustainability renewable energy

Council considers renewable energy an important tool for the sustainability of our future providing environmental and economical benefits to our region.

Lake Cathie dredging

The dredging of Lake Cathie will commence in May to address the build-up of sand in the main channel of the lake, and to ensure the lake is safe, healthy and able to be enjoyed by all.
Hastings River Gauge Network Upgrades

The Hastings River Floodplain Risk Management Plan identified the need for additional streamflow and rainfall gauges to be incorporated into the existing network to improve flood predictions.
Illaroo Road Stormwater Redirection

Council is proposing to undertake construction works to redirect stormwater flows along Illaroo Road at Lake Cathie
Dunbogan Flood Access Road Upgrade

Council is proposing to upgrade the Reid Street, Diamond Head Road and The Boulevard intersection to improve local flood and evacuation access in the area
Solar Energy

Installing Solar panels was seen as a way to ensure monetary savings for rate payers and to create sustainability projects that can be used as an educational tool for schools and business.
LED Street Light Upgrade

Local street lighting costs around $1.6 million each year, and the LED Street Light upgrade will go a long way to reducing costs and providing significant long term savings.

Lake Cathie dredging

Hastings River Gauge Network Upgrades

Illaroo Road Stormwater Redirection

Dunbogan Flood Access Road Upgrade

Solar Energy

LED Street Light Upgrade

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