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Steel water reservoirs secure
Armidale’s steel water reservoirs have undergone extensive refurbishment to preserve the 60-year design life of the structures. Armidale Dumaresq Council (ADC) engaged specialist-painting contractor MAC…
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Beneficial bushcare study
Shoalhaven City Council Deputy Mayor, John Wells has welcomed the results of a recent study into the social and biodiversity benefits of the area’s Bushcare…
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Clean energy from trash
The City of Sydney has drafted a waste management plan that could see rubbish that would previously have been sent to landfill converted into renewable…
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25 years of Bushcare
This year Hornsby Shire Council is celebrating 25 years of their volunteer Bushcare program, which has been running since 1989 and is one of the…
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Environmental assessment tool
As part of its Business Environmental Assessment Project, the City of Belmont has recently developed a new Geographic Information System (GIS)-based tool for assessing local…
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Solar-thermal saves thousands
The Town of Victoria Park recently installed a Solar-Thermal Hot Water system at its ‘Aqualife’ aquatic facility. With assistance through the Australian Government’s Local Government…
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Construction requirements the sensible approach
The Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) has announced their support for new special construction requirements for new homes built in bushfire prone areas recently…
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Innovative biomass boiler
The Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre Biomass Boiler has been awarded the 2014 South Australian Aquatic Innovation Award. City of Mount Gambier Director Operational Services, Daryl…
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Compactor extends landfill life
The purchase of a $1.2 million compactor will see an extension to the lifespan of the South Hedland Landfill Facility, ensuring the site can meet…
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Shining a light on smart lighting
Colac Otway Shire Council has given approval to fund new LED streetlights in its Smart Lighting program. Council yesterday voted to allocate the additional finance…
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Recycled art on display
Artists are raiding the hard waste collection for Hornsby Shire Council’s Returned to Glory art exhibition that displays recycled art. The exhibition showcases artworks that…
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Sports center wins national awards
The Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre has been recognised at the 2014 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards, being presented…
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