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LIVING
ENVIRONMENT
STRATEGY
2017-2022
LIVING ENVIRONMENT STR ATEGY 2017-2022
Our living environment strategy
CONTENTS
1. Our context 2 Our city is emerging as a unique urban environment and It is an area where a resident or visitor The future of the city’s urban environment
can explore a busy working international and natural resources will be built on
2. Our strategy 8 nature based tourism destination, with its close connections port, immediately adjacent to beautiful active partnerships, local research and
2.1 Environment and economy 10 between residential living, a prosperous commercial and coastal habitats and landscapes of understanding, citizen science and
2.2 Environment and community 12 international conservation significance. advocacy, and community-wide actions
industrial sector, and a natural environment that is of and collaborations.
2.3 Environment, infrastructure and urban form 14 It is an area where Aboriginal history and
2.4 Environment and heritage 16 enormous value to both the life of the local community and living Kaurna culture (embedded in the Our Living Environment Strategy 2022
2.5 Environment and ecoystems 18 the State’s economy. local environment) can be experienced identifies the key challenges and unique
2.6 Environment and climate change 20 alongside the vibrant maritime and diverse opportunities that the city will experience
cultural heritage and life of the area. in the next decade - and reflects both
BACKGROUND INFORMATION 23 Council’s and the community’s aspirations
The City has also been a pioneer in the
and commitments for the future. The
3. Roles in delivering the strategy 24 management and promotion of its
strategy identifies our shared strategic
heritage by protecting and conserving
4. Legislative background 28 priorities for the next five years and a
built heritage.
some foundation initiatives that will help
5. Strategic Outcomes background 30 The coming decade will bring both drive action.
5.1 Environment and economy 30 extraordinary opportunities in new
Thank you to all that have played a part in
5.2 Environment and community 35 economic and innovative ventures to
preparing this strategy and for all that will
5.3 Environment, infrastructure and urban form 36 the region, as well as many significant
be part of its implementation.
challenges in protecting and enhancing
5.4 Environment and heritage 44
our ecological assets and systems and our Together we can achieve the City Plan
5.5 Environment and ecoystems 47
natural, cultural and built heritage at a time 2030 environment goal of creating
5.6 Environment and climate change 48 of more intensive development. “A City which cares for it’s natural
environment and heritage”.
The emerging challenge of climate change
will also be tackled actively by Council and
our government partners, alongside our
y w h ic h ca re s fo r it s natural residential and business communities
A Cit
itage who have a key stake in ensuring that
environment a nd her the area’s future is built on the essential
foundation of a healthy natural and urban
environment. Mayor Gary Johanson
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1. Our context
LEGEND
Bushland Monitoring Sites
Dolphin Sanctuary
Biodiversity Open Space
Reserves
Our natural and urban environment Wetlands
Mangroves
Bike network
Three worlds collide, The area is an extraordinary mix of
intense industrial and commercial
and also due to very significant ‘infill’
development across the middle ring
All of these landscapes support
significant biodiversity, habitats, and Council boundary
and spark innovation development (including 22,000 registered suburbs. ecological resources.
and collaboration. businesses), essential utilities, defence
industries, and port infrastructure that
The highest population densities are found A significant proportion of these
along the coast but also in the suburbs resources are on private land, both
supports the State’s economic base –
The city covers an area of 97 square of Woodville Gardens, Mansfield Park residential and industrial, which raises the
immediately alongside a diverse residential
kilometres and is located in the and Ferryden Park that have recently imperative to protect biodiversity through
population of 130,000 people – and also
north-western suburbs of Adelaide, undergone urban ‘regeneration’ projects, new development practises and offset
alongside some of the most important and
and the newly developed suburbs of programs.
approximately eight kilometres from the extensive ecological resources and natural
Northgate, Oakden and New Port where
Adelaide CBD - and is bounded in the assets in the nation. The links to Aboriginal heritage and
medium and higher density housing has
west by the coastline of Gulf St Vincent, experiences are also unique to this area.
This sometimes conflicting mix provides been developed.
The Kaurna culture is closely connected
and in the east by the River Torrens and a huge management challenge ongoing,
The city also includes unique natural to the natural environment – and nature-
the foothills of the Mt Lofty Ranges. but also provides the opportunity for
environments - including the largest based tourism mostly occurs on lands and
innovation and collaboration in finding
constructed tidal wetlands in the world at waters that are the custodial responsibility
means to ensure ‘the best of three worlds’
Barker Inlet ; State-listed nature reserves of the traditional owners of the area,
can be achieved.
such as Mutton Cove, the Adelaide which creates opportunities to link nature-
The city has the third largest population Dolphin Sanctuary and the Adelaide base tourism with ‘cultural tourism’.
of any local government area in South International Bird Sanctuary; a wide
The preparation of the Adelaide
Australia. The city’s population has expanse of coastal beaches; extensive
International Bird Sanctuary Management
been steadily growing during the last mangrove and samphire areas at Gillman
Plan (being undertaken in 2017 with
decade. Population and housing density and Mangrove Cove; some of the only
Council and community participation) will
in the residential areas of the Council is remaining areas of original vegetation of
include a significant focus on Aboriginal
significantly increasing in those areas that the Adelaide Plains at Folland Park; and
heritage and tourism, including the N
have been designated as higher density freshwater rivers and creeks including the
creation of jobs for local Aboriginal guides,
areas via the state’s planning policies, River Torrens and Dry Creek.
consultants, and service providers.
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1. OUR CONTEXT
The key challenges for the next five years
The following key
challenges have been
identified through
research and analysis
and findings from
community engagement
undertaken as part of
the development of
Identifying and progressing economic Enabling and supporting greater Ensuring natural, cultural and built
this strategy. opportunities that support the community engagement and heritage is protected, respected
environment, including ‘Green participation in environmental and celebrated as part of the future
This included consideration of the Industries’ and Nature-based tourism programs and advocacy. development of the city and community.
environmental priorities identified
in the City of Port Adelaide’s
State of the Environment Report
2012 and feedback on the draft
Environment Strategy.
The background information
on this research and analysis in
contained in the Background
Information section of this strategy.
Copy of the SOE can be
viewed here:
images.portenf.sa.gov.au/book/ Ensuring provision of open space and Managing coastal development Building adaptation to the projected
environment/State_of_the_ green infrastructure in a period to ensure coastal ecosystem impacts of climate change, including
Environment/2012/files/assets/basic- of intensified and higher density protection and enhancement increased coastal inundation
html/index.html#1 urban development and heatwaves
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1. OUR CONTEXT
A strategic response to the challenges
The City Plan 2030 sets the overall
vision for our city under five themes
and a set of indicators.
Living Environment Strategy 2022 contributes to the City Plan 2030 sets the twenty year vision and A shared responsibility
overall vision and each of the themes and indicators, themes for the city’s future
Many groups have an important
while focusing on the strategic priorities that respond RESIDENTS AND role to play in ensuring that the
Lead issue specific strategy VISITORS
to the identified environment and heritage challenges desired environmental
COMMUNITY
confronting our city. AND
improvements and protection in
COUNCIL
INDIGENOUS the city can be achieved - primarily
LIVING
The Living Environment Strategy 2022 includes: GROUPS Residents, Businesses, and
ENVIRONMENT
STRATEGY Governments. All of these roles
Strategic outcomes: which the strategy aims to achieve 2017-2022 and ‘powers’ need to be aligned to
Strategic actions: which will be taken to achieve the ensure we can work together to
NATURAL
outcomes deliver the Living Environment
RESOURCE
Foundation initiatives: that will help drive the
BUSINESSES Healthy MANAGEMENT Strategy 2022.
implementation of the strategy natural and built BOARDS
Indicators: that will be used to measure, monitor and environments Council’s roles:
report on progress in achieving the outcomes. • S ervice provider
Role statements: that define Council’s role in helping STATE AND (including regulator, funder, part
achieve the outcomes and deliver the actions and FEDERAL funder and agent)
SCHOOLS GOVERNMENT
foundation initiatives, noting that delivery of the plan (policy and • Owner/custodian
relies on partnership and collaboration. Supporting issue and/or place specific
legislation) • Advocate
management plans/strategies:
Resourcing of the strategy is subject to the Council’s • Biodiversity Management Plan • Initiator/facilitator
PEAK BODIES
annual budget process and success in securing TERTIARY • Information provider/promoter.
• Waste Management Strategy AND INDUSTRY
partnership funding. A seperate implementation plan SECTOR
• Water and Energy Efficiency Management Plan ASSOCIATIONS
provides more detail on the resourcing and management More detailed descriptions for
• Open Space Plan
of the strategy’s implementation over the next five years. each role are contained in the
• Adapt West Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Background Information section of
this strategy.
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2. Our strategy
The strategic outcomes
1 Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME
The region’s unique natural resources and urban environment are to be recognised as a
and economy key element and high value asset in the city’s economic future.
2 and community
Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME
The community is a valued partner and stakeholder in environmental planning and
programs – via mutual education, participation, and partnership.
3 infrastructure
Environment, STRATEGIC OUTCOME
The provision and design of urban form and infrastructure, the public domain, and green
spaces, will support and enhance environmental outcomes.
and urban form he development and management of the urban environment will support the
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community’s health, wellbeing, and sense of place.
4 Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME
The city’s natural, built and cultural heritage and landscapes are protected, respected and
and heritage celebrated as part of the city’s identity.
5 Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME
The natural environment and ecological assets of the region will be protected, enhanced,
and ecosystems and promoted by Council and the city’s residential and business communities.
6 Environment STRATEGIC OUTCOME
The region’s economy, community, and environment will be resilient and adaptive to the
and climate change impacts of climate change and will have reduced greeenhouse gas emissions.
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2.1 Environment and economy
STRATEGIC OUTCOME Foundation Initiatives
The region’s unique natural resources and urban environment are to be NATURE BASED TOURISM GREEN INDUSTRIES
recognised as a key element and high value asset in the city’s economic future. This initiative aims to promote the This initiative aims to support the
range of unique nature based tourism establishment and growth of ‘green
opportunities that the natural and cultural industries’ in the city. Council will work
landscapes of the city and surrounding with relevant state government agencies,
STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS environments present. Council will work including Green Industries SA’s (Industry
in partnership with neighbouring councils, Program) and the Department of State
Support the State’s ‘Green Industries’ policies and partnerships in Council’s Economic Green Industries SA (State), Adelaide Business Hub, Northern Economic Region partners, state government, tourism operators Development to identify what can be done
Development planning and program delivery Western Economic Region partner, Business community and networks / associations and the local community to develop a to better support industry to optimise
coordinated approach to the branding and their water, energy and waste resource
Ensure consideration of local economic and employment generation in Council’s environment - Business networks / associations marketing of our natural assets and the efficiency and to attract new green
related services and procurement (e.g. waste management, construction, or assets planning) visitor experiences they offer. This will industry investment in the city.
include the promotion of: local tourism
Establish a program to promote sustainable environmental practices with businesses – to achieve Green Industries SA (State), Adelaide Business Hub, Northern and Western, Businesses and businesses; cultural and environmental The project will deliver on the relevant
regulatory benefits, and to promote the opportunities in marketing good environmental practices. networks, EPA research and educational opportunities; priority outcomes and activities that
and the wide range of land and water have been prioritised in the City of Port
Work directly with DEWNR and Adelaide’s International Bird Sanctuary and Dolphin Sanctuary Partner regional Councils , Tourism SA, DEWNR (AIBS) Tourism businesses in the based recreational activities. Adelaide Enfield’s Economic Development
leaders, to establish regional tourism infrastructure and business attraction in the Sanctuaries Council area, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, AMLR NRM Strategy 2020, Public Health and
The project will include the promotion Community Well Being Plan 2020 and
Work with major developers to promote innovative land division designs or installations in new Development sector, SA Power Networks, State agencies – DPTI, DPC (Low Carbon of the cultural and ecological importance the draft Waste Management Plan (under
developments that improve energy security through energy conservation, local renewable energy Economy), DSD (Energy Division), Renewal SA, EPA of these natural assets to ensure the development). This includes considering
generation and/or water security through water conservation and water sensitive urban design cultural and natural heritage is valued and what can be done in partnership with
protected. industry to improve their overall
Investigate the Building Upgrade Financial Mechanism as an opportunity to facilitate commercial, DEWNR, DPC (Low Carbon Unit), property owners environmental performance and reduce
COUNCIL’S ROLES: Facilitator,
industrial and heritage property owner’s access to low interest loans to refurbish existing buildings pollution and local ‘nuisance’ impacts.
information provider, part funder
Work with the State Govt (DEWNR) on their project to identify and develop opportunities State Govt - DPC (Low Carbon Economy) SARDI, PIRSA, Renewal SA DEWNR PARTNERS: DEWNR, Adelaide Dolphin COUNCIL’S ROLES: Facilitator,
to attract national investment in coastal and other carbon-sequestration opportunities in the (Coast Protection, Board and NRM Board, Climate Change Division), EPA, Community Sanctuary, Adelaide International Bird information provider, regulator, part funder
region (offsets) advocacy and ‘citizen science’ groups. Sanctuary leaders, South Australian Tourism INDICATOR: To be developed as part of
Commission, tourism operators, neighbouring the imitative.
Investigate on a collaborative (regional) basis, and with the State Govt, the opportunities to attract Business networks and associations (waste) Adelaide Business Hub, State Govt - Green councils, tertiary sector, Kaurna community.
renewable energy developments or alternative energy generation and supply schemes that would Industries SA, DPC (Low Carbon Economy), EPA, SARDI, PIRSA, Renewal SA DEWNR PARTNERS: Local industry and businesses,
INDICATOR: Employment and trainees Green Industry SA, Environment Protection
benefit the community and businesses – including waste-to-energy developments and opportunities (Coast Protection, Board and NRM Board, Climate Change Division), community energy groups in the Nature-based Tourism sector in the Authority, Department of State Development
to support community renewable energy generation city, and related Kuarna ‘Cultural Tourism’
(numbers)
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2.2 Environment and community
Foundation Initiatives
STRATEGIC OUTCOME
ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM
The community is a valued partner and stakeholder in
This program aims to improve the condition of
environmental planning and programs – via mutual education, our city’s natural environment through community
participation, and partnership. education and action. Council will continue to
work with local community groups and partners
to co-design and collaborate on the development
and delivery of a range of activities that focus
on urban biodiversity, citizen science, sustainable
lifestyles, behaviour change and community well
being outcomes. This includes achieving the
STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
target set in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s
Biodiversity Management Plan of increasing
Work with Universities, TAFEs and RTOs to support and facilitate a range of training opportunities Training providers, Educational institutions, Community groups and networks, participation in community natural resource
within the region, including environmental management skills and services AMLR NRM, DEWNR management by 50% from current levels.
Work with universities to attract research projects and programs that focus on Educational and research institutions, AMLR NRM, DEWNR As part of this program Council is forging new
priority environmental issues and opportunities in the region partnerships with the Adelaide and Mount
Lofty Ranges NRM Board and local schools and
Engage with the community and schools to facilitate community or coastal gardens and related local Community groups and networks, Schools, AMLR NRM, DEWNR communities to deliver a range NRM Education,
‘on ground’ projects Urban Sustainability, Living Smart and Citizen
Science workshops and programs in the city,
which accommodate the needs of the city’s
Engage with local schools to develop and implement programs and projects regarding actively Schools, Community groups and networks, AMLR NRM
cultural and linguistically diverse communities.
understanding and enhancing the local environment, and its positive links to health and wellbeing
COUNCIL’S ROLES: Part funder, owner
Provide support to community networks in relation to publicity, promotion, and communications on Development sector, SA Power Networks, State agencies – Planning and Energy, AMLR custodian, information provider and facilitator.
environmental issues, activities, and events – using a range of tech and media platforms NRM, DEWNR
PARTNERS: DEWNR, AMLR NRM (Urban
Sustainability and NRM Education programs),
Work with the State Govt (DEWNR) on their project to identify and develop opportunities to attract Community groups and networks, Business networks and associations, Technology
EPA, Renewal SA, Friends of Dry Creek & Taperoo
national investment in coastal and other carbon-sequestration opportunities in the region (offsets) networks and user groups, AMLR NRM, DEWNR, EPA Dunes & Biodiversity Park, local schools and
community groups.
INDICATOR: Community participation in
natural environment protection and enhancement
projects (numbers of residents and businesses).
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2.3 Environment, infrastructure
and urban form
STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
STRATEGIC OUTCOME
The provision and design of urban form and infrastructure, the public domain, Advocate to ensure that development of higher density residential areas, and areas adjacent to industrial or commercial activities, EPA, Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
include methods to actively minimise the risk of increased noise and air quality impacts and there are adequate separation distances
and green spaces, will support and enhance environmental outcomes. between sensitive land uses and industrial uses
The development and management of the urban environment will support Continue to monitor and advocate to the State Govt in relation to ensuring strategic land use planning and infrastructure policy that EPA, Residents networks, forums, and advocacy groups,
the community’s health, wellbeing, and sense of place.. minimises negative impacts of industry and major transport routes on residents and businesses. Businesses and networks, Dept Planning, Transport and
Infrastructure
Implement the actions and recommendations of Council’s Energy and Water Efficiency Management Plan, to ensure maximum environmental Regional partner Councils, Local Govt Association, Energy and
and cost benefits in relation to the procurement, consumption, and conservation of natural resources in Council’s own operations water private sectors, and suppliers Research institutions
Facilitate and support the Environment Protection Authority’s pollution management and monitoring projects in the area, including the EPA
Foundation Initiatives noise monitoring program on the Lefevre Peninsula
GREENING OUR CITY PROGRAM Identify land where potentially contaminated land and developers activity occurred in the past to ensure appropriate remediation EPA, Rewnewal SA, Department of Health
and assessment
This project aims to improve the greening of our city’s public realm (including streetscapes,
reserves, parks, trails, waterways and coastline) and to educate private landowners on the Prepare Council’s Transport, Assets and Mobility Plan in collaboration with State Govt and the community – including strategic planning Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Community -
environmental, social and economic benefits of trees and vegetation in our urban landscapes. The for public transport, cycling and pedestrian use, electric cars, design policies to make higher density precincts pedestrian-focused, major active and passive transport users, Disability and accessibility
project will involve the setting of a new ‘canopy or green cover’ target to ensure a coordinated transport and logistics infrastructure development, and improved freight transport planning across the city networks and advocates, Business networks and associations
and strategic approach to ‘greening’ our city’s urban landscape. The project will help improve the (freight and transport users), Development sector
integration of Council’s tree and vegetation planting programs in the design of our streetscapes,
Include practical consideration of ‘Green Infrastructure’ options in all new Council owned developments, infrastructure projects, open Dept Planning Transport and Infrastructure,
roads, stormwater infrastructure. space planning, and asset builds - including Water Sensitive Urban Design practices (WSUD) Water Sensitive SA
An evidence-based approach will be taken to set the target and prioritise opportunities for Work with the State Government and developers to ensure the design, location and construction of all new major infrastructure includes Dept Planning Transport and Infrastructure, Renewal SA,
greening. This will include the use of data collection and mapping tools such as I Tree and drawing the protection of the natural assets of the region as a key consideration ( e.g. Northern Connector, and Gillman) Dept State Development sector
on findings from the Adapt West Urban Heat Mapping Project. The project will deliver on relevant
greening and water sensitive urban design priorities identified in the Adapt West Climate Change Based on the significant research, advocate to the State Govt to design and develop appropriate tidal inundation protection at required Renewal SA, Dept Transport (DPTI) Dept State
Adaptation Plan and relevant stormwater management plans and master plans for the city. sites along the Port Adelaide River , Barker Inlet (Gillman) and Inner Harbour Development.
COUNCILS ROLES: Owner custodian, funder/part funder, regulator and information provider. Develop a program for community and business education regarding the risks and proactive management of noise, water or air quality Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Residential and
impacts, via the program to deliver the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 business community, EPA.
PARTNERS: DEWNR and Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board,
Environment Protection Authority (Rain Garden 500 program), Water Sensitive SA, local environment and Scope and Implement the i-Tree program to map and assess tree and vegetation cover in the Council area – with view to further use Dept Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, DEWNR,
conservation groups, private landowners and developers. of the program to inform streetscape and open space planning and with the State’s 30 Year Plan target for tree canopy cover AMLR NRM.
INDICATOR: Tree and vegetation cover in the city (I tree extent). Implement the design and monitoring requirements of Council’s Biodiversity Management Plan, in relation to maximizing biodiversity Community groups and environment volunteers, DEWNR,
outcomes in Council’s open spaces and streetscapes AMLR NRM
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2.4 Environment and heritage
STRATEGIC OUTCOME
The city’s natural, built and cultural heritage and landscapes are
protected, respected and celebrated as part of the city’s identity.
STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Advocate for protection and promotion of the Community (heritage interest groups
Foundation Initiatives
city’s built and cultural heritage at a time of and networks), Dept Planning, Transport
LIVING LANDSCAPES
intensive new development in the Port Centre and Infrastructure Tourism sector
and across key historic sites in the city This initiative will identify opportunities to promote the value and living history of the
city’s built, maritime and cultural heritage and to provide opportunities for residents
Continue to fund the local heritage advisory DEWNR (Heritage Branch), property
and visitors to ‘experience’ and interpret this heritage. The project also aims to
service and local heritage incentive scheme owners
strengthen cross-cultural understanding of Kaurna’s cultural heritage as it relates to
Work with History SA and other partners to History SA, DEWNR (Heritage the city’s natural landscape.
promote the City’s built and maritime heritage Branch), Renewal SA, property Council will work in partnership with the heritage and history groups, the Kaurna
and to identify opportunities for the adaptive owners, community groups, local community and the state government to capture and celebrate the communities’
reuse and re purposing of heritage buildings museums
memories, cultural stories and histories and their connections to place and the river
Identify opportunities to promote heritage Tourism SA, DEWNR, Renewal SA, and land (ie cultural landscapes).
(built and maritime) and cultural tourism local museums, aboriginal communities, The project will deliver on relevant priorities identified in the City of Port Adelaide
experiences in the development of the City’s property owners and developers, Enfield’s Tourism Plan and Placemaking Strategy (under development) and the Adelaide
tourism industry tourism operaters, community groups
International Bird Sanctuary’s and Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary’s Management Plans and
will be informed by advice from the Aboriginal Advisory Panel.
Investigate opportunities to further document DEWNR, AMLR NRM, aboriginal
the city’s natural heritage to determine communities, community groups, COUNCIL’S ROLE: Facilitator, information provider.
cultural and historic significance and to Aboriginal Advisory Panel
capture local knowledge and stories PARTNERS: DEWNR (Heritage Branch), History SA, Kaurna community, local community
Source:
groups including the Port of Adelaide Natural Heritage Trust Branch.
Kaurna Cultural
Investigate opportunities for the State’s Building DEWNR, Department of Premier and Heritage Survey
INDICATORS: To be developed as part of the initiative.
Upgrade Finance scheme to fund heritage building Cabinet, property owners, financial 2007: City of Port
energy and water efficiency improvements Institutions Adelaide Enfield
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2.5 Environment and ecosystems
Foundation Initiatives
STRATEGIC OUTCOME
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
The natural environment and ecological assets of the region will
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s
be protected, enhanced, and promoted by Council and the city’s
Biodiversity Management Plan is Council’s
residential and business communities key strategy to assess, monitor, and manage
the most critical features of the city’s
natural ecosystems.
COUNCIL’S ROLE: See the plan
STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
PARTNERS: See the plan.
Implement the Council’s Biodiversity Management Plan 2016-2020 strategy actions to: Community (residential and business), AMLR NRM Board, DEWNR
TO VIEW THE PLAN VISIT:
• monitor, map, and analyse biodiversity conditions to inform decision making
www.portenf.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/
• manage Council’s public open spaces to maintain, restore, and enhance biodiversity value
Plan BiodiversityManagement2016-2020.pdf
• develop partnerships to respond to changes in land use development and climate change
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INDICATORS: The Biodiversity Management
Collaborate with other metropolitan coastal councils to prepare an Integrated Coastal Management AMLR NRM Board, DEWNR - Coast Protection, Board, councils, Plan contains the following targets:
Plan for the city’s coastal assets (natural and built), which builds upon the existing coastal plans that are Community (residential and business), coastal groups and associations
prepared for coastal reserves Target 1
Bushland Condition Monitoring (BCM)
TREES &
Support research into ‘Blue Carbon’ and carbon offset opportunities in coastal areas – collaborate Commonwealth Govt, State agencies (DEWNR, PIRSA, NRM Board), Community interest - Biodiversity ecosystem ratings for
with research institutions and the NRM Board groups, Low-carbon businesses terrestrial, riparian and coastal sites are
maintained or improved from current
2015 levels
Collaborate with the NRM Board and the Coast Protection Board in relation to the Living Shorelines
program and Living Beaches Strategy
Review the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s State of the Environment Report 2012
NRM Board, Coast Protection Board (DEWNR), Community interest groups
AMLR NRM Board, DEWNR, community groups
SHRUBS
were planted by Council
Target 2
Improvement in conservation prospects for
native flora and fauna (coastal, terrestrial
and aquatic) from current levels.
across the city’s streets
Investigate methods to value the city”s natural assets and ecosystem services and their environmental, AMLR NRM, DEWNR, councils, research bodies and reserves in 2015 Target 3
Increase participation in community natural
social, cultural and economic benefits (including 1780 native resources management activities by 50%
Ensure water conservation and water quality considerations are factored into all stormwater EPA, AMLR NRM Board, DEWNR, Renewal SA, DPTI, Stormwater Management Authority,
species of tree) from current levels
management planning and capital works in the city developers
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2.6 Environment and climate change
Foundation Initiatives
STRATEGIC OUTCOME
ADAPT WEST IN ACTION
The region’s economy, community, and environment will be resilient
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield, the City of
and adaptive to the impacts of climate change and will have reduced Charles Sturt, and the City of West Torrens and
greeenhouse gas emissions. state government are partners in the Adapt West
program. This program has assessed the risks
that climate change presents for our region and
identified the key adaptation pathways that need
to be followed to adapt to existing and projected
STRATEGIC ACTIONS PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS changes in our climate.
Continue to collaborate with partner councils and the state government in the Adapt West program, including: Regional partner Councils, DEWNR/AMLRNRMB, State agencies The Adapt West in Action Project will continue
• creating a dedicated regional coordinator position Residential and business community / groups and associations this partnership and focus on the implementation
of the plan’s adaptation priorities through to
• identifying priority local and regional actions to implement the Adapt West Adaptation Plan
2022. This project will also be informed by
• renewing the Sector Agreement and Steering Committee with the state government, partner councils and other sectors the findings from the Adapt West Urban Heat
• engaging resident and business stakeholders in the program’s implementation Mapping Project (2017) and coastal and flood
• securing funding as required modeling. that has been undertkaen. Funding
has been secured from the partner councils and
Implement the findings from the Adapt West Urban Heat Mapping Project (2017) As above plus developers, property owners, research institutions the AMLR NRM Board to resource a regional
coordinator for the program in 2017 - 2018.
Advocate for state and federal government investment in coastal planning, protection and monitoring measures and DPTI, Renewal SA, DEWNR (Coastal Protection), AMLRNRM Board COUNCIL’S ROLES: Facilitator, part funder,
flood mitigation in the Port River and surrounding catchments information provider and owner/custodian
Implement the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Water and Energy Efficiency Management Plan 2016 - 2020 priorities to: Property owners, community groups, residents, business, energy and PARTNERS: City of West Torrens, City of Charles
Sturt, DEWNR/AMLR NRM,
• implement innovative programs and projects to improve energy efficiency for council’s assets, sport and street lighting water retailers and utilities, Water Sensitive SA
• promote renewable energy and water efficiency to the community INDICATOR (S): Extent of the City at risk of
• implement innovative programs and projects that improve water efficiency for council’s assets urban heat impacts (% and number of priority
locations).
• achieve the following targets:
– reduction in corporate greenhouse gas emissions of 25% or 1002 tonnes of GHG emissions from 08-09 baseline COPY OF THE PLAN CAN BE VIEWED AT:
emissions by 2019-20 www.portenf.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/
Info_AdaptWestRegionalAdaptationPlan.pdf
– reduction in corporate energy consumption of 20% or 2429 GJ from 08-09 baseline emission levels by 2019-20
– reduction in corporate consumption of oil-based fuels of 10% or 69,423 litres from 08/09 baseline fuel levels
by 2019/20
20 21The following steps were undertaken to prepare the
Living Environment Strategy:
esearch into the condition of the
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region’s natural and built environment,
Identification of the emerging critical
issues and priorities to be addressed,
he development of a set of Draft
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Activities, designed to address the
onsultation with the government
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agencies and organisations, and other LIVING
ENVIRONMENT
via investigation of the available as identified by the scientific research identified issues and opportunities Councils, who will all play a key role
scientific evidence and data or the community’s lived experience in delivering the Strategy’s aims and
onsultation with Elected Members
C activities
Incorporating community input,
expertise, and aspirations
Identification of shared roles and
functions in regard to emerging issues
and the community regarding the
Draft Strategy and Activities, and to reparation of the final Strategy, for
P STRATEGY
2022
from ongoing engagement with identify any perceived gaps implementation and delivery over the
environment groups, forums, and eview and assessment of the current
R 5 year timeframe.
businesses and emerging policy and legislative
context within which the Strategy will
be working
Background
Information
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3. Roles in delivering the strategy
Role of Council
• a n information source providing • a n influencer, as a level of government
Council can play a range of valuable with the opportunity to have
community and other service providers
roles in environmental planning and considerable ‘buy-in’ to the development
information relating to the area and
management including as: of State or regional programs via a range
changes that may impact on the
• a service provider, Council may provide environment or the population of Boards, Committees, the LGA, and
programs, projects, services, physical other governance groupings
• a facilitator in bringing a range of
and social infrastructure, development stakeholders together to address a • a n advocate on behalf of community
activities, and facilities shared priority for the provision, maintenance
• a regulator, providing regulatory services and development of services and
• a partner in working with other
and administering legislation on an infrastructure to meet identified
Councils, service and infrastructure
authorised basis, including urban planning priorities
providers, agencies, community groups
and environmental pollution control and individuals • a n employer within the region,
• a funding provider, by funding programs combined with a large volunteer
• a promoter, acknowledging and
and activities provided by other program
highlighting the many and varied
community or environmental agencies positive aspects of our population and • a purchaser, using Council’s significant
and community groups environment, and in encouraging the procurement capacity to pro-
• a funding channel, to win community and others to build on those actively support local and sustainable
Commonwealth or State funds to strengths employment and business development
target to local priorities and projects via opportunities
funding submissions
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3. ROLES IN DELIVERING THE STRATEGY
Role of residents and businesses Role of the State and Commonwealth Governments
The residential community and our • in raising community awareness Businesses The State Government and its agencies • t he manager of water planning ( surface
business sector play a leading role in about the importance of the natural • r educing commercial and construction • supporting community environment- (such DEWNR), also play a critical role in and groundwater) across the State
a range of areas that contribute to a environment through community- waste, and litter focused projects and events the Port Adelaide Enfield area, as: • a lead player in regional approaches to
healthy environment, including: driven education projects, the arts, or climate change adaptation planning and
• r educing the impacts of pollution from • supporting local businesses and
community events • a major land owner in the Council area co-ordination
Residents business, construction, and transport contractors who have a sustainable focus
• s upporting local businesses who have a (inlcuding as an owner and manager
• reducing household waste ( including activities or ‘green’ credentials • a lead player in biodiversity planning and
sustainable focus or ‘green’ credentials of some of the area’s coastline and
food) and litter • a s owners and managers of rail and road • participating in programs and on-ground management
ecological habitats
•p
articipating in programs and on-ground logistics infrastructure and assets projects to improve, protect, or manage • a lead player in the scientific research
• increasing vegetation and tree cover on • the lead player in preparing and applying
projects to improve, protect, or manage environmental assets in their local area and monitoring of the environment ,
private land across the City • a s developers and builders of industrial, environmental policy and legislation in
environmental assets in their local area including threats and pressures (e.g. SA
• reducing water use in households commercial, and residential land • debating, advocating, and organising the state
•d
ebating, advocating, and organising business support and partnerships for State of Environment Report)
• providing neighbourhood habitats for • increasing vegetation and tree cover on • the regulator of major industries and
community support for a greater focus improved environmental policies or
birds, pollinators, and other important commercial land across the City hazardous facilities The Commonwealth Government also has
on local issues relating to both the urban legislation, and for a greater focus on
local species • r educing water use in business activities a role in making national environmental
and natural environments local issues relating to both the urban • the planner and manager of freight road,
regulations and standards, and providing
• reducing energy and fuel consumption • in the arts and environmental tourism • r educing energy and fuel consumption and natural environments rail, and transport networks
core funding for a range of environmental
through efficient use of electricity and sector through efficient use of electricity and • the driver and manager of urban
• in the arts and tourism business sectors, and infrastructure programs and projects.
fuel fuels planning policy and legislation, including
• in ‘citizen science’ and participatory and supporting cultural events
• supporting public transport use democratic processes • a s investors in local renewable energy land division and urban density policies
generation and infrastructure and design guidelines, provision of open This includes a role in accessing
• supporting local community gardens,
space in urban areas, and protection of development against national environment
school environment projects, or street • a s a major owner of key coastal and
heritage legislation as controlled activities under the
planting activities other economic assets
Environment and Biodiversity Corporation
• as investors in local renewable energy • in raising business awareness about the • the provider of core funding to
Act 1999.
generation and assets (e.g. roof top importance of the natural environment environmental management agencies
solar) through best practice commercial and programs
practices and business partnerships
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4. Legislative background
Local Government undertakes a wide range of functions
on behalf of its community.
Many activities are defined by legislation or guided by policies, standards, and programs of the
other levels of government. Council’s environmental management roles and responsibilities
must consider, and align with, a raft of statutory requirements including those listed below.
Commonwealth Legislation South Australian (State) Legislation Council
• Environment Protection and Biodiversity • L ocal Government Act 1999 ( includes •C
limate Change and Greenhouse • By laws – created under the Local
Conservation Act 1999 Stormwater Management Plans) Emissions Reduction Act 2007 Government Act 1999
• National Environment Protection • Environment Protection Act 1993 • Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Act 2005
Measures (NEPMs) • E nvironment Protection Policies (Air, • Coast Protection Act 1972
• National Standards and Codes of Noise, Waste to Resources, Water) •N
ational Environment Protection
Practice • L ocal Nuisance and Litter Control Act Council (SA) Act 1995
• National Greenhouse and Energy 2016
Reporting Act 2007 • Green Industries Act 2004 • SA Public Health Act 2011
•N
atural Resources Management • Water Industry Act 2012
Act 2004 • Linear Parks Act 2006
• Planning, Development and • North Haven Development Act 1972
Infrastructure Act 2016
• Harbors and Navigation Act 1993 • Recreational Greenways Act 2000
• Water Resources Act 1997 • National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972
• Native Vegetation Act 1991 • Emergency Management Act 2004
• Heritage Places Act 1993 • Building Efficiency Upgrade Act 2015
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5. Strategic Outcomes background The economic value of
natural systems
EXAMPLE 1 - The mangrove stands at Gillman are
the natural home of a significant mosquito population,
whose water-based larvae are the primary food
source for young fish species, including whiting. The
fish ‘grow out’ in the small creeks and inlets of the
area, and move to the waters of Gulf St Vincent,
where they become part of the southern commercial
5.1 Environment and the economy
fishing industry’s stocks. The Barker Inlet area is a
recognised ‘fish nursery’ because of the presence of
the larval food source, and the SA fishing industry
relies on and benefits from the presence of the
estuarine mangrove and samphire areas to support
the ongoing sustainability of the State’s multi-million
dollar fishing industry. Any development of this area
needs to protect the natural ecology of the area
The Port Adelaide Enfield Council area Barker Inlet region on Adelaide’s northern along with industrial development at which service significant commercial activities and
is unique in its combination of hugely outskirts. ‘It is around $3 billion a year Gillman, must be undertaken with careful economic resources in the area.
OUTCOME valuable and valued ecological systems in terms of the total value of 17 different consideration of the future sustainability EXAMPLE 2 - Mangrove forests and samphire are
The region’s unique natural and natural areas, alongside highly ecosystem services, ranging from storm of the coastal systems. Poorly managed or the most effective types of vegetation on the planet in
urbanised and major industrial precincts. protection to water supply, to recreational located development potentially threatens
resources and urban environment absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – more
and commercial fishing and sequestering the natural assets themselves, and also the effective than rainforests. The retention and expansion
is to be recognised as a key It is a unique opportunity to identify the
carbon through helping with climate significant commerce and employment of local mangrove systems is a commercial opportunity
opportunities that both Council and the
element and high value asset in change’ [Professor Costanza] said … ‘ [We that is currently generated via those for the landowner, as part of the international offset
community have in ensuring a sustainable program that ‘credits’ the mangrove coverage under the
the city’s economic future. environment can be maintained in the face
are] considering how we manage those natural resources.
things going forward and how that might national carbon-reduction regulatory framework. The
of challenges posed by urban development As Council’s Public Health and SA Dept of Environment, Water, and Natural Resources
be improved or degraded, depending on
and the ongoing impacts of habitat loss Community Wellbeing Plan 2020 notes, it is exploring the potential for future carbon credits in
the kinds of decisions that are made.’ ”
and climate change. is critical to the economy of the Council the region of the mangroves and salt fields. This may
(ABC News 10 Feb 2016) www.abc.net. lead to significant commercial opportunity in the region.
An example of the economic importance au/news/2016-02-10/port-river-barker-inlet- area, and its sustainable employment,
of the natural resources of the area was economic-value/7153064 that the local economy diversify beyond EXAMPLE 3 - The dolphin Sanctuary and dolphin
demonstrated in a project undertaken by traditional heavy manufacturing and based tourism is of significant value to the local
A significant challenge in the next decade related logistics, and into a wider range economy. Over 100,000 visitors per annum currently
Flinders University in 2016, which brought
will be the development of areas adjacent of economic opportunities and high value undertake boat tours of the Port River, with dolphins
together significant economic studies of
to the vulnerable mangrove, samphire, and sectors - including environment-focused being a key natural attraction. Dolphin watching also
the area, and reported that …
related coastal systems of the Barker Inlet goods and services. This transition will supports growing commercial kayak tourism businesses.
“Researchers have put an economic and Port River estuary, at Gillman and Dry Nature based tourism in the Adelaide Dolphin
benefit both community wellbeing, and
value of about $3 billion per year on the Creek. The release of land for residential Sanctuary is estimated to be worth $1.5M in ticket
the environment itself.
natural resources of the Port River and sales alone. (DEWNR, 2017).
development in the former saltfields area,
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5.1 ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMY
SA’s Low Carbon Future Program • S A’s energy minister will have the power The Actions include developing: The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is the
and Low Carbon Investment Plan to order a generator to be switched on • Standout walking journeys across the home to an extraordinary range and
if more supply is needed (a power held landscape quality of natural environments, including
for South Australia by the AEMO). many land and sea scapes unique to this
• Unrivaled native wildlife experiences
In its economic development role, and part of the world. The City includes
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has a close to Adelaide
in liaison with the State Govt and the formally recognised State nature reserves
number of the state’s energy supply and • Immersive marine wildlife experiences
development industry, Council can such as Mutton Cove, many species of
waste industry assets and infrastructure, without equal
encourage large and small scale renewable significant flora and fauna protected
including power and waste to energy
energy developments in the region, and • Cutting edge sensory experiences that under Commonwealth legislation, many
plants on Torrens Islands and the Le Fevre
locally – to maximise grid efficiency, and leave a lasting impression. species of migratory birds protected by
Peninsualr.
generate both renewable energy and international treaties and agreements,
All of these are available opportunities in
employment and skills growth. This presents an opportunity to work with formal natural Sanctuaries including the
the Port Adelaide Enfield area.
local industry and State Government on Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the newly
This includes opportunities to support energy demand and supply initiatives that The City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s established Adelaide International Bird
the establishment of community owned benefit the local communities, economy Living Environment Strategy 2022 and Sanctuary (AIBS). These resources are a
renewable energy initiatives. and environment. Draft Tourism Strategy and Action Plan valuable platform for nature-based and
The State Government has set a renewable 2022 include nature based tourism as a associated tourism businesses.
energy target of 50% renewable energy strategic priority. There are benefits to the
Nature-Based Tourism The links to Aboriginal heritage and
‘Green Industries SA’ contributes $500 million to Gross State international partnerships in ‘green Waste Management Strategy 2017 -2022 generation by 2025 and in the Low Carbon environment via the public and businesses
The State’s Tourism strategy includes an experiences are also unique to this area.
Product, and directly and indirectly economy’ and ‘cleaner production’ vision is to ‘create a city with affordable Investment Plan a target to achieve $10 appreciating the value of protecting and
In 2015, the State Government action plan for the activation of South The Kaurna culture is closely connected
employs about 4,800 people. Nationally, services, which is an area of significant and innovative waste management that billion in low carbon generation by 2025. improving our unique natural heritage and
established ‘Green Industries SA’, which Australia’s nature-based tourism sector, to the natural environment – and nature-
the waste sector is worth an estimated growth and interest in China and India protects the environment, contributes assets in the area. Partnering with local
aims to build on the achievements of More recently in the wake of critical failures which outlines the State Government’s based tourism mostly occurs on lands and
$14.2 billion per year ’ (From Green in particular. This will also require liaison to the local economy and is valued by Kaurna people will be a key element of the
Zero Waste SA in the areas of waste in the national electricity market that led vision and actions to make South waters that are the custodial responsibility
Industries SA Consultation Paper 2015) with other Green Industry partners the local community’. The strategy sets a program – and will include investigating the
management, resource efficiency to a state wide blackout in mid 2016, the Australia a world leader in nature-based of the traditional owners of the area,
and agencies at regional and State level, target to increase our diversion of waste development of appropriate accommodation
and recycling - with an emphasis on Council is preparing a Waste Management State Government has decided to take the tourism, while supporting the ongoing which creates opportunities to link nature-
particularly the Environment Protection from landfill toward 65% by 2022 (was and tourism support, walking trails, and
encouraging innovation and economic Strategy, which will identify the lead in ensuring a secure energy supply for conservation of our State’s natural and base tourism with ‘cultural tourism’.
Authority, Dept Planning, Transport 50% in 2016). educational/ interactive experiences.
growth through development of the opportunities to support the waste the state, that includes a high proportion of cultural heritage.
and Infrastructure, and Dept of State The preparation of the Adelaide
Green Economy. management and recycling industries Council will continue to advocate for a dispatchable renewable energy. Exploring the islands and marine
Development, along with key industries The strategy and plan also outline the International Bird Sanctuary Management
in the area, and improving resource greater policy and regulatory emphasis environment of Barker Inlet (including
‘ South Australia is facing economic and associations in the region. The measures include: State Government’s commitment to Plan (being undertaken in 2017 with
recovery and waste-to-energy technology on reducing the generation of household Torrens Island Conservation Park) presents
challenges which require new responses • a government owned and operated new work with tourism stakeholders and to Council and community participation) will
developments. Port Adelaide Enfield The State Govt via its Green Industries and business waste (prevention) via an opportunity to create a unique nature
built on economic diversity, and which $360 million, 250-megawatt gas-fired encourage investment into the industry. include a significant focus on Aboriginal
has a dedicated Land Use Zone for SA program is also preparing a Waste the requirement for a much stronger and cultural tourism hub in the area, to
capitalise on opportunities in the newly power plant The strategy and action plan aim to inject heritage and tourism, including the
waste management activities, and via its Infrastructure Strategy, which is an regulatory framework around reducing link to the Dolphin Sanctuary and the new
expanding markets in our region .The $350 million a year into the state economy creation of jobs for local Aboriginal guides,
Economic Development Strategy 2020 opportunity for Council to contribute packaging and improving product • Australia’s largest battery built by the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary. An
waste management and resource recovery and create 1,000 new jobs by 2020. consultants, and service providers.
Council can play a role in facilitating strategically to the growth of waste stewardship, which can only be addressed private sector, and funded from a $150 action in this Strategy is to explore those
industry is a significant sector of South million renewable technology fund opportunities, in collaboration with scientific
regional business networks, identifying management businesses in the area. at State and Commonwealth level.
Australia’s economy. The sector has experts, the community, and businesses.
market opportunities, and supporting
an annual turnover of about $1 billion, The City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Draft
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