Hutt City Council

Environmental Sustainability Questionnaire

Focus Areas
 
1a. We have proposed seven areas (the areas are listed in Question 1b) where we think the Council is able to influence environmental outcomes.
 
Do you agree that these are the right ones?
1b. Please indicate the areas the Council should focus on.
Add any new areas that you feel are missing from the proposed strategy.
 
 
 
Actions
 
2a. In Section 8 of the draft strategy, we have proposed a series of actions in each of the seven focus areas. It would be helpful to know which actions you think are the most and the least important.
 
Please tell us if you think each action should be a high priority or a low priority
 
 
 
Waste Objectives and Actions
 
W1 Investigate and consider options for composting green waste separated at Silverstream landfill
 
 
W2 Investigate and consider options for diverting commercial kitchen waste from landfills
 
 
W3 Investigate and consider options for reuse and recycling of construction and demolition waste, such as unpainted and untreated timber, bricks, and scrap metal
 
 
W4 Develop a policy on recycling at public events at Council facilities (parks, reserves, and roads)
 
 
W5 Investigate and consider options for public place recycling, including in parks and reserves
 
 
W6 Improve marketing and communication of waste performance and targets as part of establishing an environmental sustainability brand for Council
 
 
W7 Work with large producers of waste to improve their efficiency
 
 
W8 Work with local schools to ensure that all schools in Hutt City have recycling facilities
 
 
W9 Work with the Hutt Valley District Health Board to ensure that the hospital works towards minimising waste.
 
 
Transport Objectives and Actions
 
T1 Accelerate cycle network development, address key choke points, and complete the strategic network within 10-15 years
 
 
T2 Improve cycle parking quality and quantity in the main centres and investigate and pursue the green parks concept for bikes (roadside parking for cycles in key locations)
 
 
T3 Advance the school travel plan programme to include all schools within 10 years
 
 
T4 Local marketing to highlight health, economic and environmental benefits of active transport
 
 
T5 Improve walking and cycling access around rail stations in conjunction with Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC)
 
 
T6 Upgrade the CBD bus terminal as part of the CBD Master Plan upgrades
 
 
T7 Investigate possible bus priority measures with Valley Flyer and GWRC, and establish a programme of works from 2014/2015
 
 
T8 Advocate for more bus shelters in the city with Greater Wellington Regional Council
 
 
T9 Investigate and consider the green parks concept for cars (parking advantages for ultra-fuel efficient vehicles)
 
 
T10 Promote use of motorscooters and motorcycles, by the provision of additional free parking in the main centres and transport hubs
 
 
T11 Investigate and consider options for encouraging car pooling, particularly for weekday commuter trips to/from employment
 
 
T12 Pursue and support initiatives that improve freight movement efficiency, including roading projects
 
 
Energy Objectives and Actions
 
E1 Target and encourage local charities and trusts to make energy efficiency project funding a greater part of their funding portfolio
 
 
E2 Target Housing New Zealand and Urban Plus to ensure that their Lower Hutt properties are fully insulated by 2020
 
 
E3 Target Housing New Zealand and Urban Plus to ensure that their Lower Hutt properties have efficient heating by 2020
 
 
E4 Investigate fast tracking and discounts for resource and building consent procedures for home energy efficiency initiatives, such as hot water heat pumps.
 
 
E5 Investigate fast tracking resource and building consents for small scale energy production, such as small business or home wind turbines, subject to controls concerning impacts.
 
 
E6 Work with local partners to develop pilot small scale local generation projects
 
 
E7 Indentify with heavy power users and work with them to find ways in which these companies can reduce energy consumption
 
 
Water Objectives and Actions
 
WT1 Upgrade Black Creek channel to increase capacity and further reduce the likelihood of flooding in the surrounding community
 
 
WT2 Develop a stormwater strategy that takes into account holistic approaches to the management of stormwater in Hutt City and encourage public engagement with this
 
 
WT3 Review areas served by the stormwater network that are not currently scheduled for asset renewal or upgrade and where there are potentially elevated stormwater risks to the environment and community
 
 
WT4 Install pumps on the Awamutu Stream outlet to