The annual State Tidy Town Awards were recently held and Toronto was overall Tidy Town in NSW in our population category
(4001 – 10,000) – one of 6 finalists in the State.
There were several aspects to the award which recognised practical regional environmental programs. The achievements were
- Wildlife Corridors & Habitats Category – Highly Commended (2nd place) – Kilaben Bay Wetlands
- Water Conservation Category – 1st place – Eraring Energy water conservation project
- Waste Minimisation & Litter Reduction Category – Highly Commended (2nd place) – Turning Toronto Green Stage 2 (plastic water bottle reduction campaign)
- Schools Environment Award – Highly Commended (2nd place) – Lake Macquarie High School
