Lake Macquarie City Council understands that residents have a strong connection and commitment to their environment and in response has established the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program. After success in many other areas of Lake Macquarie, the program is now in the early stages of its development in Toronto, Carey Bay, Coal Point and Kilaben Bay.
Through the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program Council is committed to working with residents to help them to develop local plans and actions that will protect and enhance the natural features of neighbourhoods, reduce their ecological footprint, and build their capacity to respond to relevant environmental issues and events.
Involvement in the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program also builds strong community relationships as citizens embark on a journey together to discover the values and strengths of their neighbourhood, uncover the wealth and depth of existing community assets, develop their local plans, and work alongside their neighbours on projects that they decide will enhance their neighbourhood amenity.
As part of the program development process, all residents in Toronto, Carey Bay, Coal Point and Kilaben Bay will receive a Sustainable Neighbourhoods survey in their mailbox toward the end of April 2011.
By completing and returning this survey, residents can share their views about what is important in their community. Surveys completed and returned by the date specified on the survey will also go into the draw to win one of three Crest Earth Smart power boards valued at $120 each. On average, the power board reduces household power use by around $50 per year.
Once survey results are collated, a Sustainable Neighbourhood community workshop will be held in the local area. Residents who have indicated on the survey that they would like to know more about the program will be invited to the workshop. From here, residents are able to choose how they would like to be further involved in the program.
If you would like to know more about the program please contact Kelly Wood, Lake Macquarie City Council, on 4921 0333 or email kwood@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.
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