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Page 1: HUME CITY COUNCIL INTEGRATED WATER ......The Integrated Water Management Plan: Strategy 2014-2017 was adopted by Hume City Council on 14 April 2014. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Council acknowledges

INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2014-2017 ACTION PLANwww.hume.vic.gov.au

HUME CITY COUNCIL

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HUME CITY COUNCIL INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2013-2016 ACTION PLAN

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION2. ACTION PLAN3. MEASURING SUCCESS4. REVIEW & EVALUATION

IMAGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many of the images contained within this document were taken by Hume in Focus environmental photography competition entrants.

We thank the following contributors:

Covers – Darren Rooney

Page 5 – Lily Knight

Page 12 – Lou Citroen

Page 14 – Lance Ingrams

The Integrated Water Management Plan: Strategy 2014-2017 was adopted by Hume City Council on 14 April 2014.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Council acknowledges we are on the ancestral lands of the Gunung-Willam-Balluk. Council passes on respect to the elders of traditional family clans, past and present.

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INTRODUCTIONThe Hume Integrated Water Management Plan 2014-2017 (IWMP 2014-2017) provides a new direction for water management in Hume. It builds on progress made under the Local Water Action Plan 2007 and updates actions from the Stormwater Management Plan 2000. It takes into account key and emerging issues in the water industry and beyond including:

■ The concept of the city as a catchment, integrated water management and development of legislation and policy direction at a Federal and State level

■ Current and projected growth in Hume

■ Climate change

■ The identified needs to protect and improve community assets including waterways, native habitat and recreational opportunities.

This action plan has been developed to guide Council in achieving the goals and objectives of the IWMP 2014-2017 under the following key themes:

1. Council water efficiency in open space management 2. Council water efficiency in the built environment3. Community water efficiency4. Hume’s waterways

The IWMP 2014-2017 includes the following documents:

1. Hume Integrated Water Management Plan

2. Hume Integrated Water Management Plan: Action Plan (this document)

3. Hume Integrated Water Management Plan: Technical Background Study

The Hume Integrated Water Management Plan: Technical Background Study (Design Flow 2012) has provided the technical detail and modelling data on which many of the strategies and actions of the IWMP are based.

The plan sets out objectives enabling Council to achieve the following goals:

■ Excellence in Integrated Water Management: achieving positive integrated water management outcomes through Council’s own actions

■ Community Learning and Action: maintaining and spreading awareness of water efficiency, human influences on waterway health and the environment and taking positive actions as a result

■ Influence and Advocate: influencing the actions of other organisations and advocating for support and the policy and regulatory environment that supports integrated water management

The Action Plan identifies the Council outputs and outcomes that will be measured to determine the success of the IWMP 2014-2017. It identifies the lead and supporting roles that Council departments will play in implementing the actions, and the financial investment required by Council to effectively implement the Action Plan.

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GOAL 1: EXCELLENCE IN INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT Council water efficiency in open space management

Key Performance Indicator 1: Increase use of alternative water sources (e.g. recycled water, stormwater) Target T1: Increase proportion of non-potable water use to 36% of Council total by 2016, 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2030

Objective: Improve water management in Hume’s open space Actions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

1 Install check meters at all open space facilities with multiple water uses

Accurate monitoring of multiple water uses at the same site; separate meters for separate uses

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Parks and Open Space, Leisure & Youth Services

Ongoing For new projects allocate to project budgets. Existing facilities - recurrent budget (Sustainable Environment)

2 Continue to investigate & implement new irrigation technologies and techniques

Irrigation infrastructure meets industry best practice

Lead: Parks and Open Space Ongoing Recurrent budget (Parks)

3 Continue warm season turf conversion program to completion at all sports grounds

Greater resilience of sports grounds to drought conditions

Lead: Parks and Open Space Ongoing Recurrent budget (Parks)

4 Establish and implement framework to assess beneficial irrigation opportunities for passive open space including streetscapes

Efficient and effective use of water at priority sites to improve public benefits

Lead: Parks and Open Space Dec 2014 N/A

Objective: Reduce drinking water use in open space

5 Prioritise and prepare business case proposals for stormwater harvesting projects (x4) identified in technical background study

Prepared business cases for improved future planning and increased funding opportunities

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Parks and Open Space

Sep 2015 $8,000 indicative budget request 2015-16 (Sustainable Environment)

6 Seek funding support for and implement stormwater harvesting projects as per business cases. Note: securing co-funding will be essential to implement these projects

Increased drought resilience of sports grounds and open space, improved stormwater flows to waterways

Lead: Parks and Open Space

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Two completed by 2017, all completed by 2020

See action 31 below

Objective: Improve data management and increase understanding of water use in open space

7 Develop water management in Parks and Open Space GIS layer(s) linking Parks spatial data, water consumption and asset management

A complete, water management resource, linking all assets spatially and accessible to all staff

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Parks and Open Space, GIS

Dec 2014 N/A

8 Develop annual reporting procedure for Parks to report on water saving actions

Accurate tracking of water management projects

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Parks and Open Space

Jul 2014 N/A

Objective: Gain support for and create awareness of Hume projects at a state / federal level

9 Apply for relevant grants and fully utilise all sources of grant funding

Increase resource capacity of Council to deliver projects

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Economic Development

Ongoing N/A

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GOAL 1: EXCELLENCE IN INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENTCouncil water efficiency in the built environment

Key Performance Indicator 2: Improvement in Council’s water use efficiency Target T2: Reduce Council’s average annual water use by 10% per capita by 2016

Objective: Improve water efficiency of Council buildingsActions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

10 Continue water management programs at Council buildings including rainwater tank installation, water efficient fixtures and fittings and building user engagement

Maximise water use efficiency at all Council buildings

Lead: Sustainable Environment Support: Property Services

Ongoing Recurrent budget (Sustainable Environment)

11 Ensure all new appliances and fittings are as water efficient as possible by;

■ specifying 3 star showers, 4 star cisterns, 6 star taps, 4 star dishwashers and 4.5 star washing machines (WELS ratings)

■ reviewing WELS ratings annually to ensure relevance

Maximise water use efficiency at all Council buildings

Lead: Property Services

Support: Sustainable Environment

Ongoing Allocated in Capital Works project budgets and recurrent budget (Services)

Objective: Improve water management in Council buildings

12 ■ Improve uptake of environmentally sensitive design (ESD) principals in Council projects; implement internal project referral process

Resource efficiency and reduced operational costs at project outset

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Capital Works, Property Services, Leisure and Youth Services

Oct 2014 N/A

Objective: Improve data management and increase understanding of water use in the built environment13 Continue development of Hume Water

Inventory (water use database) Accurate water consumption database across all Council sites

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing N/A

14 Implement recommendations from the utilities data management review (Ironbark Sustainability 2011)

Increased ability of site managers to accurately manage water use

Lead: Finance

Support: Sustainable Environment

Jul 2016 See action 17 below

15 Develop water management in buildings GIS layer(s) linking buildings spatial data, water consumption and asset management

A complete, water management resource, linking all assets spatially and accessible to all staff

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: GIS

Jul 2016 N/A

16 Install check meters at all facilities with multiple water uses

Accurate monitoring of multiple water uses at the same site; separate meters for separate uses

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Parks & Open Space, Leisure & Youth Services

Ongoing New projects - allocate to Capital Works project budgets. Existing facilities - recurrent budget (Sustainable Environment)

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17 Set up an internal dashboard reporting process, whereby facility managers of key facilities will receive regular energy, water and greenhouse performance data for their facility

Increased understanding of facility managers regarding resource usage and accurate tracking of progress

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Leisure and Youth Services, Services, Learning Community, Family and Children’s Services

Ongoing N/A

18 Commence a reconciliation process between Council facilities / assets, utility meters and utility invoicing, to identify cost and data anomalies and to improve the accuracy of Council’s greenhouse and water reporting

Utility billing inaccuracies identified

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Finance, Services, Leisure & Youth Services, Learning Community, Family and Children’s Services

Dec 2014 $10,000 recurrent budget (Sustainable Environment 2013-14)

Objective: Ensure water efficiency is integral to procurement and development decisions19 Make integrated water management a

primary consideration for all developments by investigating and implementing;

■ cross Council ESD principles and processes making water management integral to all developments

■ sufficient funding for integrated water management in the landscaping component of project cost schedules

Potable and stormwater outcomes are achieved at project outset avoiding costly future upgrades

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Capital Works, Leisure and Youth Services, Parks and Open Spaces

Jul 2014 $25,000 (Sustainable Environment budget 2013-14)

20 Ensure all strategic plans, master plans and Council plans incorporate and strengthen integrated water management provisions.

Council continues to progress towards sustainable resource use

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing N/A

21 Integrate energy and water considerations into Council’s five-yearly Building Service Audit (due 2016).

Resource efficiency becomes integral to Council building management

Lead: Services

Support: Sustainable Environment

Jul 2016 $20,000 indicative. New budget request in Greenhouse Action Plan 2013-16

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GOAL 1: EXCELLENCE IN INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENTCouncil water efficiency

Key Performance Indicator 3 Improved water efficiency in the Hume community Target T3: Reduction in annual residential water use by 14% per household by 2020

Objective: Increase availability and uptake of non-drinking water sources in HumeActions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

22 Investigate / implement ways for residents to more easily access rainwater tanks and water efficiency technologies e.g. ‘bulk buy schemes’, match funding of government rebates.

Develop partnership opportunities

Greater opportunities for community to become more water efficient

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Social Development

Jun 2015 $25,000 indicative new budget request. Recurrent budget (Sustainable Environment) if feasible

Objective: Improve the sustainability of homes in Hume23 Investigate / implement methods of achieving

integrated water management objectives using the planning scheme through;

■ use of ESD principles (e.g. STEPS, SDS) to residents and developers and encourage their use. Investigate opportunities to work with neighbouring Councils to achieve catchment wide benefits

■ use of permit conditions to achieve integrated water management objectives

Environmentally sensitive design and development principles beyond the 6 star standard to create more sustainable neighbourhoods

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Strategic Planning, Statutory Planning

Jun 2016 $15,000 (Sustainable Environment budget 2013-14)

Objective: Continue to promote the message of efficient water use to the Hume community24 Continue / develop partnerships with water

retailers in residential water efficiency programs e.g. Showerhead Exchange

Council is seen to be managing water efficiently and assisting the Hume community to do the same

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing N/A

25 Develop seasonal ‘residential water pack’ to promote message of water efficiency & healthy waterways. Investigate partner opportunities

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Social Development

Jun 2015 (recurrent thereafter)

$5,000 per annum. New budget request.

(Sustainable Environment recurrent budget)

26 Upgrade (where needed) all public toilets with water efficient technology and promote

Lead: Sustainable Environment Support: Property Services

Jun 2016 $5,000 per annum (Sustainable Environment existing capital works budget)

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Actions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

27 Continue to develop and improve partnerships with water retailers for business efficiency programs. Improve links with the Business Efficiency Network and water retailer business programs

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Economic Development

Ongoing N/A

28 Promote water management achievements by Hume businesses to the broader community

Lead: Economic Development Ongoing N/A

GOAL 1: EXCELLENCE IN INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENTHume’s waterways

Key Performance Indicator 4: WSUD systems constructed by Council Target T4: Complete WSUD systems (or equivalent projects) recommended in Technical Background Study by 2030 (two by 2016)

Objective: Improve waterway quality in developed catchments by addressing stormwater runoff and associated pollutant loadsActions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

29 Undertake comprehensive audit of existing WSUD systems to assess design and function

Accurate assessment of existing WSUD system performance

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Engineering and Assets, Parks and Open Space, Services

Jun 2015 $20,000 capital works budget 2014-15 (Engineering and Assets)

30 Compile prioritised and costed WSUD rectification program based on audits

A prioritised program of works to maintain WSUD design function

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Infrastructure Planning, Services, Parks and Open Space

Dec 2015 N/A

31 Prepare WSUD program for key sites identified in the technical background study and works identified in system audits. Prioritise based on environmental, economic and social benefit analysis.

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Infrastructure Planning, Capital Works, Engineering and Assets, Parks and Open Space, Finance and Property Development

Jun 2017 $10,000 indicative budget request 2016-17 (Sustainable Environment)

32 Submit WSUD business cases to Capital Works and source funding. Note: securing co-funding will be essential to implement these projects

Improvement of stormwater flows to waterways in developed catchments, two systems constructed

Lead: Sustainable Environment Support: Infrastructure Planning, Capital Works, Services, Parks Open Space

Sep 2017 N/A

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33 To assist developers in meeting stormwater quality and flow requirements;

■ review/amend/implement engineering design standards, technical specifications and drawings

■ provide examples of existing best practice

Consistent drainage design standards and enhanced stormwater controls delivered by developers

Lead: Engineering and Assets, Parks and Open Space

Support: Sustainable Environment

Jun 2015 N/A

34 Investigate developer contribution incentives for WSUD systems funding for infill development

Increased viability of WSUD infill developments with developer contributions.

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Statutory Planning, Finance and Property Development

Dec 2016 N/A

35 Identify and coordinate new WSUD capital works with planned infrastructure upgrades and revegetation projects (e.g. roads, car parks etc.)

Project integration leading to cost benefits

Leads: Infrastructure Planning, Capital Works

Dec 2014 N/A

Key Performance Indicator 5: Prevent TSS, TP and TN from reaching Hume’s waterways Target T5: Reduction in TSS of 36%, TP by 25% and TN by 21% from stormwater flows by 2020

Objective: Mitigate the effects of urban growth in Hume’s undeveloped waterways Actions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

36 Investigate means of achieving stormwater management standards that mitigate the effects of increased stormwater runoff (frequency, duration, flow rate, and cumulative volume) in priority catchments

Priority waterways are protected from future urbanisation by maximising rain / stormwater harvesting opportunities

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Subdivisions, Strategic Planning, Statutory Planning, Parks and Open Space

Jun 2015 $20,000 2013-14 (Sustainable Environment capital works budget)

Objective: Ongoing improvement in WSUD design and function

37 Ensure improvements in WSUD design and delivery continue by refining processes and procedures:

■ review processes and procedures for design inspections and approvals Examine asset inspection and construction supervision procedures.

■ Ensure adequate resourcing (including for materials testing

■ Reaffirm commitment to enforce noncompliance; provide adequate resourcing, develop consistent cross municipality monitoring and enforcement to ensure catchment wide benefits

■ Review procedures for handover inspection and approval of WSUD systems, including maintenance plans, ensuring

Developers deliver well designed, effective and functional water quality assets to Council in new subdivisions

Lead: Subdivision

Support: Parks and Open Space, Services, Sustainable Environment

Dec 2014 N/A

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Objective: Achieve better accountability, coordination of activities and maintenance Actions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

38 Continue development of costed WSUD asset management plans for all asset types:

■ Assign departmental roles and responsibilities for all stages of WSUD life cycle

■ Review departmental resourcing against identified requirements

■ Adopt dedicated WSUD operational budget(s) and assign to appropriate departments

Adequate resourcing and roles for WSUD management to better enable Council to meet its targets and management requirements

Lead: Engineering and Assets Support: Subdivisions, Parks and Open Space, Services, Sustainable Environment

Jul 2014 $105,890 2014-15 $123,430 2015-16 $163,232 2016-17 new operational budget request (“Parks and Open Space)

39 Implement cross Council water management group

Coordination, knowledge sharing & better defined roles & responsibilities

Lead: Sustainable Environment Jul 2014 N/A

Objective: Improve monitoring of WSUD & progress towards targets

40 Develop WSUD GIS layer including: water meters, alternative water schemes, gross pollutant traps / litter traps and all WSUD infrastructure. Link to asset management plans and monitor WSUD progress against objectives and targets

A complete, water management resource, linking all assets spatially and accessible to all staff

Lead: Sustainable Environment Support: GIS, Parks and Open Space, Services

Jun 2015 N/A

Objective: Review targets and actions to ensure relevancy

41 Reassess WSUD actions and targets to ensure relevancy as knowledge base expands

Targets and actions remain relevant over lifetime of plan

Lead: Sustainable Environment Jun 2016 N/A

Objective: Improve corporate knowledge and skills

42 Undertake skills audit and support relevant staff training to increase knowledge of all aspects of WSUD including: design, construction, maintenance, and modelling

Knowledge, skills and capacity across all facets of WSUD are increased within Council allowing for improved system function

Lead: Sustainable Environment Support: Engineering and Assets, Parks and Open Space, Services, Subdivisions

Dec 2014 N/A

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GOAL 2: COMMUNITY LEARNING AND ACTION Council water efficiency in the built environment

Key Performance Indicator 6: Public buildings with implemented demonstration projects Target T6: Implement one demonstration project per year

Objective: Demonstrate leadership in responsible water managementActions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

43 Install real time water consumption monitoring at Leisure Centres as visual community education resource

Council demonstrates water leadership, provision of education and interpretation

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Leisure and Youth Services

Dec 2016 $5,000 (Sustainable Environment Capital Works budget)

44 Install suitable interpretation at public sites (e.g. to promote rainwater use)

Council demonstrates water leadership, provision of education and interpretation

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Services

Jul 2016 $2,000 per annum (Sustainable Environment Capital Works budget)

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GOAL 2: COMMUNITY LEARNING AND ACTION Community water efficiency

Key Performance Indicator 7: Increase number of opportunities for residents to take part in water theme education Target T7: Establish a program of water themed education activities (two in year 1, assess demand for future years)

Objective: Build community capacity and knowledge of water use efficiency and Hume’s waterways Actions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

45 Continue to develop working partnerships with water retailers & ensure educational programs and resources are effectively promoted

Water education opportunities are maximised through effective promotion

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing N/A

Key Performance Indicator 8: Schools completing recognised water education program Target T8: Support four schools to complete recognised water education

Objective: Improve water education in Hume

46 Provide support to Hume schools interested in water education programs (e.g. ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic, Water! Live It Learn It)

Better educational outcomes related to waterways and water efficiency

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing $3,000 per annum (Sustainable Environment recurrent budget)

47 Develop a portfolio of community water education workshops & events as part of the Live Green program

An engaged community, increased awareness of water and waterway values

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing Sustainable Environment recurrent budget

48 Carry out regular reviews and updates of water section on Council’s website to ensure accuracy and relevance

Increased community awareness of water and waterway values

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing N/A

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GOAL 2: COMMUNITY LEARNING AND ACTION Hume’s waterways

Key Performance Indicator 9: WSUD interpretation projects completed Target: T9: Complete two interpretation projects by 2016 Key Performance Indicator 10: Community planted WSUD systems Target T10: Complete two community WSUD projects by 2016

Objective: Improve community understanding of waterway issues and WSUDActions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

49 Complete WSUD interpretation projects to increase community understanding of wetlands, rain gardens and waterway issues

Interpretation projects and programs providing the community with a greater understanding of waterway health and WSUD

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Parks and Open Space, Social Development

Jun 2016 $3,000 new capital budget request (Sustainable Environment 2015-16)

$3,000 new capital budget request (Sustainable Environment 2016-17)

50 Promote waterway education in the community; develop suitable workshops as part of Live Green and promote other relevant programs

Greater community knowledge of local waterways and their significance

Lead: Sustainable Environment Dec 2014 Sustainable Environment recurrent budget

51 Investigate implementation of a waterway education program. This may include:

■ Waterwatch Victoria programs

■ involvement of external organisations with water based education activities in Hume

■ “Working with partners to implement litter prevention programs, as per Council’s Litter Management Strategy

Greater community knowledge of local waterways and their significance

Lead: Sustainable Environment Jun 2014 $4,000 per annum (Sustainable Environment recurrent budget)

52 Investigate feasibility of community planted wetlands or rain gardens with “adopt a park” principles

Local communities have a greater sense of ownership and greater appreciation of WSUD

Lead: Sustainable Environment Support: Parks and Open Space

Jun 2014 N/A

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Key Performance Indicator 11: Industrial premises engaged Target T11: 90% of industrial premises engaged per year

Objective: Improve site environmental management practices at industrial and residential development sites Actions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

53 Assess industrial subdivision engagement activities. Assess need for and implement:

■ Industrial construction site and existing subdivision engagement program

■ Produce engagement materials to assist developers meet their obligations under the Industrial Stormwater Code of Practice

■ Regular engagement and enforcement of subdivisions and identified pollutant hot spots

■ Work with neighbouring Councils to enable catchment wide consistency of approach (SEMP conditions etc.)

Improved quality of stormwater runoff from industrial sites

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Subdivisions

Jun 2015 Sustainable Environment recurrent budget

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Key Performance Indicator 12: Residential development sites engaged Target T12: 90% of residential development sites engaged per year

Objective: Improve site environmental management practices at industrial and residential development sites Actions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

54 Assess residential development site engagement activities. Assess need for and implement:

■ Residential construction site engagement program

■ Review inspection, monitoring and enforcement activities, departmental roles, evaluate effectiveness and initiate improvements as necessary

■ Investigate feasibility of establishing best practice demonstration sites.

■ Work with neighbouring Councils to enable catchment wide consistency of approach (SEMP conditions etc.)

Improved quality of stormwater runoff from residential developments

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Subdivisions

Jun 2016 Sustainable Environment recurrent budget

55 Publicise industrial and residential site development programs (including engagement, inspection and enforcement). Forge better links with EPA in these activities

Improved stormwater runoff and educational tool to increase public awareness

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Marketing and Communications

Ongoing N/A

56 Implement monitoring program of fill and dumping “hot spots” and take enforcement action. Work with EPA Victoria and Melbourne Water

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Subdivisions, City Laws

Jun 2015 N/A

57 Conduct skills audit and document staff training requirements to ensure staff remain up to date and knowledgeable in WSUD

Staff have the sufficient knowledge and skills to meet Council objectives

Lead: Sustainable Environment

Support: Subdivisions, Engineering & Assets, Parks and Open Space

Dec 2014 N/A

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GOAL 3: INFLUENCE AND ADVOCATE Hume’s waterways

Objective: Continuous improvement of water management reporting and promotion Actions Outcomes Responsibility Complete by Budget

58 Review the Hume Integrated Water Management Plan

Reporting utilised to its maximum potential

Lead: Sustainable Environment Jun 2017 N/A

59 Fully utilise reporting (Sustainability Reporting and Live Green reporting) to promote water management achievements and progress

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing N/A

Objective: Advocate to Federal and State Government agencies regarding circumstances affecting Council’s ability to deliver integrated water management60 Advocate to state government organisations

e.g. DTPLI, GAA, Melbourne Water) to further develop integrated water management requirements for all development

State Government is aware of local government circumstances and issues relating to integrated water management

Lead: Sustainable Environment Ongoing N/A

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MEASURING SUCCESS

To evaluate progress and the successful implementation of this actin plan, the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) will be measured. The table below shows a summary of the 12 KPI’s and their associated targets.

Actions Outcomes Baseline Targets

KPI 1 Increase use of alternative water sources (e.g. recycled water, stormwater)

Percentage of total water use

2011 (34%) Increase proportion of non-potable water use to 36% of Council total by 2016, 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2030

KPI 2 Improvement in Council’s water use efficiency Reduction in Council’s drinking water use

2011 Reduce Council’s average annual water use by 10% per capita by to 2016

KPI 3 Improved water efficiency in the Hume

community

KL per household Jun 2011 (179 KL per household)

Reduction in annual residential water use by 10% per household by 2020

KPI 4 WSUD systems constructed by Council Number of WSUD systems Complete 23 WSUD systems (or equivalent projects) recommended in Technical Background Study by 2030 (two by 2016)

KPI 5 Prevent TSS, TP and TN from reaching Hume’s waterways

Kilograms of pollutants 2011 Reduction of TSS of 36%, TP by 25% and TN by 21% from stormwater flows by 2020

Reduction of TSS by 47%, TP by 31% and TN by 27% from stormwater flows by 2030

KPI 6 Public buildings with implemented demonstration projects

Number of projects Implement 1 demonstration project per year

KPI 7 Increase number of opportunities for residents to take part in water themed education

Number of events Establish a program of water themed education activities (two in year 1, assess demand for future years)

KPI 8 Schools participating in recognised water education program

Number of schools Support two schools per year to complete recognised water program by 2016

KPI 9 WSUD interpretation projects completed Number of projects Two interpretation projects implemented by 2016

KPI 10 Community planted WSUD systems Number of community planted systems

Two WSUD community planted projects by 2016

KPI 11 Industrial premises engaged Number of premises 90% of industrial premises engaged per year

KPI 12 Residential development sites engaged Number of residential sites 90% of residential development sites engaged per year

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Hume City Council 1079 Pascoe Vale Road Broadmeadows Vic 3047

PO Box 119 Dallas Vic 3047

Phone: (03) 9205 2200 Fax: (03) 9309 0109 Email: [email protected]

www.hume.vic.gov.au