Environmental Management Policy

Policy number   POL/INFRA503
Next review June 2024

 

Swan Hill Rural City Council’s (Council) Environmental Management Policy will provide the context for the development of specific environmental strategies and management plans to enhance operational procedures and foster a culture of sustainability by aligning with Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO AS/NZS 14001 in identifying and managing environmental issues. The Policy provide Council with a strategic framework to undertake a range of activities in order to protect and enhance our local environment like:

  • land use planning and management
  • climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • the effective management of waste and stormwater
  • protection and enhancement of biodiversity
  • control of roadside weeds and pests.
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