Local Planning Statement

Mandate grey water harvesting and management for all new building developments

Remove dead trees from parks and reserves

It's good to have dead trees rot back into the ground, but this is at odds with bush fire management.

Develop and implement a plan for all public transport including taxis to be electric vehicles.

This would include a Council owned and run grid of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the LGA

Develop a cycle track along the railway line, linking all the towns

A cycleway along the railway would be a drawcard for tourists and provide an excellent service for residents.

Improve walkability by building more footpaths and safer pedestrian connections

Many streets in the Blue Mountains still don't have footpaths. This is a major deterrent for many people in walking to/from places. Although this is a massive undertaking, efforts should be made by Council to gradually build more footpaths and establish safer pedestrian connections. This would improve walkability and encourage people to leave their car at home.

Develop a Renewable energy microgrid for the Blue Mountains Community

Maintain the parks and gardens by harvesting storm and grey water. Relying on rain is history.