The Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards were initiated by the LSGA in 1998 and are held annually. The Awards are open to all councils in NSW and will recognise outstanding achievements by NSW Local Government in managing and protecting the environment.
This year the Water Directorate will sponsor a new Environmental Best Practice for Water Utilities Bronze Award. The purpose of the award is to recognise best practice environmental management by local government water and sewer authorities. Only the 95 member councils of the Water Directorate will be eligible to nominate for this award. The award incorporates but is not limited to one of more of the following criteria:
Demonstration of a proactive implementation of the gazetted NSW Best-Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines 2007.
Demonstration of well-developed environmental systems and management plans.
Submission of a project, study or plan, completed within the past 12 months, that demonstrates superior environmental management.
Presentation of former projects that demonstrate environmental awareness and sensitivity.
Reputation for leadership within the local government water and sewer industry
The 2009-2010 Awards will be presented at Taronga Park Zoo, on the morning of 30 November 2010. For more information go to the LGSA website or contact Gary Mitchell.
The closing date for entries is Monday 30 August 2010.
