Port Adelaide Enfield, SA
City en South Australia
Australia
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA works with local manufacturer on a recycled curbside bin pilot
The council's three-bin system uses bins made from 30% recycled plastic. Trident Plastics supplied Port Adelaide Enfield and Charles Sturt with enough bins entirely made from out-of-service bins for 200 households. Local officials will evaluate bin performance and participant experiences during the one-year pilot. A successful trial would lead to the eventual replacement of every bin with 100% recycled products.
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA
Australia
Charles Sturt, SA
Australia
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA introduces Green Business Incentive Scheme for small businesses
Port Adelaide Enfield created a $75,000 AUD fund for emission-reduction measures. Local businesses with less than 200 employees are eligible for the scheme. Successful applicants receive up to 50% of the cost for upgrades like solar panels, on-site battery storage, and greenhouse gas inventories. Each business can apply for up to $10,000 AUD for their projects. The scheme fits within a Living Environmental Strategy focused on sustainable business practices.
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA
Australia
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA combines improved connectivity with digital assets to guide visitors
The council's Smart Wayfinding Project began with a touchscreen kiosk at the Visitor Information Centre. This kiosk gathers local maps, event calendars, and history lessons in a single location. Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the port allow tourists to connect with council resources. The Visit Port Adelaide app offers virtual tours, day planning tools, and a business directory. This app also contains an augmented reality experience called Ghosts of the Port.
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA
Australia
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA conducts a surveillance pilot to combat illegal dumping
Council officials worked with ATF Vision to install cameras at locations with prior illegal dumping activities. The solar-powered cameras activate when motion is detected. Nameplate recognition technology identifies motorists involved in dumping for further investigation. Surveillance equipment and witness reports allow Port Adelaide Enfield to levy fines up to $30,000 AUD for individuals and $60,000 AUD for organizations.
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA
Australia
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA improves coastal mobility with eScooter pilot
The six-month pilot deployed 500 electric scooters to beaches and coastal trails heavily frequented during the summer. Neuron and Beam eScooters were limited to 15 kilometers per hour with automatic speed reduction in pedestrian hotspots. Port Adelaide Enfield worked with officials in West Torrens and Charles Sturt to extend eScooter use along the St. Vincent Gulf.
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA
Australia
West Torrens, SA
Australia
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Marion, SA works with neighboring councils on plug-in waste collection vehicle pilot
Marion, Adelaide, Charles Sturt, and Port Adelaide Enfield agreed to a joint collection contract with waste service Cleanaway. A 2018 Dennis Eagle truck is assigned to routes in all four councils with nightly recharges at a local Cleanaway facility. The all-electric vehicle produces limited emissions and noise while traveling up to 120 kilometers per charge. Council leaders are looking at real-world range, performance, and maintenance before a potential fleet expansion.
Marion, SA
Australia
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA
Australia
+2Charles Sturt, SA works with neighboring councils on electric vehicle charging network
Charles Sturt, Marion, and Port Adelaide Enfield are partnering with Jolt to add 21 EV access points in 2021. Each charger is powered by solar energy and offers up to 7 kilowatt-hours of free electricity per vehicle. This charge can power the average plug-in vehicle for up to 45 kilometers. This group of councils is working with Australian Renewable Energy Agency on charger rollout. Council leaders in Charles Sturt plan at least 15 EV chargers within city limits by 2025.
Charles Sturt, SA
Australia
Port Adelaide Enfield, SA
Australia
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