Bayswater, WA
City in Western Australia
Australia
Bayswater, WA manages mosquito populations along the Swan River with drone mapping and spraying
Bayswater pursued a drone trial after years of unsuccessful breeding management at two wetlands. The mapping process involves a small drone capturing aerial imagery of known breeding areas. An agricultural drone with a 30-liter tank conducts spraying operations based on these maps. The biological larvicide deployed by the council does not harm nearby vegetation or wildlife. Council officials will decide on seasonal drone use after a six-hectare treatment in 2022.
Bayswater, WA
Australia
Bayswater, WA improves educational and health services for homeless youth with Anchor Point program
The nine-week pilot with Youth Futures WA offers comprehensive support to participants not currently attending schools. Thirteen residents aged 15 to 19 receive one-on-one attention as they pursue general education certificates. Bayswater offers weekly fitness sessions with instructors at The RISE. The Anchor Point pilot includes mental health workshops and a nutrition course. Graduates of the program are outfitted with skills necessary for the next steps into adulthood.
Bayswater, WA
Australia
Bayswater, WA engages local coffee shops in mental health campaign with Chatty Cafes initiative
The council announced the program at two partner cafes during Mental Health Week. Each cafe contains at least one chatty table and a person signals their interest in conversation by sitting down. A Stress Less Space event prior to the kickoff raised mental health awareness among local businesses and residents. Bayswater officials will recruit additional cafes for the initiative in line with its Act-Belong-Commit wellbeing campaign.
Bayswater, WA
Australia
Bayswater, WA approves LED lighting projects to stimulate the economy and reduce energy usage
City councilors approved $140,000 AUD in LED lighting projects as part of a stimulus package to offset the impacts of COVID-19. Five buildings received exterior LED fixtures that improve nighttime safety. Baywater also added efficient lighting to five high-traffic roads and walkways for better visibility. Local contractors and suppliers received much-needed work while the council works toward its 2040 net-zero emissions goal.
Bayswater, WA
Australia
Bayswater, WA invests in rooftop solar for council buildings on route to 100% renewable energy
The council upgraded its Civic Centre with a 64-kilowatt solar system. Local officials estimate a three-year repayment schedule based on energy savings. Bayswater previously invested in rooftop panels for nine buildings including the Early Years Hub and Bayswater Waves. These panels will help power electric fleet purchases set to start in 2021. Investments in solar energy will help Bayswater reach its goal of 100% renewable energy use by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Bayswater, WA
Australia