Byron, NSW
Area in New South Wales
Australia
Byron, NSW shapes community behavior toward mosquitoes with Tackling Mosquitoes Together campaign
Local residents sign up for free SMS texts that are customized for seasonal weather patterns. Texts connect tide levels, precipitation, and temperature to their impacts on mosquito populations. Recipients also receive videos and fact-or-fiction messages about mosquitoes and disease spread. A dedicated campaign website hosts shareable social media text and guides to backyard maintenance and repellants.
Byron, NSW
Australia
Byron, NSW unveils Emergency Dashboard as a one-stop resource for natural disaster readiness
Local officials use community surveys and flood sensors to inform water-level data on the dashboard. A series of boxes presents curent weather warnings, active evacuation sites, and emergency contact information. The dashboard's interactive map provides layers on fire incidents and evacuation routes in anticipation of future bushfires. Byron Shire Council's emergency notifications are available through news and social media feeds at the bottom of the dashboard.
Byron, NSW
Australia
Byron, NSW collaborates with Popcar to evaluate carsharing services in high-traffic areas
The one-year pilot placed eight shared cars in Byron and two shared cars in Mullumbimby. Residents in need of short-term car usage accessed vehicles by the hour or day through the Popcar app. Byron introduced carsharing to reduce traffic congestion in business districts and improve affordable access to vehicles. The Popcar pilot aligns with council goals to reduce emissions including a net-zero emissions goal for 2025.
Byron, NSW
Australia
Byron, NSW develops Australia's first bioenergy facility with dry anaerobic digestion
The proposed Byron Shire Bioenergy Facility uses oxygen-free digestion to turn organic materials into renewable biofuel. This process diverts yard waste, food waste, and wastewater sludge from landfills. Council officials anticipate 4,000,000 kilowatt-hours of energy produced per year to power the facility and neighboring sewage treatment plant. Byron will achieve a 20% emissions cut and a 70% decrease in grid use from facility operations.
Byron, NSW
Australia
Byron, NSW adds a solar-paneled roof to public car park in bid to cut carbon emissions
The car park next to council offices in Mullumbimby features a 99-kilowatt solar roof covering 40 outdoor spaces. The solar roof provides approximately 25% of the office's energy and reduces annual energy costs by $30,000 AUD. Any energy in excess of office needs on weekends is sent back to the local grid. Byron added an EV charger powered by solar energy. This project works toward the council's goal of 100% carbon-free energy use by 2025.
Byron, NSW
Australia
Byron, NSW tested remote pressure valves for water pipes in Mullumbimby area
The six-month pilot studied the impacts of pressure reduction valves in the shire's administrative center. Each valve gathers data on water pressure and sends information back to the Utilities department. Remote control of the trialed valves reduced strain on local pipes and avoided costly leaks. Byron officials estimated a potential 40% reduction in leaks and a 20% reduction in pipes prior to the pilot.
Byron, NSW
Australia