Waverley, NSW
Area in New South Wales
Australia
Waverley, NSW Thinker-In-Residence initiative fosters collaboration on sustatinable solutions
The council called for Expressions of Interest from applicants with expertise in circular economy, urban design, and climate resilience. The selected Thinker-In-Residence will receive AUD 50,000 in public funds for innovation programs and events at the newly restored Boot Factory. Waverley also offers datasets, administrative support, and discounted venue rates to the Thinker-In-Residence. This one-year pilot advances goals in the council's 10-year Environmental Action Plan.
Waverley, NSW
Australia
Waverley, NSW Swap & Wash pilot tackles landfill waste from single-use takeout containers
Council officials recruited seven eateries in Bondi for the three-month pilot. Patrons receive meals in Mealboxes during their first orders in the trial period. Restaurants and cafes exchange sanitized Mealboxes for returned Mealboxes, thus eliminating container waste and costs. Each box is made from recycled plastic collected by local startup rePlated. Waverley anticipates a reduction of 437 kilograms of plastic waste and four tons of carbon emissions during the pilot.
Waverley, NSW
Australia
Waverley, NSW Pubs & Clubs Pilot Program eases energy costs for hospitality businesses
Three participating businesses receive free one-on-one guidance on appliance repairs and upgrades. The Pubs & Clubs team determines if lower monthly tariffs are available from energy suppliers through utility bill analysis. Waverley Council anticipates a 15% reduction in energy costs for each participant. The one-year pilot is an offshoot of the Building Futures program for energy savings in apartment buildings.
Waverley, NSW
Australia
Waverley, NSW shares local business advancements during inaugural Bondi Innovation Forum
The one-day conference hosted 15 business owners and entrepreneurs from the Sydney area. Each speaker spent up to 20 minutes sharing their thoughts on topics like the regional innovation ecosystem and the future of hospitality. The free virtual event allowed the region's creative minds to reach national and international audiences. Waverley Council worked with the Bondi Innovation Alliance and the Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce on the event.
Waverley, NSW
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Waverley, NSW develops an electronic waste and textile recycling pilot for apartment buildings
The one-year pilot sends the council's waste contractor to collect acceptable materials on a regular schedule. E-waste and textiles placed in designated bins are refurbished for sale or reused by partner organizations. Waverley opened the no-cost pilot to apartment buildings with at least 20 units. This program recognizes a blind spot in the council's waste management system as 70 percent of residents are renters.
Waverley, NSW
Australia
Waverley, NSW powers its public Wi-Fi network with council-owned solar panels
The council's free Wi-Fi network grew from serving Bondi Beach patrons to 85,000 users in six locations. Waverley requires 27,000 kilowatts per year to power 90 Wi-Fi points. Rooftop solar panels across public buildings provide 100% of the electricity needed to maintain user connectivity. Council officials established a net-zero emissions goal for 2050 achievable in part by its solar-powered Wi-Fi.
Waverley, NSW
Australia
Waverley, NSW tells the story of the city's development with Architectural Mapping Project
WAMP sought data on the ages, types, and amenities of 12,000 properties in the city. A spreadsheet with more than 100,000 cells was built from resident surveys, document research, and in-person reviews. The resulting map allows a user to find each building's age, use, number of stories, and parking availability. City officials will use the WAMP map when evaluating future housing developments and heritage protection measures.
Waverley, NSW
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Randwick, NSW and Waverley respond to recent drowning trend with Float to Survive campaign
Coastal communities like Randwick and Waverley experienced a significant increase in drownings from 2021 to 2022. The councils are working with the University of NSW on a multi-media campaign about the benefits of floating over swimming. Videos, posters, and ads explain that floating conserves enough energy for swimmers to float out of riptides and other dangers. University researchers will study how the Five Steps to Float messaging impacts behavior during the 2022-2023 summer season.
Randwick, NSW
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Waverley, NSW
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Randwick, NSW and Waverley councils work with university researchers on SkyParks greening pilot
Randwick and Waverley used state funding to convert underused public spaces into SkyParks in 2021. The councils are partnering with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on a SkyPark location at an on-campus location. Environmental sensors measure the impacts of urban green spaces on air quality, temperature, and other metrics. UNSW researchers will use its SkyPark as a learning environment for students, while the councils will use pilot data to shape future locations.
Randwick, NSW
Australia
Waverley, NSW
Australia