Hobsons Bay, VIC
City in Victoria
Australia
Hobsons Bay, VIC unveils new collection of data dashboards for easier tracking of council work
Ten dashboards visualize regular updates on local services for residents and local officials. The Hobsons Bay at a Glance page includes map layers for public facilities like restrooms, playgrounds, and rail stations. Dashboard users curious about the most common service questions and response times visit the Customer Service page. Progress on multi-year projects like the Urban Forest Strategy and the five-year Council Plan is tracked on dedicated dashboards.
Hobsons Bay, VIC
Australia
Hobsons Bay, VIC H2.0 Performance creates unified system for staff reviews and service delivery
Council leaders identified a disconnect between the city's priorities and day-to-day work in its current IT systems. This gap also created staff frustration about how their tasks fit in with long-term goals. The H2.0 Performance dashboard presents daily activities, performance metrics, and professional goals for each employee. The switch from patchwork solutions encourages cross-department collaboration and more efficient use of public resources.
Hobsons Bay, VIC
Australia
Hobsons Bay, VIC places project decisions in resident hands with Community Pitch program
Community Pitch 2022/23 sought resident proposals during a five-month period. The Community Engagement team and council departments narrowed 114 proposals to 13 finalists including upcycling workshops, native nature strips, and weekend barbecues for social connections. Residents enter drawings for local shopping vouchers by voting for their three favorite projects on the Participate Hobsons Bay platform. Winning projects share $50,000 AUD in public funds for implementation.
Hobsons Bay, VIC
Australia
Hobsons Bay, VIC pairs electric vehicle fleet conversion with a free public charging trial
The council replaced fleet vehicles with three Nissan LEAFs and two plug-in Renaults. A 50kW public charger was added on a trial basis in the suburb of Altona. Local residents used the Chargefox app to access the charger for free. Hobsons Bay pursued both initiatives as part of its goal of net-zero emissions by 2030. Council officials also identified Altona as an ideal location for EV drivers traveling through Greater Melbourne.
Hobsons Bay, VIC
Australia
Hobsons Bay, VIC tested Emesh recycled plastic surfacing for Skeleton Creek Trail
The council replaced an 80-meter area of the trail with a mixture of concrete and Emesh plastic fibers. Emesh is made with recycled plastics and provides greater flexibility in trail construction than steel reinforcement. This section of Skeleton Creek Trail reduced landfill waste by 108 kilograms and emissions by 2,500 kilograms. Hobsons Bay will compare wear and tear on the new trail section to other sections before extending the pilot.
Hobsons Bay, VIC
Australia
Hobsons Bay, VIC accelerates solar panel installation on council buildings after initial successes
The council's Solar Panel Installation Project aims for panels on up to 43 public buildings over the next decade. Four libraries and a community hub already use solar energy, achieving up to an 85% reduction in emissions. Solar panels purchased by the council recoup initial investments within eight years through energy savings. Hobson Bay expedited solar energy adoption to meet emissions and resiliency goals in the 2030 Community Vision document.
Hobsons Bay, VIC
Australia
Hobsons Bay, VIC works toward reduced gambling by seniors with The Digital Switch initiative
The Digital Switch program asks volunteers to serve as digital mentors to seniors with identified gambling dependence. Digital mentors socialize with participants and oversee activities that distract from electronic gambling options. Council officials are working with local organizations on events that reduce senior isolation and addiction. Hobsons Bay is recruiting digital mentors during the COVID-19 outbreak for post-pandemic implementation.
Hobsons Bay, VIC
Australia