Sustainable Travel & Transport

Sustainable Travel and Transport is a Sustainability Pillar in our Sustainability Strategy 2021 - 2031. The relevant key principle is: 'Sustainable or Green Transport aims to limit the reliance on diminishing natural resources that leave a high carbon footprint'. Our objectives related to this pillar are:

Reduce the carbon footprint for the fleet of corporate vehicles
Planning developments to include infrastructure and design considerations for alternate modes of transport
Fund innovative technologies for sustainable and green transport options
Promote programs that will see reduced reliance on fossil fuel transport
Support adaptation to sustainable best practice transport options in the community

What We're Doing

Some current and recent projects related to the Sustainable Travel and Transport pillar include:

Our fleet of corporate vehicles is transitioning away from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles
An public electric vehicle charger was installed on Hollings Road near Berridge Park in 2023
Our Councillors and staff have use of an e-bike to travel into town for meetings and appointments from the Shire Administration Building
A commuter carpark is available just east of town on South Coast Highway, between the Shire Administration Building and the Denmark Country Club

Posted 15 February 2024 Job Complete: Kernutts Road Gets Major Upgrade

Capital works project delivers major improvements to important local road

Posted 18 December 2023 Nornalup Jetty Project Delayed, On Track for January Completion

Substantial progress made on the construction and installation of all-abilities jetty

Posted 28 November 2023 Climate Dashboard Launched to Promote Awareness and Action

Online dashboard created to boost connections with South Coast Alliance funding

Posted 28 September 2023 WOW Factor Coastline Trail Expansion Complete

Stage 2 of Denmark's popular WOW Trail completed, joining Ocean and Lights Beaches

Posted 02 August 2023 Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities

Renewed focus on areas such as roads and youth in line with community feedback

Posted 12 December 2024 Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month

Local contractor engaged to deliver construction of new path, completed by April 2025

Posted 15 November 2024 Community Forum: Roadside Vegetation Mapping Report

Community members invited to attend forum to find out more about this project

Posted 06 August 2024 Shire Invests more than $2.8M into Local Road Network in 24/25

Boosted funding for road infrastructure and civil works equipment in newly adopted budget

Posted 18 July 2024 Roadside Vegetation Mapping Project Launched

Data will assist efforts to protect native vegetation on our roadsides into the future

Posted 19 June 2024 Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment

Concept plan and supporting documentation now available on Your Denmark