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 17 May 2023 Funding for Footpath Extension from Ag College to Springdale

Design phase for important footpath link to commence next financial year

Posted 01 March 2023 Public Electric Vehicle Dual Charger Now Operational

New electric vehicle charging infrastructure live on Hollings Road at Berridge Park

Posted 21 December 2022 eScooter Trial Going Ahead this Summer in Denmark

Hire company Beam receives approval to run 12-month trial in Shire of Denmark

Posted 24 October 2022 Pump Track Comes to Life Thanks to Community Spirit

Exciting new community asset with youth focus takes shape in Denmark

Posted 28 February 2022 Community Information Sheet for Electric Vehicles

Shire of Denmark fleet goes electric to reduce carbon footprint

Posted 28 February 2022 First Electric Vehicle Joins Shire of Denmark Fleet

Shire takes step towards reducing operational carbon footprint

Posted 30 March 2021 E-bike Purchase Aligns With Sustainability Goals

Shire staff may access e-bike to promote sustainable transport

Other Local Initiatives

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Useful Links

Contact

Our Sustainable Projects team, including our Sustainability Officer and Sustainable Projects Officer, can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.

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