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Moonee Valley City Council
PO Box 126
9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
Tel: 9243 8888
Fax: 9377 2100
council@mvcc.vic.gov.au
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Page Last Updated:
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
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HOME>Environment, Waste and Recycling>Green Precinct Project
| Moonee Valley City Council will become an Environmental Leader with its new “Green Precinct” project set to create a blueprint for sustainable projects incorporating local businesses in Victoria.
The area between Pascoe Vale Road, Mt Alexander Road and The Strand will be developed as a high profile area demonstrating best practice sustainable business activities and employee programs that concentrate on energy, water, waste, biodiversity and travel.
The Green Precinct has received $190,000 from the Victorian Government Sustainability Fund which targets partnership-based, practical projects that will help Victorians to take action for sustainability.
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| The businesses within the Green Precinct include: |
 | Essendon Historical Society | | Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre | | Kinder Haven Childcare | | Max’s Cafe | | Melbourne Metropolitan Magistrates' Court | | Moonee Ponds Bowling Club | | Moonee Valley Civic Centre | | Moonee Valley Police Station | | Queens Park | | Queens Park Swimming Pool (YMCA) | | Sam Merrifield Library | | St Thomas Anglican Church | | The Clocktower Cultural Centre
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| Project Goals | | The project will aim for:
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| A 20% reduction of 2007/08 greenhouse figures by 2010 and a carbon neutral precinct by 2020; | | A reduction in 2007 potable (drinkable) water figures by 30% for each business by 2010; | | The recovery of 75% of solid waste to be reused or recycled by 2010; and | | Increases of at least 25% in the accredited GreenPower use for each business by 2010.
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| Currently, the project is undertaking environmental audits of the buildings to assess energy and water usage and costs. The auditing process will also identify opportunities for utilitiy reductions. More information will be available shortly.
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