Ross Povey
oil risk
strategy
Director Planning & Development
our cities
“the city is an overwhelming input/output
machine, a voracious beast guzzling in,
defecating out….can civilization continue
this way?”
Charles Landry, renowned city thinker & author
what others said
“I commend council for taking a strategic
lead role on this important issue.”
Eric Lumsden PSM, Director General – Department of Planning
Government of Western Australia
what others said
“the city of vincent commends the city of
stirling for leading the way among western
australian local governments in taking this
issue on and recognising the urgency with
which the risks posed by peak oil need to
be addressed.”
Carlie Eldridge – Director Planning Services, City of Vincent
Neighbouring Local Government
what others said
“main roads wa would like to commend the
city of stirling for its foresight and
innovation in addressing this impending
issue.”
Murray Limb, Manager Environment, Main Roads WA
Government of Western Australia - agency responsible for major roads
what others said
“the reduced consumption of fossil fuels
and the promotion of sustainable transport
alternatives for western australians have
some key synergies with the RAC’s
advocacy strategy.”
Patrick Walker, Executive General Manager, RAC WA
Peak Membership Group for Car Users
city of stirling
community of 205,000
joondalup rail line & mitchell freeway
proposed light rail to mirrabooka
stirling city centre
transport risks
In Australia:
• 75-90% of urban trips are by car
• 30% trips under 3km
• 50% trips under 5km
oil risk strategy
what it is
how it was developed
how it will be implemented
questions
what it is
www.stirling.wa.gov.au
what it is
1. reduce travel for people & goods
2. reduce/eliminate use of oil in transport
3. reduce fossil fuel derived electricity
4. inform & engage stakeholders
5. contingency plan to reduce oil risk
what it is
contingency plan to reduce oil risk
• maintaining services
• reducing pain to community
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meals on wheels
waste collection
rangers & security
social impacts
how it was developed
commenced 2008
internally driven
sustainability working group
peak oil working group
challenges
executive & leadership team
professional review
pb & cusp
council adoption 2012
how it was developed
internally driven
champion
executive support
cross functional team
scenario workshops
briefings with councillors
professional review
body of knowledge
assist with implementation plan
how it will be implemented
implementation plan & guidelines
oil risk strategy - part 3
strategic community plan 2013 - 2023
energy wise city, accessible & connected city
how it will be implemented
4 year action plan
identifies high priority city actions
building on existing city initiatives
advocacy actions
community actions
annual reporting on progress
staff implementation group
future bus lanes . beaufort street
how it will be implemented
annual reporting
fuel - 0.5% reduction since 2009/10
corporate energy
management plan
focus on electricity consumption
city of stirling - annual report 2011/12
how it will be implemented
implementation examples
mirrabooka town centre improvements &
future max light rail
how it will be implemented
implementation examples
lessons learnt
positives:
organisational willingness to confront reality
support for town planning changes
support for travelsmart programs
support for footpath program
negatives:
resistant pockets in the organisation
don’t underestimate BAU culture and thinking
the strategy - beginning of the journey
Ross Povey
ross.povey@stirling.wa.gov.au
oil risk strategy
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