Development of the Plan

The University of Western Australia – Facilities Management

Sustainable Development Plan 2010 - 2013


Finance and Resources, Facilities Management

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1

Context ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

Strategic Direction ................................................................................................................................... 1

Guiding Principles .................................................................................................................................... 2

Development of the Plan .......................................................................................................................... 2

Structure of the Plan ................................................................................................................................. 3

UWA Sustainable Development Plan 2011 - 2014 .................................................................................. 4

Energy.....................................................................................................................................4

Water................................................................................................................................. ….6

Recycling.................................................................................................................................9

Transport................................................................................................................................13

Built Form...............................................................................................................................15

Landscape..............................................................................................................................18

Procurement...........................................................................................................................20

Communication and Engagement..........................................................................................23

Appendices

Appendix 1: Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA

Appendix 2: Sustainable Development Workshops Results

Appendix 3: Operational Initiatives

Appendix 4: Financial Modelling

Appendix 5: UWA Sustainable Development Summer Scholarships 2010/11

Appendix 6: Sustainable Development Plan Timeline and Capital Cost Summary

Appendix 7: Sources of Information



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Sustainable Development Plan 2011 – 2014 (SD Plan) provides a strategic plan to guide the

University’s sustainable development for the next 3 years. The SD Plan addresses a key Operation

Objective within the OPP, which is to “make UWA an environmentally sustainable community”, while being mindful of the other aspects of sustainability, i.e., social and economic sustainability. The SD

Plan approaches sustainable development in the areas of:

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Operational and technical aspects (principally in Facilities Management)

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Policies (to be administered by Faculties, Sections, Schools,.)

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Research (Faculties, Research Centres)

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Communication and community engagement (all areas)

The SD Plan is structured into 8 focus areas, namely, Energy, Water, Recycling, Transport, Built

Form, Landscape, Procurement and Communication and Engagement . With the exception of

Procurement and Communication and Engagement, the strategic and operational objectives within each focus area have been guided by consultative workshops conducted in 2010, and encompassing all sections of the University.

Within each focus area, the strategic objectives, operational objectives and implementation strategies are outlined. These inform the strategic direction of the SD Plan. The SD Plan also proposes some initiatives to help achieve the operational objectives. These initiatives are supported by preliminary feasibility studies and high-level financial modelling. These initiatives form the operational section of the SD Plan. The operational section of the SD Plan is provided within the Appendices and is subject to ongoing review to finalise costs. Once finalised, the operational initiatives will be considered within the annual budget review.

The key recommendations arising from the Plan are:

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To accept in principle the proposed targets pending further detailed feasibility studies and annual review, in order to demonstrate UWA’s commitment to sustainability and maintain its standing within the GO8 and international universities community

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To develop, ratify and implement sustainability policies within each of the key focus areas. This is to be done in consultation with key stakeholders and reviewed by a working party to ensure that they are in line with the University’s strategic direction

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To support the planning of a user pay system in the areas of Energy, Water and Built Form

(space)

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To develop a ratings / measurement tool for Built Form and Landscape in order to develop baseline data and assess the performance of future initiatives in those areas

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To support further planning and business modelling of initiatives to assess their financial viability. If adopted, the funding for these projects will be subject to approval through the annual budget and planning review

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To develop sub-Plans for Transport (completed), Recycling and Communication and Engagement, in order to provide further details and costed recommendations in those focus areas.

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To support student scholarships in sustainable development research



Introduction

This UWA Sustainable Development Plan 2011 – 2014 (SD Plan) outlines the University’s plans to progress the sustainable future that is clearly articulated in the University’s Operational Priorities Plan

(OPP) 2009-2013. OPP strategies have been formulated with due consideration to the expected impacts on the University’s triple bottom line (social, environmental and economic). The OPP also includes a specific operational objective which aims at making the University environmentally sustainable with a focus on meeting the requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy

Reporting Act.

The SD Plan translates the University’s commitment to sustainable principles and practices into a set of clear plans a nd programs designed to advance the University’s vision of a more sustainable future.

The SD Plan covers all facets of University life, from teaching and research activities, building and infrastructure, to community engagement and procurement, establishing optimal sustainable development for an expanded university.

Context

The SD Plan has been developed in the context of the University’s direction articulated in the OPP with specific focus on making UWA an environmentally sustainable community. An overview of the

OPP, and how this plan aligns with the overall direction described in the OPP, together with the guiding principles underpinning the SD Plan and steps taken to develop this plan are provided below.

Strategic Direction

The SD Plan has been formul ated in the context of the University’s mission to “advance, transmit and sustain knowledge and understanding through the conduct of teaching, research and scholarship at the highest international standards, for the benefit of the Western Australian, Australian and international communities ” and its vision to “achieve international excellence”. The University has articulated its vision with the following defining characteristics:

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High quality , as the pervading criterion for all our activities

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Comprehensive , with a broad teaching and research profile in the arts, sciences, and professions

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Selective , within a comprehensive base, to develop particular areas of research strength and emphasis

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Research-intensive , with a strong teaching and research nexus across all our disciplines

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Internationally focussed , for both the content and standards of our activities

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Technologically innovative , to maximise our flexibility

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Responsive , to meet the needs of the community, our students and our graduates

It has been developed to advance the direction articulated in the OPP which includes the following over-arching Strategic Objectives:

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To improve the quality of the student learning experience;

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To improve the quality and impact, and productivity of research and research training;

 To improve the University’s positioning and reputation, and to develop strategic relationships and community engagement; and

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To develop our people and resources.

The SD Plan addresses a key Operational Objective, namely:

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PR6 : To make UWA an environmentally sustainable community

The SD Plan builds on the associated implementation strategies articulated in the OPP (listed below).

Implementation Strategies

PR6.1

Develop a University strategic framework for environmental sustainability

PR6.2 Operate within local, national and international environmental legislation and standards

PR6.3 Increase the understanding of sustainability amongst our staff, students and community

Guiding Principles

The development of this SD Plan has been guided by the following principles and associated pathways:

Critical Principles

The University as a role model

Pathways

By leading through research and practice in sustainable development initiatives

Clarity of goals

Building on the

University’s research strengths

By setting and communicating ambitious and realistic goals for all aspects of the University to maximise sustainable development potential

By achieving excellence in research that can proactively contribute to solving complex problems involved in creating a sustainable organisation and world

A precautionary approach to environmental sustainability

By ensuring the lack of full scientific understanding is not used to justify postponing measures designed to prevent likely irreversible environmental damage

Commitment across all levels of the organisation

By considering sustainable development issues in the University’s decision-making, planning and management processes

Inclusiveness and integration

By seeking engagement and participation from the University’s community in all aspects of sustainable development

Shared responsibility for outcomes

Benefits being shared by all

By promoting and encouraging sustainable development ethos to ensure every member of the University community is aware of their responsibilities

By fostering sustainable development values in our students and staff, through research, teaching, and operations

Development of the Plan

In 2009 the University of Western Australia introduced three key initiatives to significantly advance a commitment to ensuring sustainable development of the university into the future.

The first of these was the introduction of the Vice Chancellors Sustainable Development Committee

(VCSDC) comprising a broad cross section of the university’s research, education and administrative community. Following the appointment of the VCSDC, a planning workshop was conducted to


The University of Western Australia – Facilities Management canvas key principles and goals to guide the development of a Sustainable Development Plan for The

University of Western Australia resulting in a Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA, shown in Appendix 1.

The second key initiative was the formation of a new Sustainable Development (SD) business unit within Facilities Management. The primary focus of the ESD Business unit is to work with representatives from across the University to develop the UWA Sustainable Development Plan, the third key initiative.

In 2010, a series of consultative workshops, encompassing a broad cross –section of the University community, were carried out in key focus areas of sustainability to inform the SD Plan. The results of these workshops are shown in Appendix 2. In 2011, the University will launch the Sustainable

Development Plan 2011 – 2014 which will prioritise its sustainability initiatives for the next few years and help it meet its environmental goals.

Structure of the Plan

The SD Plan has been structured into 8 focus areas. These focus areas are Energy, Water,

Recycling, Transport, Built Form, Landscape, Procurement and Communication and

Engagement .

For each focus area, the whole of UWA baseline data has been provided where available. In most cases, the baseline year of 2008 was chosen, as the mandatory National Greenhouse and Energy

Reporting Act (NGER) was introduced that year, giving rise to more stringent record keeping and reporting standards. Most G08 Universities have also adopted the 2008 baseline. A key performance indicator (KPI) (e.g., ‘tonnes of greenhouse gases emitted’ for Energy ) was chosen as well as proposed reduction targets. The proposed targets strongly correlate with the Sustainable Development targets of other G08 Universities.

The strategic section of the SD Plan outlines the strategic objectives as well as operational objectives and associated implementation strategies. The operational section of the SD Plan provides a list of proposed initiatives or recommendations to help achieve the performance targets and is shown in

Appendix 3.

Within Appendix 3, the estimated reduction in KPI and the financial details of the initiatives are provided. The estimates provided are highly indicative due to the difficulty in predicting actual system performance, staff and student responsiveness and the variability between sites and buildings.

Furthermore, all costs are ball park figures, derived from feasibility studies carried out by external consultants, advice from internal technical expertise or student research findings. The financial evaluations of the initiatives are provided in Appendix 4, together with the general parameters and assumptions used in calculations and modelling. Although indicative, the information provided, such as discounted payback periods, assists with decision making regarding project viability and prioritisation.

Subsequent to the adoption of the Strategic SD Plan, detailed operational plans in the form of Project

Initiation Documents (PIDs) or Sustainable Development sub-Plans will be submitted for endorsement through the university governance system. In addition to the sub-Plans, the SD Plan is supported by various Facilities Management annual operational, business and management plans and programs, which are the coordinated efforts of various sections within Facilities Management. These documents will contain more detailed information and provide an annual review of the SD Plan.



Focus Area:

UWA Sustainable Development Plan 2011 - 2014

Energy

Strategic Objective: To demonstrate commitment to achievement of world’s best practice in energy conservation, management and research

Description: Energy use at UWA comprises approximately 80% electricity, 15% gas and

5% from other fuels. Electricity use at UWA comprises approximately 20% in lighting, 15% in central chilled water production and distribution, 25% in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) and other mechanical services and 40% in equipment, such as computers and research equipment. Gas is mainly used in hot water and heating water boilers (90%) and in kitchens and research equipment (10%). 95% of UWA energy is procured from energy retailers, Alinta and Synergy. The electricity rate increased by 17% in July 2010 and the gas rate increased by 80% in March

2011 as a result of contract renewals (3 and 5 year terms respectively).

Another factor that will affect energy costs is the Carbon Pollution Reduction

Scheme (CPRS). There is currently uncertainty surrounding the CPRS, however, for the purposes of financial analysis, a rate of $10 per tonne of

CO

2

-e emitted, imposed from 2012 onwards, has been assumed.

Baseline Data: 43,000 tonnes CO

2

-e emissions (2008 levels)

Proposed Targets: 20% reduction (i.e., 34,400 tonnes CO

2

-e emissions) by 2020 from 2008 levels

37% actual reduction (from 2020 levels)

Figure 1. UWA Greenhouse gas (CO

2

-e) emissions from energy use



Operational Objectives (Energy)

Operational Objectives Implementation Strategies Stakeholders

Executive endorsement of Energy related policies and procedures

Monitoring and reporting of energy consumption for each building

Reducing energy use through user accountability (user pay system)

Improving energy efficiency of buildings

Improving energy efficiency of equipment

Increasing the percentage of energy produced from renewable sources

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Develop or update a set of energy related policies and procedures consistent with the UWA policy framework

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These policies may include but are not limited to the following:

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Energy conservation policy

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Building management and occupation policy

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Travel related policies (e.g., fleet vehicles and air travel)

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Seek endorsement and ratification of policies via the appropriate approvals process

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Installation of monitoring and reporting hardware and software

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Develop a plan to introduce reporting system to building users, including display location and exposure, education and awareness program, etc.

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Develop a plan of a user pay system

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Seek support and feedback of stakeholders

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Engage Finance Officer to implement and administer system

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Review viability of technical improvements in building services, e.g., lighting, air-conditioning

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Where viable, submit for inclusion in annual Life Cycle Renewal or Minor Works capital budgets

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Review viability of technical improvements in equipment

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Develop PIDs for approvals and implementation

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Conduct feasibility studies for on-site or off-site renewable energy generation

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Develop PIDs for viable renewable energy projects

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Focus Area:

Water

Strategic Objective: To responsibly manage water through conservation, re-use, research and innovation

Description: UWA uses approximately 260,000 kL of scheme water This cost includes a charge for all waste water discharged to the sewer. At UWA, scheme water is used mainly in toilets (50%), air-conditioning cooling towers (30%), research equipment (10%), wash down equipment (including in kitchens)

(6%) and swimming pools (3%). UWA uses approximately 125 kL of groundwater, most of which is returned to the aquifer. Groundwater is used mainly for irrigation as well as pre-cooling of the MCS building. Groundwater usage is monitored by the Department of Water and UWA is currently not charged for its groundwater use. However, this may change in the future.

UWA uses minimal stormwater and greywater, due to the high costs of retrofitting and maintaining water harvesting and recycling installations.

However, stormwater re-use has been used successfully in the manufacture of deionised water in the MCS building. It is not known if the cost of water will increase in the future, however, UWA water usage may increase by approximately 4,000 kL with the completion and occupation of the new

Oceans Institute in 2014.

Baseline Data: 222,000kL (11.4 kL/EFTSL) (2008 levels)

Proposed Target: 20% reduction (i.e., 180,000 kL / 7.11 kL / EFTSL) by 2020 from 2008 levels

38% actual reduction (from 2020 levels)


Figure 2. UWA water use (kL)

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Operational Objectives (Water)

Operational Objectives Implementation Strategies Stakeholders Timeframe

Executive endorsement of Water related policies and procedures

Monitoring and reporting of water consumption for each building

Reducing water use through user accountability (user pay system)

Increase the percentage of recycled water use

Reduce mains water use in buildings and grounds

Reduce mains water use in Central

Plant cooling towers

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Develop or update a set of water related policies and procedures consistent with the UWA policy framework

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Water conservation policy

Irrigation water policy

Stormwater policy

Industrial Waste Management policy

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Installation of monitoring and reporting hardware and software

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Develop a plan to introduce reporting system to building users, including display location and exposure, education and awareness program, etc.

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Develop a plan of a user pay system

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Seek support and feedback of stakeholders

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Engage Finance Officer to implement and administer system

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Review viability of water harvesting and re-use systems

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Where viable, submit for inclusion in annual Infrastructure capital budgets

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Review viability of water saving technologies in toilets and research equipment

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Where viable, submit for inclusion in annual Life Cycle Renewal,

Infrastructure or Minor Works capital budgets

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Conduct feasibility studies in ways to reduce or re-use waste water from Central Plant

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Operational Objectives Implementation Strategies

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Where viable, submit for inclusion in Infrastructure capital budget

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Operational

Initiatives

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Focus Area:

Recycling

Strategic Objective: Aim for Zero Waste through reduction and recycling programs and research

Description: UWA produced approximately 400 tonnes of waste in 2010. Approximately

50% of this waste is recycled. The rate of waste disposal (general and comingled recycled) generally increases about 3.5% per year. The University currently recycles cardboard, plastics, batteries, toner cartridges and ewaste. The proposed recycling target is to achieve Zero Waste by 2020.

This will be supported by an onsite storage facility to manage waste streams. Ideally this should be integrated into a Services Precinct which will contain similar industrial activities.

Baseline Data: 194 tonnes general waste / 182 tonnes recycled waste (2008 levels)

Proposed Target: Zero Waste (100% recycled waste) by 2020

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(b)

Figure 3. UWA Waste (tonnes) (a) Business as Usual and (b) Zero Waste by 2020



Operational Objectives (Recycling)


Operational

Initiatives

(Appendix 3)

Executive endorsement of

Recycling and waste related policies and procedures

Establish services precinct for recycling operations

Ensure efficient waste management operations to maximise recycling and minimise contamination

Maximise recycled content of building materials

Minimise demolition and construction waste to landfill

Review feasibility of an on-site

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Develop or update a set of recycling related policies and procedures consistent with the UWA policy framework

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Green procurement policy

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Waste management policy

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Demolition and construction waste policy

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Incorporate recycling waste collection facility within services precinct as per Campus Plan 2010

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Incorporate planning and design of facility with future capital projects within the services precinct

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Develop a Recycling Plan including;

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maintaining a network of recycling stations throughout the campus and within buildings

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centralising the management of skip bins to minimise contamination

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Develop a measurement tool to capture recycled content of building materials in all building and refurbishment projects

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Include specification for recycled content of building materials within building guidelines and policies

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Develop a measurement tool to capture amount of building waste recycled

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Include specification for construction waste management within building guidelines and policies

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Conduct feasibility study for an on-site facility where organic

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Operational Objectives organic waste facility (bio-gas)

Implementation Strategies waste can be converted to bio-gas for campus use

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Possible student research opportunity


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Focus Area:

Transport

Strategic Objective: To provide students, staff and visitors equitable, efficient and reliable access to, from and between UWA campuses

Description: At UWA, there is a heavy reliance on single occupancy vehicles (SOV) as a means of commuting. However, the decrease in percentage of trips made by single occupancy vehicles and the increase in uptake of public transportation, from 2003 to 2010, particularly by students, is encouraging.

Th is is a result of the University’s efforts in the promotion of active commuting as well as its policy of maintaining the number of carparking bays to 3420. As a Strategic Specialised Centre (under Directions 2031), the university is well placed to capitalise on high volume transport initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint resulting from travel related emissions. This section of the SD Plan is supported by the UWA Transport Plan.

Baseline Data: 61% of trips made by staff and 38% of trips made by students are via single occupant vehicles (SOV) (2010 levels)

Proposed Target: 20% reduction (i.e., 50% of trips made by staff and 30% of trips made by students are via SOV) by 2020 (from 2010 levels)

Figure 4. Proportion of all trips to and from UWA by travel mode for staff and students in 2003 and

2010



Operational Objectives (Transport)


Executive endorsement of UWA

Transport Plan (underway)

Promote active commuting alternatives

Improve services to encourage active commuting

Promote flexible work arrangements to reduce congestion

Increase local accommodation for staff, students and visitors around

Crawley and other major UWA campuses

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Develop a strategic Transport Plan for Executive endorsement

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Develop an operational Transport Plan for budget approvals and implementation

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Engage a Travelsmart Officer and develop a Travelsmart program

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Investigate feasibility of a Universal Pass for public transportation

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Improve facilities for cyclist

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Improve facilities for pedestrians

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Improve public transport services

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Encourage HR policies that promote flexible work arrangements.

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Review timetabling and scheduling of course contact hours

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Promote the use of telecommunications to enable working off campus. Continual improvement of web-based learning experience (eLearning / iLecture)

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Endorse campus planning documents such as Crawley Campus

Plan 2010 which addresses future developments and urban planning

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Focus Area:

Built Form

Strategic Objective: To create an environment for learning, teaching, working, and living that is productive, dynamic and enjoyable while being socially, environmentally and economically responsible

Description: There are approximately 240 buildings on the Crawley campus. This corresponds to approximately 350,000 m 2 of gross floor area (GFA) or 15.5 m 2 GFA / EFTSL. This is higher than the Tertiary Education Facilities

Management Association (TEFMA) benchmark of just under 15 m 2 GFA /

EFTSL. Due to the varying ages of the buildings on Crawley, the

‘sustainability’ of the buildings (e.g., energy and water efficiency) varies greatly. Part of the SD Plan will be to develop a UWA specific ratings system by which to measure a building’s ‘sustainability’ standard.

Sustainable development of the campus should be considered in a precinct context where sustainability is aggregated rather than focussed on a single building. As the Crawley campus expands to the west the built form will include a more diverse style of development where precincts will be characterised by a mix of accommodation, research, retail and service facilities. This urban neighbourhood style of mixed use development will add positively to the economic and social vibrancy of the community and will contribute to environmental sustainability through increased land use efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint.

Baseline Data: Number of buildings on campus with an acceptable level of sustainability

(UWA Building Ratings system to be developed). Assessment of buildings to be carried out and form the baseline data for future initiatives i.e., a,2012 baseline

Proposed Target: 100% of all built forms to be compliant with sustainability policies (to be developed) by 2020

50% of all built forms to achieve an acceptable level of sustainability (UWA

Building Ratings system to be developed) by 2020



Operational Objectives (Built Form)


Executive endorsement of Campus

Plan 2010

Ensure sustainability principles are applied comparably across the precinct and campus

Executive endorsement of Built

Form related policies and procedures

Improve space utilisation within buildings

Promote flexible work arrangements to improve space utilisation

Develop a university wide built form ratings system (e.g., Greenstar ratings)

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Draft Campus Plan 2010 (which includes architectural and built form principles to be adopted) is currently under review for endorsement

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Develop precinct plans, e.g., research, cultural, sports, etc. precincts, with a focus on sustainability

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Develop or update a set of built form related policies and procedures consistent with the UWA policy framework


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Sustainable space utilisation policy

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Sustainable building design policy

Building management and operation policy

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Develop and apply space utilisation and accountability policy

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Assist Faculties and Sections to improve space utilisation through re-allocation and refurbishment

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Encourage HR policies that promote flexible work arrangements.

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Review timetabling and scheduling of course contact hours.

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Promote the use of telecommunications to enable working off campus. Continual improvement of web-based learning experience (eLearning / iLecture).

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Develop and apply a UWA specific ratings systems in order to assess ‘sustainability’ of existing and new buildings

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Ratings system should take consideration of the whole of

Stakeholders

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Operational Objectives

Enhance sustainability of existing buildings

Implementation Strategies precinct rather than individual buildings

 Ratings system can assist with assessing the ‘sustainability’ of

UWA buildings and help focus development / refurbishment in some areas

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Investigate and apply environmentally sustainable principles to existing buildings where practical (buildings for water catchment, energy capture and generation, vertical gardens, etc.)


Operational

Initiatives

(Appendix 3)

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Focus Area:

Landscape

Strategic Objective: To enhance and conserve the Univer sity’s cultural and natural landscapes

Description: UWA’s landscapes include its’ natural, urban, heritage and cultural landscapes. UWA maintains an enviable landscape portfolio characterised by its integration with its urban developments. Sustainable landscape development includes the use of green infrastructure such as green roofs, vertical gardens, water harvesting in the landscape and on the buildings to increase the operating efficiency of building and add to the biodiversity of the campus. As the university expands into the town, the landscape will be used to visually integrate the campus and create an urban ecology to promote biodiversity, improve the operating efficiency of the built form and promote health and wellbeing.

Baseline Data: Landscape character, e.g., area, richness, biodiversity, etc. (to be defined and measurement metrics to be developed), i.e., a 2012 baseline

Proposed Target: To maintain or improve UWA’s landscape character (measurement metrics to be developed) to 2020 and beyond



Operational Objectives (Landscape)


Executive endorsement of Crawley

Village Landscape Masterplan


Landscape related policies and procedures

Develop a university wide landscape ratings system or metrics

Explore initiatives which enhance the landscape of the University, involving student research and community engagement

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Develop a Crawley Village Landscape Masterplan which will build on the landscape principles outlined in the UWA Campus

Plan 2010

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Develop or update a set of landscape related policies and procedures consistent with the UWA policy framework

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Enhancement of landscape character

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Passive and active recreation spaces

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External teaching and learning spaces

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Urban design

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Green infrastructure

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Heritage Landscape Management Plan

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Develop and apply a UWA specific ratings systems in order to assess landscape character, such as richness and diversity

 Ratings system can assist with assessing the ‘sustainability’ of

UWA landscapes and help focus development / rehabilitation in some areas

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Conduct research or feasibility studies into initiatives such as:

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Green infrastructure / vertical gardens

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Carbon sequestration potential of UWA sites

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Improving biodiversity linkages in key catchment areas

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Develop plans and promote community engagement in landscape initiatives, such as:

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Applied sustainability gardens

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College vegetable gardens

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Focus Area:

Procurement

Strategic Objective: To ensure that all UWA staff and their representatives who make purchasing decisions are aware of and adopt sustainable procurement principles and practices

Description: Sustainable Procurement implies that procurement activities are ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable, and that they will continue to be so for future generations. UWA is committed to ensuring that all the goods and services it purchases are manufactured, delivered, used and disposed of in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and deliver long term value for money.

Baseline Data: To be determined (2011 baseline)

Proposed Target: Improvements in Sustainable Procurement practices



Operational Objectives (Procurement)



Sustainable Procurement policies and procedures

Ensure the University applies sustainable procurement principles in the area of Energy

Ensure the University applies sustainable procurement principles in the area of Water

Ensure the University applies sustainable procurement principles in the area of Recycling

Ensure the University applies sustainable procurement principles in the area of Transport

Ensure the University applies sustainable procurement principles in the area of Built Form

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Develop or update a set of procurement policies and procedures consistent with the UWA policy framework

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Locally produced goods and services

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Environmental best practice

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Corporate governance

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Ethical procurement

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Product stewardship

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Establish Green Energy / Low Carbon Policy for Energy Supply

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Develop a program to reduce/ eliminate the purchase of bottled water

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Centralise the procurement of paper to ensure recycled content

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Centralise the procurement of office furniture to ensure recycled content

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Conduct a feasibility study into the introduction of a centralised fleet of electric vehicles

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Develop a carbon offset program for UWA travel

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Develop and apply sustainable procurement checklist to all construction and maintenance projects



Streamline and standardise the process of procurement of products and services for construction and maintenance needs

FM / Strategic

Procurement

FM

FM

2013

2014

2012

2013

2013

Operational

Initiatives

(Appendix 3)

P1

P4

P5

P2,P6

P7,P8

P3




Ensure the University applies sustainable procurement principles in the area of Landscape

Ensure the University applies sustainable procurement principles in the area of Teaching and

Research



Develop a Sustainability Preferred Suppliers List



Develop policies to ensure that sustainable materials and plants are used in turf, irrigation and horticultural practices



Develop policies and guidelines to protect the UWA heritage landscape from diseases introduced through procurement.(such as Phytophthora protection)



Develop a plan to incorporate sustainable procurement within procurement practices in the area of teaching and research.

This may include:



Procurement of chemicals and other hazardous materials



Feasibility of e-Freezers

FM

Research

Services /

Health and

Safety /

Strategic

Procurement

2013

2014

Operational

Initiatives

(Appendix 3)

P9,P10

P11



Focus Area:

Communication and Engagement

Strategic Objective: The strategic objective is directly related to a Strategic Objective articulated in the Operational Priorities Plan 2009 – 2013, which is to improve the

University’s positioning and reputation, and to develop strategic relationships and community engagement. It is also linked to Operational Objectives:



ERCE 2: To develop strategic relationships between the University and decision makers and leaders, particularly in industry and business, government at all levels, and the wider community and



ERCE 3: To enhance the University’s engagement with graduates and friends, and the wider community

Description: UWA have been active in promoting its sustainability initiatives within UWA and its communities over the past few years. Examples of this include the

Green Building Office, recycling programs and Travelsmart Programs.

Communications and engagement in the area of sustainability will be greatly enhanced by the launch of the Sustainable Development website (February

2011) and the development of a Communications and Engagement Plan

(2012). Furthermore, collaboration between UWA operational and administrative sections, key research areas, industry partners and the surrounding community as a whole will deliver tangible outcomes in relation to important sustainability issues.

Baseline Data: Participation in sustainability events (2008)

A measure of awareness of UWA Sustainable Development (2011)

Proposed Target: Increase in participation by UWA staff and students in sustainability events by 100% by 2020



Operational Objectives (Communication and Engagement)


Operational

Initiatives

(Appendix 3)

Executive endorsement of a

Communication and Engagement

Plan

Develop strategic partnerships in the area of sustainability

Enhance the University’s engagement with staff, students and the wider community in the area of sustainability

Introduce a core Sustainability Unit in first year coursework

Support student research scholarships in the area of sustainable development



Develop communication and engagement plans and strategies which may include, but are not limited to, the following:



Sustainable Development website



Social marketing schemes



Social media



Green Building program



Annual program of events



School Managers Forum



Support for Guild Environmental Collective



Develop a database of industry partners in order to better target research and funding opportunities in sustainability



Engage with industry partners (businesses and government bodies) that may be interested in pursuing sustainability initiatives with the University (e.g., funding, guest speakers, research opportunities, etc.)

 Identify ‘key contacts’ within FM to engage with the University and wider community

 Identify ‘key contacts’ within each Faculty or Section (e.g.,

Sustainability Officer) to champion and promote sustainability within their area



Develop and apply a Communications and Engagement Plan



Review and coordinate via the Board of Coursework Studies for possible inclusion within New Courses 2012



The Summer School Research Scholarship program in the area of sustainable development was introduced in 2010/11

FM/ Public

Affairs /

Student Guild

FM / Public

Affairs

All

Executive /

Board of

Coursework

Studies

FM / Graduate

Research

School

2012

2012

2012

2012

On-going

C1

C2,C4

C3

C5

C6






The topics and student researchers involved in the 2010/11 program are shown in Appendix 5


Operational

Initiatives

(Appendix 3)


The University of Western Australia

– Facilities Management

Appendix 1 :

Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA



Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA

ViceChancellor’s Introduction

This Roadmap for Sustainable Development at the University of Wester n Australia (UWA) has been developed to advance the University’s commitment to a sustainable future. In particular it advances the University Operational Priorities Plan (OPP) operational objective that is aimed at making the University environmentally sustainable with a focus on meeting the requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007. This is done by articulating initial guiding critical principles, and suggesting outcomes and possible steps that will be considered in developing the UWA Sustainable

Development Plan (the Plan) .

Context

The University is committed to achieving a sustainable future for itself and for the communities it serves. Its teaching and research contribute to understanding and disseminating findings in relation to important sustainability issues, while its activities have ongoing environmental impacts.

The commitment to achieving a sustainable future is clearly articulated in the University’s OPP for 2009-2013. OPP strategies have been formulated with due consideration to the expected impacts on the University’s triple bottom line (social, environmental and economic) and the OPP includes a specific operational objective which aims at making the University environmentally sustainable with a focus on meeting the requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy

Reporting Act 2007.

To significantly advance its commitment to ensuring the sustainable development of the University into the future, UWA introduced the following three key initiatives in 2009:

 establishment of the Vice Chancellors Sustainable Development Committee (VCSDC)

 a planning workshop was held in June 2009 to canvas key principals and goals to guide the development of a UWA Sustainable Development Plan

 the establishment of an Environmental Sustainable Development business unit within Facilities Management to oversee the development of the

University of Western Australia Sustainable Development Plan and to integrate sustainability initiatives into the U niversity’s operations.

The Roadmap follows these initiatives and has been written in consultation with key stakeholders under the guidance of the VCSDC to provide guiding critical principles and targets for the development of the UWA Sustainable Development Plan (the Plan) .

Processes to Develop the Roadmap

The key processes integral to developing the plan as a working document developed and owned by the University community include:



Timeframe

2009

2010 -2012

2013

Activity

1. Initial planning workshop to develop a Roadmap for Sustainable

Development at UWA, outlining the critical principles guiding the plan and a series of outcomes to be achieved by 2013.

2. UWA wide workshops to develop the Vision Principles Objectives and Goals for Sustainable Development (SD) focus areas

3. Development of draft stra tegies, actions, KPI’s and reporting for SD focus areas

4. UWA wide review of draft plan for each SD focus area

5. Final review of University of Western Australia Sustainable

Development Plan by VC Sustainable Development Committee

6. Submission of University of Western Australia Sustainable

Development Plan to University Governance Committees for endorsement.

Whilst recognising sustainability as a responsibility, the University of Western Australia has also seized the opportunity to integrate research with sustainability initiatives. To that end the focus in 2010 will be to increase sustainable practices in a number of focus areas including energy, recycling and transport. The introduction of these initiatives will be a collaborative process in conjunction with key research areas of Social Change and the Centre for Built Environment and Health, thus ensuring that sustainability at the University is integrated across all streams of activity.

The creative use of the education and research resources of the University to test and pilot sustainability initiatives promises exciting outcomes for the

University as a whole and it is anticipated that as the plan’s development progresses, other inspiring collaborations will be developed.

Professor

Vice and Chair (Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development)

Alan Robson

Chancellor



Critical principles and pathways of adoption

As a responsible member of the international community, the University of Western Australia will develop its leadership position in sustainable development guided by the following principles and associated pathways:

Critical principles Pathways

Clarity of goals By setting and communicating ambitious and realistic goals for all aspects of the University to maximise sustainable development potential

Commitment across all levels of the organisation

By considering sustainable development issues in the

University’s decision-making, planning and management processes

Building on the University’s research strengths

By achieving excellence in research that can proactively contribute to solving complex problems involved in creating a sustainable organisation and world

Inclusiveness and integration By seeking engagement and participation from the

University’s community in all aspects of sustainable development

A precautionary approach to future planning

By ensuring the lack of full scientific understanding is not used to justify postponing measures to prevent degradation where there is significant risk of irreversible environmental damage

Shared responsibility for outcomes By promoting and encouraging sustainable development ethos to ensure every member of the

University community is aware of their responsibilities.



Critical principles

The University as a role model

Benefits being shared by all

Pathways

By leading through research and practice in sustainable development initiatives

By fostering sustainable development values in our students and staff, through research, teaching, and operations

Proposed Outcomes of the Sustainable Development Plan

It is proposed that the Sustainable Development Plan that will be developed under this Roadmap will lead to the following outcomes.

Key Outcomes

1. The advancement and dissemination of sustainable development knowledge

2. A plan for sustainable development at the University with best practice targets and systems for assessment of performance

3. Identification and promotion of internal exemplars of best practice

4. A culture of sustainable thinking across and within the University’s people and activities



Key Outcomes

5. The University is a leader for the practices of Sustainable Development

6. Sustainable Development results in increased health and wellbeing of staff and students

7. Funding sources identified to support Sustainable Development

8. A Communication Plan for University Sustainable Development completed, implemented and working effectively

9. Evaluations of development proposals for University sites include sustainability as a criteria for success

10. The University will have established a Centre for Ethics and Sustainable

Development

Next Steps

It is planned to use this Roadmap to stimulate discussion about the Sustainable Development Plan and the steps to be undertaken to develop the Plan. The principles, outcomes and steps to be taken will be modified in light of these discussions. The Vice-C hancellor’s Sustainable Development Committee would welcome constructive feedback on the direction outlines in this document.

Comments may be directed to Professor Alistar Robertson, Deputy-Chair of the Committee (phone: 6488 2698 or email: alistar.robertson@uwa.edu.au

) or to the Committee’s Executive Officer, Ms Lyn Peacock (phone: 6488 1669 or email: Lyn.Peacock@uwa.edu.au

) or Associate Director, Environmental

Sustainable Development, Helen Whitbread (phone 6488 4776 or email: Helen.Whitbread@uwa.edu.au

).



Appendix 2 :

Sustainable Development Workshops Results

Energy Planning Workshop (17/3/10)

Recycling Planning Workshop (24/3/10)

Transport Planning Workshop (12/5/10)

Built Form Planning Workshop (18/8/10)

Water Planning Workshop (18/8/10)

Landscape Planning Workshop (18/8/10)



ENERGY PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 17 ,2010

AIMS GOALS (by 2013) SCOPE

Energy used during travel including;



Commuter travel (e.g., review of carparking, public

 transportation and accommodation arrangements for staff and students)



Air travel (e.g., reduce air travel through use of telecommunications or purchase of carbon offsets)



UWA vehicles (e.g., incentives for use of higher fuel efficiency vehicles or electric / hybrid vehicles and provision of charging stations and bike riding facilities)

Energy used within new buildings buildings including;

Environmentally sustainable planning and design of



Retrofitting of existing buildings (e.g., PV cladding)



Monitoring and reporting of building energy usage



Efficient use of space (e.g., during student vacation)



Air-conditioning of buildings (review of airconditioning policy and temperature setpoints)

Demonstrate commitment , including;



Achieving best practices in comparison to other Gof8 universities, eventually aiming for world’s best practices



Gaining recognition and building a reputation as a world leader in energy research and thought (e.g, nobel prize winning research)



Gaining recognition and building a reputation for its commitment towards energy efficient design and management of its built forms (e.g., integrating technologies into the campus)



Showcasing the UWA urban village as a model precinct in terms of achieving energy efficiencies through scale (e.g., district level heating and cooling, using the river for transport)



Integrating a sustainability culture to the student body and wider community



Contributing to debate and research



Petitioning for university rankings to include energy use and conservation

Responsibility



Responsibility rests with all levels of the university community; however, accountability should be administered on a sectoral basis across campus



An energy policy would need to be articulated at the highest level in order to garner commitment and support from staff and students



A central committee for energy efficiency should be set up to provide a forum for information and access to expert support



Commitment from staff and students to low energy transport alternatives is required. This works in conjunction with a review of the parking policy, an improvement in public transportation and cycling facilities and accessible neighbouring student accommodation.



An NGER equivalent reporting system should be available to senior management



Faculties or Schools should be rewarded for achieving certain energy benchmarks or targets



Staff and students should undergo an induction or offered education on energy conservation to foster an energy conservation culture and awareness

Research and development of energy projects, encompassing;



Visible / explicit examples of research



Research into energy generation (e.g., solar, photovoltaic, off campus production to offset oncampus usage)



Research into energy reduction



Research into carbon capture (e.g, biosequestration)



Allocation of funding for the development of energy research projects



Review of drivers of research (e.g., economics or regulatory)

Review of

 energy usage policy

Metering of energy usage

, including;

Reduce net energy use , including;



Continuing to reduce its absolute energy use and carbon footprint



Producing renewable energy (e.g., to supply its base load or becoming a net generator during off-peak periods)



Being able to monitor, report and display energy usage for each building and School or Faculty



Maximising business efficiencies driven by benchmarks

Develop partnerships , including;



Partnerships with energy providers (renewable and non-renewable sources) in order to influence through purchasing

Reduction



Conversion of green waste and kitchen waste into bio-energy (bio-gas), compost and soil improvers



Consideration of water as a form of energy and therefore subject to similar principles of conservation



Target for 2.0MWs of renewable energy generation by 2013



Set energy targets (per EFT staff and student)



Reduce unmetered energy consumption



Reduce LCD use in favour of low energy alternatives

(blackboard)



ENERGY PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 17 ,2010

SCOPE



Rewards for performance



Energy budgets for Schools / Faculties

Review of procurement policies and practices , including;



Procurement process to incorporate life cycle cost analyses (triple bottom line decision making)



Offset of CO

2

emissions through procurement of greenpower



Consideration of embodied energy

AIMS



Collaborations with Go8 and other universities



Developing links with world leaders in the field of energy practices (e.g., Yale University)



Partnerships with businesses and industries (e.g., oil and gas companies) to promote research and development in renewable energies

Review of



Incorporating environmental sustainability standards within university rankings and assessments (TEQSA,

Gof8)



Setting targets (for energy usage and production)

Promoting energy reporting

University

requirements, including; wide commitment involvement, including;



Student engagement, involvement and education

(e.g., guild activities, incorporating an ESD unit and within the curriculum of every course)



Alumni and community engagement



Staff support and acceptance (tangible representation of UWA’s commitment to ESD, i.e., cultural and behavioural demonstration)

GOALS (by 2013)

Research



Development of one or more renewable energy sources (e.g., bio fuels, solar, wind, geothermal or hydropower)



Existence of an operational geothermal facility on campus by 2013



Existence of an operational geothermal facility on

QEII site



Existence of wind turbines on the roofs of some buildings



Existence of 2 ELV recharging stations on campus for electric vehicles



Reticulation of services between Crawley and QEII sites to achieve energy efficiencies (model urban precinct)



Approval of the Transport Plan and the existence of a light rail transit system by 2013



Approval of UniverCity or UWA / QEII Activity Centre

Plan by 2013



Research into the effectiveness of different media to promote sustainable behaviour



Research into smart grids (EVs)



Use of automated product delivery and storage systems (e-Freezers)

NOTE: This scope item would be applicable to the overall

SD plan.



SCOPE

Responsibility



Areas to cover office public commercial campus operations in building grounds students research teaching



Whole community

Reduce



Printing



Reduce amount of waste not just recycle

Recycle

 e-waste Paper Cardboard Plastics Research waste

Hazardous waste Green waste Building water construction materials Furniture Office equipment cartridges human waste

Policy



Purchasing to include recycling



Policy for procurement

RECYCLING PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 24 ,2010

AIMS



Position sustainability as an elite university positive use of logo and green marks



Zero waste to landfill



Useful product outcome (energy)



Students taught recycling and waste mgt Recycling as a commodity or cost neutral



Aim for zero waste through recycling , composting



Rethink + RRR



Education of UWA community



Coordinated and comprehensive data approach ( assessment)

GOALS by 2013

Responsibility

Executive



Comprehensive recycling plan endorsed by senate



Highest executive commitment through policy



Staff commit to policy procurement and operating process

Program



Public place recycling rolled out across all campus

Regular feedback reporting



Audits per faculty / dept competition and prizes

Comprehensive plan and system in place for recycling



Communication on recycling objectives and targets against what has been achieved



Provide space / mechanisms to permit recycling



Single coordinated recycling of wet waste ( food )



Building waste coordination



Recycling program in place for e- waste



On campus recycling hub

– ( large items)



Re – use bank

Staff students visitors



Materials recycled into useful gear by students



Education / induction



Students educated and supported in waste mgt strategies



Regular engagement of the green team ( students) by the UWA Guild and supported by the exec



Visitors – aware knowledgeable of Uni’s waste mgt strategies



Consistent office recycling



SCOPE

RECYCLING PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 24 ,2010

AIMS GOALS by 2013

Partnerships



Local govt partnerships



Council corporation industry engagement

Purchase



Purchase agreements to comply with ESD policy by removing waste from site



Purchasing policy reviewed and updated also e- waste



Funding commitments negotiated within industry and other stakeholders for research

Reduce



Use less glossy paper – green paper handouts



Reduce landfill waste - 90%



50% reduction in landfill waste

Research



Feasibility for on-site biogas power plant



Kitchen waste into energy



Promote research in recycling



Research thesis project prizes



Faculties – research ( impact assessment ) curriculum practices and operations



Defined research targets - investigate trends and opportunities



Seek research funding mechanisms



TRANSPORT PLANNING WORKSHOP, MAY 12 ,2010

GOALS CCC by 2013 SCOPE

Improving / increasing local accommodation including:



College accommodation, possibly co-funded by

UWA



Neighbouring residential accommodation



Staff and student accommodation



Short stay for visitors



Shared housing, homestay and temporary (e.g., transportables) options for students



Shuttle services for accommodation slightly further away



Influencing local government planning and zoning restrictions



Promoting Ecovillage / residential University /

UniverCity concept



Floating accommodation (Matilda Bay)

AIMS



Provide students, staff and visitors with access to reasonable short and long stay accommodation within surrounding neighbourhoods to allow shorter commuting times and to create a ‘Univercity’ experience.



Explore options to reduce traffic and parking congestion during peak hours by timetabling (after hours), flexible work arrangements and use of telecommunications.



Discourage the use of single occupancy vehicles and encourage the use of public transportation, walking or cycling as a means of travel to and from

UWA sites.

Effecting behavioural change through:



Incentives and rewards for commuters



Parking permit costs



Research behavioural change triggers



Awareness of environmental impacts



Promotion and awareness of health benefits



Promotion and awareness of pedestrian and cycling facilities (O-Day, Travel Smart campaign, walking buddies, forums)



Promotion and awareness of alternative transport options



Review of the parking management to establish a more efficient system and a more equitable arrangement between staff and students.

Review of public transportation , including



Subsidised public transport



Link campus card to Smart Rider



Transport allowance



UWA sponsored bus



Improved bus shuttle services to and from satellite

Community



Review working arrangements (consider travel time within work hours, flexible work hours, home based work, extend operating hours, timetabling



Urban planning and design of sites – better use of satellite sites, local retail and accommodation, cycle paths, public transport hubs, carparks



Parking policy

– parking bays (car-pooling, small car bays, number of staff vs student vs visitor bays) and parking fees (match public transport charges, increased permit charges, pay-as-you park charges,

E-charge)



Financial incentives for pedestrian and cyclists

– salary package bicycles, subsidised bicycles, staff salary recognition



Financial incentives for public transport

– subsidised public transport, transport allowance, link

Smart Rider to campus card, recognise time taken on public transport



Promotion and awareness

– bike breakfast, transport surveys, Travel Smart campaign, walking buddies)



Partnership with the Public Transport Authority to investigate other public transport options (ferry, trams, light rail)

Campus



Improved facilities for pedestrians – shuttle services, pedestrian crossings, footbridges, underpass, colonnades, lighting, safety considerations



Improved facilities for cyclists – cycle paths, bike fleets, collectives, bike loans, safety considerations, end-of-trip facilities, bike shops, bike storage



Improved public transport services (partnership




SCOPE campuses and student accommodation hubs (e.g., city, Vic Park, etc.)



Extended bus service (after hours, out-of-semester, frequency)



Bicycles on buses and trains



Investigating other public transport options (ferry bus service, tram, light rail)



Facilities at interchanges (more parking, beverage outlets, shops, bike transfer nodes)

AIMS

Encourage pedestrians and cyclists



Financial incentives - salary packaging bicycles, subsidies



Van / car shuttle services between various UWA sites



Facilities for pedestrians (pedestrian crossings, umbrellas, footbridge, colonnades, subway / underpass)



Facilities for cyclists (end-of-trip, bike shop, bike loan, bike collective, cycle paths )

Review of parking system



Small car bays



Multi-storey carparks / carparks in buildings



Review parking fee structure (after-hours fees, based on carbon footprint of vehicle, pay-as-youpark, postcode restrictions for staff, increased fees for staff)



Incentives for car-pooling



Move activities to satellite sites to alleviate parking at

Crawley

Reducing congestion, through:



Timetabling (e.g., tri-mesters, 7-days a week, parttime)



Flexible work and study arrangements (e.g., work

GOALS CCC by 2013 with Public Transport Authority)

– bicycles on buses and trains, increase frequency, increase out-ofsemester service, increase after hours service, service to south of Crawley campus, facilities at terminals

Curriculum



Research sustainable transport options



Research behavioural change triggers and barriers to change




AIMS GOALS CCC by 2013 SCOPE from home, web-based learning

BUILT FORM PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

SCOPE



Campus and precinct planning to encompass community engagement, student accommodation, mixed use spaces, river engagement, etc. (Crawley

Village)



Timetabling and alternative working arrangements

(e.g., work from home, flexible work and lecture times) to reduce space requirements



Focus areas (international student community, Guild

Rec Centre)

AIMS



Create an environment for learning, working, living, recreation, social interaction and biodiversity (Live

Learn Play at UWA)



Maximise utilisation of built form spaces including building, car parking and green spaces



Enhance the research into the interaction of the built form and land

GOALS CCC by 2013

Community



Plan for mixed use (retail, accommodation), shared buildings operating for extended hours



Plan for buildings with greater life cycle rather than temporary accommodation



Remove barriers and allow greater access and permeability between campus (e.g., Stirling Highway and Fairway)



Precinct planning rather than planning and designing singular 5 star buildings



Develop a university wide built form ratings for campuses



Incentives for Faculties to use space efficiently (e.g., charging rent)



Space planning and maximising utilisation rates to avoid building where possible



Alternative teaching, learning and working spaces

(e.g., open plan, less cellular, more interactive spaces)

Campus



Utilise poorly use areas more efficiently (e.g., tennis courts, glass houses, research areas on roofs)



Apply environmentally sustainable principles to buildings (buildings for water catchment, energy capture and generation, vertical gardens, etc.)





Use buildings as a teaching model for students

(apply best practice, metering, energy savings)



Audit and assess existing buildings for their best use

(e.g., Physics suitable for office accommodation)

Curriculum



Research into built form options to enhance social sustainability principles



Research into University appropriate ratings systems for built forms



Research into renewable energy sources (green walls, PE, wind turbines, solar)



Research into alternative energy sources (e.g., trigeneration, pre-cooling, phase change)

WATER PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010




Water harvesting and re-use

– on-site recycling, use buildings and carparks to harvest water



Potable water

– set high reduction targets for water savings, staff and student awareness and education



Stormwater

– no discharge to the river, find wider uses for rainwater



Groundwater

– use in place of potable water for certain applications



Biodiversity / Landscape features and management

– change to supportable biodiversity

(natives), no or safer fertilisers



Community engagement - community gardens, partnership with councils and Watercorp



Research and innovation

– optimise geothermal energy in place of electric chillers

AIMS



Be a global exemplar of self sustaining closed loop water system.



Using and creating leading edge technology to find solution to effective water management



Minimise water use and waste, maximise water capture and re-use

Community



Partnerships with local government and water supplier



Endorse water policy



Set water reduction targets



Monitor daily usage of all buildings and publish via interactive website



Website also used to monitor stormwater collection



Publicise water savings initiatives undertaken



Showcase successes (e.g., SunFair and Open

Days)



Incentives / prizes for meeting / exceeding target reduction levels



Use river frontage as part of transport plan



Reduce water use in toilets



Engage with external partners to form collaborative initiatives in water-wise projects (councils / schools / clubs, etc.)



SCOPE



AIMS GOALS CCC by 2013

Campus



Fit water meters to all buildings



Reduce toilet water use through retrofitting with water efficient fittings



Replace lawn with native plants / wetlands for wastewater filtration



All new buildings to house composting toilets



Conversion to waterless urinals and nitrogen phosphorus toilets within 5 years



Use groundwater or stormwater to offset cooling tower mains water use by 50% within 3 years



Install rainwater collection points across campus and on new buildings for irrigation use



Transportation infrastructure to include river ferry



Investigate and alternative to airconditioning, thus reducing cooling tower water use



Conversion of waste to potable water (Rottnest

Island)



Use wastewater for Crawley irrigation (as per Sports

Park)



Use of Sports Park perimeter as a biodiverse land filter within 3 years

Curriculum



Postgraduate courses where students are involved in the design / research / engineering, etc. of water wise initiatives



Utilise in-house expertise to drive new courses and integrated programs across faculties



Research into the integration of ecological processes and practices for filtering process



Research into Quantum hot water systems (not solar or gas) used in the Antarctic



Investigate alternative energy sources (e.g., geothermal) in lieu of cooling towers



Research into aerogel insulation to reduce the

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AIMS GOALS CCC by 2013 cooling load and use of airconditioning.

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

Integrate landscape with the built form (landscape as recreation, teaching and learning spaces)



Education and awareness of landscape sustainability and character



Research (e.g., green infrastructure and carbon sequestration)



Urban design (University Village Concept)



Management and administration of landscape

AIMS



Develop a connection between the landscape, environment and people



Preserve the landscape as an active learning environment



Demonstrate leadership in integrated landscape systems



To be grid free in 15 years

Community



Develop landscape policy to preserve or enhance landscape



Urban design to enhance community access and involvement, student activity, greater transport options and improved pedestrian and cycling facilities



Community engagement

Campus



Increase the amount of green space (possibly vertical)



Investigate environmentally sustainable features fpr the landscape such as solar powered lighting, water harvesting and treatment (e.g., from carpark run-off), recycling and passive energy reduction strategies



Audit and review of low use / poorly used spaces



Use of artwork



Consideration of wildlife preservation and enhancement (double levels within 5 years)

Curriculum



Student research projects with practical applications

(e.g., DREAMFIT)



Incorporate sustainability unit for all courses



Funding and scholarships for landscape research



Annual research symposium on sustainable applications, supported by industry



Appendix 3 :

Operational Initiatives



Proposed Initiatives (Energy):

1

Initiative

2

Benefits / rationale

3

Expected

CO

2

-e reduction

4 5

Financial payback

(Appendix 4)

Possible funding source (if any)

E1. Develop, ratify and implement energy policies , guidelines, plans and procedures consistent with UWA framework, in the areas of:



conservation



air-conditioning



building and equipment use



travel (fleet vehicles and air travel)

E2. Develop a plan to introduce a user pay system, including consultative workshops to gauge support

E3. Identify and install electricity and gas meters to unmetered buildings. Ensure that building meters are functioning and able to be monitored by the Building

Management System (BMS). Extend and improve data collection and reporting capabilities of the BMS.

E4. Retrofitting of light fittings in some areas, including:



Installation of motion sensors in all toilets, corridors, stairways



Upgrade light fittings (e.g., replace incandescent lamps or install specular reflective fittings) (1 building per year)

The policies available in this area were developed some time ago and require review and updating. A clear and consistent set of policies will assist in the understanding of responsibilities.

Users are more likely to conserve energy if there is a financial incentive to do so. Low energy users can also be advocated as internal exemplars.

This is essential for the implementation of the user pay system (E2).

Lighting accounts for 20% of campus electrical load. This initiative has the dual effect of reducing energy costs as well as reducing on-going maintenance costs.

TBD

TBD

N/A

0.9%

N/A

N/A

N/A

40 years

N/A

FM Utilities budget

Capital

(Infrastructure /

Minor Works)

Capital (Minor

Works) / Life cycle renewal



1

Initiative

2




Continual upgrade of external lighting to more energy efficient fittings and extend BMS controls to all external security lights

E5. Review of Central Plant and chilled water network including:



Installation of a second chilled water storage tank on Crawley (funding has been allocated)



Retrofit chilled water system to encompass air-conditioned spaces not currently on the network (e.g.,

Civil and Mechanical Engineering offices)

E6. Extend BMS and access control to integrate with HVAC system within buildings

Central Plant comprises 15% of campus electrical load. The effective utilisation of

Central Plant has been identified as the area of highest potential to reduce energy consumption. The installation of a second chilled water storage tank has been shown to be financially viable [9] committee.

E7. Enable computer power savings by switching off computers at night and when not in use. This can be remotely programmed by ITS and Faculty IT departments through software

HVAC comprises 25% of campus electrical load. The ability to control the

HVAC system following feedback from the access control system would result in energy savings. An example of this is the ability to remotely turn off airconditioning when the room is unoccupied

In most offices, 50% of people leave their computers on overnight. Applying this power savings to the computers managed by ITS and Faculty IT could result in large potential savings

3

Expected

CO

2

-e reduction

4 5


(Appendix 4)


4.7%

6.3%

4.5%

28 years

22 years

14 years

Capital (Minor


Capital (Minor


Faculty IT / IS



1

Initiative

2


3

Expected

CO

2

-e reduction

4 5


(Appendix 4)


E8. Use of renewable energy sources rather than purchased energy



On-site geothermal (underway)



Solar Energy (Preliminary feasibility by Doug Pearce shows that this is viable for the campus)



Wind Energy (requires initial feasibility to assess viability)

Totals for Energy Initiatives

Energy from renewable sources will lower net energy costs and emissions.

Geothermal - currently underway

Solar Energy

– RECOMMEND for further feasibility and approvals

Wind Energy

– RECOMMEND for inclusion in Summer Scholarships program

9%

25.4%

13 - 16 yrs

Capital

(Infrastructure)



Proposed Initiatives (Water):

1

Initiative

2


W1. Develop, ratify and implement water policies , guidelines, plans and procedures consistent with UWA framework, in the areas of:



conservation



water harvesting and re-use



building water management



irrigation water management



stormwater and groundwater management

W2. Develop a plan to introduce a user pay system and conduct workshops to gauge support

W3. Identify and install water meters to unmetered buildings and grounds

Ensure that meters are functioning and able to be monitored by the Building

Management System (BMS). Extend and improve data collection and reporting capabilities of the BMS.

Ensure all new installations, e.g., water harvesting systems, irrigation systems, etc. are metered

W4. Retrofitting of water efficient fittings in toilets , such as:



Smart flush / waterless urinals



Time flow taps

The policies available in this area were developed some time ago and require review and updating. A clear and consistent set of policies will assist in the understanding of responsibilities

Users are more likely to conserve water if there is a financial incentive to do so.

Low water users can also be advocated as internal exemplars

This is essential for the implementation of the user pay system (W2)

Toilets accounts for 50% of water use.

Retrofitting of toilet fittings would result in maximum water savings

3

Expected water reduction

(Appendix

3)

5 6


(Appendix 4)


TBD

TBD

N/A

15.9%

N/A

N/A

N/A

3 years

N/A

FM Utilities Budget

Capital

(Infrastructure /

Minor Works)

Capital (Minor




1

Initiative

2




Low flow (9L) shower heads

W5. Review of water use in Central Plant cooling towers , including:



Reuse of cooling tower water (e.g., within an adjacent new building)



Central Plant waste water re-use



Irrigation water for cooling towers

(requires filters, settling tanks, etc.)

W6. Stormwater harvesting and re-use

(Glasshouses irrigation)

Loss of water through evaporation at the cooling towers in Central Plant comprises 30% of campus water use.

Further technical and financial investigation is required to determine if potential water and cost savings exist.

NOTE: reduced use of air-conditioning or increasing supply air temperature will result in less water loss (air-conditioning policy). Further study be undertaken to determine strategies and feasibilities.

Recommend inclusion in Summer

Scholarship Program.

Stormwater collection tanks exist in the

Glasshouses area. It would be beneficial to adapt the existing installation to re-use the water for glasshouses irrigation

(currently from scheme water). It has been suggested that retrofitting stormwater and greywater harvesting and re-use facilities would not yield viable payback [9]. Nevertheless, each new capital project should review its viability during planning and design

3


(Appendix

3)

TBD

0.9%

5 6


(Appendix 4)


TBD

10 years

Capital

(Infrastructure)

Capital

(Infrastructure)



1

Initiative

2


W7. Extend groundwater irrigation network to the whole campus, including



Ken and Julie Michael Building



Administration / Hackett Hall area



Great Court

W8. Install stormwater separators to arrest any pollution that may be discharged into the river

90% of irrigation water at Crawley is supplied through groundwater. There remain parts of the campus irrigation network that are still using scheme water. Significant savings can be realised by converting these areas to groundwater irrigation

This initiative does not result in any water savings, however, it is an environmentally responsible initiative as it reduces the risk of contamination of the Swan River. Separators are required at 2 remaining stormwater discharge outlets

W9. Relocate process water return lines to eliminate losses to sewer in MCS building

Totals for Water Initiative

Process water is a major water consumer in the MCS building (42%). By diverting the return lines on the process water of some experimental set-ups, major losses to sewer can be avoided

3


(Appendix

3)

5 6


(Appendix 4)


1.1%

N/A

1.1%

19%

5 years

N/A

TBD

Capital

(Infrastructure)

Capital

(Infrastructure)

Capital

(Infrastructure)



Proposed Initiatives (Recycling):

1

Initiative

2


3

Expected waste reduction

(Appendix

3)

R1. Develop, ratify and implement waste management policies , guidelines, plans and procedures consistent with

UWA framework, in the areas of:



green procurement



recycling



demolition and construction waste



e-waste

R2. ( Re-use ) Develop a measurement and reporting tool for UWA recycling in building and refurbishment projects

The policies available in this area require review and updating. A clear and consistent set of policies will assist in the understanding of responsibilities

R3. ( Reduce ) Develop a measurement and reporting tool for reduction of resource purchases

R4. ( Recycle ) Conduct a feasibility study into the establishment of an organic waste facility for energy and compost production.

R5. Develop a permanent and efficient system for recycling operations , including:



establishing a central waste collection point for recyclable waste within a proposed Services Precinct

(as per Campus Plan 2010)



maintaining a network of recycling stations throughout the campus and

A Re-use database will assist in reporting internally and externally on the

% of materials recycled in UWA’s building projects.

A Reduce database will assist in establishing cost savings through resource reduction.

An organic waste facility will reduce the general waste to landfill, capture methane gas for internal use and provide organic material for horticultural use.

Maintaining an efficient and centralised system of recycling will facilitate the

University’s objective of Zero Waste. If the collection facility is incorporated within a new building project within the

Services Precinct, the capital costs should be substantially lower. Due to extended payback period, it is recommended that a Recycling Plan be

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

194 tonnes

(100% reduction) general waste /

5


(Appendix 4)


N/A

N/A

N/A

TBD

-ve NPV

6

N/A

N/A

N/A

TBD

Capital /

Cleaning Services



1

Initiative

2

Benefits / rationale within buildings



centralising the management of skip bins to maximise recycling and minimising skip contamination

Totals for Recycling Initiatives developed for further feasibility and approvals

3

Expected waste reduction

(Appendix

3)

5 6


(Appendix 4)




Proposed Initiatives (Transport):

1

Initiative

2


T1. Endorsement and implementation of the UWA Transport Plan

T2. Engage a Travelsmart Officer and develop and implement a Travelsmart

Program

2009

T3. Develop a Pedestrian Plan to improve the facilities for pedestrians, addressing aspects of:



safety



lighting



way-finding



shelter



end-of-trip facilities

T4. Develop a Cycle Plan to improve facilities for cyclist, addressing aspects of:



safety



cycle paths



end-of trip facilities



bike hire and repair facilities



bike storage and security

T5. Promote and facilitate flexible working and teaching , including

The UWA Transport Plan was developed in 2009 and will be presented for SRC endorsement in April 2011. Endorsement of the Transport Plan would support the realisation of the 2020 targets

The TravelSmart programs and other community engagement programs will support UWA’s push towards active commuting. A TravelSmart Officer will be able to coordinate UWA’s participation in programs and promotions by the Public

Transport Authority

The development and implementation of a Pedestrian Plan will help promote walking as a means of commuting for those living locally and in surrounding suburbs. Implementation cost TBD from

Pedestrian Plan. Possible inclusion for the development of the Plan within the

Summer Scholarship program

The development and implementation of a Cycle Plan will help promote cycling as a means of commuting for those living locally or in surrounding suburbs.

Implementation cost TBD from Cycle

Plan. Possible inclusion for the development of the Plan within the

Summer Scholarship program

These initiatives will help reduce traffic and parking congestion during peak


3

Expected reduction in SOV

4


(Appendix 4)

5


20%

N/A

N/A

N/A

TBD

TBD

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Parking Reserve

Fund

Parking Reserve

Fund

Parking Reserve

Fund

Parking Reserve

Fund


1

Initiative

2




HR policies that encourage flexible work arrangements



Reviewing timetabling and scheduling of course contact hours



Enhance connectivity to the

University IT network



Continual improvement of webbased learning (eLearning / iLecture)

T6. Introduce financial incentives to promote active commuting (e.g., Upass ) hours as well as facilitate working / teaching / learning for those with difficult commuting to the University

T7. Improve public transport services in partnership with the Public Transport

Authority, including



frequency, reliability and efficiency of service



end-of-trip facilities



additional routes or after hours service



additional options, such as ferries or light rail

Totals for Transport Initiatives

U-Pass system has been successfully implemented in several universities in the United States and New Zealand. U-

Pass feasibility for UWA has been carried out by Regan Bleechmore.

Further feasibility and consultation underway for possible introduction in

2012

Improving the public transport system will help with the uptake of public transportation and reduce reliance on

SOV. This initiative relates to the

Transport Plan and U-Pass

3

Expected reduction in SOV

TBD

TBD

20%

4


(Appendix 4)

5


TBD

N/A

Parking Reserve

Fund

Parking Reserve

Fund



Proposed Initiatives (Built Form):

1

Initiative

2


B1. Endorse Campus Plan 2010 , which outlines the architectural and built form principles to be adopted by the

University

The Campus Plan 2010 sets out architectural and built form principles, which has implications on the social, environmental and economic sustainability of future buildings

B2. Develop and endorse

(research, cultural, sports, etc.) as an extension of the Campus Plan

B3. Develop, ratify and implement built form policies , guidelines, plans and procedures consistent with UWA framework, in the areas of:



Space utilisation



Sustainable building design



Building management and operation

B4. Develop a plan to introduce a user pay system for space and conduct workshops to gauge support. This system should reward the release of space rather than charge for use of space

B5. Promote and facilitate precinct plans flexible working and teaching , including



HR policies that encourage flexible work arrangements



Reviewing timetabling and scheduling of course contact hours



Enhance connectivity to the

University IT network


Precinct Planning ensures that sustainability principles are applied comparably across the precincts and campus rather than to stand alone buildings


Encouraging Faculties and Sections to release any unused or inefficiently used space through financial incentives, may alleviate the need also be advocated as internal exemplars

These initiatives may help improve space utilisation, through:



More staff / students working / learning from home



Extended use of lecture theatres through timetabling

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3

Expected improvem ent in built form rating

4 5


(Appendix 4)


N/A

TBD

TBD

N/A

TBD

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Capital

N/A




Continual improvement of webbased learning (eLearning / iLecture)

B6. Develop a UWA specific Built Form

Ratings system (similar to Green

Building Council of Australia’s

Greenstar ratings) and apply to new and existing buildings. The database of building sustainability ratings will form the baseline for future initiatives

This will assist with assessing the

‘sustainability’ of UWA building and help focus development of buildings considered ‘unsustainable’. This will also ensure sustainable development principles are applied to new buildings

B7. Enhance the ‘sustainability’ of existing buildings. Examples of improvements include:



Retrofitting window treatments and insulation



Vertical gardens



Energy capture and generation

Totals for Built Form Initiatives

Following assessment of a building or precinct as per the UWA Built Form

Ratings system, any sustainability improvements to be carried out will require further feasibility study and financial analysis

N/A

TBD

N/A

TBD

Capital /

Life cycle renewal



Proposed Initiatives (Landscape):

1

Initiative

2

Benefits / rationale / recommendation

L1. Endorse Campus Plan 2010 , which outlines the landscape principles to be adopted by the University

L2. Develop, ratify landscape policies and implement

, guidelines, plans and procedures consistent with UWA framework, in the areas of:



Landscape character



Passive and active recreation spaces



External teaching and learning spaces



Urban design



Green infrastructure



Heritage landscape

L3. Develop a landscape metrics

(quantitative?) to measure the characteristics of a landscape, e.g., its richness, diversity, pattern, etc. The metrics can then be applied to UWA’s significant landscape areas to form the baseline data for future landscape initiatives

L4. Develop flagship green Infrastructure project. Preliminary feasibility has been developed by xx as part of the Summer

Scholarship program 2010/11

The Campus Plan 2010 sets out landscape principles, which has implications on the social, environmental and economic sustainability of future landscapes


This will assist with assessing the

‘sustainability’ of UWA landscapes and help focus development / rehabilitation in some areas

Green infrastructure such as vertical gardens, appear to be a good method of utilising energy reduction and water recycling technologies in an integrated built form / landscape environment. It would also be a visual landscape element of UWA’s commitment to sustainability


3

Expected change in landscape metrics

4


(Appendix 4)

5


N/A

TBD

N/A

TBD

N/A

N/A

N/A

TBD

N/A

N/A


1

Initiative

2

Benefits / rationale / recommendation

L5. Review biodiversity in key catchment areas and develop and implement a plan to improve biodiversity linkages

L6. Develop a Crawley Village Landscape

Masterplan

L7. Investigate the carbon biosequestration potential of the

University (as determined by the numbers and types of trees on UWA grounds). This initiative has been undertaken by Maria Thomason as part of the Summer Research Scholarship

Program 2010/11

Totals for Landscape Initiatives

Improvements in biodiversity imply improvements in the health of an ecosystem. Biodiversity would form a part of the landscape metrics

The Crawley Village Landscape

Masterplan will establish design principles outlined in the UWA Campus

Plan 2010 detailing the landscape linkage between the University in a Park and the University in a Town.

This would not result in a change to the landscape character, however, it may be beneficial to understand the energy offset potential for future energy reporting and the impact of future developments on the campus sequestration store.

3

Expected change in landscape metrics

4


(Appendix 4)

5


TBD

TBD

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

External funding



Proposed Initiatives (Procurement):

1

Initiative

2


P1. Develop, ratify and implement

Sustainable Procurement policies , guidelines, plans and procedures consistent with UWA framework, in the areas of:



Locally produced goods and services



Environmental best practice



Corporate governance



Ethical Procurement



Product stewardship

The policies available in this area need to be developed. A clear and consistent set of policies will assist in the understanding of responsibilities

This may lead to a more efficient procurement process and better procurement decisions

P2. Develop and implement a Procurement

Plan for the procurement of products and services for office and administrative needs, for example:



Centralise the procurement of paper to ensure recycled content



Procurement of office furniture through Facilities Management


Plan for the procurement of products and services for construction and maintenance needs, for example:



Develop a list of preferred suppliers, consultants and contractors



Standardise process of engaging consultants and contractors

(quotations, tendering, contracts, etc.)



Develop a checklist of sustainable products (e.g., furniture made from sustainable timber or paints and

This may lead to a more efficient procurement process and better procurement decisions. This initiative is currently being implemented by

Strategic Procurement and Facilities

Management

3

Expected change in

Procurement

Practices

TBD

TBD

TBD


Capital Ex

4

Costs

5 6

Operating Ex

(p.a.)


(Appendix 4)


N/A

TBD

N/A

N/A

TBD

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A


1

Initiative

2

Benefits / rationale finishes with low volatile organic compounds)



Develop a Sustainability Preferred

Suppliers List

P4. Energy - Establish Green Energy / Low

Carbon Policy for

Agreements

P5. Water - Develop a program to reduce/ eliminate the purchase of bottled water

P6. Recycling

Sustainability preferred suppliers

P7. Travel /Transport- conduct a feasibility study into the introduction of a centralised fleet of electric vehicles

P8. Travel /Transport- develop a offset program for UWA Travel

P9. Landscape that are used

Energy Supply

– develop a database of carbon

– develop policies to ensure sustainable materials and plants in turf, horticultural practices. irrigation and

P10. Landscape – develop policies and guidelines to protect the UWA heritage landscape from diseases

The amount of green energy/low carbon available through Energy Service providers has an impact on the

University’s Carbon footprint and Energy

Management Plan

Bottled water is 2500 times more expensive than tap water. Removing bottled water form the University will contribute to broader environmental sustainability

The database available in this area needs to be developed. A consistent database will assist in guiding sustainable procurement throughout the university

Under the NGER reporting requirements

UWA is required to report on vehicle emissions. An electric vehicle fleet will reduce the carbon emissions by XXXX

A UWA based Carbon Offset program will generate revenue that can be used in

UWA energy abatement programs

Biodiversity values are protected through the use of materials and plants that maximise the health of the soil, and underground water and maximise carbon sequestration opportunities.

Protecting the landscape from introduced diseases is critical to maintaining the heritage environment of

3


Procurement

Practices

TBD

TBD


Capital Ex

4

Costs

5 6

Operating Ex

(p.a.)


(Appendix 4)


N/A

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

N/A

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

N/A

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD


1

Initiative

2

Benefits / rationale introduced through procurement.(such as Phytophthora protection)


Plan for the procurement of products and services for teaching and research needs, e.g.,



Procurement of hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials, chemicals, biological materials, etc.



E-Freezers

Totals for Procurement Initiatives the Crawley Campus.

This may lead to a more efficient procurement process and better procurement decisions. Workshops may need to be conducted to canvass Faculty support for centralised procurement of some products, taking into account regulatory requirements for storage, handling, transport, disposal, etc.

3


Procurement

Practices

TBD

Capital Ex

4

Costs

5 6

Operating Ex

(p.a.)


(Appendix 4)


TBD

$TBD

TBD

$TBD

N/A



Proposed Initiatives (Communication and Engagement):

1

Initiative

2


C1. Develop and implement communication and engagement plan for all focus areas, encompassing:



SD website



Social marketing and media



Green building program



Annual program of events



School Managers Forum

The communication and engagement plan will outline the programs, events, media, etc. for the focus areas of

Energy, Water, Recycling, Transport,

Built Form, Landscapes and

Procurement. Operating expenditure

TBD pending Communications and

Engagement Plans

C2. Develop a database of strategic partnerships in the area of sustainability, including key research interests

To better target sustainability opportunities

C3. Develop a database of key contacts within FM, Faculties (e.g., Sustainability

Officers) and the wider community

To assist with dissemination of information and to champion and promote sustainability within their area

C4. Develop a database of external funding opportunities

To better target sustainability funding opportunities

C5. Introduction of relevant core

Sustainability unit in first year coursework. Review and coordinate via the Board of Coursework Studies for possible inclusion within New Courses

2012

C6. Support for research projects that may assist the University in the various sustainability focus areas

Sustainability underlies all aspects of our lives. A core first year unit for all courses would ensure that students have a fundamental understanding and appreciation for sustainability

The Summer Research Scholarship program is currently underway and covers topics in sustainable development. A list of possible projects and the projects undertaken in 2010/11

Scholarship program are shown in

Appendix 5

3

Expected increase in participati on

5 6


(Appendix 4)


TBD

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

FM Sustainability

Fund

N/A

N/A

N/A



1

Initiative

2


Totals for Communication and Engagement Initiatives

3

Expected increase in participati on

TBD

5 6


(Appendix 4)




Appendix 5 :

UWA Sustainable Development Summer

Scholarships (Summer 2010 / 2011)



UWA SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMER

SCHOLARSHIPS

SUMMER OF 2010/11

The University is offering four summer scholarships aimed at students completing their third year of study in 2010. Other undergraduate students may apply.

The scholarships are worth $5,000 each and are to provide a salary to each of four students to work for eight weeks during the forthcoming summer break. The successful scholars will work on small research projects aimed at underpinning decisions to be made by the University on sustainable development projects on campus. The initiative is directly supported by the Vice-Chancellor as part of the University’s development of a

Sustainable Development Plan for the University properties and operations.

Application for scholarships is to be done in the following way:

1.

Students must apply to do research on one of the issues provided in the attached list

2.

Students must approach and seek agreement of an academic staff member from the listed UWA Faculty who would be available to serve as their academic supervisor during the period of the project

3.

Apply for the scholarship using the following information



Name and full contact details of the applicant



Current enrolment status and academic record



A statement on why you are interested in the proposed issue and the skills you bring to addressing the project (1 page or less)



Name and short statement of expertise of academic staff member who will supervise the project (half page max)



Period over which the project will be done in the summer of 2010/11



Signatures of both the student and academic supervisor

4.

Please send applications as e-mail attachments to:



Professor Alistar Robertson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)

alistar.robertson@uwa.edu.au

, marked SD Summer Scholarship



Applications due by COB November 17th



Successful applicants will be notified on 24 th November

Successful applicants will be required to submit a report to their academic supervisor and relevant UWA Facilities Management staff member before the start of Semester 1

2011. Each scholarship may be required to provide a verbal presentation of findings at the first meeting of the UWA Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee in 2011.



UWA Summer Internship 2010 – Possible Sustainable Development Research Projects

ITEM

1

ISSUES / RISKS FOCUS AREA

SOLAR PANELS

Various solar panel options, which supply electricity to homes / buildings using solar energy, are commercially available. There are significant variations in price and technical performance specifications between the different products. Further research is required to assess and compare the technical differences and effectiveness of the various products. Given the performance efficiencies, the payback period for the various alternatives could then be calculated.

ENERGY

STUDENT NAME

Doug Pearce

“Research into the

Feasibility of Solar

Panel Installation at the

Campus”

Crawley

FACULTY

ALVA

2

3

CARBON CAPTURE

UWA is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. Furthermore, the introduction of a carbon tax appears imminent. Given its existing landscape portfolio, FM would like to explore the opportunity of offsetting its carbon footprint through biosequestration.

LANDSCAPE,

ENERGY

Maria Thomason

“Carbon

Sequestration

Storage on the

University of

Western Australia’s

Crawley campus”

FNAS

Tobias Beale and

Sally Farrah

ALVA

“Vertical Gardens”

4

VERTICAL GARDENS LANDSCAPE

Vertical gardens appear to be a good method of utilising energy reduction and water recycling technologies in an integrated built form / landscape environment.

UWA Facilities Management would like to investigate the feasibility of implementing vertical gardens to a building on campus, including a study of capital and on-going cost commitments.

BUILT FORM

ENERGY

WATER

WATER RECYCLING

There is an opportunity to integrate natural ecological processes with water filtration for irrigation or for other uses. An example of this would be to utilise the ecological processes inherent in the Taxonomic Gardens to filter water for irrigation of plants in the adjacent glasshouses. An appropriate water capture and recycling system would need to be designed.

WATER



ITEM

5

ISSUES / RISKS

ENERGY EFFECIENT MUSEUMS

6

FOCUS AREA

ENERGY

Museums and art galleries are inherently energy inefficient buildings due to the need to maintain strict environmental conditions, such as constant temperature and humidity levels. Research into methods of delivering the required environmental controls more energy efficiently is required.

BUILT FORM

MCGILLIVRAY TUARTS

It has been observed that the Tuart trees on the McGillivray Sports Complex are susceptible to attack by a new species of lerps. The health of the trees requires examination. Proposal of a method to prevent further attack would be beneficial.

LANDSCAPE

STUDENT NAME FACULTY

7

8

9

WATER FOUNTAINS VERSUS BOTTLED WATER

There is a cost associated with the installation of drinking fountains throughout the campus. This cost comes in the form of additional infrastructure required as well as water wastage. The option of purchasing bottled water versus the provision of drinking fountains needs to be considered.

WATER

ON SITE BIO-GAS PLANT ENERGY

UWA produces a large amount of organic waste material, e.g., green waste, kitchen waste, etc. Does an opportunity exist to utilise the waste material in an onsite bio-gas fa cility, which can in turn, supply some of the campus’ energy needs?

RECYCLING

UNIVERSAL PASS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

It has been proposed by the Transport Plan 2009, the Active Commuting Survey

2010 conducted by CBEH and the Transport Workshop 2010, that the uptake of public transport would be greatly enhanced by the provision of a Universal pass.

This U pass could be linked to the student / staff card and provided at little or no cost to the users. The feasibility of implementing a U pass system requires further investigation.

TRANSPORT Regan Bleechmore

“UWA U-Pass

Feasibility Study”

FMDHS



ITEM ISSUES / RISKS FOCUS AREA STUDENT NAME

10 SOCIAL MARKETING

There is currently considerable work being undertaken within various sections of the University in the area of sustainability. However, there is a lack of awareness and understanding amongst the greater community with regards to the work being undertaken. In order to promote sustainability to a wider audience and to bring it

‘front of house’, a social marketing strategy needs to be developed. This strategy may involve a memorable catchphrase (in the vein of ‘Slip Slop Slap’) and involve various media and social networking sites.

ENGAGEMENT Nichola

“The

Marketing

Sustainability:

Psychological

Perspective”

Burton

Social of

A

FACULTY

FLPS



Appendix 7 :

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<http://climatechange.gov.au/en/government/initiatives/cprs/carbon-price-design/overview.aspx>

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2010, Ken and Julie Michael Building

Wright, G., personal communication, 2011

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No. 61904-RP-001, Rev 0, Fremantle

Humphries, T., personal communication, 2011

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Hall, K., personal communication, 2011

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University of Western Australia, Perth.

Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development, Water Planning Workshop , 18

August 2010, UWA Watersports Complex.

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University of Western Australia, Perth

Walsh, G., personal communication, 2011

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Tywnham, A., personal communication, 2011

Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development, Recycling Planning Day , 24

March 2010, Ken and Julie Michael Building

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Beyond , viewed 20 December 2010,

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Development of the Plan - The University of Western Australia

Finance and Resources, Facilities Management

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction

Context

Strategic Direction

Guiding Principles

Structure of the Plan

UWA Sustainable Development Plan 2011 - 2014

Energy

Water

Recycling

Transport

Built Form

Landscape

Procurement

Communication and Engagement

Appendix 1 :

Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA

Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA

ViceChancellor’s Introduction

Context

Processes to Develop the Roadmap

Critical principles and pathways of adoption

Proposed Outcomes of the Sustainable Development Plan

Next Steps

Appendix 2 :

Sustainable Development Workshops Results

Energy Planning Workshop (17/3/10)

Recycling Planning Workshop (24/3/10)

Transport Planning Workshop (12/5/10)

Built Form Planning Workshop (18/8/10)

Water Planning Workshop (18/8/10)

Landscape Planning Workshop (18/8/10)

RECYCLING PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 24 ,2010

RECYCLING PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 24 ,2010

TRANSPORT PLANNING WORKSHOP, MAY 12 ,2010

TRANSPORT PLANNING WORKSHOP, MAY 12 ,2010

TRANSPORT PLANNING WORKSHOP, MAY 12 ,2010

BUILT FORM PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

WATER PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

WATER PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

WATER PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

LANDSCAPE PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

Appendix 3 :

Operational Initiatives

Appendix 5 :

UWA Sustainable Development Summer

Scholarships (Summer 2010 / 2011)

UWA SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMER

SCHOLARSHIPS

SUMMER OF 2010/11

alistar.robertson@uwa.edu.au

UWA Summer Internship 2010 – Possible Sustainable Development Research Projects

Appendix 7 :

Sources of Information

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