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28 November 2014 Attachment 4
Report prepared by Elissa McElroy IMAP Executive Officer
IMAP Implementation Committee Business Arising
28 November 2014
A IMAP Implementation Committee (18 November 2011) Responsibility Action Due Progress 16 Action 5.2 Housing
IMAP Executive Officer and Action 5.2 project team
Action 5.2 Project team to: Brief City of Maribyrnong representatives on
Housing overlay and CLT research
TBA
On Hold: To be undertaken as part of Stage 2 CLT project
B IMAP Implementation Committee (25 May 2012) Responsibility Action Due Progress 15 Action 6.3
IMAP Executive Officer
Arrange preparation of a submission to the Department of Justice on changes to the definitions; meeting with the Minister
July 2012 In Progress: met with VCGLR 3 May & 18 October 2012
C IMAP Implementation Committee (1 March 2013) Responsibility Action Due Progress 5 Bus Arising
IMAP Committee IMAP members to consider the proposal to undertake a Capacity Audit of inner Melbourne’s social and built infrastructure.
TBA
Referred to IMAP Review process
D IMAP Implementation Committee (30 August 2013) Responsibility Action Due Progress 5. Comms & Governance
Executive Officer
Investigate amendments to the Operational Protocol (i.e. Section 11.1a. Unanimous votes and b. Majority votes) and Procurement Strategy (legislative changes) and arrange for final approval
Sept 2013
In Progress – being finalised
9. Progress Report
Executive Officer
Approach VicRoads to see if their network operating plans could be brought together for the IMAP Councils
Nov 2013
10. Action 11 Map
Executive Officer Follow up changes to the IMAP map MoU to include Maribyrnong City Council
Oct 2013 In Progress – seeking legal comment on changes
E IMAP Implementation Committee (28 February 2014) Responsibility Action Due Progress 9. Comms & Governance
Executive Officer Executive Officer to forward information regarding the WSUD planning amendment to the Maribyrnong City Council for consideration
March 2014
11. Action 3.5 Thru traffic
Ms Liew, VicRoads
Ms Liew to look at what extension/wider insights could be achieved from the freight Origin & Destination study and report back.
TBA
11. Action 3.5 Thru traffic
Mr Haining/Ms Dallas MaribyrnongCC
Mr Haining/Ms Dallas MaribyrnongCC to convene technical experts from across the IMAP Councils to investigate extensions to current freight studies and report back.
TBA
F IMAP Implementation Committee (30 May 2014) Responsibility Action Due Progress 9 Action 3.5 Thru traffic
Action 3.5 Project team
Action 3.5 project team to: a. arrange amendments to the Final Report
with JACOBS Consultants (formerly Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd);
b. refer actions to the relevant authority and to the IMAP Review process as indicated by the IMAP Committee;
c. arrange for a Word version of the Final Report for IMAP records;
d. arrange for all data modelling to be supplied by the consultants in the required digital formats to the IMAP Councils and the IMAP Executive Officer for inclusion on the IMAP GIS and website.
July 2014 In progress
13 Other Bus
CoM - Manager City Research (Austin Ley)
Convene a Working Group of the IMAP Councils with City of Melbourne’s Manager City Research (Austin Ley) to examine sharing the costs and benefits of establishing an IMAP CLUE
ASAP
28 November 2014 Attachment 4
Report prepared by Elissa McElroy IMAP Executive Officer
G IMAP Implementation Committee (29 August 2014) Responsibility Action Due Progress 4 RMF projects
Executive officer
RMF to be advised of the decision to support and fund the 2 projects over 2 years, subject to funding being matched by the state government
Sept 2014
Completed
6. Bus Arising
Executive officer/RMF officer
Executive Officer to advise Dr Butterworth that the group working on the RMF project could be interested in a presentation
Sept 2014
Completed
8. AR
Executive officer Annual report to be finalised and distributed ASAP In progress
9 Comms & Gov
Executive officer Meeting dates for 2015 to be confirmed with IMAP members after mayoral elections
Nov 2014 Completed
11 Dist Energy map
Adam Zaborszczyk, CoM
Mr Adam Zaborszczyk to provide clarification to Cr Stubbs regarding Chadstone results. Project team to prepare Action Plan for the next meeting
Nov 2014 Deferred until Feb meeting
14 Urban Manuf’g
Austin Ley, CoM Urban Manufacturing steering group to report back on scope and funding of the project.
Nov 2014 Refer Item 12 Attachment 9
17. IMAP rev
Executive officer IMAP Executive Officer to circulate findings from the IMAP Review workshops
Sept 2014 Completed
H IMAP Executive Forum # 15 (10 September 2014) Responsibility Action Due Progress 2. IMAP Review Executive Officer • Include Sustainability on its own as a priority
Outcome. • Need an Advocacy framework which
requires further discussion and scope. • Need to review the Vision and emphasise
liveability, sustainability etc. • Need to reword the Outcomes, still a bit
generic. Outcomes which could differentiate us e.g. global significance of our economy is strongly relevant, diverse vibrant inclusive communities
• Need to amend the organisation diagram - bring the 2 MPA circles together, as one organisation.
• Reframe the Vision with the PCG and come back to the next meeting to review.
TBA Completed In progress Redrafted Redrafted Referred to consultant for noting Redrafted.
3. IMAP Review – Consultation and Approval process
Executive Officer • Executive officer to report back to the IMAP Exec Forum on reviewed process and dates for the IMAP Review
• Include on-line public consultation in the IMAP Review timeline during the Council consultation phase.
TBA Completed. Refer Item 11 Attachment 8 Completed. Noted for timeline
4. RMF Projects
IMAP CEOs IMAP Council CEOs to have further discussions with the RMF on the implementation and funding of the 2 projects
TBA Completed Refer item 13 Attachment 10
I IMAP Executive Forum # 16 (14 November 2014) Responsibility Action Due Progress 3. IMAP Review Executive Officer • Email to CEOs any changes to the Vision for
comment • Incorporate or identify whether there are
synergies in community planning and add in work being done on social services and community building into this Review.
• Refocus the strategic statements so they take us somewhere.
• MW plus 5 representatives (and Community Services GM input into one of the existing strategies) will work together on the draft, to broaden the capacity of IMAP; to infiltrate organisations and be relevant – and to report back for feedback from the wider group.
• Need to rework the work plan going forward. • The timeframe needs to be set and the next
Executive Forum meeting identified.
Refer item 11, Attachment 8
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Report prepared by Elissa McElroy IMAP Executive Officer
• The Forum on the 19 November is to be cancelled due to the reworking of the plan.
• All dates will change. • Update Councillors on the time frame for
delivery so they are aware of what is happening.
Completed Refer item 11 Att 8
Correspondence
From
Regarding
4a Email U Meier, City Research, City of Melbourne Knowledge City Strategy 4b Email K Coster, Moreland City Council Review of Moreland’s Industrial land 4c Emails (2) D Burgess, Arborist Article “Contract tree growing for Councils is a Win-Win” 4d Emails (2) Cheryl Hardy, DSDBI Registering for dot Melbourne domain names 4e Letter J Arena, CEO Procurement Australia Member services 4f Email A Zaborszczyk, City of Melbourne Renewable Energy Purchasing Group
Recommendation: That the IMAP Implementation Committee resolves to note the actions undertaken in response to business arising from the previous minutes.
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From: Urs Meier [[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, 19 November 2014 11:48 AMTo: Elissa McElroySubject: RELEASE OF THE CITY OF MELBOURNE KNOWLEDGE CITY STRATEGY
Dear Elissa,
RELEASE OF THE CITY OF MELBOURNE KNOWLEDGE CITY STRATEGY
In July, the City of Melbourne invited you to provide input into the development of its Knowledge City strategy. A high response rate to the survey of knowledge sector individuals and organisations has allowed us to develop a well-informed strategy, available now for your review here.
The strategy is an articulation of the City of Melbourne’s role in supporting and promoting the knowledge sector. It identifies 18 action areas we will complete over the four years of the strategy. Its subtitle, “Strengthening Melbourne’s knowledge sector through collaboration” is a reflection of our strong interest in working with our partners to further these actions.
We look forward to the opportunity of working together and I welcome your contact at any time to discuss this possibility.
Kind regards,
Urs
Urs Meier | Partnerships and Collaborations Officer | City Research City of Melbourne | Council House 1, 200 Little Collins Street Melbourne 3000 | GPO Box 1603 Melbourne 3001 T: 03 9658 9445 | M: 0400 741 153 | W: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledge We value: Integrity | Courage | Accountability | Respect | Excellence Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this email.
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Elissa McElroyExecutive OfficerInner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP)PO Box 21PRAHRAN VIC 3181
Dear Ms McElroy
REVIEW OF MORELAND'S INDUSTRIAL LAND
Moreland City CouncilMunicipal Offices9 0 Bell StreetCoburgVictoria 3058
Postal AddressLocked Bag 10MorelandVictoria 3058Telephone: 9 2 4 0 1111Facsimile: 9 2 9 0 1212
CRS No. N/AKral: 014/291723Doc. No. 014/294886Eng: Kate ShearerTel: 9240 1260
I am writing to advise you that the Moreland Industrial Land Use Strategy (MILUS) is beingreviewed, and to invite your organisations participation in the review. Both themanufacturing sector and aspects of the supporting land use planning framework haveundergone significant change over the last ten years, and it is appropriate to review andupdate MILUS in light of this.
What is the Moreland Industrial Land Use Strategy (MILUS)
The MILUS is a planning strategy that guides the future use and development of industrialland in Moreland.
The MILUS is being reviewed to ensure it continues to support industry and employmentopportunities in Moreland.
Review of the MILUS
Council is currently undertaking research, and consulting with landowners, businessoperators and stakeholders to understand:
• the needs of Moreland's industries and related businesses and plans for the future,• the advantages and disadvantages of doing business in Moreland,• what Council can do to improve the situation for existing businesses, and• the future intentions of property owners who lease their property to business.
Submissions
Council invites you to provide a written submission that outlines the issues you considerthe MILUS review should cover. I encourage you to contribute your views as it is importantCouncil hears from the range of stakeholders likely to be affected.Please email or post a submission to:
Email submissions: industrialreviewamoreland vic ciov.au
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Post submissions' MILUS ReviewStrategic Planning UnitMoreland City CouncilLocked Bag 10MORELAND VIC 3058
The closing date for submission is 17 October 2014. If you require further time pleasecontact Council.
Please be aware that Council or Council's Consultant may contact you directly to discussspecific issues as the project progresses. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Further Information
Visit Council's website athttp://www.moreland.vic.uov.au/buildinq−and−planninq/planninq−policy/industrial−land−use−stratectv.htmlfor further information on the MILUS review project,
including stages and timing, and to register your interest in the review to receive regularupdates.
If you have any queries in relation to the review of Moreland's industrial land, please don'thesitate to contact Council's Strategic Planning Unit on 9240 1111 or via email onindustrialreviewmoreland.vic qov.au
Yours sincerely
Ktrsten CosterDIRECTOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
01 / 10 / 2014
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Subject: FW: tree planting contractsAttachments: Contract Tree Growing for Councils is a 'Win Win'.pdf
From: Damien Burgess [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, 3 October 2014 1:36 PM To: Elissa McElroy; 'Procurement - Joe Arena'
Subject: tree planting contracts
Hi Elissa & Joe,
As discussed (with Elissa) please find attached a copy of an article I’ve written which will be published in an
upcoming issue of Groundswell, the Nursery Industry’s magazine. Copy to you guys as a courtesy as your
organisations get a mention.
I did send you an email a while back Joe but haven’t heard anything.
Cheers
Damien.
phone: 0422 999 754
email: [email protected]
web: www.dbhorticulture.com
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From: Damien Burgess [[email protected]]Sent: Monday, 15 September 2014 9:51 PMTo: Elissa McElroySubject: tree planting
Hi Elissa,
My name is Damien Burgess. I’m a consulting Arborist/horticulturist and am conducting some independent research
around street tree planting across greater Melbourne Councils. I have had some involvement in IMAP issues in my
previous roles with the City of Port Phillip as Manager Parks & Open Space and Manager Infrastructure Services a
few years back.
Are you able to tell me if there is anything happening under the IMAP banner in relation to street tree planting. Eg:
Are there any joint initiatives to plant more trees between the member Councils, any collaborating on areas which
border member councils like St Kilda Road or Victoria Parade, Punt Rd etc..? Any targets for the member councils in
their totality?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Damien.
phone: 0422 999 754
email: [email protected]
web: www.dbhorticulture.com
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Contract Tree Growing for Councils is a ‘Win-Win’
By Damien Burgess
The development of Capital works programs for Councils is an annual event and although many
projects require staged planning over several years before they can be implemented, the funding
required for each stage is never guaranteed. As each year’s capital works wish-list gets refined,
projects inevitably get culled or scaled down to meet budget allocations. Thankfully, one area that
seems to always get a healthy funding allocation is street tree planting. Whenever communities are
surveyed, you can bet that ‘more trees’ will be somewhere near the top of their wish list. This is
particularly so for inner-urban Councils, which are also often the ones with the healthiest budgets
and the most advanced in their vision and planning for the urban forest.
Most metropolitan Councils have precinct-based plans and a palette of preferred tree species,
closely linked to Neighbourhood character studies. Combined with a well maintained data-base to
tell them what trees should be replaced; and when, almost everything is in place for Councils to
deliver a strategic, long-term succession plan for their trees.
Why then are there so few long-term tree growing contracts in place between Councils and
commercial tree nurseries?
Each year Councils provide their contractors with a stock list of trees for the coming planting season.
This could occur in January or as late as April and may still be getting refined right up to June. In the
meantime the contractor is making lots of phone calls to nurseries, travelling around the countryside
to look at stock and scrambling to meet the quality, quantities and contractually agreed price of their
client(s). If they compromise on quality and the stock fails, they carry the responsibility of replacing
it at their own cost and to the potential detriment of their reputation. They are often working
against the clock to get trees planted before the onset of summer, knowing that the later they plant,
the higher the resource required to establish new trees and the higher the risk of failure.
Elsewhere, nurserymen are fielding a flurry of calls from contractors and plant brokers, attempting
to predict the future needs of Councils and trying to deliver a quality product which is established
enough to leave the nursery, ready for the rigours of our harsh urban environments.
This is not an ideal scenario for any of the stakeholders involved. There has to be a better way.
This year the City of Melbourne awarded a new 5-year contract for Tree Planting. The contract
specification is very comprehensive in regard to the quality of the tree stock to be supplied, planting
technique and maintenance requirements for the first two years. One of the key changes to this
contract from the previous specification is that the trees must now conform to NATSPEC
requirements. NATSPEC is based on ‘Specifying Trees, A Guide to Assessment of Tree Quality’ by
Ross Clark (2003). Whilst this is clearly a comprehensive guide to growing high quality trees, it is
seen by many experienced and reputable nurserymen in Victoria as overly prescriptive and not
taking into consideration the variable habit and form of some species, which can be quite different
when grown in different parts of Australia. The nursery industry does however support a national
standard as the way of the future and Standards Australia is close to finalising a national standard for
tree stock for landscape use. NATSPEC is more established in New South Wales and Queensland and
although Victorian Nurseries are considered by many to produce the best quality trees in Australia,
none are actually able to tick all of the boxes required by NATSPEC.
Based on this, there is a fair chance that the City of Melbourne will either have to be prepared to
plant less trees than it would like, over the next few years or it will have to be prepared to plant
trees that, whilst of high quality, will not necessarily comply with NATSPEC.
The City of Melbourne has invested heavily in its ‘Urban Forest Strategy 2012 – 2032’. This document
provides an excellent vision and framework for the future and includes an ‘Implementation
Framework’ and ‘Priority Implementation Actions’ however neither of these sections mention long-
term planting plans or the establishment of growing contracts to ensure availability of the stock it
needs. The absence of a long-term supply and planting plan could hamper the City’s efforts towards
its desired outcome which is to ‘increase the tree canopy coverage in the municipality from 22 per
cent to 40 per cent by 2040.’
In 2005, Melbourne City, along with the Cities of Stonnington, Yarra and Port Phillip formed the
Inner-Melbourne Action Plan, known as IMAP. In 2013, the City of Maribyrnong also joined IMAP.
The agenda of IMAP is to make inner-Melbourne more livable with a focus on things like open space,
transport, public environment and urban infrastructure. To this point IMAP as a group has never
entered into the area of tree planting. This is a shame, as the urban forest of inner-Melbourne is
essentially the collective tree population of all of these municipalities. In IMAP, these Councils have a
framework already in place to take a regional approach to tree planting and could achieve significant
economies of scale by working in a coordinated way. Most Councils plant and maintain their trees to
a very similar, almost identical contract specification and plant many of the same, popular species. In
fact many of the IMAP Councils share the same service providers too.
If long-term tree growing contracts were established by the IMAP member Councils, either
individually or as an entity, the other big winners would be the commercial tree nurseries and the
service providers. Win, Win!
The IMAP member Councils have been discussed in some detail here, but this is an opportunity for
all Councils, not just the inner-city ones. Councils, tree growers and tree planting contractors would
achieve much better outcomes for their communities in the long-term and a national standard will
go a long way to getting a shared understanding by all stakeholders of what makes a quality tree.
Growing contracts would provide a big boost to nursery operations, in regard to long-term certainty,
resource needs and supply requirements. Contracts would also encourage investment into research
and development, improved nursery techniques and trialing of new species. Improved efficiency,
potentially better prices and ultimately better quality trees would benefit everyone.
Like most worthwhile ventures, this is not an easy, straight forward task. There are issues to
overcome, but none of these are insurmountable. To get this up and running requires some
initiative, some coordinated communication and a bit of hard work up-front to get started.
Procurement Australia could also play a major role in establishing contracts that all Councils could
tap into. Contract tree growing makes a lot of sense, but it has been assigned to the ‘too-hard’
basket for too long. It’s time for local government to take the first step and make this happen.
As the old Chinese proverb says: ’The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best
time is now’.
Damien Burgess is a Director and Consulting Arborist of DB Horticulture Pty Ltd, providing consultancy
services to Councils, commercial and domestic clients. Prior to establishing his business, Damien worked for
the City of Port Phillip for 13 years, in several roles, including Street Tree Coordinator, Manager of
Infrastructure Services and Manager of Parks & Open Space. Before that he spent 12 years at the City of
Melbourne, where he held the role of City Arboriculturist and managed several commercial contracts for the
growing of Elm Trees. Damien does not represent any of the stakeholder groups referred to in this article,
he’s just passionate about seeing good quality trees planted in the public realm, and lots of them!
Contact: [email protected] www.dbhorticulture.com
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From: Domain Account [[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, 1 October 2014 3:23 PMTo: Elissa McElroySubject: .melbourne government Expression of Interest – process now complete
Dear Elissa The .melbourne government Expression of Interest process is complete. This also covers any uncompleted .melbourne domain EOI registrations. During the EOI process, government departments and entities requested more than 300 .melbourne domain names, an excellent response. ARI Registry Services, which is managing the .melbourne launch and roll-out on behalf of the Victorian Government, will shortly be contacting all of the agencies that registered their claims. As part of this notification, ARI Registry will provide successful claimants (you) with a: - list of accredited .melbourne registrars to contact in order to register and pay for the .melbourne domain/s claimed; and - unique identifier token(s), that must be provided to the registrar when making a claim for your approved .melbourne domain(s). You should present the token(s) to an accredited registrar with a request for registration prior to 31 October 2014. Claims that appear on the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers’ (ICANN) Collision Names List cannot be assigned at the moment. ARI Registry Services is working with ICANN on releasing these names and will notify claimants as soon as they become available. These claims retain priority throughout this period. The new .melbourne domain enters a public auction period in October (“Landrush”) before public launch in November. These periods provide further opportunity to register domains of your choice. Our congratulations and thanks to all of the successful claimants. Regards Cheryl Hardy Victorian Government Domain Provider Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
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From: [email protected]: Thursday, 4 September 2014 10:42 AMTo: Cheryl Hardy/MMV/DSDSubject: .melbourne Government EOI closing soon....
Less than two weeks remain for government departments, local government and their entities to make a claim for a .melbourne domain. There are currently over 79 registrations from government for .melbourne domains.
The .melbourne domain is at the forefront of a world-wide internet revolution in domain names. A year ago, there were only 22 top level domains, such as .com, .gov, .org. Now there are more than 270. Other international cities such as New York, Berlin, Montreal, Tokyo are already available and being used. So too are other new domains such as .shop, .car, .money.
.melbourne is on track to be launched to the general public in October. The government EOI provides you with an opportunity to get in first and stake a claim to a .melbourne domain now.
To find out more, or to make an EOI claim go to: http://digital.vic.gov.au/dotmelbourne/
Regards
Cheryl
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Ms Elissa McElroy
IMAP Executive Officer
City of Stonnington
PO Box 21
Prahran VIC 3181
Procurement Australia
AB N 45 058 335 363
t: 03 9810 8600 f: 03 9810 8699
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Dear Elissa
Procurement Australia
Thank you for your time in meeting with me, and further to our conversation, I have outlined some
information about Procurement Australia and our role aggregating spend on behalf of Local
Government and Not for Profits.
Procurement Australia was created by government for government almost thirty years ago by the
City of Melbourne and a group of surrounding councils to aggregate their spend, Procurement
Australia is now one of the nation's largest buying groups, helping over 700 members to purchase
common-use goods and services. Our members consist of:
• Local Government
• Cemetery Trusts
• Water Corporations
• University and TAFE's
• Not For Profits
By aggregating the buying power of our members, Procurement Australia can attain best value and
create collaborative purchasing arrangements. As an 1509001 accredited organisation, audited by
Procurement Australia is a leader in negotiating and facilitating procurement contracts, working in
partnership with buyers and suppliers to seek innovative purchasing solutions.
Procurement Australia processes have evolved to meet the needs of its members, encouraging new
thinking and working collaboratively with our members to achieve innovative and solutions
focussed outcomes.
I would like the opportunity to present to the IMAP Group to outline how Procurement Australia can
partner with your members to deliver best practice aggregation solutions
Yours Faithfully,
Joe Arena
Chief Executive Officer
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From: Adam Zaborszczyk [[email protected]]Sent: Friday, 21 November 2014 12:04 PMTo: Elissa McElroySubject: Renewable Energy Purchasing Group
Dear Elissa, The City of Melbourne released an initiative on Wednesday to drive investment in renewable energy projects in the grid outside the municipality.
We established a group of large energy users that have signalled their interest in testing a new approach to drive investment in renewable energy. The group includes the Cities of Yarra and Maribyrnong.
We are running a Request for Information process which will demonstrate the business case for this approach and enable the partner organisations to proceed to tender.
We envisage that there will be opportunities for other organisations to replicate this approach and possibly to join in a tender process following the RFI stage.
I have attached for your information the City of Melbourne’s media release as well as links to articles which appeared in the Guardian and the Fifth estate during the week. Media release: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/AboutCouncil/MediaReleases/Pages/Melbournetestsnewmodelforrenewableenergy.aspx Project Page: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/AboutCouncil/MediaReleases/Pages/Melbournetestsnewmodelforrenewableenergy.aspx The Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/nov/18/melbourne-councils-band-together-to-buy-100gw-of-clean-energy-direct Firth Estate: http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/politics/local-government/melbourne-councils-and-businesses-take-charge-in-huge-renewables-program/69764 Regards Adam.
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Melbourne tests new model for renewable energy
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
The City of Melbourne has established a group of large energy users that have signalled their interest in testing a new approach to drive
investment in renewable energy.
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the City of Melbourne must lead the way to meet our goal of zero net emissions by 2020.
“The City of Melbourne has united other like-minded local governments and businesses to challenge the market to supply us with the right
energy at the right price,” the Lord Mayor said.
“We have launched a Request for Information Process to combine our purchasing power and signal our interest in securing a competitive price
for a long term electricity supply from renewable sources.
“We hope this scale of demand will stimulate investment in a new renewable energy project that is shovel-ready and has planning approvals in
place.”
The group has a collective energy consumption of around 100 GWh worth of energy, which under current market conditions is equivalent to
around 250,000 solar panels or 15 wind turbines.
Chair of Council’s Environment Portfolio, Councillor Arron Wood, said the City of Melbourne has a target of sourcing 25 per cent of the
municipality’s electricity from renewables by 2018.
“Goals are easy to set but harder to meet. Achieving this ambitious target requires substantial structural, economic and policy changes in
Melbourne to help decrease our reliance on carbon intensive fuel sources,” Cr Wood said.
“The target cannot be achieved through council actions alone and we can’t currently access the level of renewable energy we require from
within the municipality of Melbourne,” Cr Wood said.
“What we are proposing is a new model for securing renewable energy. If it works we would encourage other organisations to adopt a similar
model.”
Partners involved in the group are:
City of Maribyrnong
City of Yarra
Federation Square
NEXTDC
Mirvac
bankmecu.
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A group of Melbourne councils are banding together to bypass the renewable
policies of the state and federal governments and directly appeal to clean-energy
providers.
In what could evolve into a national initiative to directly boost renewable energy
uptake, the City of Melbourne, City of Maribyrnong and City Of Yarra will open a
dialogue with clean energy producers ahead of a potential full tender process.
The trio of councils have partnered with businesses including Mirvac and
Federation Square for the project. Renewable providers, such as solar and wind
farms, will be asked whether they can supply the group’s combined 100GWh
worth of energy at similar or lower cost than fossil fuel providers.
This 100GWh is the equivalent to around 250,000 solar panels or 15 wind
turbines.
The consortium hopes to .nd renewable energy projects that are ready to proceed
but have been hindered by uncertainty over the renewable energy target, which
has seen investment in the sector grind to a virtual halt.
Victoria’s renewable energy industry has also been hit by severe restrictions on
new wind farm developments, allowing states such as South Australia surge
ahead of it in terms of clean energy.
By joining together, councils and businesses can o1er a reliable demand for
renewable providers to allow their projects to proceed, while at the same time
potentially driving down the cost for users.
The City of Melbourne has a goal of zero net emissions by 2020. This target is
supplemented by a goal of sourcing 25% of electricity from renewable sources by
2018. Just 5% of this target has been achieved via rooftop solar panels in
Melbourne’s CBD, prompting the council to look to large-scale renewable projects
in other parts of the state.
City of Melbourne councillor Arron Wood said the
new approach will help counteract the
“worrying” renewable energy policies of both
state and federal governments.
“We are literally going out to test the market and
.nd out what the price is,” he told Guardian
Australia. “Our hope is that they will be on a par
with fossil fuels or cheaper, because then the
business case becomes a no brainer because
renewables are cheaper than fossil fuels in the
long-term.
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“There are certainly some worrying signs over the state government’s attitude to
renewable energy. There are genuine business opportunities for the state and
we’re saying we’re open for business for renewable energy.
“There’s been the removal of the carbon price and uncertainty over the RET,
meaning that in quick time a $1bn industry has ground to a halt. We can
demonstrate a model that isn’t just a purchase of green energy, it can drive
investment in new renewable energy.”
Wood said he expected other councils in Melbourne and across Australia to look
closely at the concept in order to bolster renewable uptake. The City of Sydney,
for example, has a 30% renewable energy target by 2030.
“Most metropolitan councils in Australia have a renewable energy target,” he said.
“Cities are well set-up to band together for large-scale renewable generation. I feel
many of them would be interested in this.”
WestWind, a German wind farm developer that has two approved projects in
western Victoria, said it welcomed the initiative.
Tobi Geiger, managing director of WestWind, said there should be plenty of
interest from solar and wind providers.
“I’d say there are around 10 projects in Victoria that would go for it,
predominantly wind because we are blessed with wind all year round in Victoria,”
he told Guardian Australia.
“We’ve had to wind back activities quite dramatically because of uncertainty over
the future of the RET. We’ve been Abbott-proo.ng our company by looking at
opportunities in renewable energy that don’t require government support.
“I think this kind of partnership will do well as long as we have a recalcitrant
government. There’s a lack of government leadership so councils are stepping into
the vacuum. The more Neanderthals that go back to fossil fuels, the more of these
things we’ll see.”
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