Sustainability Advantage

What is Sustainability Advantage?

Sustainability Advantage is a program facilitated by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment that provides assistance to medium to large organisations in achieving a range of corporates and community sustainability outcomes. 

Is Singleton Council participating in the program?

Yes! In fact, Council has been a member of the program since 2017 and has since achieved Bronze Recognition for demonstrated commitment to business sustainability.

Key achievements include: 

  • Implementation of the Singleton Sustainability Strategy 2019-27
  • Endorsement of priority UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Implementation of both corporate and community Sustainability Advisory Committee
  • Implementation and continued commitment to the Sustainability Hub
  • Solar installation on 15 high use Council facilities 
  • LED lighting installation throughout all Council facilities
  • Investment in LED streetlighting replacement program (almost 1000 pre-2009 streetlights replaced!)
  • Installation of Hydrawise systems installed across all Parks and Gardens facilities 
  • Installation of UV Disinfection Treatment Plant at Singleton Sewer Treatment Plant (expected to cut water usage by 50% each operating year, reducing costs by over $30,000 per year!)
  • Installation of variable speed drives and oxygen concentration management devices (ensures that aerators at Singleton Water Treatment Plant are more intuitive and responsive to peak and off-peak periods, reducing energy consumption by a minimum of 20%)
  • Implementation of numerous waste diversion and recycling streams at Singleton Waste Management Facility. 
  • Implementation of free drop-off days for chemicals, mattresses and tyres.
  • Implementation of compost giveaways
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