GreenWay Sustainability ProjectAshfield Council is proud to be the lead Council for this exciting $1.83 million project working towards the vision of the Cooks River to Iron Cove GreenWay, a green corridor for wildlife, community and walking and cycling in Sydney's Inner West. The GreenWay Sustainability Project is funded by the NSW Environmental Trust through its Urban Sustainability Program. The Project is now in its final year of being implemented by four local Councils. |
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Key Milesteones for GreenWay Project
Over the past two years, the GreenWay Sustainability Project has worked with volunteers, schools, community groups and Councils to achieve some great milestones:
- More than 2,000 local native species have been planted in GreenWay bushcare sites
- More than 2,200 sq m of weeds have been removed from bushcare sites
- 40 volunteers have increased their skills through free TAFE bushcare training
- 80 community members have had their say about the future governance of the GreenWay at workshops
- 3 local primary schoolshave piloted materials for the GreenWay Primary School Sustainability Program
- 30 Eco Warriors explored the GreenWay as part of the 2011 GreenWay Festival
- More than 500 people participated in events as part of the 2011 GreenWay Festival
With less that a year remaining, the Project is working to complete and consolidate its work program as well as undertake succession planning with Councils and GreenWay stakeholders.
GreenWay Online
For more information about the Project visit the GreenWay website at www.greenway.org.au. You can also visit the GreenWay Project's Facebook page.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The GreenWay Sustainability Project furthers the work of the community and Councils towards achieving the GreenWay vision. The Project is focussed on developing a sustainable governance model for the GreenWay, improving urban biodiversity, community and volunteer engagement and promoting active transport (walking and cycling as a mode of transport). It is a partnership between Ashfield Council (lead), City of Canterbury, Leichhardt Council, and Marrickville Council. The Project team also works closely with community and state agency stakeholders.
Activities
The GreenWay Project is implementing a range of projects and events from 2009 - 2012 which focus on strategic partnerships and planning for sustainability, as well as working with the community and on the ground to improve environmental conditions in the GreenWay.
Activities include:
- Developing and piloting a GreenWay sustainability program with local primary schools, including Kegworth, Summer Hill, Ashbury and Petersham Public Schools
- Developing an Active Transport strategy for the GreenWay
- Forward planning for bushcare activities in the GreenWay
- Re-launching the GreenWay website at www.greenway.org.au
- Distributing the
GreenWay Newsletter (1.01 MB) and Survey to more than 18,000 households in the GreenWay catchment - Supporting local bushcare groups through provision of plants and resources
- Hosting the GreenWay Festival in 2010 and 2011
- Running free cycling skills workshops for residents
Working in partnership with community stakeholders including the Inner West Environment Group, Friends of the GreenWay, the GreenWay Steering Committee, local Bicycle User Groups and residents- Educating the community about the value of urban biodiversity, including endangered populations such as Long-nosed Bandicoots
- Hosting clean up and tree planting activities
- Developing a sustainable governance model for the GreenWay in partnership with Macquarie University
- Installing GreenWay signs
- Being part of the campaign to integrate the GreenWay with the light rail extension from Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill
- Providing bushcare training for local volunteers; and
- Developing and implementing a Biodiversity Strategy for the GreenWay.
And much more! See our website for more information, or search for "Cooks River to Iron Cove GreenWay" on Facebook to keep up to date and have your say.
Resources
GreenWay Bike Map
"Do you have a bandicoot in your backyard?" brochure
GreenWay Newsletter September 2011
Contact Us
For more information please contact the Project Team for the GreenWay Sustainability Project.
Project Manager - Lauren McIver
T: 9716 1814 E: laurenm@ashfield.nsw.gov.auSenior Project Officer - Joanne McDonnell
T: 9716 1864 E: joannem@ashfield.nsw.gov.auBiodiversity Officer - Adam Ward
Tel: 9716 1865 E: adamw@ashfield.nsw.gov.auJoin our mailing list: Email greenway@ashfield.nsw.gov.au to join the mailing list and keep up to date with latest news, upcoming events and opportunities to become involved.
This program has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust
