Implement eco-design principles, low-impact construction methods, and renewable energy integration in Council-led building projects to minimise environmental impact, enhance resilience, improve long-term efficiency, and reduce operation costs.
5.5 Sustainable Council buildings
Action
Key Initiatives
- Whole-of-life sustainability: Embed lifecycle assessment into project decisionmaking, ensuring a balance between upfront capital costs and long-term benefits, including energy efficiency, operational savings, and reduced maintenance requirements.
- Renewable energy integration: Prioritise the installation of solar photovoltaic, battery storage, and other renewable energy solutions in new and refurbished Council buildings to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enhance energy resilience. See Action 4.3.
- Innovative and low impact construction: Partner with local experts, industry leaders, and suppliers to champion sustainable building innovations, drive the adoption of low-carbon materials, and promote circular economy practices in Council projects.
5.5
Project Details
Investment
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Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Community, construction partners, external consultants.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Makaakitaka - Hospitality
Rakatirataka - Leadership
Haere whakamua - Future focused
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5.1Sustainable project managementEmbed sustainable project management practices aligned with international best practice throughout the lifecycle of capital projects to reduce environmental impacts and enhance long-term sustainability.
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5.2Best practice carbon managementEmbed best practice carbon management standards, such as PAS 2080:2023, into all stages of infrastructure planning and delivery to track, reduce, and manage whole-of-life carbon in major capital works projects.
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5.3Designing for climate resilienceEmbed climate resilience into infrastructure strategic planning and engineering codes of practice to future proof for a changing climate.
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5.4Promoting a better building standardPartner with the Better Building Working Group to implement a comprehensive education and outreach programme that empowers the community and building industry to adopt climate smart, resilient, and healthy construction practices.
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5.6Promoting responsible water usageImplement the Water Demand Management Plan to encourage responsible and efficient water use, helping safeguard our pristine sources for future generations.
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5.7Strengthening stormwater resilienceDevelop and implement integrated stormwater catchment management plans across the district to ensure a science-based, nature-positive approach to stormwater management.
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5.8Supporting community-led water initiativesCollaborate with Kāi Tahu, WAI Wānaka, Mana Tāhuna, Friends of Lake Hayes, ORC and others to accelerate catchment -scale planning and community-led initiatives that enhance freshwater health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.