Embed sustainable project management practices aligned with international best practice throughout the lifecycle of capital projects to reduce environmental impacts and enhance long-term sustainability.
5.1 Sustainable project management
Action
Key Initiatives
- Sustainability tools and frameworks: Incorporate carbon assessment platforms, biodiversity impact assessments, and other sustainability tools into project planning and decision-making.
- Capacity building: Provide training and resources to upskill staff, contractors, and governance decision-makers in sustainable project management practices.
- Sustainability management plans: Embed sustainability management plans into all phases of project planning and delivery to ensure a structured and measurable approach to reducing environmental impact.
- Enhanced project reporting: Integrate sustainability metrics into project reporting to track progress, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
- Whole-of-life carbon evaluation: Require projects with moderate to high climate impact to assess and minimise whole-of-life emissions, ensuring informed decision-making for long-term sustainability.
5.1
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
Internal staff, industry partners, external consultants.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Rakatirataka - Leadership
Kaitiakitaka - Stewardship
Tikaka - Appropriate action
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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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5.5Sustainable Council buildingsImplement 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.
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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.