Timaru District Council
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Lobby NZ Transport Agency to double lane Orari Bridge on State Highway 79 so we have a backup route in case of flooding issues at Rangitata as happened in December 2019.
Commit funding to complete district wide coastal erosion prevention works to stop more land being lost to extreme sea storms.
Encourage the speeding up of the replacement of the old civil defence warning siren system to make it safer, more reliable and up to date.
Support the development of a district climate change strategy that accounts for all in Timaru district to strive toward net zero 2050.
Advance the development of a council native tree planting initiative on council owned marginal, riparian, coastal and recreational land.
Advocate council leadership, the mayor, and chief executive (who councillors appoint) to transition into driving electric or hybrid vehicles.
Investigate impacts of climate change and begin to build greater resilience in infrastructure to minimise these impacts.
Promote a balanced approach to sustainability whilst maintaining productivity and quality of life in the region.
Environmental sustainability ensures our actions today positively affect the future of the Timaru district and future generations.
Coastal erosion is an issue for Timaru, I support exploring and implementing solutions for erosion.
Make sure Civil Defence is updated with the latest training and equipment.
Look into all the science of climate change, making sure we are well equipped with the best and latest knowledge.
Commit to having updated structural reports for places deemed to be at risk via earthquakes.
Ensure we focus on protecting our planet and that we have the resources required to protect our community when action is required.
Commit the Timaru District Council to incorporate climate change adaption in the decision-making going forward.
Actively encourage Timaru District Council to change its fleet to electric vehicles where practicable
Continue the commitment made in the Long-term Plan to mitigating and managing the impact of climate change on our community.
Drive sustainability practices within council's business groups, leading by example and celebrating local success stories.
Manage coastal processes according to best available science, whether mitigation, managed retreat or a combination of both.
Lobby NZ Transport Agency to double lane Orari Bridge on State Highway 79 so we have a backup route in case of flooding issues at Rangitata as happened in December 2019.
Commit funding to complete district wide coastal erosion prevention works to stop more land being lost to extreme sea storms.
Encourage the speeding up of the replacement of the old civil defence warning siren system to make it safer, more reliable and up to date.
Support the development of a district climate change strategy that accounts for all in Timaru district to strive toward net zero 2050.
Advance the development of a council native tree planting initiative on council owned marginal, riparian, coastal and recreational land.
Advocate council leadership, the mayor, and chief executive (who councillors appoint) to transition into driving electric or hybrid vehicles.
Investigate impacts of climate change and begin to build greater resilience in infrastructure to minimise these impacts.
Promote a balanced approach to sustainability whilst maintaining productivity and quality of life in the region.
Environmental sustainability ensures our actions today positively affect the future of the Timaru district and future generations.
Coastal erosion is an issue for Timaru, I support exploring and implementing solutions for erosion.
Make sure Civil Defence is updated with the latest training and equipment.
Look into all the science of climate change, making sure we are well equipped with the best and latest knowledge.
Commit to having updated structural reports for places deemed to be at risk via earthquakes.
Ensure we focus on protecting our planet and that we have the resources required to protect our community when action is required.
Commit the Timaru District Council to incorporate climate change adaption in the decision-making going forward.
Actively encourage Timaru District Council to change its fleet to electric vehicles where practicable
Continue the commitment made in the Long-term Plan to mitigating and managing the impact of climate change on our community.
Drive sustainability practices within council's business groups, leading by example and celebrating local success stories.
Manage coastal processes according to best available science, whether mitigation, managed retreat or a combination of both.
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