Building and the Environment
Ecologically Sustainable Development
Australia's National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development (1992) defines ecologically sustainable development as:using, conserving and enhancing the community's resources so that ecological processes, on which life depends, are maintained, and the total quality of life, now and in the future, can be increased.
Development of the Woollahra area has been steadily increasing since European settlement in 1790, particularly since being declared a local government area in the 1860's.
Today, while this increasing urbanisation brings with it many economic and social benefits, the prosperity of our area is underpinned by the need for a healthy environment. As the local government authority for this area, we seek to manage the development of the land in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
Upcoming events
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Rose Bay Rotary invites you to attend a free information night to hear from industry experts about installing EV charging in your apartment buildings. Learn how to build support for your project, set by-laws and ensure safety.
Tuesday 13 June 2023, 6:00pm-7:30pm ()
Woollahra Golf Club, 50 O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay
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Interested in installing solar but don't know where to start? Join this free rooftop solar community information session to get your questions answered and learn how to install quality rooftop solar for a fair price.
Tuesday 20 June 2023, 7:00pm-8:30pm ()
Paddington RSL Club, 220-232 Oxford Street, Paddington
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Join us for a walk spotting whales along the windswept cliff lines between Lighthouse Reserve and Gap Park.
Sunday 2 July 2023, 9:00am-11:00am ()
Lighthouse Reserve, Macquarie Lighthouse, Old South Head Road, Vaucluse, NSW 2030
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Join us for a walk spotting whales along the windswept cliff lines between Lighthouse Reserve and Gap Park.
Sunday 16 July 2023, 9:00am-11:00am ()
Lighthouse Reserve, Macquarie Lighthouse, Old South Head Road, Vaucluse, NSW 2030
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Pull on your gloves, dig in the dirt and plant native species at Christison Park this National Tree Day. With views of the ocean this is a great location to reconnect with nature and do your bit for the environment.
Sunday 30 July 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm ()
Christison Park, Vaucluse