Greening the Territory. A Territory Government Initiative
Greening the Territory. A Territory Government Initiative
Budget 2012 is supporting Greening the Territory initiatives with $106 million for the protection of the environment, parks and natural resources.
Budget 2012 delivers $8.4 million to support businesses and households to respond to climate change with a range of subsidies and initiatives under the Territory Government’s Climate Change Policy, including Ecobiz.
Cash for Containers continues to grow, with around six million containers redeemed in the first quarter of the scheme operating.
Territorians can get 10 cents back in their pockets for each eligible container collected by taking clean, empty containers to a Collection Depot.
It is also a great way for your local school, community group or sporting club to raise funds.
Infrastructure Grants are also on offer for businesses and community-based organisations to establish a Collection Depot or Collection Point.
So what are you waiting for? Get involved today.
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A taskforce established to investigate the sources and pathways of bacteria affecting water quality on Darwin beaches and waterways has released its Initial Report to the Territory Government.
Significantly, the report reveals the beach water quality monitoring program undertaken so far has been best practice, but there does not appear to be a single source of bacterial contamination of Darwin beaches and waterways.
The Darwin Harbour Beach Water Quality Taskforce Initial Report (hyperlink to it) makes several recommendations to the Territory Government and includes measures already being implemented and the continuation of the beach monitoring program, which has been underway since May 2010. Read More….
Thousands of trees will be planted along Top End suburban streets as part of a $1 million Northern Territory Government’s Greening our Streets program beginning this month.
Twenty Darwin and Palmerston suburban streets will receive landscape and tree planting as part of the million dollar community investment. Read More...
The Territory Government will progressively displace diesel power with renewable energy in 46 remote communities and strengthen the Territory’s renewable energy industry under key recommendations in Green Energy Taskforce reports released on 9 December 2011.
The reports are important step towards meeting the Territory’s climate change commitments and ensuring the Territory had access to sustainable energy into the future.
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Cash for Containers School Fundraising Grants for a 7’ x 4’ caged trailer, with signage, are now on offer for Territory schools. The trailers will help schools store and transport eligible containers to collection depots. Applications close 18 May 2012.
To apply click here
The Territory Government is offering rebates on the purchase and installation of water efficient products in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. To find out more click here
The Northern Territory Government is providing households with a rebate of up to $200 after purchasing selected energy saving devices. Read more...
The Territory Government is committed to maintaining the Territory’s pristine natural environment through sustainable development and adopting a collective community approach.
Greening the Territory is about engaging government, community and individuals to work together towards the common goal of contributing to a cleaner, greener Territory.
Over the next 20 years the Territory Government has committed to meeting environmental targets that will preserve and improve the condition of our natural environment.
A variety of Territory Government initiatives will contribute to achieving these goals, and include environmental protection and legislation, grants and funding initiatives, and water management.
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