Executive Summary
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and . policy and program development aimed at protecting the environment,
which is the key outcome from this reporting process.
The Report contains chapters on Human Settlements, Heritage, Atmosphere,
Inland Waters, Coast and Estuaries, Biodiversity and Land. Environmental
Indicators are discussed within each chapter and key issues are summarised.
Major environmental priorities
Human Settlements
The impact of human activities including urban and commercial development,
consumption of natural resources and the amount of waste produced are key
determinants in the future quality of our environment.
The Human Settlements chapter discusses the following environmental
priorities:
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Ecologically sustainable development, including the sustainable use of
resources, building sustainable homes, and planning for a higher density
urban form.
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Management of the urban landscape in regards to planning and locating
stormwater and open space infrastructure, including in areas of future
higher density housing.
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Increased and equitable provision of public open space within the City.
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Ensuring appropriate strategic and development planning controls are in
place to manage for increased industrial and commercial development
within the City.
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Strategic focus on the Lefevre Peninsula to manage further development -
including sewerage, stormwater and flood management, channel dredging,
soil contamination and hazards management.
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Managing the environmental impacts of development on industrial land
sites which are considered ‘constrained’ due to significant requirements for
remediation, cutting and filling, or major infrastructure augmentation.
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The current lack of mains sewerage and associated trade waste disposal
options (via SA Water) in a large section of the City’s most industrialised
precincts at Wingfield, Gillman and sections of Port Adelaide, which poses
a risk of soil, stormwater, and groundwater contamination.
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The need to ensure the provision of adequate bicycle networks and
improved public transport options to reverse the increasing trend of
reliance on private vehicles
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The need to recognise and plan for improved systems and infrastructure
for future waste management, particularly in regard to commercial and
industrial waste, electronic and hazardous waste, and pressures from
reduced local landfill capacity and increased waste management costs.
