Kiama, NSW
Area in New South Wales
Australia
Kiama, NSW visualizes Town Centre Development Plan proposals with 3D modeling
Planning officials developed a 3D model of height changes during its Town Centre Development Control Plan review. The council proposes raising the 11-meter height limit on Town Centre buildings for three development areas. The interactive model presents areas with potential height increases as transparent boxes and other buildings as white boxes. Kiama requires 3D model submissions for all future Development Applications in the Town Centre, thus visualizing changes for the public.
Kiama, NSW
Australia
Kiama, NSW reduces energy costs and emissions at Leisure Centre with solar panel installation
The Kiama Leisure Centre houses a 99.6-kilowatt system financed by the council's Revolving Energy Fund. This installation produces 148,000kWh per year, offsetting as much as 30% of the facility's energy needs. Kiama reduces annual operational costs by $15,000 AUD with savings deposited back into the energy fund. Carbon emission reductions of 128 tons per year demonstrate the council's commitment to the five pledges of the Cities Power Partnership.
Kiama, NSW
Australia
Kiama, NSW improve life for residents with dementia through Dementia Friendly Kiama initiative
Kiama Council works with the University of Wollongong and Alzheimer's Australia to educate local businesses about dementia. The council offers training sessions to organizations and businesses on how to be a Dementia Friend. The Dementia Council uses input from residents with dementia to inform transportation options and community activities. Residents can also record dementia-friendly businesses and charities through the Our Place mapping platform.
Kiama, NSW
Australia