Sustainable Travel & Transport

Sustainable Travel and Transport is a Sustainability Pillar in our Sustainability Strategy 2021 - 2031. The relevant key principle is: 'Sustainable or Green Transport aims to limit the reliance on diminishing natural resources that leave a high carbon footprint'.  Our objectives related to this pillar are:

  • Reduce the carbon footprint for the fleet of corporate vehicles
  • Planning developments to include infrastructure and design considerations for alternate modes of transport
  • Fund innovative technologies for sustainable and green transport options
  • Promote programs that will see reduced reliance on fossil fuel transport
  • Support adaptation to sustainable best practice transport options in the community

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What We're Doing

Some current and recent projects related to the Sustainable Travel and Transport pillar include:

  • Our fleet of corporate vehicles is transitioning away from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles
  • An public electric vehicle charger was installed on Hollings Road near Berridge Park in 2023
  • Our Councillors and staff have use of an e-bike to travel into town for meetings and appointments from the Shire Administration Building
  • A commuter carpark is available just east of town on South Coast Highway, between the Shire Administration Building and the Denmark Country Club
Shire Invests more than $2.8M into Local Road Network in 24/25
Posted 06 August 2024 Shire Invests more than $2.8M into Local Road Network in 24/25

Boosted funding for road infrastructure and civil works equipment in newly adopted budget

Roadside Vegetation Mapping Project Launched
Posted 18 July 2024 Roadside Vegetation Mapping Project Launched

Data will assist efforts to protect native vegetation on our roadsides into the future

Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment
Posted 19 June 2024 Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment

Concept plan and supporting documentation now available on Your Denmark

Job Complete: Kernutts Road Gets Major Upgrade
Posted 15 February 2024 Job Complete: Kernutts Road Gets Major Upgrade

Capital works project delivers major improvements to important local road

Nornalup Jetty Project Delayed, On Track for January Completion
Posted 18 December 2023 Nornalup Jetty Project Delayed, On Track for January Completion

Substantial progress made on the construction and installation of all-abilities jetty

Climate Dashboard Launched to Promote Awareness and Action
Posted 28 November 2023 Climate Dashboard Launched to Promote Awareness and Action

Online dashboard created to boost connections with South Coast Alliance funding

WOW Factor Coastline Trail Expansion Complete
Posted 28 September 2023 WOW Factor Coastline Trail Expansion Complete

Stage 2 of Denmark's popular WOW Trail completed, joining Ocean and Lights Beaches

Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities
Posted 02 August 2023 Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities

Renewed focus on areas such as roads and youth in line with community feedback

Funding for Footpath Extension from Ag College to Springdale
Posted 17 May 2023 Funding for Footpath Extension from Ag College to Springdale

Design phase for important footpath link to commence next financial year

Public Electric Vehicle Dual Charger Now Operational
Posted 01 March 2023 Public Electric Vehicle Dual Charger Now Operational

New electric vehicle charging infrastructure live on Hollings Road at Berridge Park

eScooter Trial Going Ahead this Summer in Denmark
Posted 21 December 2022 eScooter Trial Going Ahead this Summer in Denmark

Hire company Beam receives approval to run 12-month trial in Shire of Denmark

Pump Track Comes to Life Thanks to Community Spirit
Posted 24 October 2022 Pump Track Comes to Life Thanks to Community Spirit

Exciting new community asset with youth focus takes shape in Denmark

Community Information Sheet for Electric Vehicles
Posted 28 February 2022 Community Information Sheet for Electric Vehicles

Shire of Denmark fleet goes electric to reduce carbon footprint

First Electric Vehicle Joins Shire of Denmark Fleet
Posted 28 February 2022 First Electric Vehicle Joins Shire of Denmark Fleet

Shire takes step towards reducing operational carbon footprint

E-bike Purchase Aligns With Sustainability Goals
Posted 30 March 2021 E-bike Purchase Aligns With Sustainability Goals

Shire staff may access e-bike to promote sustainable transport

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Contact

Our Sustainable Projects team, including our Sustainability Officer and Sustainable Projects Officer, can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au. 

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