The City of Subiaco has been recognised as Western Australia's most Sustainable City for 2011.

 

The award comes after the city showcased a range of projects including a Bin your Butt campaign, the modification of infrastructure to conserve 257,015 kilolitres of water - and promoting sustainable building design and construction practices for new buildings and renovations.

 

Keep Australia Beautiful WA project officer Anna McGlynn said the City of Subiaco led the way in demonstrating strong environmental values.

 

"The City offers an unlimited year-round green waste collection service, reducing the environmental impact of a large-scale annual collection as well as helping to reduce a build up of material at the processing plant," she said.

 

"Other initiatives by the City include a solar public lighting trial and a vegetation survey in collaboration with Murdoch University which found bushland in the area to be of significant ecological value.

 

"The City also facilitated the planting of thousands of native plants to progress the establishment of regional greenways with the help of local schools and community members."

 

Subiaco also received the Environmental Innovation, Waste Management and Litter Prevention, and Water Conservation awards.

 

The Sustainable Cities awards program recognises metropolitan local governments that are active in their communities and making valuable contributions towards environmental sustainability.

 

This year's winners in other categories are listed below.

 

The Department of Environment and Conservation provides administrative and policy support to the Keep Australia Beautiful Council WA. The Waste Authority is the Council's major strategic partner.

 

Category Winners

 

Waste Management and Litter Prevention Award

City of Subiaco

 

Protection of the Environment Award

City of Wanneroo

Highly Commended: City of Stirling

 

Young Legends Award

City of Mandurah - Halls Head Primary School

 

Community Action Award

Town of Claremont - Friends of Lake Claremont

 

Environmental Innovation Award

City of Subiaco

 

Water Conservation Award

City of Subiaco

 

Overall winner/ State Award

City of Subiaco