UWA Sustainable Development Plan 2011 2014 Public

Finance and Resources, Facilities Management
Sustainable Development Plan

2011 - 2014
The University of Western Australia Facilities Management
Finance and Resources, Facilities Management
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Context ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Strategic Direction ................................................................................................................................... 1
Guiding Principles.................................................................................................................................... 2
Development of the Plan.......................................................................................................................... 2
Structure of the Plan ................................................................................................................................ 3
UWA Sustainable Development Plan 2011 - 2014 .................................................................................. 4
Energy.....................................................................................................................................4
Water................................................................................................................................. .6
Recycling.................................................................................................................................9
Transport................................................................................................................................13
Built Form...............................................................................................................................15
Landscape..............................................................................................................................18
Procurement...........................................................................................................................20
Communication and Engagement..........................................................................................23
Appendices
Appendix 1: Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA
Appendix 2: Sustainable Development Workshops Results
Appendix 3: Operational Initiatives
Appendix 4: Financial Modelling
Appendix 5: UWA Sustainable Development Summer Scholarships 2010/11
Appendix 6: Sustainable Development Plan Timeline and Capital Cost Summary
Appendix 7: Sources of Information
Sustainable Development Plan 2010 - 2013
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Sustainable Development Plan 2011 2014 (SD Plan) provides a strategic plan to guide the
Universitys sustainable development for the next 3 years. The SD Plan addresses a key Operation
Objective within the OPP, which is to make UWA an environmentally sustainable community, while
being mindful of the other aspects of sustainability, i.e., social and economic sustainability. The SD
Plan approaches sustainable development in the areas of:
Operational and technical aspects (principally in Facilities Management)
Policies (to be administered by Faculties, Sections, Schools,.)
Research (Faculties, Research Centres)
Communication and community engagement (all areas)
The SD Plan is structured into 8 focus areas, namely, Energy, Water, Recycling, Transport, Built
Form, Landscape, Procurement and Communication and Engagement. With the exception of
Procurement and Communication and Engagement, the strategic and operational objectives within
each focus area have been guided by consultative workshops conducted in 2010, and encompassing
all sections of the University.
Within each focus area, the strategic objectives, operational objectives and implementation strategies
are outlined. These inform the strategic direction of the SD Plan. The SD Plan also proposes some
initiatives to help achieve the operational objectives. These initiatives are supported by preliminary
feasibility studies and high-level financial modelling. These initiatives form the operational section of
the SD Plan. The operational section of the SD Plan is provided within the Appendices and is subject
to ongoing review to finalise costs. Once finalised, the operational initiatives will be considered within
the annual budget review.
The key recommendations arising from the Plan are:
To accept in principle the proposed targets pending further detailed feasibility studies and annual
review, in order to demonstrate UWAs commitment to sustainability and maintain its standing
within the GO8 and international universities community
To develop, ratify and implement sustainability policies within each of the key focus areas. This is
to be done in consultation with key stakeholders and reviewed by a working party to ensure that
they are in line with the Universitys strategic direction
To support the planning of a user pay system in the areas of Energy, Water and Built Form
(space)
To develop a ratings / measurement tool for Built Form and Landscape in order to develop
baseline data and assess the performance of future initiatives in those areas
To support further planning and business modelling of initiatives to assess their financial viability.
If adopted, the funding for these projects will be subject to approval through the annual budget
and planning review
To develop sub-Plans for Transport (completed), Recycling and Communication and

Engagement, in order to provide further details and costed recommendations in those focus
areas.
To support student scholarships in sustainable development research
Introduction
This UWA Sustainable Development Plan 2011 2014 (SD Plan) outlines the Universitys plans to
progress the sustainable future that is clearly articulated in the Universitys Operational Priorities Plan
(OPP) 2009-2013. OPP strategies have been formulated with due consideration to the expected
impacts on the Universitys triple bottom line (social, environmental and economic). The OPP also
includes a specific operational objective which aims at making the University environmentally
sustainable with a focus on meeting the requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy
Reporting Act.
The SD Plan translates the Universitys commitment to sustainable principles and practices into a set
of clear plans and programs designed to advance the Universitys vision of a more sustainable future.
The SD Plan covers all facets of University life, from teaching and research activities, building and
infrastructure, to community engagement and procurement, establishing optimal sustainable
development for an expanded university.
Context
The SD Plan has been developed in the context of the Universitys direction articulated in the OPP
with specific focus on making UWA an environmentally sustainable community. An overview of the
OPP, and how this plan aligns with the overall direction described in the OPP, together with the
guiding principles underpinning the SD Plan and steps taken to develop this plan are provided below.
Strategic Direction
The SD Plan has been formulated in the context of the Universitys mission to advance, transmit and
sustain knowledge and understanding through the conduct of teaching, research and scholarship at
the highest international standards, for the benefit of the Western Australian, Australian and
international communities and its vision to achieve international excellence. The University has
articulated its vision with the following defining characteristics:
High quality, as the pervading criterion for all our activities
Comprehensive, with a broad teaching and research profile in the arts, sciences, and
professions
Selective, within a comprehensive base, to develop particular areas of research strength and
emphasis
Research-intensive, with a strong teaching and research nexus across all our disciplines
Internationally focussed, for both the content and standards of our activities
Technologically innovative, to maximise our flexibility
Responsive, to meet the needs of the community, our students and our graduates
It has been developed to advance the direction articulated in the OPP which includes the following
over-arching Strategic Objectives:
To improve the quality of the student learning experience;
To improve the quality and impact, and productivity of research and research training;
To improve the Universitys positioning and reputation, and to develop strategic relationships
and community engagement; and
To develop our people and resources.
The SD Plan addresses a key Operational Objective, namely:
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PR6:
To make UWA an environmentally sustainable community
The SD Plan builds on the associated implementation strategies articulated in the OPP (listed below).
Implementation Strategies
PR6.1
Develop a University strategic framework for environmental sustainability
PR6.2
Operate within local, national and international environmental legislation and standards
PR6.3
Increase the understanding of sustainability amongst our staff, students and community
Guiding Principles
The development of this SD Plan has been guided by the following principles and associated
pathways:
Critical Principles
The University as a role
model
Pathways
By leading through research and practice in sustainable development
initiatives
Clarity of goals
By setting and communicating ambitious and realistic goals for all

aspects of the University to maximise sustainable development potential
Building on the
Universitys research
strengths
By achieving excellence in research that can proactively contribute to

solving complex problems involved in creating a sustainable
organisation and world
A precautionary approach
to environmental
sustainability
By ensuring the lack of full scientific understanding is not used to justify

postponing measures designed to prevent likely irreversible
environmental damage
Commitment across all

levels of the organisation
By considering sustainable development issues in the Universitys

decision-making, planning and management processes
Inclusiveness and
integration
By seeking engagement and participation from the Universitys

community in all aspects of sustainable development
Shared responsibility for

outcomes
By promoting and encouraging sustainable development ethos to

ensure every member of the University community is aware of their
responsibilities
Benefits being shared by

all
By fostering sustainable development values in our students and staff,

through research, teaching, and operations
Development of the Plan

In 2009 the University of Western Australia introduced three key initiatives to significantly advance a
commitment to ensuring sustainable development of the university into the future.
The first of these was the introduction of the Vice Chancellors Sustainable Development Committee
(VCSDC) comprising a broad cross section of the universitys research, education and administrative
community.
Following the appointment of the VCSDC, a planning workshop was conducted to
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canvas key principles and goals to guide the development of a Sustainable Development Plan for The
University of Western Australia resulting in a Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA, shown
in Appendix 1.
The second key initiative was the formation of a new Sustainable Development (SD) business unit
within Facilities Management. The primary focus of the ESD Business unit is to work with
representatives from across the University to develop the UWA Sustainable Development Plan, the
third key initiative.
In 2010, a series of consultative workshops, encompassing a broad cross section of the University
community, were carried out in key focus areas of sustainability to inform the SD Plan. The results of
these workshops are shown in Appendix 2. In 2011, the University will launch the Sustainable
Development Plan 2011 2014 which will prioritise its sustainability initiatives for the next few years
and help it meet its environmental goals.
Structure of the Plan

The SD Plan has been structured into 8 focus areas. These focus areas are Energy, Water,
Recycling, Transport, Built Form, Landscape, Procurement and Communication and
Engagement.
For each focus area, the whole of UWA baseline data has been provided where available. In most
cases, the baseline year of 2008 was chosen, as the mandatory National Greenhouse and Energy
Reporting Act (NGER) was introduced that year, giving rise to more stringent record keeping and
reporting standards. Most G08 Universities have also adopted the 2008 baseline. A key performance
indicator (KPI) (e.g., tonnes of greenhouse gases emitted for Energy) was chosen as well as
proposed reduction targets. The proposed targets strongly correlate with the Sustainable
Development targets of other G08 Universities.
The strategic section of the SD Plan outlines the strategic objectives as well as operational
objectives and associated implementation strategies. The operational section of the SD Plan
provides a list of proposed initiatives or recommendations to help achieve the performance targets
and is shown in Appendix 3.
Within Appendix 3, the estimated reduction in KPI and the financial details of the initiatives are
provided. The estimates provided are highly indicative due to the difficulty in predicting actual system
performance, staff and student responsiveness and the variability between sites and buildings.
Furthermore, all costs are ball park figures, derived from feasibility studies carried out by external
consultants, advice from internal technical expertise or student research findings. The financial
evaluations of the initiatives are provided in Appendix 4, together with the general parameters and
assumptions used in calculations and modelling. Although indicative, the information provided, such
as discounted payback periods, assists with decision making regarding project viability and
prioritisation.
Subsequent to the adoption of the Strategic SD Plan, detailed operational plans in the form of Project
Initiation Documents (PIDs) or Sustainable Development sub-Plans will be submitted for endorsement
through the university governance system. In addition to the sub-Plans, the SD Plan is supported by
various Facilities Management annual operational, business and management plans and programs,
which are the coordinated efforts of various sections within Facilities Management. These documents
will contain more detailed information and provide an annual review of the SD Plan.
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UWA Sustainable Development Plan 2011 - 2014

Energy
Focus Area:
Strategic Objective: To demonstrate commitment to achievement of worlds best practice in

energy conservation, management and research
Description:
Energy use at UWA comprises approximately 80% electricity, 15% gas and
5% from other fuels. Electricity use at UWA comprises approximately 20%
in lighting, 15% in central chilled water production and distribution, 25% in
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) and other mechanical
services and 40% in equipment, such as computers and research
equipment. Gas is mainly used in hot water and heating water boilers (90%)
and in kitchens and research equipment (10%). 95% of UWA energy is
procured from energy retailers, Alinta and Synergy. The electricity rate
increased by 17% in July 2010 and the gas rate increased by 80% in March
2011 as a result of contract renewals (3 and 5 year terms respectively).
Another factor that will affect energy costs is the Carbon Pollution Reduction
Scheme (CPRS). There is currently uncertainty surrounding the CPRS,
however, for the purposes of financial analysis, a rate of $10 per tonne of
CO2-e emitted, imposed from 2012 onwards, has been assumed.
Baseline Data:
43,000 tonnes CO2-e emissions (2008 levels)
Proposed Targets:
20% reduction (i.e., 34,400 tonnes CO2-e emissions) by 2020 from 2008
levels
37% actual reduction (from 2020 levels)
Figure 1. UWA Greenhouse gas (CO2-e) emissions from energy use
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Operational Objectives (Energy)

Operational Objectives
Executive endorsement of Energy
related policies and procedures
Develop or update a set of energy related policies and

procedures consistent with the UWA policy framework
These policies may include but are not limited to the following:
Energy conservation policy

Building management and occupation policy
Travel related policies (e.g., fleet vehicles and air travel)
Seek endorsement and ratification of policies via the appropriate

approvals process
Installation of monitoring and reporting hardware and software
Develop a plan to introduce reporting system to building users,

including display location and exposure, education and
awareness program, etc.
Develop a plan of a user pay system
Seek support and feedback of stakeholders
Engage Finance Officer to implement and administer system
Review viability of technical improvements in building services,

e.g., lighting, air-conditioning
Where viable, submit for inclusion in annual Life Cycle Renewal

or Minor Works capital budgets
Improving energy efficiency of

equipment
Review viability of technical improvements in equipment
Develop PIDs for approvals and implementation
Increasing the percentage of energy

produced from renewable sources
Conduct feasibility studies for on-site or off-site renewable

energy generation
Develop PIDs for viable renewable energy projects
Monitoring and reporting of energy

consumption for each building
Reducing energy use through user

accountability (user pay system)
Improving energy efficiency of

buildings
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Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
FM /
University
Secretary
2013
E1
FM
2013
E3
FM/ FS /
Faculties and
Sections
2013
E2
FM
2014
E4,E5,E6
FM
2014
E7
FM / Graduate
Research
School /
Faculties
TBA
E8
Water
Focus Area:
Strategic Objective: To responsibly manage water through conservation, re-use, research and
innovation
Description:
UWA uses approximately 260,000 kL of scheme water This cost includes a

charge for all waste water discharged to the sewer. At UWA, scheme water
is used mainly in toilets (50%), air-conditioning cooling towers (30%),
research equipment (10%), wash down equipment (including in kitchens)
(6%) and swimming pools (3%). UWA uses approximately 125 kL of
groundwater, most of which is returned to the aquifer. Groundwater is used
mainly for irrigation as well as pre-cooling of the MCS building. Groundwater
usage is monitored by the Department of Water and UWA is currently not
charged for its groundwater use. However, this may change in the future.
UWA uses minimal stormwater and greywater, due to the high costs of
retrofitting and maintaining water harvesting and recycling installations.
However, stormwater re-use has been used successfully in the manufacture
of deionised water in the MCS building. It is not known if the cost of water
will increase in the future, however, UWA water usage may increase by
approximately 4,000 kL with the completion and occupation of the new
Oceans Institute in 2014.
Baseline Data:
222,000kL (11.4 kL/EFTSL) (2008 levels)
Proposed Target:
20% reduction (i.e., 180,000 kL / 7.11 kL / EFTSL) by 2020 from 2008

levels
38% actual reduction (from 2020 levels)
Figure 2. UWA water use (kL)
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Operational Objectives (Water)
Executive endorsement of Water
related policies and procedures
Develop or update a set of water related policies and procedures

consistent with the UWA policy framework
Water conservation policy

Irrigation water policy
Stormwater policy
Industrial Waste Management policy
Seek endorsement and ratification of policies via the appropriate

approvals process
Installation of monitoring and reporting hardware and software
Develop a plan to introduce reporting system to building users,

including display location and exposure, education and
awareness program, etc.
Develop a plan of a user pay system
Seek support and feedback of stakeholders
Engage Finance Officer to implement and administer system
Increase the percentage of recycled

water use
Review viability of water harvesting and re-use systems
Where viable, submit for inclusion in annual Infrastructure capital

budgets
Reduce mains water use in

buildings and grounds
Review viability of water saving technologies in toilets and

research equipment
Where viable, submit for inclusion in annual Life Cycle Renewal,

Infrastructure or Minor Works capital budgets
Conduct feasibility studies in ways to reduce or re-use waste

water from Central Plant
Monitoring and reporting of water

consumption for each building
Reducing water use through user

accountability (user pay system)
Reduce mains water use in Central

Plant cooling towers
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Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
FM /
University
Secretary
2013
W1
FM
2014
W3
FM / FS /
Faculties and
Sections
2013
W2
FM
2014
W6
FM
2014
W4, W7, W9
FM /
Graduate
TBA
W5
Where viable, submit for inclusion in Infrastructure capital budget
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Stakeholders
Research
School
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
Focus Area:
Recycling
Strategic Objective: Aim for Zero Waste through reduction and recycling programs and research
Description:
UWA produced approximately 400 tonnes of waste in 2010. Approximately

50% of this waste is recycled. The rate of waste disposal (general and comingled recycled) generally increases about 3.5% per year. The University
currently recycles cardboard, plastics, batteries, toner cartridges and ewaste. The proposed recycling target is to achieve Zero Waste by 2020.
This will be supported by an onsite storage facility to manage waste
streams. Ideally this should be integrated into a Services Precinct which will
contain similar industrial activities.
Baseline Data:
194 tonnes general waste / 182 tonnes recycled waste (2008 levels)
Proposed Target:
Zero Waste (100% recycled waste) by 2020
(a)
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(b)
Figure 3. UWA Waste (tonnes) (a) Business as Usual and (b) Zero Waste by 2020
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Operational Objectives (Recycling)
Executive endorsement of
Recycling and waste related
policies and procedures
Develop or update a set of recycling related policies and

Establish services precinct for

recycling operations
Ensure efficient waste management

operations to maximise recycling
and minimise contamination
Green procurement policy

Waste management policy
Demolition and construction waste policy
Seek endorsement and ratification of policies via the

appropriate approvals process
Incorporate recycling waste collection facility within services

precinct as per Campus Plan 2010
Incorporate planning and design of facility with future capital

projects within the services precinct
Develop a Recycling Plan including;

maintaining a network of recycling stations throughout
the campus and within buildings
Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
FM / University
Secretary /
Strategic
Procurement
2013
R1
FM
2014
R5
FM
2012
R5
FM
2013
R2
FM
2013
R3
FM / Graduate
2013
R4
centralising the management of skip bins to minimise

contamination
Maximise recycled content of
building materials
Minimise demolition and

construction waste to landfill
Review feasibility of an on-site
Develop a measurement tool to capture recycled content of

building materials in all building and refurbishment projects
Include specification for recycled content of building materials

within building guidelines and policies
Develop a measurement tool to capture amount of building

waste recycled
Include specification for construction waste management within

building guidelines and policies
Conduct feasibility study for an on-site facility where organic
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organic waste facility (bio-gas)
waste can be converted to bio-gas for campus use
Possible student research opportunity
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Stakeholders
Research
School
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
Focus Area:
Transport
Strategic Objective: To provide students, staff and visitors equitable, efficient and reliable access
to, from and between UWA campuses
Description:
At UWA, there is a heavy reliance on single occupancy vehicles (SOV) as a

means of commuting. However, the decrease in percentage of trips made
by single occupancy vehicles and the increase in uptake of public
transportation, from 2003 to 2010, particularly by students, is encouraging.
This is a result of the Universitys efforts in the promotion of active
commuting as well as its policy of maintaining the number of carparking
bays to 3420. As a Strategic Specialised Centre (under Directions 2031),
the university is well placed to capitalise on high volume transport initiatives
to reduce the carbon footprint resulting from travel related emissions. This
section of the SD Plan is supported by the UWA Transport Plan.
Baseline Data:
61% of trips made by staff and 38% of trips made by students are via single
occupant vehicles (SOV) (2010 levels)
Proposed Target:
20% reduction (i.e., 50% of trips made by staff and 30% of trips made by students
are via SOV) by 2020 (from 2010 levels)
Figure 4. Proportion of all trips to and from UWA by travel mode for staff and students in 2003 and
2010
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Operational Objectives (Transport)
Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
FM
2011
T1
FM
2012
T2,T6
FM / Public
Transport
Authority
2014
T3,T4,T7
T5
Executive endorsement of UWA

Transport Plan (underway)
Develop a strategic Transport Plan for Executive endorsement
Develop an operational Transport Plan for budget approvals

and implementation
Promote active commuting

alternatives
Engage a Travelsmart Officer and develop a Travelsmart

program
Investigate feasibility of a Universal Pass for public

transportation
Improve facilities for cyclist
Improve facilities for pedestrians
Improve public transport services
Local Govt
Authorities
Encourage HR policies that promote flexible work

arrangements.
Review timetabling and scheduling of course contact hours
2014
Promote the use of telecommunications to enable working off

campus. Continual improvement of web-based learning
experience (eLearning / iLecture)
Executive /
HR /
Timetabling
and Venues
Unit / IS /
Student
Services
Endorse campus planning documents such as Crawley

Campus Plan 2010 which addresses future developments and
urban planning
Executive /
FM / Colleges
/ Student
Services
2013
Improve services to encourage

active commuting
Promote flexible work

arrangements to reduce congestion
Increase local accommodation for

staff, students and visitors around
Crawley and other major UWA
campuses
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Focus Area:
Built Form
Strategic Objective: To create an environment for learning, teaching, working, and living that is
productive, dynamic and enjoyable while being socially, environmentally and
economically responsible
Description:
There are approximately 240 buildings on the Crawley campus. This

corresponds to approximately 350,000 m2 of gross floor area (GFA) or 15.5
m2 GFA / EFTSL. This is higher than the Tertiary Education Facilities
Management Association (TEFMA) benchmark of just under 15 m2 GFA /
EFTSL. Due to the varying ages of the buildings on Crawley, the
sustainability of the buildings (e.g., energy and water efficiency) varies
greatly. Part of the SD Plan will be to develop a UWA specific ratings
system by which to measure a buildings sustainability standard.
Sustainable development of the campus should be considered in a precinct
context where sustainability is aggregated rather than focussed on a single
building. As the Crawley campus expands to the west the built form will
include a more diverse style of development where precincts will be
characterised by a mix of accommodation, research, retail and service
facilities. This urban neighbourhood style of mixed use development will add
positively to the economic and social vibrancy of the community and will
contribute to environmental sustainability through increased land use
efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint.
Baseline Data:
Number of buildings on campus with an acceptable level of sustainability

(UWA Building Ratings system to be developed). Assessment of buildings
to be carried out and form the baseline data for future initiatives i.e., a,2012
baseline
Proposed Target:
100% of all built forms to be compliant with sustainability policies (to be

developed) by 2020
50% of all built forms to achieve an acceptable level of sustainability (UWA
Building Ratings system to be developed) by 2020
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Operational Objectives (Built Form)
Executive endorsement of Campus

Plan 2010
Ensure sustainability principles are

applied comparably across the
precinct and campus
Executive endorsement of Built

Form related policies and
procedures
Develop or update a set of built form related policies and

Draft Campus Plan 2010 (which includes architectural and built

form principles to be adopted) is currently under review for
endorsement
Develop precinct plans, e.g., research, cultural, sports, etc.
precincts, with a focus on sustainability
Sustainable space utilisation policy

Sustainable building design policy
Building management and operation policy

Improve space utilisation within

buildings
Develop and apply space utilisation and accountability policy
Assist Faculties and Sections to improve space utilisation

through re-allocation and refurbishment
Promote flexible work

arrangements to improve space
utilisation
Encourage HR policies that promote flexible work

arrangements.
Review timetabling and scheduling of course contact hours.
Promote the use of telecommunications to enable working off

campus. Continual improvement of web-based learning
experience (eLearning / iLecture).
Develop and apply a UWA specific ratings systems in order to

assess sustainability of existing and new buildings
Develop a university wide built form

ratings system (e.g., Greenstar
ratings)
Ratings system should take consideration of the whole of
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Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
Executive / FM
2011
B1
FM
2014
B2
FM / University
Secretary
2013
B3
FM
2013
B4
Executive / HR
/ Timetabling
and Venues
Unit / ITS /
Student
Services
2014
B5
FM
2013
B6
Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
FM
TBA
B7
precinct rather than individual buildings
Enhance sustainability of existing

buildings
Ratings system can assist with assessing the sustainability of

UWA buildings and help focus development / refurbishment in
some areas
Investigate and apply environmentally sustainable principles to

existing buildings where practical (buildings for water
catchment, energy capture and generation, vertical gardens,
etc.)
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Focus Area:
Landscape
Strategic Objective: To enhance and conserve the Universitys cultural and natural landscapes
Description:
UWAs landscapes include its natural, urban, heritage and cultural

landscapes. UWA maintains an enviable landscape portfolio characterised
by its integration with its urban developments. Sustainable landscape
development includes the use of green infrastructure such as green roofs,
vertical gardens, water harvesting in the landscape and on the buildings to
increase the operating efficiency of building and add to the biodiversity of
the campus. As the university expands into the town, the landscape will be
used to visually integrate the campus and create an urban ecology to
promote biodiversity, improve the operating efficiency of the built form and
promote health and wellbeing.
Baseline Data:
Landscape character, e.g., area, richness, biodiversity, etc. (to be defined

and measurement metrics to be developed), i.e., a 2012 baseline
Proposed Target:
To maintain or improve UWAs landscape character (measurement metrics

to be developed) to 2020 and beyond
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Operational Objectives (Landscape)
Executive endorsement of Crawley

Village Landscape Masterplan
Landscape related policies and
procedures
Develop or update a set of landscape related policies and

Develop a Crawley Village Landscape Masterplan which will

build on the landscape principles outlined in the UWA Campus
Plan 2010
Enhancement of landscape character

Passive and active recreation spaces
External teaching and learning spaces
Urban design
Green infrastructure
Heritage Landscape Management Plan

Develop a university wide

landscape ratings system or
metrics
Develop and apply a UWA specific ratings systems in order to

assess landscape character, such as richness and diversity
Ratings system can assist with assessing the sustainability of

UWA landscapes and help focus development / rehabilitation in
some areas
Explore initiatives which enhance

the landscape of the University,
involving student research and
community engagement
Conduct research or feasibility studies into initiatives such as:
Green infrastructure / vertical gardens

Carbon sequestration potential of UWA sites
Improving biodiversity linkages in key catchment areas
Develop plans and promote community engagement in

landscape initiatives, such as:
Applied sustainability gardens

College vegetable gardens
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Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
Executive /
FM
2013
L1, L6
FM /
University
Secretary
2013
L2
FM
2013
L3
FM / Graduate
Research
School
2014
L4,L5,L7
Focus Area:
Procurement
Strategic Objective: To ensure that all UWA staff and their representatives who make
purchasing decisions are aware of and adopt sustainable procurement
principles and practices
Description:
Sustainable Procurement implies that procurement activities are

ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable, and that they will
continue to be so for future generations. UWA is committed to ensuring that
all the goods and services it purchases are manufactured, delivered, used
and disposed of in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and
deliver long term value for money.
Baseline Data:
To be determined (2011 baseline)
Proposed Target:
Improvements in Sustainable Procurement practices
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Operational Objectives (Procurement)
Sustainable Procurement policies
and procedures
Develop or update a set of procurement policies and

Locally produced goods and services

Environmental best practice
Corporate governance
Ethical procurement
Product stewardship
Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
Strategic
Procurement /
Legal
Services /
University
Secretary
2013
P1

Ensure the University applies

sustainable procurement principles
in the area of Energy
Establish Green Energy / Low Carbon Policy for Energy Supply

Agreements
FM / Strategic
Procurement
2014
P4

in the area of Water
Develop a program to reduce/ eliminate the purchase of bottled

water
FM / Guild /
University
Club
2012
P5

in the area of Recycling
Centralise the procurement of paper to ensure recycled content
Centralise the procurement of office furniture to ensure recycled

content
Conduct a feasibility study into the introduction of a centralised

fleet of electric vehicles
Develop a carbon offset program for UWA travel
Develop and apply sustainable procurement checklist to all

construction and maintenance projects
Streamline and standardise the process of procurement of

products and services for construction and maintenance needs

in the area of Transport
in the area of Built Form
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FM / Strategic
Procurement
P2,P6
FM
2013
P7,P8
FM
2013
P3
Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
Develop a Sustainability Preferred Suppliers List

in the area of Landscape
Develop policies to ensure that sustainable materials and plants

are used in turf, irrigation and horticultural practices
Develop policies and guidelines to protect the UWA heritage

landscape from diseases introduced through
procurement.(such as Phytophthora protection)
FM
2013
P9,P10

in the area of Teaching and
Research
Develop a plan to incorporate sustainable procurement within

procurement practices in the area of teaching and research.
This may include:
Research
Services /
Health and
Safety /
Strategic
Procurement
2014
P11
Procurement of chemicals and other hazardous

materials
Feasibility of e-Freezers
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Focus Area:
Communication and Engagement
Strategic Objective: The strategic objective is directly related to a Strategic Objective articulated
in the Operational Priorities Plan 2009 2013, which is to improve the
Universitys positioning and reputation, and to develop strategic
relationships and community engagement. It is also linked to Operational
Objectives:
ERCE 2: To develop strategic relationships between the University

and decision makers and leaders, particularly in industry and
business, government at all levels, and the wider community and
ERCE 3: To enhance the Universitys engagement with graduates

and friends, and the wider community
Description:
UWA have been active in promoting its sustainability initiatives within UWA
and its communities over the past few years. Examples of this include the
Green Building Office, recycling programs and Travelsmart Programs.
Communications and engagement in the area of sustainability will be greatly
enhanced by the launch of the Sustainable Development website (February
2011) and the development of a Communications and Engagement Plan
(2012). Furthermore, collaboration between UWA operational and
administrative sections, key research areas, industry partners and the
surrounding community as a whole will deliver tangible outcomes in relation
to important sustainability issues.
Baseline Data:
Participation in sustainability events (2008)

A measure of awareness of UWA Sustainable Development (2011)
Proposed Target:
Increase in participation by UWA staff and students in sustainability events

by 100% by 2020
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Operational Objectives (Communication and Engagement)
Executive endorsement of a
Communication and Engagement
Plan
Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
FM/ Public
Affairs /
Student Guild
2012
C1
FM / Public
Affairs
2012
C2,C4
All
2012
C3
Develop communication and engagement plans and strategies

which may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Sustainable Development website

Social marketing schemes
Social media
Green Building program
Annual program of events
School Managers Forum
Support for Guild Environmental Collective
Develop a database of industry partners in order to better target

research and funding opportunities in sustainability
Engage with industry partners (businesses and government

bodies) that may be interested in pursuing sustainability
initiatives with the University (e.g., funding, guest speakers,
research opportunities, etc.)
Identify key contacts within FM to engage with the University

and wider community
Identify key contacts within each Faculty or Section (e.g.,

Sustainability Officer) to champion and promote sustainability
within their area
Develop and apply a Communications and Engagement Plan
Introduce a core Sustainability Unit

in first year coursework
Review and coordinate via the Board of Coursework Studies for

possible inclusion within New Courses 2012
Executive /
Board of
Coursework
Studies
2012
C5
Support student research

scholarships in the area of
sustainable development
The Summer School Research Scholarship program in the area

of sustainable development was introduced in 2010/11
FM / Graduate
Research
School
On-going
C6
Develop strategic partnerships in

the area of sustainability
Enhance the Universitys

engagement with staff, students
and the wider community in the
area of sustainability
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The topics and student researchers involved in the 2010/11

program are shown in Appendix 5
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Stakeholders
Timeframe
Operational
Initiatives
(Appendix 3)
Appendix 1 :
Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA
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Roadmap for Sustainable Development at UWA

Vice-Chancellors Introduction
This Roadmap for Sustainable Development at the University of Western Australia (UWA) has been developed to advance the Universitys commitment to a
sustainable future. In particular it advances the University Operational Priorities Plan (OPP) operational objective that is aimed at making the University
environmentally sustainable with a focus on meeting the requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007. This is done by
articulating initial guiding critical principles, and suggesting outcomes and possible steps that will be considered in developing the UWA Sustainable
Development Plan (the Plan).
Context
The University is committed to achieving a sustainable future for itself and for the communities it serves. Its teaching and research contribute to
understanding and disseminating findings in relation to important sustainability issues, while its activities have ongoing environmental impacts.
The commitment to achieving a sustainable future is clearly articulated in the Universitys OPP for 2009-2013. OPP strategies have been formulated with due
consideration to the expected impacts on the Universitys triple bottom line (social, environmental and economic) and the OPP includes a specific operational
objective which aims at making the University environmentally sustainable with a focus on meeting the requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy
Reporting Act 2007.
To significantly advance its commitment to ensuring the sustainable development of the University into the future, UWA introduced the following three key
initiatives in 2009:
establishment of the Vice Chancellors Sustainable Development Committee (VCSDC)
a planning workshop was held in June 2009 to canvas key principals and goals to guide the development of a UWA Sustainable Development Plan
the establishment of an Environmental Sustainable Development business unit within Facilities Management to oversee the development of the
University of Western Australia Sustainable Development Plan and to integrate sustainability initiatives into the Universitys operations.
The Roadmap follows these initiatives and has been written in consultation with key stakeholders under the guidance of the VCSDC to provide guiding critical
principles and targets for the development of the UWA Sustainable Development Plan (the Plan).
Processes to Develop the Roadmap

The key processes integral to developing the plan as a working document developed and owned by the University community include:
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Timeframe
2009
2010 -2012
2013
Activity
1. Initial planning workshop to develop a Roadmap for Sustainable
Development at UWA, outlining the critical principles guiding the
plan and a series of outcomes to be achieved by 2013.
2. UWA wide workshops to develop the Vision Principles Objectives

and Goals for Sustainable Development (SD) focus areas
3. Development of draft strategies, actions, KPIs and reporting for SD
focus areas
4. UWA wide review of draft plan for each SD focus area
5. Final review of University of Western Australia Sustainable

Development Plan by VC Sustainable Development Committee
6. Submission of University of Western Australia Sustainable
Development Plan to University Governance Committees for
endorsement.
Whilst recognising sustainability as a responsibility, the University of Western Australia has also seized the opportunity to integrate research with
sustainability initiatives. To that end the focus in 2010 will be to increase sustainable practices in a number of focus areas including energy, recycling and
transport. The introduction of these initiatives will be a collaborative process in conjunction with key research areas of Social Change and the Centre for Built
Environment and Health, thus ensuring that sustainability at the University is integrated across all streams of activity.
The creative use of the education and research resources of the University to test and pilot sustainability initiatives promises exciting outcomes for the
University as a whole and it is anticipated that as the plans development progresses, other inspiring collaborations will be developed.
Professor
Vice
and Chair (Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development)
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Alan
Robson
Chancellor
Critical principles and pathways of adoption

As a responsible member of the international community, the University of Western Australia will develop its leadership position in sustainable development
guided
by
the
following
principles
and
associated
pathways:
Critical principles
Pathways
Clarity of goals
By setting and communicating ambitious and realistic

goals for all aspects of the University to maximise
sustainable development potential
Commitment across all levels of the

organisation
By considering sustainable development issues in the

Universitys
decision-making,
planning
and
management processes
Building
on
the
research strengths
By achieving excellence in research that can

proactively contribute to solving complex problems
involved in creating a sustainable organisation and
world
Universitys
Inclusiveness and integration
By seeking engagement and participation from the

Universitys community in all aspects of sustainable
development
A precautionary approach to future

planning
By ensuring the lack of full scientific understanding is

not used to justify postponing measures to prevent
degradation where there is significant risk of
irreversible environmental damage
Shared responsibility for outcomes
By
promoting
and
encouraging
sustainable
development ethos to ensure every member of the
University community is aware of their responsibilities.
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Critical principles
Pathways
The University as a role model
By leading through research and

sustainable development initiatives
Benefits being shared by all
By fostering sustainable development values in our

students and staff, through research, teaching, and
operations
practice
in
Proposed Outcomes of the Sustainable Development Plan

It is proposed that the Sustainable Development Plan that will be developed under this Roadmap will lead to the following outcomes.
Key Outcomes
1. The advancement and dissemination of sustainable development knowledge
2. A plan for sustainable development at the University with best practice targets
and systems for assessment of performance
3. Identification and promotion of internal exemplars of best practice

4. A culture of sustainable thinking across and within the Universitys people and
activities
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Key Outcomes
5. The University is a leader for the practices of Sustainable Development
6. Sustainable Development results in increased health and wellbeing of staff and

students
7. Funding sources identified to support Sustainable Development
8. A Communication Plan for University Sustainable Development completed,

implemented and working effectively
9. Evaluations of development proposals for University sites include sustainability
as a criteria for success
10. The University will have established a Centre for Ethics and Sustainable
Development
Next Steps
It is planned to use this Roadmap to stimulate discussion about the Sustainable Development Plan and the steps to be undertaken to develop the Plan. The
principles, outcomes and steps to be taken will be modified in light of these discussions. The Vice-Chancellors Sustainable Development Committee would
welcome constructive feedback on the direction outlines in this document.
Comments may be directed to Professor Alistar Robertson, Deputy-Chair of the Committee (phone: 6488 2698 or email: alistar.robertson@uwa.edu.au) or to
the Committees Executive Officer, Ms Lyn Peacock (phone: 6488 1669 or email: Lyn.Peacock@uwa.edu.au) or Associate Director, Environmental
Sustainable Development, Helen Whitbread (phone 6488 4776 or email: Helen.Whitbread@uwa.edu.au ).
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Appendix 2 :
Sustainable Development Workshops Results
Energy Planning Workshop (17/3/10)
Recycling Planning Workshop (24/3/10)
Transport Planning Workshop (12/5/10)
Built Form Planning Workshop (18/8/10)
Water Planning Workshop (18/8/10)
Landscape Planning Workshop (18/8/10)
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ENERGY PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 17 ,2010

SCOPE
AIMS
GOALS (by 2013)
Energy used during travel including;
Commuter travel (e.g., review of carparking, public

transportation and accommodation arrangements for
staff and students)
Air travel (e.g., reduce air travel through use of

telecommunications or purchase of carbon offsets)
UWA vehicles (e.g., incentives for use of higher fuel

efficiency vehicles or electric / hybrid vehicles and
provision of charging stations and bike riding
facilities)
Demonstrate commitment, including;
Achieving best practices in comparison to other Gof8

universities, eventually aiming for worlds best
practices
Gaining recognition and building a reputation as a

world leader in energy research and thought (e.g,
nobel prize winning research)
Gaining recognition and building a reputation for its

commitment towards energy efficient design and
management of its built forms (e.g., integrating
technologies into the campus)
Showcasing the UWA urban village as a model

precinct in terms of achieving energy efficiencies
through scale (e.g., district level heating and cooling,
using the river for transport)
Integrating a sustainability culture to the student body

and wider community
Contributing to debate and research
Petitioning for university rankings to include energy

use and conservation
Responsibility
Responsibility rests with all levels of the university

community; however, accountability should be
administered on a sectoral basis across campus
An energy policy would need to be articulated at the

highest level in order to garner commitment and
support from staff and students
A central committee for energy efficiency should be

set up to provide a forum for information and access
to expert support
Commitment from staff and students to low energy

transport alternatives is required. This works in
conjunction with a review of the parking policy, an
improvement in public transportation and cycling
facilities and accessible neighbouring student
accommodation.
An NGER equivalent reporting system should be

available to senior management
Faculties or Schools should be rewarded for

achieving certain energy benchmarks or targets
Staff and students should undergo an induction or

offered education on energy conservation to foster
an energy conservation culture and awareness
Energy used within buildings including;
Environmentally sustainable planning and design of

new buildings
Retrofitting of existing buildings (e.g., PV cladding)
Monitoring and reporting of building energy usage
Efficient use of space (e.g., during student vacation)
Air-conditioning of buildings (review of airconditioning policy and temperature setpoints)

Research and development of energy projects,
encompassing;
Visible / explicit examples of research
Research into energy generation (e.g., solar,

photovoltaic, off campus production to offset oncampus usage)
Research into energy reduction
Research into carbon capture (e.g, biosequestration)
Allocation of funding for the development of energy

research projects
Review of drivers of research (e.g., economics or

regulatory)
Review of energy usage policy, including;
Metering of energy usage
Reduce net energy use, including;
Continuing to reduce its absolute energy use and

carbon footprint
Producing renewable energy (e.g., to supply its base

load or becoming a net generator during off-peak
periods)
Being able to monitor, report and display energy

usage for each building and School or Faculty
Maximising business efficiencies driven by

benchmarks
Develop partnerships, including;
Partnerships with energy providers (renewable and

non-renewable sources) in order to influence through
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Reduction
Conversion of green waste and kitchen waste into

bio-energy (bio-gas), compost and soil improvers
Consideration of water as a form of energy and

therefore subject to similar principles of conservation
Target for 2.0MWs of renewable energy generation

by 2013
Set energy targets (per EFT staff and student)
Reduce unmetered energy consumption
Reduce LCD use in favour of low energy alternatives

(blackboard)
ENERGY PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 17 ,2010

SCOPE
Rewards for performance
Energy budgets for Schools / Faculties

Review of procurement policies and practices,
including;
Procurement process to incorporate life cycle cost

analyses (triple bottom line decision making)
Offset of CO2 emissions through procurement of

greenpower
Consideration of embodied energy
AIMS
purchasing
Collaborations with Go8 and other universities
Developing links with world leaders in the field of

energy practices (e.g., Yale University)
Partnerships with businesses and industries (e.g., oil

and gas companies) to promote research and
development in renewable energies
Review of energy reporting requirements, including;
Incorporating environmental sustainability standards

within university rankings and assessments (TEQSA,
Gof8)
Setting targets (for energy usage and production)

Promoting
University
wide
commitment
and
involvement, including;
Student engagement, involvement and education

(e.g., guild activities, incorporating an ESD unit within
the curriculum of every course)
Alumni and community engagement
Staff support and acceptance (tangible

representation of UWAs commitment to ESD, i.e.,
cultural and behavioural demonstration)
NOTE: This scope item would be applicable to the overall
SD plan.
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GOALS (by 2013)

Research
Development of one or more renewable energy

sources (e.g., bio fuels, solar, wind, geothermal or
hydropower)
Existence of an operational geothermal facility on

campus by 2013
Existence of an operational geothermal facility on

QEII site
Existence of wind turbines on the roofs of some

buildings
Existence of 2 ELV recharging stations on campus

for electric vehicles
Reticulation of services between Crawley and QEII

sites to achieve energy efficiencies (model urban
precinct)
Approval of the Transport Plan and the existence of

a light rail transit system by 2013
Approval of UniverCity or UWA / QEII Activity Centre

Plan by 2013
Research into the effectiveness of different media to

promote sustainable behaviour
Research into smart grids (EVs)
Use of automated product delivery and storage

systems (e-Freezers)
RECYCLING PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 24 ,2010

SCOPE
Responsibility
Areas to cover office public commercial campus

operations in building grounds students research
teaching
Whole community
Reduce
Printing
Reduce amount of waste not just recycle
AIMS
Position sustainability as an elite university positive

use of logo and green marks
Zero waste to landfill
Useful product outcome (energy)
Students taught recycling and waste mgt Recycling

as a commodity or cost neutral
Aim for zero waste through recycling , composting
Rethink + RRR
Education of UWA community
Coordinated and comprehensive data approach (

assessment)
Recycle
e-waste Paper Cardboard Plastics Research waste

Hazardous waste Green waste Building water
construction materials Furniture Office equipment
cartridges human waste
Policy
Purchasing to include recycling
Policy for procurement
GOALS by 2013
Responsibility
Executive
Comprehensive recycling plan endorsed by senate
Highest executive commitment through policy
Staff commit to policy procurement and operating

process
Program
Public place recycling rolled out across all campus

Regular feedback reporting
Audits per faculty / dept competition and prizes

Comprehensive plan and system in place for
recycling
Communication on recycling objectives and targets

against what has been achieved
Provide space / mechanisms to permit recycling
Single coordinated recycling of wet waste ( food )
Building waste coordination
Recycling program in place for e- waste
On campus recycling hub ( large items)
Re use bank
Staff students visitors
Materials recycled into useful gear by students
Education / induction
Students educated and supported in waste mgt

strategies
Regular engagement of the green team ( students)

by the UWA Guild and supported by the exec
Visitors aware knowledgeable of Unis waste mgt

strategies
Consistent office recycling
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RECYCLING PLANNING WORKSHOP, MARCH 24 ,2010

SCOPE
AIMS
GOALS by 2013
Partnerships
Local govt partnerships
Council corporation industry engagement

Purchase
Purchase agreements to comply with ESD policy by

removing waste from site
Purchasing policy reviewed and updated also ewaste
Funding commitments negotiated within industry and

other stakeholders for research
Reduce
Use less glossy paper green paper handouts
Reduce landfill waste - 90%
50% reduction in landfill waste

Research
Feasibility for on-site biogas power plant
Kitchen waste into energy
Promote research in recycling
Research thesis project prizes
Faculties research ( impact assessment )

curriculum practices and operations
Defined research targets - investigate trends and

opportunities
Seek research funding mechanisms
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TRANSPORT PLANNING WORKSHOP, MAY 12 ,2010

SCOPE
Improving / increasing local accommodation including:
College accommodation, possibly co-funded by UWA
Neighbouring residential accommodation
Staff and student accommodation
Short stay for visitors
Shared housing, homestay and temporary (e.g.,

transportables) options for students
Shuttle services for accommodation slightly further

away
Influencing local government planning and zoning

restrictions
Promoting Ecovillage / residential University /

UniverCity concept
Floating accommodation (Matilda Bay)

Effecting behavioural change through:
Incentives and rewards for commuters
Parking permit costs
Research behavioural change triggers
Awareness of environmental impacts
Promotion and awareness of health benefits
Promotion and awareness of pedestrian and cycling

facilities (O-Day, Travel Smart campaign, walking
buddies, forums)
Promotion and awareness of alternative transport

options
AIMS
Provide students, staff and visitors with access to

reasonable short and long stay accommodation
within surrounding neighbourhoods to allow shorter
commuting times and to create a Univercity
experience.
Explore options to reduce traffic and parking

congestion during peak hours by timetabling (after
hours), flexible work arrangements and use of
telecommunications.
Discourage the use of single occupancy vehicles and

encourage the use of public transportation, walking
or cycling as a means of travel to and from UWA
sites.
Review of the parking management to establish a

more efficient system and a more equitable
arrangement between staff and students.
Community
Review working arrangements (consider travel time

within work hours, flexible work hours, home based
work, extend operating hours, timetabling
Urban planning and design of sites better use of

satellite sites, local retail and accommodation, cycle
paths, public transport hubs, carparks
Parking policy parking bays (car-pooling, small

car bays, number of staff vs student vs visitor bays)
and parking fees (match public transport charges,
increased permit charges, pay-as-you park charges,
E-charge)
Financial incentives for pedestrian and cyclists

salary package bicycles, subsidised bicycles, staff
salary recognition
Financial incentives for public transport

subsidised public transport, transport allowance, link
Smart Rider to campus card, recognise time taken
on public transport
Promotion and awareness bike breakfast,

transport surveys, Travel Smart campaign, walking
buddies)
Partnership with the Public Transport Authority

to investigate other public transport options (ferry,
trams, light rail)
Campus
Improved facilities for pedestrians shuttle

services, pedestrian crossings, footbridges,
underpass, colonnades, lighting, safety
considerations
Improved facilities for cyclists cycle paths, bike

fleets, collectives, bike loans, safety considerations,
end-of-trip facilities, bike shops, bike storage
Improved public transport services (partnership
Review of public transportation, including
Subsidised public transport
Link campus card to Smart Rider
Transport allowance
UWA sponsored bus
Improved bus shuttle services to and from satellite

campuses and student accommodation hubs (e.g.,
GOALS CCC by 2013
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SCOPE
city, Vic Park, etc.)
Extended bus service (after hours, out-of-semester,

frequency)
Bicycles on buses and trains
Investigating other public transport options (ferry bus

service, tram, light rail)
Facilities at interchanges (more parking, beverage

outlets, shops, bike transfer nodes)
AIMS
Curriculum
Research sustainable transport options
Research behavioural change triggers and barriers to

change
Encourage pedestrians and cyclists
Financial incentives - salary packaging bicycles,

subsidies
Van / car shuttle services between various UWA

sites
Facilities for pedestrians (pedestrian crossings,

umbrellas, footbridge, colonnades, subway /
underpass)
Facilities for cyclists (end-of-trip, bike shop, bike

loan, bike collective, cycle paths )
Review of parking system
Small car bays
Multi-storey carparks / carparks in buildings
Review parking fee structure (after-hours fees, based

on carbon footprint of vehicle, pay-as-you-park,
postcode restrictions for staff, increased fees for
staff)
Incentives for car-pooling
Move activities to satellite sites to alleviate parking at

Crawley
Reducing congestion, through:
Timetabling (e.g., tri-mesters, 7-days a week, parttime)
Flexible work and study arrangements (e.g., work
GOALS CCC by 2013

with Public Transport Authority) bicycles on buses
and trains, increase frequency, increase out-ofsemester service, increase after hours service,
service to south of Crawley campus, facilities at
terminals
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SCOPE
from home, web-based learning
AIMS
GOALS CCC by 2013
BUILT FORM PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

SCOPE
Campus and precinct planning to encompass

community engagement, student accommodation,
mixed use spaces, river engagement, etc. (Crawley
Village)
Timetabling and alternative working arrangements

(e.g., work from home, flexible work and lecture
times) to reduce space requirements
Focus areas (international student community, Guild

Rec Centre)
AIMS
Create an environment for learning, working, living,

recreation, social interaction and biodiversity (Live
Learn Play at UWA)
Maximise utilisation of built form spaces including

building, car parking and green spaces
Enhance the research into the interaction of the built

form and land
GOALS CCC by 2013

Community
Plan for mixed use (retail, accommodation), shared

buildings operating for extended hours
Plan for buildings with greater life cycle rather than

temporary accommodation
Remove barriers and allow greater access and

permeability between campus (e.g., Stirling Highway
and Fairway)
Precinct planning rather than planning and designing

singular 5 star buildings
Develop a university wide built form ratings for

campuses
Incentives for Faculties to use space efficiently (e.g.,

charging rent)
Space planning and maximising utilisation rates to

avoid building where possible
Alternative teaching, learning and working spaces

(e.g., open plan, less cellular, more interactive
spaces)
Campus
Utilise poorly use areas more efficiently (e.g., tennis

courts, glass houses, research areas on roofs)
Apply environmentally sustainable principles to

buildings (buildings for water catchment, energy
capture and generation, vertical gardens, etc.)
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Use buildings as a teaching model for students

(apply best practice, metering, energy savings)
Audit and assess existing buildings for their best use
(e.g., Physics suitable for office accommodation)
Curriculum
Research into built form options to enhance social

sustainability principles
Research into University appropriate ratings systems

for built forms
Research into renewable energy sources (green

walls, PE, wind turbines, solar)
Research into alternative energy sources (e.g., trigeneration, pre-cooling, phase change)
WATER PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

SCOPE
Water harvesting and re-use on-site recycling,

use buildings and carparks to harvest water
Potable water set high reduction targets for water

savings, staff and student awareness and education
Stormwater no discharge to the river, find wider

uses for rainwater
Groundwater use in place of potable water for

certain applications
Biodiversity / Landscape features and

management change to supportable biodiversity
(natives), no or safer fertilisers
Community engagement - community gardens,

partnership with councils and Watercorp
Research and innovation optimise geothermal

energy in place of electric chillers
AIMS
Be a global exemplar of self sustaining closed loop

water system.
Using and creating leading edge technology to find

solution to effective water management
Minimise water use and waste, maximise water

capture and re-use
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GOALS CCC by 2013

Community
Partnerships with local government and water

supplier
Endorse water policy
Set water reduction targets
Monitor daily usage of all buildings and publish via

interactive website
Website also used to monitor stormwater collection
Publicise water savings initiatives undertaken
Showcase successes (e.g., SunFair and Open Days)
Incentives / prizes for meeting / exceeding target

reduction levels
Use river frontage as part of transport plan
Reduce water use in toilets
Engage with external partners to form collaborative

initiatives in water-wise projects (councils / schools /
clubs, etc.)

SCOPE
AIMS
GOALS CCC by 2013

Campus
Fit water meters to all buildings
Reduce toilet water use through retrofitting with water

efficient fittings
Replace lawn with native plants / wetlands for

wastewater filtration
All new buildings to house composting toilets
Conversion to waterless urinals and nitrogen

phosphorus toilets within 5 years
Use groundwater or stormwater to offset cooling

tower mains water use by 50% within 3 years
Install rainwater collection points across campus and

on new buildings for irrigation use
Transportation infrastructure to include river ferry
Investigate and alternative to airconditioning, thus

reducing cooling tower water use
Conversion of waste to potable water (Rottnest

Island)
Use wastewater for Crawley irrigation (as per Sports

Park)
Use of Sports Park perimeter as a biodiverse land

filter within 3 years
Curriculum
Postgraduate courses where students are involved in

the design / research / engineering, etc. of water
wise initiatives
Utilise in-house expertise to drive new courses and

integrated programs across faculties
Research into the integration of ecological processes

and practices for filtering process
Research into Quantum hot water systems (not solar

or gas) used in the Antarctic
Investigate alternative energy sources (e.g.,

geothermal) in lieu of cooling towers
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SCOPE
AIMS
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GOALS CCC by 2013
Research into aerogel insulation to reduce the

cooling load and use of airconditioning.
Sustainability core unit across all courses
LANDSCAPE PLANNING WORKSHOP, AUGUST 18 ,2010

SCOPE
Integrate landscape with the built form (landscape as

recreation, teaching and learning spaces)
Education and awareness of landscape sustainability

and character
Research (e.g., green infrastructure and carbon

sequestration)
Urban design (University Village Concept)
Management and administration of landscape
AIMS
Develop a connection between the landscape,
environment and people
Preserve the landscape as an active learning
environment
Demonstrate leadership in integrated landscape
systems
To be grid free in 15 years
GOALS CCC by 2013

Community
Develop landscape policy to preserve or enhance

landscape
Urban design to enhance community access and

involvement, student activity, greater transport
options and improved pedestrian and cycling facilities
Community engagement
Campus
Increase the amount of green space (possibly

vertical)
Investigate environmentally sustainable features fpr

the landscape such as solar powered lighting, water
harvesting and treatment (e.g., from carpark run-off),
recycling and passive energy reduction strategies
Audit and review of low use / poorly used spaces
Use of artwork
Consideration of wildlife preservation and

enhancement (double levels within 5 years)
Curriculum
Student research projects with practical applications

(e.g., DREAMFIT)
Incorporate sustainability unit for all courses
Funding and scholarships for landscape research
Annual research symposium on sustainable

applications, supported by industry
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Appendix 3 :
Operational Initiatives
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Proposed Initiatives (Energy):

1
Initiative
Benefits / rationale
E1. Develop, ratify and implement energy

policies,
procedures
guidelines,
plans
consistent
with
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
TBD
N/A
N/A
TBD
N/A
FM Utilities budget
N/A
N/A
(Infrastructure /
Expected
CO2-e
reduction
The policies available in this area were
and
developed some time ago and require
UWA
review and updating. A clear and
framework, in the areas of:
consistent set of policies will assist in the
conservation
understanding of responsibilities.
air-conditioning
building and equipment use
travel (fleet vehicles and air travel)
E2. Develop a plan to introduce a user pay
system,
including
consultative
workshops to gauge support
Users are more likely to conserve

energy if there is a financial incentive to
do so. Low energy users can also be
advocated as internal exemplars.
E3. Identify and install electricity and gas

meters to unmetered buildings. Ensure
This is essential for the implementation

of the user pay system (E2).
that building meters are functioning and
Capital
able to be monitored by the Building

Management System (BMS). Extend
and
improve
data
collection
Minor Works)
and
reporting capabilities of the BMS.

E4. Retrofitting of light fittings in some
Lighting accounts for 20% of campus
areas, including:
electrical load. This initiative has the
Installation of motion sensors in all
dual effect of reducing energy costs as
toilets, corridors, stairways
well as reducing on-going maintenance
Upgrade light fittings (e.g., replace

incandescent
specular
lamps
reflective
or
costs.
(1
building per year)
40 years
Works) / Life cycle

renewal
install
fittings)
Capital (Minor
0.9%
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Initiative
Continual
upgrade
3
Expected
CO2-e
reduction
of
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
28 years
Works) / Life cycle
external
lighting to more energy efficient

fittings and extend BMS controls to
all external security lights
E5. Review of Central Plant and chilled
Central Plant comprises 15% of campus
water network including:
electrical load. The effective utilisation of
Installation of a second chilled water
Central Plant has been identified as the
storage tank on Crawley (funding
area of highest potential to reduce
has been allocated)
energy consumption. The installation of
Retrofit chilled water system to
a second chilled water storage tank has
encompass air-conditioned spaces
been shown to be financially viable [9]
not currently on the network (e.g.,
committee.
Capital (Minor
4.7%
renewal
Civil and Mechanical Engineering

offices)
E6. Extend BMS and access control to
HVAC
comprises
25%
of
campus
integrate with HVAC system within
electrical load. The ability to control the
buildings
HVAC system following feedback from

Capital (Minor
the access control system would result

in energy savings. An example of this is
6.3%
22 years
renewal
the ability to remotely turn off airconditioning
when
the
room
Works) / Life cycle
is
unoccupied
E7. Enable computer power savings by
In most offices, 50% of people leave
switching off computers at night and
their computers on overnight. Applying
when not in use. This can be remotely
this power savings to the computers
programmed by ITS and Faculty IT
managed by ITS and Faculty IT could
departments through software
result in large potential savings
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4.5%
14 years
Faculty IT / IS
Initiative
E8. Use of renewable energy sources
Energy from renewable sources will
rather than purchased energy
lower net energy costs and emissions.
On-site geothermal (underway)
Geothermal - currently underway
Solar Energy (Preliminary feasibility
Solar Energy RECOMMEND for
by Doug Pearce shows that this is
further feasibility and approvals
viable for the campus)
Wind Energy RECOMMEND for
Wind
Energy
(requires
initial
feasibility to assess viability)
Expected
CO2-e
reduction
9%
inclusion in Summer Scholarships

program
Totals for Energy Initiatives
25.4%
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Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
13 - 16 yrs
Capital
(Infrastructure)
Proposed Initiatives (Water):

1
Initiative
W1. Develop, ratify and implement water

policies,
guidelines,
procedures
plans
consistent
with
and
UWA
3
Expected
water
reduction
(Appendix
3)
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
TBD
N/A
N/A
TBD
N/A
FM Utilities Budget
N/A
N/A
(Infrastructure /
The policies available in this area were

developed some time ago and require
review
and
updating.
clear
and
conservation
understanding of responsibilities
water harvesting and re-use

building water management
irrigation water management
stormwater
and
groundwater
management
W2. Develop a plan to introduce a user pay
Users are more likely to conserve water
system and conduct workshops to
if there is a financial incentive to do so.
gauge support
Low water users can also be advocated

as internal exemplars
W3. Identify and install water meters to

unmetered
buildings
and
grounds
This is essential for the implementation

of the user pay system (W2)
Ensure that meters are functioning and

able to be monitored by the Building
Capital
Management System (BMS). Extend

and
improve
reporting
data
capabilities
collection
of
the
and
Minor Works)
BMS.
Ensure all new installations, e.g., water

harvesting systems, irrigation systems,
etc. are metered
W4. Retrofitting of water efficient fittings in
toilets, such as:
Smart flush / waterless urinals
Toilets accounts for 50% of water use.

maximum water savings
15.9%
3 years
Works) / Life cycle

renewal
Time flow taps
Capital (Minor
Retrofitting of toilet fittings would result in
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Initiative
3
Expected
water
reduction
(Appendix
3)
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
Low flow (9L) shower heads

W5. Review of water use in Central Plant
Loss of water through evaporation at the
cooling towers, including:
cooling
Reuse of cooling tower water (e.g.,
comprises 30% of campus water use.
within an adjacent new building)
Further
towers
in
Central
technical
and
Plant
financial
Central Plant waste water re-use
investigation is required to determine if
Irrigation water for cooling towers
potential water and cost savings exist.
(requires filters, settling tanks, etc.)
NOTE: reduced use of air-conditioning or
TBD
TBD
0.9%
10 years
increasing supply air temperature will
Capital
(Infrastructure)
result in less water loss (air-conditioning

policy). Further study be undertaken to
determine strategies and feasibilities.
Recommend
inclusion
in
Summer
Scholarship Program.
W6. Stormwater harvesting and re-use
(Glasshouses irrigation)
Stormwater collection tanks exist in the

Glasshouses area. It would be beneficial
to adapt the existing installation to re-use
the water for glasshouses irrigation
(currently from scheme water). It has
been
suggested
that
retrofitting
stormwater and greywater harvesting

and re-use facilities would not yield
viable payback [9]. Nevertheless, each
new capital project should review its
viability during planning and design
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Capital
(Infrastructure)
3
Expected
water
reduction
(Appendix
3)
Initiative
W7. Extend groundwater irrigation network
90% of irrigation water at Crawley is
to the whole campus, including
supplied through groundwater. There
Ken and Julie Michael Building
remain parts of the campus irrigation
Administration / Hackett Hall area
network that are still using scheme
Great Court
water.
Significant
savings
can
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
1.1%
5 years
N/A
N/A
1.1%
TBD
be
Capital
(Infrastructure)
realised by converting these areas to

groundwater irrigation
W8. Install stormwater separators to arrest
This initiative does not result in any water
any pollution that may be discharged
savings,
into the river
environmentally responsible initiative as
however,
it
is
an
it reduces the risk of contamination of the
Capital
(Infrastructure)
Swan River. Separators are required at 2

remaining stormwater discharge outlets
W9. Relocate process water return lines to
Process
water
is
major
water
eliminate losses to sewer in MCS
consumer in the MCS building (42%). By
building
diverting the return lines on the process

water of some experimental set-ups,
major losses to sewer can be avoided
Totals for Water Initiative
19%
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Capital
(Infrastructure)
Proposed Initiatives (Recycling):

1
Initiative
R1. Develop, ratify and implement waste

management
policies,
guidelines,
3
Expected
waste
reduction
(Appendix
3)
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
TBD
N/A
N/A
TBD
N/A
N/A
TBD
N/A
N/A
TBD
TBD
TBD
The policies available in this area require

review
and
updating.
clear
and
plans and procedures consistent with
UWA framework, in the areas of:
green procurement
recycling
demolition and construction waste
e-waste
R2. (Re-use) Develop a measurement and
reporting tool for
UWA recycling in
building and refurbishment projects
Re-use
database
will
assist
in
reporting internally and externally on the

% of materials recycled in UWAs
building projects.
R3. (Reduce) Develop a measurement and
Reduce
database
reporting tool for reduction of resource
establishing
purchases
resource reduction.
R4. (Recycle) Conduct a feasibility study
cost
will
assist
savings
in
through
An organic waste facility will reduce the
into the establishment of an organic
general
waste facility for energy and compost
methane gas for internal use and provide
production.
for
recycling
operations,
including:
establishing
to
landfill,
capture
organic material for horticultural use.
R5. Develop a permanent and efficient

system
waste
Maintaining an efficient and centralised

system of recycling will facilitate the
Universitys objective of Zero Waste. If
central
194 tonnes
waste
the collection facility is incorporated
(100%
collection point for recyclable waste
within a new building project within the
reduction)
within a proposed Services Precinct
Services Precinct, the capital costs
general
(as per Campus Plan 2010)
should be substantially lower. Due to
waste /
maintaining a network of recycling

stations throughout the campus and
extended
payback
period,
it
is
recommended that a Recycling Plan be
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-ve NPV
Capital /
Cleaning Services
Initiative
within buildings
centralising the management of skip
developed for further feasibility and

approvals
bins to maximise recycling and

minimising skip contamination
Totals for Recycling Initiatives
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3
Expected
waste
reduction
(Appendix
3)
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
Proposed Initiatives (Transport):

1
Initiative
T1. Endorsement and implementation of the
The UWA Transport Plan was developed
UWA Transport Plan 2009
3
Expected
reduction
in SOV
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
in 2009 and will be presented for SRC

endorsement in April 2011. Endorsement
20%
TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
TBD
N/A
of the Transport Plan would support the
Parking Reserve
Fund
realisation of the 2020 targets

T2. Engage a Travelsmart Officer and
The TravelSmart programs and other
develop and implement a Travelsmart
community engagement programs will
Program
support UWAs push towards active

commuting. A TravelSmart Officer will be
able to coordinate UWAs participation in
Parking Reserve
Fund
programs and promotions by the Public

Transport Authority
T3. Develop a Pedestrian Plan to improve
The development and implementation of
the facilities for pedestrians, addressing
a Pedestrian Plan will help promote
aspects of:
walking as a means of commuting for
safety
those living locally and in surrounding
lighting
way-finding
the development of the Plan within the
shelter
Summer Scholarship program
end-of-trip facilities
suburbs. Implementation cost TBD from

Pedestrian Plan. Possible inclusion for
T4. Develop a Cycle Plan to improve
The development and implementation of
facilities for cyclist, addressing aspects
a Cycle Plan will help promote cycling as
of:
a means of commuting for those living
safety
locally
or
in
surrounding
cycle paths
end-of trip facilities
development of the Plan within the
bike hire and repair facilities
Summer Scholarship program
bike storage and security
T5. Promote and facilitate flexible working

and teaching, including
Possible
inclusion
for
the
These initiatives will help reduce traffic

and parking congestion during peak
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Fund
suburbs.
Implementation cost TBD from Cycle

Plan.
Parking Reserve
Parking Reserve
Fund
Initiative
3
Expected
reduction
in SOV
HR policies that encourage flexible
hours as well as facilitate working /
work arrangements
teaching / learning for those with difficult
Reviewing
timetabling
and
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
commuting to the University
scheduling of course contact hours
Enhance
connectivity
to
the
of
web-
University IT network
Continual
based
improvement
learning
(eLearning
financial
incentives
iLecture)
T6. Introduce
to
U-Pass system has been successfully
promote active commuting (e.g., U-
implemented in several universities in
pass)
the United States and New Zealand. UPass feasibility for UWA has been
carried
Further
out
by
Regan
Bleechmore.
and
consultation
feasibility
TBD
TBD
TBD
N/A
Parking Reserve
Fund
underway for possible introduction in

2012
T7. Improve public transport services in
Improving the public transport system will
partnership with the Public Transport
help
Authority, including
transportation and reduce reliance on
frequency, reliability and efficiency
SOV.
of service
Transport Plan and U-Pass
end-of-trip facilities
additional routes or after hours
with
This
the
uptake
initiative
of
relates
public
to
the
service
additional options, such as ferries or

light rail
Totals for Transport Initiatives
20%
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Parking Reserve
Fund
Proposed Initiatives (Built Form):

1
Initiative
B1. Endorse Campus Plan 2010, which
The
Campus
Plan
2010
3
Expected
improvem
ent in built
form
rating
sets
architectural and built form principles,
principles
which has implications on the social,
to
be
adopted
by
the
environmental
and
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
N/A
N/A
N/A
TBD
N/A
Capital
TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
TBD
N/A
out
outlines the architectural and built form

University
economic
sustainability of future buildings

B2. Develop and endorse precinct plans
Precinct
Planning
ensures
that
(research, cultural, sports, etc.) as an
sustainability
extension of the Campus Plan
comparably across the precincts and
principles
are
applied
campus rather than to stand alone

buildings
B3. Develop, ratify and implement built
form policies, guidelines, plans and
review
procedures
consistent
with
UWA
and
updating.
clear
and
Space utilisation
Sustainable building design
Building management and operation
B4. Develop a plan to introduce a user pay
system
for
space
and
Encouraging Faculties and Sections to
conduct
release any unused or inefficiently used
workshops to gauge support. This
space through financial incentives, may
system should reward the release of
alleviate
space rather than charge for use of
accommodation, and hence the need for
space
new buildings. Efficient space users can
the
need
for
additional
also be advocated as internal exemplars

B5. Promote and facilitate flexible working
These initiatives may help improve space
and teaching, including
utilisation, through:
HR policies that encourage flexible

work arrangements
Reviewing
timetabling
and
scheduling of course contact hours
Enhance
connectivity
More staff / students working /

learning from home
to
the
Extended use of lecture theatres

through timetabling
University IT network
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Continual
based
improvement
learning
of
web-
(eLearning
iLecture)
B6. Develop a UWA specific Built Form
This will assist with assessing the
Ratings system (similar to Green
sustainability of UWA building and help
Building
focus
Council
of
Australias
development
of
buildings
Greenstar ratings) and apply to new and
considered unsustainable. This will also
existing buildings. The database of
ensure
building sustainability ratings will form
principles are applied to new buildings
sustainable
N/A
N/A
TBD
TBD
development
the baseline for future initiatives

B7. Enhance
existing
the
sustainability
buildings.
Examples
of
Following assessment of a building or
of
precinct as per the UWA Built Form
improvements include:
Retrofitting window treatments and
Ratings
system,
any
insulation
require
Vertical gardens
financial analysis
Energy capture and generation
further
feasibility
Totals for Built Form Initiatives
sustainability
improvements to be carried out will
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study
and
Capital /
Life cycle renewal
Proposed Initiatives (Landscape):

1
Initiative
Benefits / rationale /
recommendation
L1. Endorse Campus Plan 2010, which
The
Campus
Plan
2010
sets
3
Expected
change in
landscape
metrics
landscape
adopted by the University
implications on the social, environmental
which
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
N/A
N/A
N/A
TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
TBD
TBD
out
outlines the landscape principles to be
principles,
has
and economic sustainability of future

landscapes
L2. Develop,
ratify
and
implement
landscape policies, guidelines, plans
review
and procedures consistent with UWA
and
updating.
clear
and
Landscape character
Passive
and
active
recreation
spaces
External
teaching
and
learning
spaces
Urban design
Green infrastructure
Heritage landscape
L3. Develop
(quantitative?)
landscape
to
metrics
measure
This will assist with assessing the
the
sustainability of UWA landscapes and
characteristics of a landscape, e.g., its
help focus development / rehabilitation in
richness, diversity, pattern, etc. The
some areas
metrics can then be applied to UWAs

significant landscape areas to form the
baseline data for future landscape
initiatives
L4. Develop flagship green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure such as vertical
project. Preliminary feasibility has been
gardens, appear to be a good method of
developed by xx as part of the Summer
utilising energy reduction and water
Scholarship program 2010/11
recycling technologies in an integrated

built form / landscape environment. It
would
element
also
of
be
visual
UWAs
sustainability
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landscape
commitment
to
Initiative
Benefits / rationale /
recommendation
3
Expected
change in
landscape
metrics
L5. Review biodiversity in key catchment
Improvements
areas and develop and implement a
improvements
plan to improve biodiversity linkages
ecosystem. Biodiversity would form a
in
in
biodiversity
the
health
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
TBD
N/A
External funding
TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
imply
of
an
part of the landscape metrics

L6. Develop a Crawley Village Landscape
Masterplan
The
Crawley
Masterplan
will
Village
Landscape
establish
design
principles outlined in the UWA Campus

Plan
2010
detailing
the
landscape
linkage between the University in a Park

and the University in a Town.
L7. Investigate
bio-
This would not result in a change to the
sequestration
the
potential
of
the
landscape character, however, it may be
University
determined
by
the
beneficial to understand the energy
numbers and types of trees on UWA
offset potential for future energy reporting
grounds).
and the impact of future developments
(as
This
carbon
initiative
has
been
undertaken by Maria Thomason as part
on the campus sequestration store.
of the Summer Research Scholarship

Program 2010/11
Totals for Landscape Initiatives
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Proposed Initiatives (Procurement):

1
Initiative
P1. Develop,
ratify
Sustainable
guidelines,
and
implement
The policies available in this area need
policies,
to be developed. A clear and consistent
Procurement
plans
3
Expected
change in
Procurement
Practices
and
procedures
consistent with UWA framework, in the
set
of
policies
will
assist
in
Costs
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
N/A
Capital Ex
Operating Ex
(p.a.)
TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
TBD
TBD
TBD
N/A
TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
the
areas of:
Locally produced goods and services
Environmental best practice
Corporate governance
Ethical Procurement
Product stewardship
P2. Develop and implement a Procurement
This may lead to a more efficient
Plan for the procurement of products
procurement
and
procurement decisions
services
for
office
and
process
and
better
administrative needs, for example:

Centralise the procurement of paper
to ensure recycled content
Procurement
of
office
furniture
through Facilities Management

procurement
and services for construction and
procurement decisions. This initiative is
maintenance needs, for example:
currently
Develop a list of preferred suppliers,
Strategic
consultants and contractors
process
being
(quotations,
and
tendering,
and
by
Facilities
Management
contractors
contracts,
etc.)
Develop a checklist of sustainable
products (e.g., furniture made from
sustainable timber or paints and
better
implemented
Procurement
Standardise process of engaging

consultants
and
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Initiative
3
Expected
change in
Procurement
Practices
Costs
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
Capital Ex
Operating Ex
(p.a.)
N/A
N/A
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
finishes with low volatile organic

compounds)
Develop a Sustainability Preferred
Suppliers List
P4. Energy - Establish Green Energy / Low
Carbon
Policy
for
Energy Supply
Agreements
The amount of green energy/low carbon

available
through
Energy
providers
has
impact
an
Service
on
the
Universitys Carbon footprint and Energy

Management Plan
P5. Water - Develop a program to reduce/
eliminate the purchase of bottled water
Bottled
water
is
2500
times
more
expensive than tap water. Removing

bottled water form the University will
contribute
to
broader
environmental
N/A
sustainability
P6. Recycling develop a database of
The database available in this area
Sustainability preferred suppliers
needs to be developed. A consistent

database
will
assist
in
guiding
sustainable procurement throughout the

university
P7. Travel /Transport- conduct a feasibility
study
into
the
introduction
of
centralised fleet of electric vehicles
Under the NGER reporting requirements

UWA is required to report on vehicle
emissions. An electric vehicle fleet will
reduce the carbon emissions by XXXX
P8. Travel /Transport- develop
a carbon
offset program for UWA Travel
A UWA based Carbon Offset program

will generate revenue that can be used in
UWA energy abatement programs
P9. Landscape develop policies to ensure
Biodiversity
values
are
protected
that sustainable materials and plants
through the use of materials and plants
are
that maximise the health of the soil, and
used
in
turf,
irrigation
and
horticultural practices.
underground
water
and
maximise
carbon sequestration opportunities.

P10. Landscape develop policies and
guidelines
heritage
to
protect
landscape
the
from
Protecting the landscape from introduced
UWA
diseases is critical to maintaining the
diseases
heritage environment of the Crawley
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Initiative
3
Expected
change in
Procurement
Practices
introduced through procurement.(such
Costs
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
Capital Ex
Operating Ex
(p.a.)
TBD
TBD
$TBD
$TBD
Campus.
as Phytophthora protection)
procurement
and
procurement decisions. Workshops may
services
for
teaching
and
research needs, e.g.,
process
and
better
need to be conducted to canvass Faculty
Procurement of hazardous materials,
support for centralised procurement of
such
some
as
radioactive
materials,
products, taking into account
chemicals, biological materials, etc.
regulatory
E-Freezers
handling, transport, disposal, etc.
requirements
Totals for Procurement Initiatives
TBD
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for
storage,
N/A
Proposed Initiatives (Communication and Engagement):

1
Initiative
C1. Develop
and
3
Expected
increase
in
participati
on
implement
The communication and engagement
engagement
plan will outline the programs, events,
plan for all focus areas, encompassing:
media, etc. for the focus areas of Energy,
SD website
Water, Recycling, Transport, Built Form,
Social marketing and media
Landscapes and Procurement. Operating
Green building program
expenditure
Annual program of events
Communications and Engagement Plans
communication
and
TBD
Financial
payback
(Appendix 4)
Possible funding
source (if any)
FM Sustainability
TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Fund
pending
School Managers Forum

C2. Develop
database
partnerships
in
of
the
strategic
area
of
To
better
target
sustainability
opportunities
sustainability, including key research

interests
C3. Develop a database of key contacts
To
assist
with
dissemination
of
within FM, Faculties (e.g., Sustainability
information
Officers) and the wider community
promote sustainability within their area
C4. Develop
database
of
external
funding opportunities
C5. Introduction
to
champion
and
To better target sustainability funding

opportunities
core
Sustainability underlies all aspects of our
year
lives. A core first year unit for all courses
coursework. Review and coordinate via
would ensure that students have a
the Board of Coursework Studies for
fundamental
possible inclusion within New Courses
appreciation for sustainability
Sustainability
of
and
unit
relevant
in
first
understanding
and
2012
C6. Support for research projects that may
The
Summer
assist the University in the various
program
sustainability focus areas
covers
is
Research
currently
topics
Scholarship
underway
in
and
sustainable
development. A list of possible projects

and the projects undertaken in 2010/11
Scholarship
program
are
shown
in
Appendix 5
Totals for Communication and Engagement Initiatives

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TBD
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Appendix 5 :
UWA Sustainable Development Summer
Scholarships (Summer 2010 / 2011)
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UWA SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMER

SCHOLARSHIPS
SUMMER OF 2010/11
The University is offering four summer scholarships aimed at students completing their
third year of study in 2010. Other undergraduate students may apply.
The scholarships are worth $5,000 each and are to provide a salary to each of four
students to work for eight weeks during the forthcoming summer break. The successful
scholars will work on small research projects aimed at underpinning decisions to be
made by the University on sustainable development projects on campus. The initiative
is directly supported by the Vice-Chancellor as part of the Universitys development of
a Sustainable Development Plan for the University properties and operations.
Application for scholarships is to be done in the following way:
1. Students must apply to do research on one of the issues provided in the attached
list
2. Students must approach and seek agreement of an academic staff member from
the listed UWA Faculty who would be available to serve as their academic
supervisor during the period of the project
3. Apply for the scholarship using the following information
Name and full contact details of the applicant
Current enrolment status and academic record
A statement on why you are interested in the proposed issue and the skills
you bring to addressing the project (1 page or less)
Name and short statement of expertise of academic staff member who will
supervise the project (half page max)
Period over which the project will be done in the summer of 2010/11
Signatures of both the student and academic supervisor
4. Please send applications as e-mail attachments to:
Professor Alistar Robertson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)
alistar.robertson@uwa.edu.au, marked SD Summer Scholarship
Applications due by COB November 17th
Successful applicants will be notified on 24th November
Successful applicants will be required to submit a report to their academic supervisor
and relevant UWA Facilities Management staff member before the start of Semester 1
2011. Each scholarship may be required to provide a verbal presentation of findings at
the first meeting of the UWA Vice-Chancellors Advisory Committee in 2011.
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UWA Summer Internship 2010 Possible Sustainable Development Research Projects

ITEM
1
ISSUES / RISKS
SOLAR PANELS
FOCUS AREA
Doug
Pearce
Research into the
Feasibility of Solar
Panel Installation at
the
Crawley
Campus
ALVA
LANDSCAPE,
ENERGY
Maria
Thomason
Carbon
Sequestration
Storage on the
University
of
Western Australias
Crawley campus
FNAS
VERTICAL GARDENS
LANDSCAPE
Tobias Beale and

Sally Farrah
ALVA
Vertical gardens appear to be a good method of utilising energy reduction and

water recycling technologies in an integrated built form / landscape environment.
UWA Facilities Management would like to investigate the feasibility of
implementing vertical gardens to a building on campus, including a study of capital
and on-going cost commitments.
BUILT FORM
WATER RECYCLING
WATER
CARBON CAPTURE
UWA is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. Furthermore, the introduction
of a carbon tax appears imminent. Given its existing landscape portfolio, FM
would like to explore the opportunity of offsetting its carbon footprint through biosequestration.
FACULTY
ENERGY
Various solar panel options, which supply electricity to homes / buildings using
solar energy, are commercially available. There are significant variations in price
and technical performance specifications between the different products. Further
research is required to assess and compare the technical differences and
effectiveness of the various products. Given the performance efficiencies, the
payback period for the various alternatives could then be calculated.
2
STUDENT NAME
There is an opportunity to integrate natural ecological processes with water

filtration for irrigation or for other uses. An example of this would be to utilise the
ecological processes inherent in the Taxonomic Gardens to filter water for
irrigation of plants in the adjacent glasshouses. An appropriate water capture and
recycling system would need to be designed.
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Vertical Gardens
ENERGY
WATER
ITEM
5
ISSUES / RISKS
FOCUS AREA
ENERGY EFFECIENT MUSEUMS
ENERGY
Museums and art galleries are inherently energy inefficient buildings due to the
need to maintain strict environmental conditions, such as constant temperature
and humidity levels. Research into methods of delivering the required
environmental controls more energy efficiently is required.
BUILT FORM
MCGILLIVRAY TUARTS
LANDSCAPE
STUDENT NAME
FACULTY
It has been observed that the Tuart trees on the McGillivray Sports Complex are
susceptible to attack by a new species of lerps. The health of the trees requires
examination. Proposal of a method to prevent further attack would be beneficial.
7
WATER FOUNTAINS VERSUS BOTTLED WATER
WATER
There is a cost associated with the installation of drinking fountains throughout the
campus. This cost comes in the form of additional infrastructure required as well
as water wastage. The option of purchasing bottled water versus the provision of
drinking fountains needs to be considered.
8
ON SITE BIO-GAS PLANT
ENERGY
UWA produces a large amount of organic waste material, e.g., green waste,
kitchen waste, etc. Does an opportunity exist to utilise the waste material in an
on-site bio-gas facility, which can in turn, supply some of the campus energy
needs?
RECYCLING
UNIVERSAL PASS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
TRANSPORT
FMDHS
9
It has been proposed by the Transport Plan 2009, the Active Commuting Survey
2010 conducted by CBEH and the Transport Workshop 2010, that the uptake of
public transport would be greatly enhanced by the provision of a Universal pass.
This U pass could be linked to the student / staff card and provided at little or no
cost to the users. The feasibility of implementing a U pass system requires further
investigation.
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Regan Bleechmore
UWA
U-Pass
Feasibility Study
ITEM
10
ISSUES / RISKS
SOCIAL MARKETING
There is currently considerable work being undertaken within various sections of
the University in the area of sustainability. However, there is a lack of awareness
and understanding amongst the greater community with regards to the work being
undertaken. In order to promote sustainability to a wider audience and to bring it
front of house, a social marketing strategy needs to be developed. This strategy
may involve a memorable catchphrase (in the vein of Slip Slop Slap) and involve
various media and social networking sites.
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FOCUS AREA
STUDENT NAME
ENGAGEMENT
Nichola
Burton
The
Social
Marketing
of
Sustainability:
A
Psychological
Perspective
FACULTY
FLPS
Appendix 7 :
Sources of Information
Page 69
University of Western Australia, 2009, Operational Priorities Plan, viewed 27 October 2010,
<http://www.registrar.uwa.edu.au/university_planning/strategic_operational_plans/opp>
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, 2007, National Greenhouse and Energy
Reporting, viewed 30 October 2010, < http://www.climatechange.gov.au/reporting>
Alinta Sales Pty. Ltd, Electricity Supply Agreement between UWA and Alinta Sales Pty Ltd for
Crawley site, effective 1 July 2010
Alinta Sales Pty. Ltd, Gas Supply Agreement between UWA and Alinta Sales Pty Ltd for Crawley site,
effective 1 March 2011.
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, 2011, Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
design
overview,
viewed
11
February
2011,
<http://climatechange.gov.au/en/government/initiatives/cprs/carbon-price-design/overview.aspx>
Vice Chancellors Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development, Energy Planning Day, 17 March
2010, Ken and Julie Michael Building
Wright, G., personal communication, 2011
Alberfield Pty Ltd, University of Western Australia Crawley Campus Energy Audit Report, Document
No. 61904-RP-001, Rev 0, Fremantle
Humphries, T., personal communication, 2011
Manessis, M. , 2010, UWA Crawley Campus Site Cooling Source Report, Perth.
Hall, K., personal communication, 2011
Langoulaut, J., 2011, email, 4 March 2011, <jason.langoulant@uwa.edu.au>
Wun, J., personal communication, 2011
Pearce, D., 2011, Research into the Feasibility of Solar Panel Installation at the Crawley Campus,
University of Western Australia, Perth.
Vice Chancellors Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development, Water Planning Workshop, 18
August 2010, UWA Watersports Complex.
Water Corporation, 2009, Water Efficiency Management Plan (WEMP) Annual Report 2008 2009,
University of Western Australia, Perth
Walsh, G., personal communication, 2011
HFM Asset Management, 2010, Water Review MCS Building UWA, Perth.
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Tywnham, A., personal communication, 2011

Vice Chancellors Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development, Recycling Planning Day, 24
March 2010, Ken and Julie Michael Building
The University of Western Australia, 2011, Campus Plan 2010, viewed 15 December 2010,
<http://www.uwa.edu.au/campusplanning/plan/2010>
Department of Planning, Western Australian Planning Commission, 2010, Directions 2031 and
Beyond,
viewed
20
December
2010,
<http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies/Publications/2224.aspx>
French, S., Giles-Corti, B. And IAnson, K., 2010, 2010 UWA Commuting Survey Vol I and II, Centre
for the Built Environment and Health, University of Western Australia, viewed 10 November 2010,
<http://www.sph.uwa.edu.au/research/cbeh/projects/commuting-behaviour/>
SKM, 2009, UWA Strategic Transport Plan v5, University of Western Australia, Perth.
Tyrrell-Clark, D., personal communication, 2011
Vice Chancellors Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development, UWA Transport Plan
Stakeholder Workshop, 12 May 2010, Ken and Julie Michael Building.
Bleechmore, R., 2011, UWA U-Pass Feasibility Study, University of Western Australia, Perth
Currie and Brown, 2008, 2008 TEFMA Benchmark Survey Audit Report, Australia.
Cameron, R., personal communication, 2011
Vice Chancellors Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development, Built Form Planning Workshop,
18 August 2010, UWA Watersports Complex.
Whitbread, H., personal communication, 2011
Ivanovski, D., personal communication, 2011
Beale, T. and Farrah, S., 2011, Vertical Gardens, University of Western Australia, Perth
Vice Chancellors Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development, Landscape Planning Workshop,
18 August 2010, UWA Watersports Complex.
Thomason, M., Carbon Sequestration Storage on the University of Western Australias Crawley
Campus, University of Western Australia, Perth.
Strategic Procurement, 2010, University Policy on: Sustainable Procurement (Draft), University of
Western Australia, Perth
Howard, T., personal communication, 2011
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Finance and Resources, Facilities Management

Sustainable Development Plan

The University of Western Australia Facilities Management

Finance and Resources, Facilities Management

Sustainable Development Plan 2010 - 2013

The University of Western Australia Facilities Management

Operational and technical aspects (principally in Facilities Management)

Policies (to be administered by Faculties, Sections, Schools,.)

Research (Faculties, Research Centres)

Communication and community engagement (all areas)

To develop sub-Plans for Transport (completed), Recycling and Communication and

To support student scholarships in sustainable development research

Sustainable Development Plan 2010 - 2013

The University of Western Australia Facilities Management

High quality, as the pervading criterion for all our activities

Technologically innovative, to maximise our flexibility

Sustainable Development Plan 2010 - 2013

The University of Western Australia Facilities Management

To make UWA an environmentally sustainable community

Develop a University strategic framework for environmental sustainability

By setting and communicating ambitious and realistic goals for all

By achieving excellence in research that can proactively contribute to

By ensuring the lack of full scientific understanding is not used to justify

Commitment across all

By considering sustainable development issues in the Universitys

By seeking engagement and participation from the Universitys

Shared responsibility for

By promoting and encouraging sustainable development ethos to

Benefits being shared by

By fostering sustainable development values in our students and staff,

Development of the Plan

Sustainable Development Plan 2010 - 2013

The University of Western Australia Facilities Management

Structure of the Plan

Sustainable Development Plan 2010 - 2013

The University of Western Australia Facilities Management