NSW Budget Estimates – August 2024 – Environment
PAges 16,57,74
Government
NSW Budget Estimates – August 2024 – Sports
PAges 15,16,20,24,40,50
NSW Budget Estimates – August 2024 – Education
Pages 36, 37
Inquiry into planning system and the impacts of climate change on the environment and communities (2023)
This submission uses a specific case study to analyse the adequacies of the current planning system to assess, review and revoke developments in order to ensure both people and the environment are protected from climate change impacts. It then examines the need for reform of NSW planning system to ensure communities are able to mitigate and adapt to changed conditions.
Public Open Space Strategy for NSW – 2022
The Public Open Space Strategy for NSW provides a framework for implementing policies across Government and contributes to a more joined-up approach to public open space planning and delivery.
The dark side of artificial greening: Plastic turfs as widespread pollutants of aquatic environments
The presence of artificial turf fibers was specifically investigated in river and sea surface waters.A rtificial turf fibers accounted for up to 15% of meso- and macroplastic abundance. Artificial turf fibers were composed of polyethylene (86.3%) and polypropylene (13.7%). Up to 20,000 fibers day−1 and 213,200 fibers km−2 were found in river and sea surface waters. Riverine flux of artificial turf fibers was positively related to rainfall.
Independent review into the design, use and impacts of synthetic turf in public open spaces Final report – NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer
Synthetic turf has become ubiquitous in both public and private settings, and there is interest in understanding the impacts of materials used in its installation. In November 2021, the Hon. Rob Stokes MP, (then) Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, requested the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (CSE) provide expert advice on the use of synthetic turf in public open space in NSW.
Following the Terms of Reference, the Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer (OCSE) has completed its independent review (the Review). To inform the Review, OCSE has drawn on available data and research, commissioned expert analysis, and undertaken consultation with key stakeholders and experts.
October 2022