The 15 member councils of the Central Local Government Region of South Australia (Legatus Group) and SA’s leading sustainability education NGO KESAB have combined to develop the Regional SA Waste Forum & Workshop: “Community Initiatives Supporting Waste and Recycling for a Circular Economy”.
This two-day event 27-28 May 2022 will focus on how Councils and Community can work together to reduce waste to landfill and add value to the services provided within Regional SA. The event will be held at The Vale – Watervale’s new Community Centre.
The Legatus Group have recently released the regions 2021-2026 Waste and Resources Recovery Strategy (WRRS) and Action Plan which can be found at https://legatus.sa.gov.au/waste/
This followed a report managed by the Legatus Group on Waste Management Infrastructure for South Australian Regional Councils to assist with future actions regarding Waste Management.
Simon Millcock, the Legatus Group CEO says, “For the first-time regional councils are now required to set regionally appropriate and progressive waste diversion targets. The forum and workshop will discuss some of the identified projects to leverage advocacy and collaboration activities to deliver targeted outcomes for the regions.”
Friday’s session 1pm – 4pm will focus on the role of Local Government and Saturdays session 10am – 1pm will focus on Community Involvement. Speakers include Michaela Heinson, Associate Director, Economic Growth and Sustainability, Green Industries SA, Tim Hackett, QSE Manager, Henschke Wines & Wine Industry Sustainable Packaging Alliance and Lou Chalmer Agroecologist. The full program and registrations can be found at: 2022RegionalSAWasteRecForumWkshp_KESAB_Legatus_May2022
Plus, there will be an informal dinner on the Friday night at Martindale Farm and site tour of Penobscot Farm on the Saturday afternoon.
“KESAB is thrilled to a part of this important regional waste and community focused forum. With more than 50 years experience working in SA on litter and sustainability education and proudly running our volunteer-based Road Watch program and the regional Sustainable Communities Awards (formerly Tidy Towns), KESAB’s knows the importance of a joined up and collaborative approach between community and councils to local issues, and we look forward to productive and interesting discussions” KESAB CEO Wendy Bevan said.
For further information please contact Simon Millcock Legatus Group CEO 0407819000 ceo@legatus.sa.gov.au
