Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee

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Responsibilities

• manage Brisbane’s comprehensive parks and open space network including bushland reserves
• protect and enhance Brisbane’s environment including the Brisbane River, waterways, biodiversity, air quality and natural areas
• create new and improved existing parks across Brisbane
• ensure Brisbane is a leading city in energy efficiency and sustainability
• encourage the protection of Brisbane’s native wildlife, such as the koala and platypus
• build Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s most biodiverse capital city
• oversee and manage biosecurity requirements in relation to vegetation
• deliver on the goals in Council’s Brisbane: Clean, Green, Sustainable including natural habitat cover
• partner with the community and businesses and support volunteer organisations in their contribution to the protection and enhancement of Brisbane’s environment
• oversee and manage waste management and resource recovery for Brisbane residents
• ensure citywide litter prevention
• implement the Brisbane Off-Road Cycling Strategy
• maintain and enhance Brisbane's drainage network
• prepare Council and the community to minimise the impact of severe weather and natural disasters
• ensure coordination with the State Emergency Services during localised incident and disaster response activities
• ensure the successful operation of Brisbane Sustainability Agency and City Parklands Services
• deliver on Council’s Olympic Host Contract commitments and obligations relating to the portfolio.