The CRJO works to deliver a wide range of projects in collaboration with members and state agency partners. See below for some of our current initiatives.
The CRJO has developed an Underground Petroleum Storage Site (UPSS) inspection and regulation training package. Onsite footage of UPSS inspections and compliance requirements give councils a comprehensive overview the necessary steps in managing these sites. This short presentation is a...
The Food Donation Network aims to connect supermarkets that have excess food with charities that provide food relief services. This connection will increase food donation in regional communities, with the benefit of diverting food waste from regional landfills and alleviating issues ass...
The CRJO works with the Eaton Gorge Theatre Company and Environmentors to deliver an annual program of waste education sessions to primary and secondary schools across the region. Get in touch with our Waste and Resource Recovery team if you would like to know more or sign your school u...
The CRJO is developing a spatial data mapping tool to assist Councils identify land parcels and sites containing unknown or legacy contamination substances of a combustible or accelerant nature that pose a hazard risk. The mapping tool will allow Councils to identify current and past bu...
The CRJO is coordination a program of household chemical collections for member councils and their communities. The NSW EPA is subsidising 50% of the costs of these events and the CRJO is negotiating with Paintback to secure an extra contribution for the disposal costs for paints. The p...
The CRJO is working with member councils to develop a model Contaminated Land Policy. It is designed as a model for Councils to consider when developing their own Contaminated Land Policy. The Policy provides guidance about land contamination and its effects on human health and the envi...
The Simtable Project will deliver a state-of-the-art digital tool that can be used to engage communities in localised place-based emergency information sessions. These sessions will raise the awareness of existing and future natural hazards, identify vulnerable populations and assets an...
The Blueprint for a Resilient South East NSW Project will provide a range of proven and practical tools for councils, busineses and communities across the region to fast track their resilience journeys. Together we will support and build resilience through effective linkages and actions...
The Canberra Region Climate Resilient Homes Toolkit includes guidance for officials and community members to protect community housing and assets in the case of future climate events. This project is being delivered in collaboration with the Insurance Council of Australia, the Minderoo ...
