Our Vision
To foster a local community that can live sustainably and adapt to climate change
The residents of Dora Creek are committed to achieving this vision through the implementation of our Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP). Beyond their own actions, the group has also pledged to build partnerships with other organisations to take action on climate change to help the community prepare and adapt.
You can download a copy of the Dora Creek SNAP and/or a copy of our information leaflet.
You can download a copy of the Dora Creek SNAP and/or a copy of our information leaflet.
Priority Actions
- Improve stormwater drainage and floodways
- Strengthen flood warning systems
- Support a volunteer emergency planning network to support elderly and less able community members
- Replant cleared areas to prevent erosion
- Work with Council on development, planning and management issues
- Involve groups such as schools, clubs and churches in awareness raising activities
Progress So Far
The group has already taken major steps forward.
- Volunteer Neighbourhood Coordinators have been established in 7 precincts of Dora Creek
- Three neighbourhood newsletters have been produced and distributed
- Emergency Ready Workshop held
- Impacts of climate change on insurance workshop held
- Improved local emergency procedures (eg Baker St flood evacuation contacts and keys) developed
- Successful Environmental Education Grant bid to work with Dora Creek Public School
- Working with Council to reduce the risk of flooding in Dora Creek - Read our case study here.
