Wollongong City Council has doubled down on its carbon emissions reductions stance, and is poised to set itself a target of 2030 by which to reduce its carbon emissions to zero.
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The council in September voted to defer its decision on setting a target of 2050 for the council, and the city, to reach zero net emissions.
Community consultation had since delivered 446 responses - and many wanted action sooner, in the form of a more ambitious target.
On Monday the matter will once again come before a council meeting - but this time with a "statement" recommendation that council itself reach the zero emissions target is reached by 2030, with the city's target staying at 2050.
Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery said the target fit with the pledge struck by the Global Convenant of Mayors.
"It is more of an aspiration target but it's on the agenda," Cr Bradbery said.
"Every one of us at the present time - especially Wollongong City Council - has heeded the message that's coming through at all levels.
Every one of us has heeded the message that there needs to be drastic and immediate action
- Gordon Bradbery
"There needs to be drastic and immediate action."
Cr Bradbery said he was happy for council to be making a statement and leading the way.
"Council doesn't have control over the city's greenhouse gas emissions, but we're making it clear that where we can as a council, we'll do we're going to do our bit," he said.
"We'll also liaise with other organisations in the city to see how we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions even sooner."
Council's powers to influence industry and residents are limited. The industrial sector is responsible for 72 per cent of Wollongong's emissions, while the residential sector creates 20 per cent of Wollongong's emissions, and council operations - including Whytes Gully tip - equate to less than five per cent.
Council plans to cut about 47,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) from Whytes Gully by building a 1MW renewable power station.
The council is also counting on 17,000 tonnes of CO2-e to be reduced from its new FOGO (food organics, garden organics) waste collection scheme, which is still in its trial phase.