Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee
Committee membership
| Chair | Councillor Tracy Davis |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chair | Councillor Kim Marx |
| Shadow Chair | Councillor Steve Griffiths |
| Members | Councillor Alex Givney Councillor Trina Massey Councillor Steve Toomey |
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee will be to:
- protect and enhance Brisbane’s environment including the Brisbane River, waterways, biodiversity, air quality and natural areas
- create new and improve existing parks across the city
- 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
- deliver on Council's target to reach 40% natual habitat cover by 2031
- partner with the community and businesses to enhance the environment
- support volunteer organisations in their contribution to the protection and enhancement of Brisbane’s environment
- enhance waterway health and access as well as managing flood resilience
- ensure environmental risks are minimised
- manage the city’s comprehensive parks and open space network including bushland reserves
- implement the Brisbane Off-Road Cycling Strategy.