The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) has renewed its partnership with the Environment Protection Authority SA (EPA), to support better environmental outcomes through policy and regulation improvement.
The partnership agreement has been extended through to 2026.
LGASA CEO, Clinton Jury, said that councils across the state work closely with the EPA on a range of environmental issues and that as the peak body for local government it was important to set clear standards for representation.
“LGA South Australia is pleased to renew our commitment to better align local and state policy objectives in areas of common interest like the Container Deposit Scheme and climate adaptation and to also be a leading voice for our sector on environmental issues,” Mr Jury said.
“Councils and the EPA have roles and responsibilities which complement each other to protect and preserve the environment in our local communities, and ongoing collaboration is key to seeing continued improvement, growth and success in this space.
“This renewed partnership agreement holds our organisations accountable to one another, giving confidence to councils and communities that decision-making will be driven by open, clear communication and meaningful engagement between the LGA and EPA.”
EPA Chief Executive, Jon Gorvett, said that he was delighted to renew the collaborative partnership with LGASA.
“Local government plays a vital role in South Australian communities when it comes to our environmental protection framework, and our partnership recognises this,” Mr Gorvett said.
“The EPA is committed to consulting and engaging with councils on legislative and policy reforms that impact local government and endeavouring to seek solutions.
“This partnership will continue to strengthen that, ensuring the EPA will continue to provide timely advice and relevant information to these key organisations.”
Featured image: LGASA CEO, Clinton Jury and EPA Chief Executive, Jon Gorvett. Image credit: Local Government Association South Australia.
