9 - 2017 - ISCouncil

Bayswater Sustainability Report

Bayswater Sustainability Report

The Bayswater Level Crossing Removal Project was the first project completed under the Level Crossing Removal Program to be certified with a sustainability rating. The project received a ‘Leading’ IS Design Rating with an unprecedented score of 93.5 out of 110, and has set a new industry benchmark in sustainable delivery.

The project established many sustainability initiatives, including:

  • project-wide LED lighting
  • altered rail track alignment
  • use of a dewatering centrifuge to reduce water consumption
  • selection and use of high performing sustainable materials.

This sustainability report provides information on the environmental, economic and social performance indicators and performance outcomes achieved on the Bayswater Level Crossings Removal Project.

Click here to download the report.

New Zealand Transport Agency becomes a member and will trial the IS rating scheme

New Zealand Transport Agency becomes a member and will trial the IS rating scheme

The Transport Agency will commence a trial of the IS rating scheme in late 2017 on a small number of projects to gain working knowledge of its application. This represents a change from the Transport Agency position of having a watching brief of the ISCA tool to becoming an ISCA member and undertaking trials. This will support medium term plans to develop a robust and long term Environmental Strategy, which will provide more direction around sustainability rating tools. The Transport Agency remains committed to the continued application of Greenroads certification to high value state highway projects.

See the full press release by Harry Wilson, Director Safety and Environment Group

New Zealand Transport Agency becomes a member and will trial the IS rating scheme

New Zealand Transport Agency becomes a member and will trial the IS rating scheme

The Transport Agency will commence a trial of the IS rating scheme in late 2017 on a small number of projects to gain working knowledge of its application. This represents a change from the Transport Agency position of having a watching brief of the ISCA tool to becoming an ISCA member and undertaking trials. This will support medium term plans to develop a robust and long term Environmental Strategy, which will provide more direction around sustainability rating tools. The Transport Agency remains committed to the continued application of Greenroads certification to high value state highway projects.

See the full press release by Harry Wilson, Director Safety and Environment Group