some policies of the sutherland shire council

I believe this has great relevance to Gunnamatta Bay as it is one of the main areas where environmental scientist carry out these policies.
After completing the test I am carrying out, it will determine whether these policies are acting as a benficial aspect to the Bay.

Environmental policy

Greenhouse Policy
Sutherland Shire Council was one of the first to fully implement the Greenhouse Policy for local government developed by the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils. The Environmental Science & Policy Unit was project manager for implementation of this policy at the council level and has been responsible for follow-up auditing of the success of the implementation of the policy.

Biodiversity Strategy for the Sutherland Shire
One of the key principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) is the conservation of Biodiversity. This strategy aims to guide council in the effective management and conservation of its biodiversity by: identifying the issues associated with biodiversity management; identifying actions for biodiversity management; assigning priority to these actions; identifying responsibility for implementation. This strategy integrates with strategies at a regional, state, and federal level to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to this important area.

Integrated Transport Policy
Motor vehicles are a major source of air pollution in the Sydney region. Increased use of public transport, bicycling, and walking are seen as potential solutions to this ever increasing problem. The Integrated Transport Strategy for the Sutherland Shire aims to facilitate reductions in vehicle dependence, through planning and educational initiatives, including provision of bus/rail interchange facilities, bicycle plans, and pedestrian priority areas. This strategy integrates with other regional and state strategies.

Clean Waters Policy and Clean Waters Management Plan
Water quality has been identified as the number one concern of Shire residents. The Clean Waters Policy sets out what council's objectives are for the management of water, while the Management Plan outlines the actions necessary to achieve these objectives. Initiatives realised under the Management Plan to date include the installation of over 20 water quality control devices, including artificial wetlands, gross pollutant traps and continuous deflection devices, education programs, drainage pit stencilling, and an extensive water quality monitoring program (Strategic Water Monitoring Program) which encompasses 37 subcatchments throughout the Shire.

Contaminated Land Policy and Guidelines
While the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (DUAP) have released guidelines for the management of contaminated land, many councils are still struggling with their application in daily business, resulting in delays and postponement of remediation. To overcome this, Sutherland Shire Council has developed a Contaminated Land Policy, to facilitate the management of contaminated land in the Sutherland Shire. This policy results in increased certainty in the management of such sites, resulting in reduced environmental impacts from such sites.