The ACT Government has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions for the Territory by 2045 and 2040 for Government emissions. Transitioning to a zero-emission bus fleet is a key component to achieving the ACT Government’s zero emissions targets and achieving a sustainable future for the city through a clean, healthy and attractive public transport service.

Transport Canberra engaged WSP to deliver a Zero-Emission Transition Plan to transition Transport Canberra’s bus fleet to zero-emission. Phase 1 of the transition is focusing on identifying and evaluating the preferred scenario(s) for transitioning the fleet to achieve the emission targets and developing the transition plan required. WSP is providing technical analysis for the following:

1. Baseline analysis to assess the current bus network and operations, policy, strategy and regulation; understand stakeholders’ issues (including the workforce); and identify relevant opportunities, risks and constraints to consider in the transition plan;
2. Technology analysis to understand current and emerging technology for achieving zero emissions in buses, including fuels (battery electric, biofuel and hydrogen fuel cell), the requirements for production, storage and distribution of energy and fuel and the status of the market and industry in supplying and supporting zero emission bus transition;
3. Scenarios evaluation, using an agreed evaluation framework that considers the technological, operational, financial, economic, social and procurement aspects, as well as other parameters, as identified in previous tasks;
4. Transition plan development for the preferred scenario(s), considering all aspects above as well as other important elements to consider during implementation such as planning for stakeholder engagement, funding and investment.

Upon completion, the resulting transition plan for the preferred scenario(s) will provide Transport Canberra with a holistic guide towards achieving a zero-emission fleet by 2040.

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Comprising one of Queensland’s most environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment plants, a centre for research and a community recreation reserve, this project has set new benchmarks for innovation and sustainability.

Located in Logan, one of Queensland’s fastest growing areas, the Cedar Grove Environmental Centre (CGEC) is catering for a rapidly expanding population as well as the environment.

As part of a public/private-sector partnership, WSP was commissioned by Logan City Council to deliver a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) achieving net environmental benefits. Community and environmental uses now account for 95% of the 204-hectare site, which boasts vegetation corridors, public amenities and a walking track set on the Logan River. This is Queensland’s first WWTP to provide environmental benefits thanks to a combination of membrane bioreactor technology, constructed wetlands, catchment restoration and biodiversity offset planting. The area is home to 120,000 native trees and shrubs, as well as over 20 bird species.

To deliver the project, WSP provided services involving design visualisation tools (utilised for design and operability reviews); structural design; electrical design, pre-commissioning and commissioning; instrumentation and controls design; development of 3D interactive operation and maintenance system; odour and noise assessments; cultural heritage assessment; environmental assessment and management; ecological assessment and management; compliance management; rehabilitation works; and operational management plan for the wider site.

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We are supporting Growthpoint in their goal of achieving zero emissions targets with future focused solutions for their national portfolio of building assets.

Growthpoint has significantly accelerated its target of achieving Net Zero emissions across their operationally controlled office assets and corporate activities. With a new target of 2025, the initial target of 2050 has been fast-tracked by 25 years.

This has been made possible with a strategic approach to identifying areas for improvement in energy efficiency, onsite solar solutions and offsite renewables.

WSP was engaged to provide an analysis of the energy performance of Growthpoint’s office portfolio, including energy audits of nine buildings. Our role involved identifying and quantifying cost and energy savings and assisting with the development and visualisation of pathways to meet goals.

Solutions included:

• Energy efficiency equipment upgrades
• Use of onsite renewables
• Transition to 100% offsite renewable energy for residual energy needs
• Offsetting gas and corporate emissions

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