Help shape our response to climate change
Council has created a new Climate Change Plan 2026-2031 to help make Maroondah greener, safer, better connected and more sustainable for everyone. The Plan aims to make Council’s work and services stronger against climate change and to help cut down on emissions.
The Plan also aims to help people in Maroondah cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and get better at dealing with the impacts of climate change.
Have your say
- How concerned are you about climate change?
- What can Council do to help you lower emissions and be prepared for climate change?
- See what Council is planning and comment on our draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2031 .
Background
Council has recognised the importance of addressing climate change for decades. Since 2011/12, Council has reduced emissions by 69% from Council operations. But we won’t stop there and we know that when communities work together everyone benefits.
Impacts and risks
The impacts of climate change will affect the health and resilience of Maroondah. Read our FAQs, on this page, for more information.
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Impacts of climate change:
- Increasing average temperatures
- More very hot days
- Longer fire seasons with more high fire danger days
- More storm and flooding events
- Less annual rainfall
Climate change risks to Council and our community:
- Power and communications outages
- More frequent periods of drought and water restrictions
- Increased energy and water costs
- Health impacts of heat and storm events
- Higher cost of living and food insecurity
- Higher insurance costs
Being climate ready
We’re here for you because we care about our community. Our draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2031 is just one of the ways we’re showing our commitment. The steps we’re taking to tackle climate change will help both Council and everyone in our community.
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- Clean air
- Trees and shading
- Increased physical activity
- Self-sufficient clean energy
- Better heating and cooling
- Lower energy and water costs
- Walkable neighbourhoods
- Healthy ecosystems
- Clean water
- Accessible parks and reserves
- Cooler cities
- Less reliance on the energy grid
- Better physical and mental health
- Stay safe during heat waves
- More active transport
- Ready for extreme weather and power outages
- Connected communities
- Energy efficient buildings
What you can do now
Every small act makes a difference. Tell us what you are already doing to help, make a pledge or you can 'like' a comment you support from other folks below. (max 140 characters).
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29 November, 2025
Leeann says:
Dont clean with wipes at local public buildings
Small things
Expensive changes and policies
Expensive bin lids
29 November, 2025
Elizabeth says:
Street battery storage to hold the excess power created by rooftop solar. It could be used by local homes at night. Reducing power bills.
28 November, 2025
Jen says:
Keep domestic cats indoors 24/7 to protect native wildlife.
23 November, 2025
vance says:
Use large spreading trees (eg oak) on non-power sides of the street to provide shade and oxygen
22 November, 2025
Howard says:
Share experiences with changing to an all-electric, efficient home to show others how to cut their energy bills.
21 November, 2025
Vicki says:
We have installed solar panel and feel that the rebate for that power is just not enough. We are unable to afford a battery at the moment bu
14 November, 2025
Liz says:
Street trees that have been made ineffective by terrible pruning can be replaced with shorter growing species with a wide spread for walkabl
14 November, 2025
Liz says:
Ensure our 3 waterway habitat corridors are kept clean and protected from litter and water contamination through education and enforcement
14 November, 2025
Liz says:
Energy efficient buildings should have exterior vegetation to assist in preventing heat sinks in areas without trees.
14 November, 2025
Liz says:
Allow elderly to park for more than 3 hours at shopping centers on days over 36 deg, as they may not have airconditioning not keeping cool
14 November, 2025
Liz says:
Get Council involved in push back against "better building smarter choices" which does not allow for mature tree retention on blocks in Maro
14 November, 2025
Liz says:
get the State govt, to allow for smaller diameter pruning of street trees around low voltage power lines, South Australia has already doneit
Further information
If you have any queries in relation to this consultation, please contact us on 1300 88 22 33 or 9298 4598 or email sustainability@maroondah.vic.gov.au
