Caring for the Environment

Our Commitment

Adelaide Shores is committed to mananging our operations in an environmentally sustainable and responsible manner, with an over arching commitment to triple bottom line principles. Our commitment is detailed in our Environmental Sustainability Policy.

Our Journey So Far

Our journey towards Environmental Sustainability is about learning and continuously improving our performance. Adelaide Shores has long been environmentally aware, using reclaimed water to irrigate our Caravan Park, Resort, public golf courses and sports reserves for the past 40 years. Our awareness and understanding of how we can reduce our environmental impact has increased over time. This has been assisted by organisations such as Zero Waste SA and their Resource Efficiency Assistance Program.

In 2008, Adelaide Shores developed a 5-year Environmental Management Plan. The Plan addresses key areas to improve our performance and reduce our environmental impact:

• Energy Use
• Water Use
• Waste Minimisation and Resource Efficiency
• Transport
• Biodiversity
• Noise and Air Quality
• Education and Engagement

Since 2008 Adelaide Shores has steadily worked on implementing the Environmental Management Plan. In order to develop a more long-term strategic approach, in 2011, Adelaide Shores commenced development of an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned with ISO14001:2004. Adelaide Shores is currently pursing Bronze Level Accreditation for our EMS through Business SA’s Green Accreditation Program.

Caring for Our Coast

Adelaide Shores looks after approx one kilometre of coast, including part of West Beach and Coast Park. Adelaide Shores is actively working to restore this coastal habitat by controlling exotic weeds such as African Boxthorn and revegetating the area with indigenous plants. The sand dunes at West Beach provide important habitat and protect the coast from storm damage, indigenous plants are an essential part of this ecosystem. The Coast Park allows the community to enjoy the beauty of the coast without damaging this delicate and critical ecosystem.

Reclaimed Water Use

Adelaide Shores uses the reclaimed water for irrigation throughout the Reserve. The water used is ‘fit for use’ so there are two different qualities used across the reserve with the level of treatment the water has received being dependant on the likely level of human contact with the water. The water is regularly tested to ensure it meets the relevant requirements.

By using recycled water Adelaide Shores reduces the amount of high nutrient water going out in to the sea from the Glenelg Treatment Works, thus reducing the impact on the delicate marine environment near the treatment plant. The use of recycled water also allows greater flexibility in use, ensuring we are able to keep the playing fields and golf course at a high quality and safe standard without impacting on the River Murray and allows irrigation across a wider range of hours. Recycled water taps and hoses are lilac/purple in colour. This water is NOT SUITABLE for drinking or washing vehicles.

Environmental Achievements and Awards

In June 2011 Cafe Neptune achieved Green Table Certification as part of the Restaurant and Catering South Australia: Zero Waste SA: Green Table Pilot Project.

In November 2009, Adelaide Airport Limited awarded Adelaide Shores an Environmental Certificate of Recognition for demonstrating continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Since 2008 the Golf Park has been using E Par, an environmental management program aligned with ISO14001, designed specifically for golf courses.

On 2007 World Environment Day (5 June), the City of West Torrens presented Adelaide Shores with a Business Environment Award for its commitment to restoring coastal habitats within the City.