Project Description
Piney Lakes, Winthrop
The Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre (PLEEC) is a venue available for hire by the local community and is a place for environmental education. We aim to promote environmental awareness, respect for Noongar Boodja and encourage positive behavioural change towards sustainable living practices.
Making a Booking
CONTACT
Janet McGinty
PHONE
(08) 9364 0791
janet.mcginty@melville.wa.gov.au
People

ACROD parking onsite or within 200m of the venue’s entrance
ACROD toilet facilities
Universal accessibility (i.e. ramps, lifts, automatic or push-button doors)
Acknowledgement of traditional owners displayed, or Aboriginal cultural content visible
Child playground or dedicated child area
Planet

Recycling of venue waste
Public transport within a 10-minute walk
Solar/wind/thermal electricity generation onsite
Low energy lighting and appliances
Building automation system for lighting and temperature control
Use of “Green Energy” options for power purchased from Synergy (or equivalent)
Native or waterwise plants at the venue
Rain water harvesting
E-advertising instead of paper or printed promotional materials
Environmentally friendly policies listed around the venue to educate guests
Sustainability education programs offered
Water recycled for gardens
Venue or organisation carbon offsets activities
Pocket

Local Government
Insurance provided for hirer