Environment
Protecting our environment is important to us and is a part of our management plan because we value it so highly. Please click on this link to view our Environmental Management Plan. We ask clients of the marina to read it as this plan is strictly enforced. Fenwicks is an EPA Licensed site.
Fenwicks Marina has been awarded a "Clean Marinas Australia" status. This is a national, voluntary accreditation system for marinas, yacht clubs, boat clubs, slipways, boatyards and associated industry operators across Australia.
In 2009 Fenwicks Marina participated in the Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program. Fenwicks joined the program with a view to reduce our impact on the environment and reduce energy costs. The marina was assessed by consultants from Global Sustainability Initiatives and their recommendations were implemented throughout the year. This has resulted in an energy saving of 15802 kWh and greenhouse gas savings 12.9 tonnes CO2 per year.
- Click here to read Case Study 1
- Click here to read Case Study 2
In 2008 Fenwicks received an Achievement Award within the Environmental Sustainability category from the NSW Government Sustainability Green Globe Awards.
A waste water treatment plant was commissioned in 2004. In the first year of operation Fenwicks reduced its use of Sydney water by 75%, saving 650,000 litre of water.
The use of recycled water has resulted in a saving of approximately 1,950,000 litres over a 3 year period.
Fenwicks also participate in the Streamwatch Programme conducted by Sydney Water. In 2007, we were awarded the “Outstanding Water Monitoring Group for 2007”.
