The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (Pretoria) has released draft issues of new documents aimed at improving the environmental sustainability of the city’s built environment. The documents are called the “Draft Green Building Development and Net-zero Carbon Building Policy” and the “Draft Green Building Development and Net-zero Carbon Building By-law.”
The following environmental objectives are listed in the policy document:
Climate resilience and adaptation in building design
Operational energy efficiency and carbon neutrality
Water efficiency in building design and operation
Waste management in building construction and operation
Non-motorised transport support in building design
The public is invited to comment on this proposed new legislation for the city. Any comments should be forwarded to the Office of the Executive Mayor before 8 March 2022
