As part of the Joint Organisation Net Zero Acceleration (JONZA) program, the ISJO in collaboration with the eight Joint Organisations undertaking the JONZA program partnered with Astrolabe Group to develop a practical guidance framework for councils delivering Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) on public land.

Funded by the NSW Government Net Zero Transport Team, this initiative supports councils in progressing toward net zero emissions by providing guidance for development of dedicated EVCI policies enabling councils to advocate for an increased uptake of zero-emissions transport.

The project was in response to a key challenge identified by regional councils, that inconsistent internal processes and varying levels of capacity to deliver EVCI effectively have led to barriers that can prohibit further EVCI deployment across council managed public land.

To address this, Astrolabe conducted desktop research and stakeholder engagement to understand current practices, identify policy gaps, and explore leading practices other councils have employed to deliver EVCI on public lands to inform the development of the Local Government guidelines.

The resulting guidance framework includes a suite of information designed to help councils

• Identify suitable public land for EVCI deploymen
• Develop EVCI policies or enhance existing policy frameworks 
• Navigate internal approval processes for effective delivery of EVCI
• Engage with Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and electricity networks
• Deliver infrastructure that meets community expectations and regional net zero goals 

The guidance framework was designed to be adaptable for different council contexts and accounts for varying levels of EVCI experience and exposure, resource capacity and policy maturity.

This resource is intended for any council staff involved in managing the decision-making process regarding EVCI installations on public land including business units such as planning, infrastructure, sustainability, and economic development.

To access a full copy of our EVCI on Public Land – Local Government Guidance please click here.