The City of Sydney has voted unanimously to require all newly built residential, commercial, hotels, and serviced apartment buildings to be all-electric, following the example of the ACT and Victoria governments. The new rules will apply to offices over 1,000 square meters and hotels with over 100 rooms.
They will come into effect from January 1, 2027, building on earlier indoor air quality provisions.
Climate and health organisers praised the council's action to protect the environment and people's health.
“Doctors for the Environment Australia thanks City of Sydney for putting the health of residents first,” Dr Shaun Watson, a neurologist in Sydney and board member of Doctors for the Environment Australia.
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