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Strata committee members, owner occupiers, landlords, renters, strata managers, building managers.

This network and event access is provided free to residents, landlords and property managers managing apartments / multi unit dwellings in the Inner West local government area.

Search by address at Find Your Local Council - Office of Local Government NSW to find your local government area, https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/find-my-council/ if you're unsure. The property address will be required at signup.

  • Be prepared to discuss sustainability at your next AGM - required from 1 July 2025 under NSW Strata Management Act
  • Learn about sustainability infrastructure options including common property energy and water
  • Connect with like-minded committee volunteers and building professionals,
  • Learn of new offerings – government grants and resources,
  • Hear from industry specialists at regular events – face to face or online
  • Learn from each other via networking and potential site visits

  • There will be regular events rotating between online and at the Inner West Sustainability Hub, Prospect Rd Summer Hill and other potential venues
  • A shared Apartment Network project page with dedicated resources for apartment residents and managers..

Recent events

Climate Action Week Sydney 2026
EV Charging for apartments presenters

EV Charging for apartments seminar

This face to face event was held at the Inner West Sustainability Hub in Summer Hill. It was delivered in conjunction with Climate Action Week Sydney 2026 and was open to all strata committee members, current and future EV owners living in apartments in the Inner West of Sydney. Chair of the peak group representing owners corporations., OCN Fred Tuckwell navigated the hows of charging EVs in apartments and what "fair" looks like.
  • EV Charging for Apartments March 12, 2026

    What does fair look like? EV charging in existing strata

    • Understanding the 5 steps to EV readiness
    • Common scenarios for private and shared charging
    • Can a strata committee reject an EV charging request?
    • Fire safety and insurance considerations

    Fred Tuckwell, Chair, Owners Corporation Network

    Learnings from the 2025 NSW EV ready buildings grant & program updates

    Dan Wigmore, Engagement Officer Transport Electrification, NSW DCCEEW

    EV charging investigation resources

    Sonya Williams, Inner West Council

    Scroll down to view presentation slides below

Latest news


The Driven article 18 March 2026

'It can be done" Australia's biggest strata fitout proves EV charging in apartments is possible.

Newtown strata property featured on Channel 9 News as first installation of Solar for Apartment Residents grants 7 Oct 2025


Contact Us

For any questions or suggestions, contact us below:

Contact Information
Name Sonya Williams, Renewable Energy Innovation Officer
Phone 02 9392 5932
Email sonya.williams@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Network event presentations and recordings


November 17, 2025 Webinar

This lunchtime network webinar featured Council presenters from community sustainability and resource recovery and a successful solar case study from the Treasurer of a Lilyfield strata property

Inner West Apartment Network resources

NSW Solar for Apartment Resident Grants eligibility



Welcome and network overview - Jon Stiebel Urban Sustainability Manager, Inner West Council

Sonya Williams presentation

William Anstee Presentation

Q&A session solar grants

Aimee Cho presentation

Grant & trial opportunities


Free energy saving equipment loans

Education resources

Education resources

Waste / Recycling / FOGO offerings

Water offerings

EV charging