Volunteer community groups in the Northern Grampians Shire will be the recipients of solar PV systems with five buildings to score the upgrades.
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The beneficiaries of the $9.2 million Solar on Public Buildings program, which helps put solar systems on community buildings across Victoria, were announced in August by Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford.
Ms Pulford said the upgrades are in line with the state government's steps towards reducing emissions.
"This is a great example of how we're delivering real action on climate change in the Northern Grampians Shire by investing in local projects that will help our communities build thriving and sustainable futures," she said.
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"This is a terrific outcome for the community, the environment and our hardworking volunteer committees who are the backbone of small communities across Victoria."
"Our strong investment in renewable energy and solar panels is creating local jobs, reducing power bills and helping us achieve our ambitious emissions reduction targets."
As part of the initial rollout of the program in the Northern Grampians five public buildings will receive the upgrades including:
- Emu Public Hall & Recreation Reserve
- Great Western Public Hall
- Kooreh Memorial Hall
- Paradise Hall Reserve
- Slaty Creek Hall Reserve
The five community spaces will receive solar panels and battery installations.
The program was first trialled in Gippsland from 2017 to 2019 and led to solar systems being installed on 69 public buildings on public land, with the program being rolled out across the state over the next two years.
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