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Published on 11 June 2025
Solar panels and batteries will be installed at key community sites in Pyrenees Shire, improving community energy resilience, reliability and reducing power bills.
The three projects are:
Pyrenees Shire Council CEO Jim Nolan said the Lexton Community Hub and Waubra Recreation Reserve would have improved reliable and affordable electricity supplies after Ausnet provided $500,000 through its Community Benefits Fund.
“Works at Council’s Beaufort office and the Beeripmo Centre will also help support these venues at times of an emergency response when extended power outages occur,” Mr Nolan said.
“Our two community hubs are vital community assets but have been prone to electrical disruptions, particularly at times of peak use, so these upgrades will help ensure these outages are kept to a minimum.”