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The schemes will help generate power for things such as EV charge points in those car parks, as well as the leisure centres themselves. If successful the pilot could be rolled out to other council-owned sites in the two districts.
Councillor Elisabeth Malvisi, Conservative cabinet member for environment at Babergh s rainbow administration, said: The introduction of solar carport technology in Sudbury really demonstrates our forward-looking approach for our towns. We want to see them thrive, and lead the way when it comes to clean growth and tech – and this is one of the ways we’re doing just that.
“Suffolk, and Babergh, are a natural fit for solar, receiving more sun hours on average than the rest of the UK. I hope this project will help to ensure Babergh continues to be a place people are proud to live and work.”
The schemes will help generate power for things such as EV charge points in those car parks, as well as the leisure centres themselves. If successful the pilot could be rolled out to other council-owned sites in the two districts.
Councillor Elisabeth Malvisi, Conservative cabinet member for environment at Babergh s rainbow administration, said: The introduction of solar carport technology in Sudbury really demonstrates our forward-looking approach for our towns. We want to see them thrive, and lead the way when it comes to clean growth and tech – and this is one of the ways we’re doing just that.
“Suffolk, and Babergh, are a natural fit for solar, receiving more sun hours on average than the rest of the UK. I hope this project will help to ensure Babergh continues to be a place people are proud to live and work.”
Warren Smyth, chief executive of Abbeycroft said: As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we reinvest any operating financial surpluses into the facilities and services that we operate. During this incredibly challenging year we ve already used our own reserves to ensure that we can continue to support the health and wellbeing of the whole community. Physical activity will be key to the nation s recovery from this pandemic, so we look forward to welcoming residents back to enjoy safe, regular exercise in great facilities.
However, concerns were raised by some cabinet members over the amount of cash being supplied - particularly when budgets for the authority were already proving tight as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Warren Smyth, chief executive of Abbeycroft said: As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we reinvest any operating financial surpluses into the facilities and services that we operate. During this incredibly challenging year we ve already used our own reserves to ensure that we can continue to support the health and wellbeing of the whole community. Physical activity will be key to the nation s recovery from this pandemic, so we look forward to welcoming residents back to enjoy safe, regular exercise in great facilities.
However, concerns were raised by some cabinet members over the amount of cash being supplied - particularly when budgets for the authority were already proving tight as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.