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Council on track to meet 2026 emission reduction target
Warrnambool City Council is one of 46 Victorian Councils to sign on to VECO, the Victorian Energy Collaboration, the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia.
VECO, led by Darebin City Council in Melbourne’s north, will provide 45 per cent of all Victorian Councils’ electricity requirements with 100 per cent renewables, reducing greenhouse emissions by 260,000 tonnes of C02-e every year.
Provided by Red Energy, the 240GWh of clean power is equivalent to powering 48,000 homes with renewables or removing the emissions from 90,000 cars every year.
Initiated by and facilitated with the Victorian Greenhouse Alliances, VECO recognises the benefits of renewable energy for the environment and the economy.
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Council ahead of schedule for 2026 renewable energy goal
Warrnambool City Council is one of 46 Victorian Councils to sign on to VECO, the Victorian Energy Collaboration, the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia.
VECO, led by Darebin City Council in Melbourne’s north, will provide 45 per cent of all Victorian Councils’ electricity requirements with 100 per cent renewables, reducing greenhouse emissions by 260,000 tonnes of C02-e every year.
Provided by Red Energy, the 240GWh of clean power is equivalent to powering 48,000 homes with renewables or removing the emissions from 90,000 cars every year.
Initiated by and facilitated with the Victorian Greenhouse Alliances, VECO recognises the benefits of renewable energy for the environment and the economy.
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First sod turned on Riverfront Activation project
Works to upgrade Horsham’s riverfront pathways are set to be completed within the next 12 months, after Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack turned the first sod on Monday to start construction on the first of the region’s much-anticipated Riverfront Activation projects.
Horsham Rural City Council successfully applied for both state and federal government to enhance and activate the Wimmera River Precinct and its link to the Central Activity District of Horsham.
“We appreciate the Commonwealth Government’s contribution of $1.65 million and also the Victorian Government grant of $500,000. Council is contributing funding of $850,000 towards this first stage,” Mayor Robyn Gulline said.
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Nature and Water Play Park funding secured
Horsham Rural City Council has secured $2.1 million from Sport and Recreation Victoria to develop the region’s first Nature and Water Play Park.
Located at Horsham’s riverfront precinct, the park will be free and accessible for all ages and capabilities, all year round.
The concept is part of the broader City to River Masterplan to activate the riverfront.
Mayor Robyn Gulline said attracting significant funding for local projects was a major win for the Wimmera.
Sport and Recreation Victoria’s contribution came via its Community Sport Infrastructure Stimulus Program while $350,000 has been allocated from the Commonwealth Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program.
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Mayor thanks volunteers
Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Cr Robyn Gulline is using National Volunteer Week, May 17 to 23, to reflect on the important role volunteers have played in the region over the past year.
“Volunteering is known to have health and wellbeing benefits. It helps people feel part of the community, can relieve stress, and gives people purpose,” Cr Gulline said.
“In our municipality volunteers fill many important roles including as committee members of our regional halls, ushers at the Horsham Town Hall and delivery of Meals on Wheels to the elderly.
“We would like to invite our volunteers to join us for morning tea to say thank you, and to acknowledge their contributions over the past two years.”