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Latrobe City endorses policy to guide and support EV charger installation on council land across municipality
Latrobe City Council has endorsed a new policy to guide third-party installation of EV chargers on council land, supporting growing demand and coordinated infrastructure roll-out across the municipality.
At its May council meeting, council endorsed the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure on Council Land Policy. The Policy provides the framework and guidance for third parties to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers on council land. The Policy also supports the coordinated roll-out of EV charging infrastructure across Latrobe City.
Latrobe City Council's new policy boosts EV accessibility with coordinated charger rollout and support for new and existing facilities
EV charging expansion
Electric vehicle growth has been steadily increasing, with 9.64 percent of new car sales in 2024 being EVs, compared to 8.45 percent in 2023 and 3.91 percent in 2022. Plugshare, an EV charging map, shows that there have been 251 charges in the last two years at Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre and 104 charges in the last seven months at the EV charger opposite Victory Park in Traralgon.
Latrobe City Councillor Steph Morgan said this Policy will make electric vehicle charging points even more accessible. "This Policy addresses increased requests about the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure from both companies and users. It creates a strong framework for council to future proof our facilities, as electric vehicles become a lot more common."
"Whether you're local or visiting the area, I encourage people with electric vehicles to utilise the existing charging stations in Latrobe City. We're moving in the right direction, and I look forward to seeing what new charging facilities may be considered in the future," said Councillor Morgan.
Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.
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