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Latrobe City Council secures battery backup to boost community energy resilience at Moe/Newborough and Churchill
Latrobe City Council will install battery systems at Moe/Newborough and Churchill leisure centres to boost outage resilience, supported by Victoria's Neighbourhood Battery Program for climate and community safety.
Latrobe City Council has secured grant funding for battery storage installation at Latrobe Leisure Moe/Newborough and Churchill in Round Two of the Victorian government's $42 million 100 Neighbourhood Battery Program.
Battery backups at Moe/Newborough and Churchill leisure centres will boost energy resilience and community safety during outages, thanks to Victorian government funding
Resilient energy hubs
The new systems will provide backup power for critical power and lighting circuits for up to two days, with capacity to charge from solar to extend their duration. Climate change and extreme weather events are an increased risk to electricity infrastructure in Latrobe City. The energy backup systems will act as energy resilient hubs for community members to access in the event of extended grid outages.
Both locations were selected following detailed feasibility and business case work. The project is part of a joint initiative led by the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance in partnership with 10 regional councils, with support from the Gippsland Alliance for Climate Action.
Empowering local energy
Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Dale Harriman was thankful for the funding secured. "This grant funding is an important step towards making Latrobe Leisure Moe/Newborough and Churchill more energy-efficient, resilient and sustainable spaces for the community."
"Council is proud to be leading the facilitation of local energy solutions that create long-term environmental and financial benefits and demonstrate a model for others to follow. We are grateful to the Victorian government for their support and look forward to the successful completion of the project in 2026," said the Mayor.
Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.
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