Yarra Ranges Council has been working community members in Steels Creek to enhance resilience in the face of power outages and weather related disasters.
The Steels Creek community centre has been upgraded with 7.36kW (Kilowatt) solar panels, a 22kWh (Kilowatt-hour) battery system and a generator plug-in point enabling it to serve as an emergency hub during times of need.
This project is part of the Preparing Australian Communities initiative and the Resilient Buildings Project, which focuses on installing solar panels, batteries, LED lighting, and generator plug-ins at key locations across the region.
With this upgrade, the centre is now equipped to provide essential services during power outages, such as access to toilets , a functional kitchen, and device charging.
MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/Latest-news/Solar-and-battery-Upgrade-enhances-Steels-Creek-Community-Centre
