Energy Saving Projects

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Council is investing in a greener future through a $1.7M commitment to energy saving projects over the next two years.

Investment in Energy Savings Projects will deliver numerous benefits for the city including a reduced reliance on gas and electricity by slashing energy usage through smarter technology and utilising the free energy of the sun.

The five parts to the Energy Savings Projects are:

  • Civic Centre Lighting Upgrade
  • WWCC Solar Project
  • Tarcutta Truck Stop Lighting Upgrade
  • Museum Energy Savings Project
  • Airport Energy Savings Project

Wagga Wagga City Council has worked with the NSW Government Office of Environment and Heritage to develop technical specifications and solutions.

The five projects are funded and delivered by Wagga Wagga City Council.

Wagga Wagga City Council Solar Project - Execution Phase - June 2020

Solar photovoltaic installation:

  • Civic Theatre roof
  • Civic Centre building roof
  • Livestock Marketing Centre Pump House

Civic Centre lighting upgrade - December 2020

Existing lighting in the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, the Museum’s Historic Council Chambers site, Glass Gallery and the Wagga City Library will be replaced with new energy efficient LED lighting.

LED lighting reduces maintenance, improves lighting quality and slashes energy usage.

Estimated annual savings are $56,000.

Lighting Upgrade at Tarcutta Truck Stop - Planning Phase - December 2020

Scope of works to be developed.

Energy savings at the Museum of the Riverina - Initiation phase - November 2021

Install solar photovoltaic and LED lighting at the Museum of the Riverina, (Botanic Gardens Site) in conjunction with the current redevelopment project

Energy Savings at the Wagga Wagga Airport - Initiation phase - December 2021

Solar photovoltaic and lighting upgrade at the airport terminal building. The final scope of works will be based on the Airport Master Plan.

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