TWO-and-a-half million dollars from the Federal Government’s Community Energy Upgrades Fund is being funnelled into the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre to cover the cost of a new two-stage heat pump system.<\/p>\n
The pump will heat the centre’s indoor pools and the airspace, and is expected to use much less gas, saving ratepayers about $480,000 annually.<\/p>\n
“From swimming lessons and swim squad, to water aerobics and rehab, or even a play on the iconic frog slide, our Aquatic Centre caters for a really diverse group of people,” said Member for Ballarat Catherine King.<\/p>\n
“This funding for a new heat pump system means that running the centre will now be $480,000 cheaper every year which is great news for council, and great news for ratepayers.<\/p>\n
“This project will cut emissions, cut running costs and allow those savings to be used for other services that benefit our community.”<\/p>\n
City of Ballarat mayor Cr Tracey Hargraves said the Federal funding injection will have long-term environmental and financial benefits.<\/p>\n
“The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre is one of the largest users of energy in our region, and this upgrade will not only future-proof the facility, but also contribute to Ballarat’s target of reaching zero emissions in the coming years,” she said.<\/p>\n
“I want to thank the Australian Government for the financial support of this important project.”<\/p>\n
A statement from the City of Ballarat said the project will lay the foundation for future energy-efficient upgrades.<\/p>\n
“This includes centralised cooling and dehumidification systems, which would further improve the comfort of visitors, as well as reducing operating costs even further,” the statement said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TWO-and-a-half million dollars from the Federal Government’s Community Energy Upgrades Fund is being funnelled into the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre to cover the cost of a new two-stage heat pump system. The pump will heat the centre’s indoor pools and the airspace, and is expected to use much less gas, saving ratepayers about $480,000 […]<\/p>\n