Solar pool heating is completed

Gosford Council has been told that the installation of solar pool heating has been completed at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

Gosford Council's director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams' report to Council on Tuesday, March 26, stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre was one of Council's top 10 energy using sites.

The project involved the installation of solar thermal collectors on the Centre's roof which provide the primary source of heat, with heat pumps and gas used as a backup.

"The cost savings are estimated to be approximately $54,000 per annum giving the project a 2.6 year simple payback.

"The project is also estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 139 tonnes CO2-equivalent per annum," he wrote.

Mr Williams stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre building management system and heat pump control upgrade was currently underway and would involve the installation of improved pool temperature probes to control the pool heat pumps.

The project is expected to reduce overheating, saving approximately 10 to 15 per cent on energy.

Council also has completed a number of projects across the whole local government area such as improving streetlight efficiency, improving its carbon and energy management system, a public lighting efficiency trial, a revolving energy fund and a community energy efficiency program.

Gosford Council Agenda, WAT.12, 26 Mar 2013