Solar systems installed at fire stations
Solar and battery systems have been installed at three rural fire stations on the Peninsula.
Pearl Beach and The Bays brigades both had batteries installed, while the Patonga brigade had both batteries and solar panels installed.
The batteries and panels were jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.
They were installed by NSW Public Works in partnership with Central Coast Council.
Council director Dr Alice Howe said: "The installation of solar and battery systems at local Rural Fire Stations will provide the community with the assurance that they can access emergency services during times of need.
"The ability to generate and store renewable energy also provides economic benefits, including savings on the consumption and cost of electricity."
Council Administrator Mr Rik Hart said it would further ensure that our community and local emergency services were prepared when faced with natural disasters.
"It is crucial that our local fire services can maintain operational during a bush fire and these new resources will help to achieve that."
SOURCE:
Media Release, 20 Jun 2023
Alice Howe, Central Coast Council