In the centre of Yackandandah, a bright new initiative is shining the way for a more resilient future. The town is preparing for emergencies with new solar systems and batteries across key community spaces.
This forward-thinking project was brought to life by Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY). Their aim is to make sure that Yackandandah stays powered during emergencies such as fires, floods or storms.
Four main locations now have solar panels, batteries and generator plug-in points. They are the:
- public hall
- primary school
- senior citizens centre
- community centre.
Karen Keegan is on the committee of the Yackandandah Community Centre. These upgrades mean 'people can stand up quicker after significant events,’ she shares.
Projects like this are essential for our regional communities to stay connected during power outages. ‘This work provides practical support for people during emergencies,’ says Matthew Charles-Jones, president of TRY.
This project was supported by funding from our Bushfire Recovery Local Community Projects Grants. We’re proud to collaborate with TRY and support the Yackandandah Emergency Readiness project.
As Yackandandah continues to prepare for future challenges, this project highlights the importance of sustainable energy and community resilience.
Watch the video below.
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