Queensland's Diamantina Shire Council is getting ready to spend its Building Our Regions cash on dozens of solar power systems.
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Council was successful in receiving close to $1 million in May from the QLD Government's Building Our Regions program for a solar power project.
The Diamantina Shire project involves installing solar panels on all Council-owned houses and community buildings in Bedourie and Birdsville - around 83 properties in total.
Council says the solar energy project will reduce costs to council and individual households; allowing greater investment in tourism and economic stability.
Late last week, Council posted a Tender notice for the project for the design and installation of the systems. Tenders close 2.00pm, Friday 9th October 2020 and documents are available here.
The Building Our Region program supports local government infrastructure projects in regional communities that create flow-on economic development opportunities and jobs.
The first five rounds of the program have allocated funding towards 271 projects across the state, supporting an estimated 2,767 jobs.
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
