Hepburn, VIC

Shire in Victoria

Australia

15.8k population • AU$35.2m budget

Websitehepburn.vic.gov.au

Hepburn, VIC invests in solar installation at recreation facility for emission and emergency goals

The Hepburn Recreation Reserve houses a 76-panel solar installation and a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery. This system produces 32,120 kilowatt-hours per year and cuts emissions by 32 tons compared to the previous system. Shire officials pursued this project because the facility is a place of last resort during emergencies as well as a heavily used sporting facility. The solar installation helps the council reach net-zero emission goals for 2029 and keep residents safe during bushfires.

Resiliency+2

Hepburn, VIC

Australia

Verified Projects

Golden Plains, VIC and neighboring councils develop Smart Shires Network for IoT applications

Golden Plains, Moorabool, and Hepburn received an AUD 750,000 state grant for the regional project. The planned LoRaWAN network connects with IoT devices through 30 gateways across an area of 6,287 square kilometers. Initial applications of the Smart Shires Network include public bin monitoring, facilities management, and soil moisture analysis. The project is open to everyone in the three councils, thus allowing citizen science projects and other innovations.

IoT+2

Golden Plains, VIC

Australia

Hepburn, VIC

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Macedon Ranges, VIC works with neighboring councils on Healthy Landscapes for Healthy Livestock

Local farmers and land managers receive free on-farm advice on regenerative agricultural practices. A short course on holistic grazing management centers attention on the health of the soil, water, and livestock. Additional webinars and workshops provide context for the farmer's role in supporting regional biodiversity. Macedon Ranges worked with Greater Bendigo and Hepburn councils to support 875 participants during the program's first year.

Intergovernmental Cooperation+3

Macedon Ranges, VIC

Australia

Hepburn, VIC

Australia