Bega Valley, NSW protects village residents during heat waves with Cooler Places in a Warmer Climate

Bega Valley, NSW Cooler Places in a Warmer Climate

In Progress

The council selected three villages sensitive to heat waves based on resident age and proximity to hospitals. This proposed project adds air-conditioned community refuges for residents unable to find relief at home. Bega Valley will power these refuges with solar panels and on-site batteries to cool without creating emissions. Council leaders and Kategic Solutions are using online surveys and in-person consultations to shape the pilot's final form.

Resiliency Citizen Engagement Facilities Management Energy Solutions Pilot / POC

Bega Valley, NSW

Area in New South Wales

Australia

Links

Cooler Places in a Warmer Climate – Bega Valley Shire Council

Council is seeking community input to a pilot project focused on community halls as places of refuge in extreme heat events and raising awareness of the dangers of extreme heat.

Newsworthy

Pilot program to create cool and resilient refuges for three Shire villages – Bega Valley Shire Council

Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community input to a pilot program aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of heat-related illnesses in three vulnerable Shire villages � Bemboka, Quaama and Wyndham.

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