Locals are being given the opportunity to see the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC) it in all its glory this weekend.
The BAWC is Australia’s first 100 per cent renewable energy-powered aquatic centre, with zero greenhouse gas emissions in operation.
Tours of the centre will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday. Each tour will include a short presentation about the centre’s significance as part of the renewable energy transition in Australia.
Deputy mayor Jae Papalia urged members of the community who are yet to experience the centre to get out at the weekend and see what is on offer.
“The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre has won a lot of awards since opening. It is so exciting and really testament to all departments at council working together with professionals from across the industry to achieve this outcome,” she said.
“Brimbank City Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and this project has been one of the most impactful for us in terms of reducing our organisational carbon emissions. Compared to a business-as-usual gas powered aquatic centre, the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre is avoiding 1192 tonnes of emissions per year. This is equivalent to around 17 per cent reduction of council’s overall annual emissions. And it’s a lot cheaper to run too.”
The tour will also highlight the centre’s sustainable design features, and feature a behind-the-scenes walk through the all-electric plant.
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Gerald Lynch
