Emissions Reduction Pledge

Westernport Water believes it is important to invest in environmental and sustainability initiatives

426 solar panels have been installed at key Westernport Water sites. The panels are expected to generate 108,300 kWh solar electricity annually.

The water sector is also working together with 12 other water corporations to reduce energy costs and emissions through Zero Emissions Water (ZEW). It will be able to purchase solar power at bulk prices from Kiamal solar farm, cutting costs, and reducing greenhouse emissions by 80,000 tonnes a year.

Project budget

$444K

Solar panel installations

Stage 1

• Church St Pump Station (3.0kW, 8 panels)
• Newhaven (33kW, 88 panels)
• King Road Wastewater Treatment Plant (39.8kW, 106 panels)

Stage 2

• Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant (99kW)

How will this impact the community?

By consuming less power, Westernport Water is reducing the amount of toxic fumes released into the environment, which conserves our areas natural resources and protect ecosystems from destruction.