WaterMarc electrification

WaterMarc exterior view

What we requested

We asked for $4.7 million Federal Government investment for the electrifiction of WaterMarc Aquatic Centre and its above office complex, to enable the facility to run on 100% renewable energy.

What it delivered

Our aquatic centres produce the highest amount of carbon emissions of all our activities, accounting for 54% of scope 1 and 2 emissions. We remain on track for our target of being carbon neutral by 2028.

Why now?
WaterMarc relies on 4 gas boilers to maintain a constant temperature of its pool water, pool hall and office area. They consume about 38,000,000 MJ/yr and cost over $400,000 to operate. Electrifying the site will remove all emissions from on-site operations, and the electric replacement heat pumps will be 3-5 times more energy efficient than boilers.

Location

WaterMarc, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough 3088  View Map

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Priority at a glance

Officer

Advocacy Team
9490 4222
advocacy@banyule.vic.gov.au

Fast facts

Funded: 100% renewable energy to power WaterMarc.

Electorate: Bundoora and Jagajaga

Key focus

Innovation, sustainability

Recent updates

  • Made a submission to the Federal Government’s Community Energy Upgrade Fund for $4.7 million to achieve Australia’s first integrated aquatic and office precinct electrification.
  • Presented copy of funding submission to Member for JagaJaga, Kate Thwaites.
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