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Construction Commences on Royalla Solar Farm

Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell recently announced that construction of what will be Australia’s largest photovoltaic solar farm, Royalla Solar Farm has officially commenced. “At full capacity, the Royalla Solar Farm will provide 20 megawatts of renewable energy, enough to meet the demands of 5000 households,” Mr. Corbell said Mr. Corbell…

New Laws to protect Canberra from substandard builders

Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell recently announced that there are that new laws will protect the public from substandard construction practices in the ACT. Mr. Corbell commented “Before today, the Construction Occupations Registrar could only consider whether an applicant would be eligible to be licensed based on training and competency, and…

Royalla solar farm receives approval

Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell recently approved a proposal to build a 20MW solar farm on land adjacent to the Monaro Highway, the proposed solar farm will be the largest solar farm to be developed in Australia to date. “The solar farm proposal will contribute to a reduction of around 560,000…

ACT Woodheater replacement program

In an effort to reduce pollution and improve the ACT’s air quality Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell to take advantage of a rebate program and replace wood heaters and replace them natural gas heaters. Minister Corbell commented, “Replacing old wood heaters is a simple and effective way that individual households can…

Public Transport Fesibility study Anounced

Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell has announced that the ACT Labor has budgeted $200,000 to investigate new options for several new bus stops along Adelaide Avenue. This would make access to public transport easier for residents of Canberra’s inner south, including Deakin, Yarralumla and Curtin. Minister Corbell commented that the feasibility…