Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance marks 15 years of regional climate action

The Charging the Regions project was one of the alliance’s schemes where it assessed requirements for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Goulburn Valley.

This resulted in the installation of public chargers in Shepparton and Mooroopna and led to the implementation of council’s inaugural electric car fleet.

The collaboration has helped in the mitigation of over 75,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and saved members over $6.7 million in efficiencies through innovative projects and partnership over the 15 years.

GMCA chair and Mansfield Shire councillor Rohan Webb said “15 years of regional collaboration on climate change and sustainability is a remarkable achievement worthy of reflection and celebration”.

“The next 10 years will be a galvanising time for the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance as the region rises to the significant challenges and opportunities of climate change,” he said.

Greater Shepparton City Council director of sustainable development Geraldine Christou said the partnership with GMCA involved the creation of the Victorian Energy Collaboration electricity contract.

“It has saved council significant electricity costs while eliminating carbon emissions,” she said.

Cr Webb said GMCA was well placed to help guide its members to beyond the year 2030.

More information about the alliance can be found at www.gmca.org.au