Warrnambool Standard
Wednesday 24/1/2007 Page: 7
A Port Fairy school will host only the second school-based wind turbine in Australia as it tries to meet its power needs with renewable energy. Work started last week on the Port Fairy Consolidated School's $3.7 million redevelopment, which will feature the 30 kW turbine, solar panels and watersaving devices.
"Our students have been looking at climate change and how to use our school as a living example of how to live sustainably through renewable energy," principal Lindy Sharp said yesterday.
The investment in clean energy sources will double as a demonstration project, encouraging other schools, tourists and the community to learn about its use. The redevelopment including new classrooms, staff rooms, library and canteen, is expected to be completed before the start of the 2008 school year.
"It is a really exciting time for the school," Ms Sharp said.
Yesterday Pacific Hydro provided the school with $10,000 through its sustainable communities fund to help with the project. It was one of 11 grants, totalling $45,000, provided to community groups surrounding the company's Codrington and Yambuk wind farms.
The Moyneyana, Tarerer and Port Fairy Winter festivals each received a $2000 boost, while local cricket, angling, football, cycling and table tennis clubs also benefited.
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