The works involve the installation of PowerStack’s modular solar poles to power lighting, security cameras and wireless charging stations.
These will be installed at key sites including the Barooga Adventure Park and Barooga Botanical Gardens starting this week.
The Berrigan Skate Park, Finley Foundry Park, Finley Railway Park, Tocumwal Splash Park and Tocumwal Aviation Museum will also receive the new poles.
PowerStack’s innovative off-grid solar system uses vertical glassless solar cells and has been utilised across Australia for projects ranging from wildlife conservation lighting and the prevention of illegal dumping to wifi network deployment in smart city applications.
The fully integrated vertical solar poles can be installed in minutes and provide continuous power with a five day battery backup, running purely off harvested sunlight.
This new form of solar removes the need for cabling, trenching and utility supply, saving users tens of thousands of dollars in install and access costs.
The design also minimises disruption to communities when developing powered infrastructure and reduces the carbon footprint associated with ongoing utility provision.
Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan said the project is part of a staged approach to continue to work towards a safer community for Berrigan Shire.
“Key areas have been identified as priority due to their popularity and/or history of vandalism,” he said.
“This new way of being able to access this technology will be a huge benefit for our shire.”
The first round of poles were installed Monday and Tuesday this week, with a ‘ribbon cutting ceremony’ held yesterday.
