Partnering with community solar specialists, More Australian Solar Homes (MASH), a program of the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA), a not-for-profit organisation that has worked with several councils to help encourage the uptake of renewable energy.

To kick off the program, Brimbank is holding an information event that will detail: 

• How this program works and how residents and business can get involved
• How much a system can save on power bills and how much a system costs
• How residential and business solar installations will help give back to community organisations in Brimbank

To learn more about the program, come join us at our launch event: 
When: Thursday 25 November, 11am-12pm.
Where: Online
Register here
Cost: No Charge

As we return to in-person activities, scheduled Brimbank City Council upcoming events will be managed in alignment and subject to the Victorian Department of Health guidelines and COVIDSafe settings for coronavirus (COVID-19). Where events can run, all attendees will be required to follow the current COVIDSafe guidelines, including sign-in using QR code, proof of vaccination, physical distancing, personal protective equipment including fitted face masks where required and good hygiene. 

To help us manage our events safely, all attendees for community events are now required to register beforehand on the Eventbrite website.

• Energy usage at home
• Solar cost and benefits
• If batteries are right for your home
• Upgrading you existing solar system 
• Rebates and subsidies available to help install solar PV and batteries.

My Smart Garden Workshops
 

National Recycling Week
8-14 November

Brimbank Delights

Frog ID week is coming up

Take part in Australia's biggest frog count.
Frogs are under threat from disease, habitat loss and climate change. Taking part in Frog ID week will help scientists collect valuable data that will help with the protection and conservation of frogs. 

Find out more here.

Join the Backyard Bee Census

Whether you have an apartment balcony or 100 hectares, we all have a piece of nature nearby. Remarkable things happen when a community of thousands join together for a single cause.

The Backyard Bee Census forms part of a wider collection of data for Wild Pollinator Count, helping scientists understand the health of one of the most important links in our ecosystem.

Sign up for the Count here.

Sydenham Park Master Plan

Sydenham Park is the largest conservation reserve managed by Council. In March 2020 Brimbank Council adopted a Master Plan for public use. As part of the adoption of this plan, it was required that the original plan be reviewed after further investigations into the values of the natural environment, heritage and recreational space.

Some changes have been recommended in light of these investigations, and Council would like to hear your thoughts on the draft addendum to this Master Plan. A key component of the Sydenham Park Master Plan March 2020 was the design of cycling and walking trails to give the public access to the reserve for recreational use. A Shared Use Path is currently proposed to be constructed in 2022.

You can Have your say here where you can find the history of the project, the original Master Plan and the draft addendum.
 
Consultation closes 5 December
 

Brimbank Council's 10 Year Asset Plan Community Working Group

Are you interested in sharing your views about how Brimbank’s public assets like parks and open spaces, community buildings and roads should be maintained now and in the future?
 
Council is seeking 80 community members to be involved in an Asset Plan Community Working Group that will help Council to develop its first ever 10 Year Asset Plan.
 
The Asset Plan will focus on three groups of existing public assets:

• Parks, playgrounds, and sports grounds
• Community buildings and facilities
• Roads, footpaths and shared paths

Compost Product Discounts

Spring is a great time to get into the garden. Improve your soil by creating compost at home! Brimbank residents can purchase discounted compost bins and worm farms (up to 80%off RRP).  Click here to browse the products available, order and complete an online tutorial.

Solar for Business Program

The aim of this initiative is to reduce the upfront cost of the installation of an approved small-scale solar PV systems (up to 30kW). There are rebates available to cover up to 50 per cent of the cost of a rooftop solar system with a maximum of $3,500. All entities types, businesses who own their premises and those who rent can apply; including charities and not-for profit organisations, are eligible to participate.