Who We Are
• ACE is a group of Anglesea locals
promoting community energy projects
in Anglesea
• SCEG, some of whose members live in
Anglesea, promotes sustainable living
in the Surf Coast Shire
• We would like to see renewable
energy generated and stored on the
site
• We will facilitate community
engagement and investment
Proposal
• Renewable energy generation and
storage such as a floating solar
farm with pumped hydro energy
storage
• Preliminary analysis suggests the
potential to cover Anglesea’s
yearly electricity needs, with zero
pollution
• Visitor centre for school and
tourist audiences with tours,
exhibitions, art works, theatre,
café and shop
Location
Pumped Hydro
Floating Solar Farm
Visitor Centre
Benefits
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Cheaper electricity
Community income
Tourist attraction
Supports local jobs & businesses
Supports the environment
Potential Partners
• Renewable Energy
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Floating Solar feasibility: RES Group
Floating Solar developer: RES Group
Pumped Hydro feasibility: Entura
Pumped Hydro developer: Pacific Hydro
• Visitor Centre
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Exhibition space: ScienceWorks
Art works: Climarte festival organisers
Theatre: Anglesea Performing Arts
Café & shop: local business operators
Project Timeline
• Planning Approval
– Site will be re-zoned by DELWP and Shire Council
– Allow 12 months for approvals, post re-zoning
• Construction
– Site will be rehabilitated by Alcoa
– Allow 12 months for construction post
rehabilitation, subject to planning approval