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Forum to Secure Local Partnerships for Landmark Energy Project
Managing Director of Pacific Heat and Power, Dr Scott Grierson is visiting Ararat next week to talk to farmers about opportunities for agribusiness partnerships as part of the landmark Grampians Gas bioenergy project.
Renewable energy developer Pacific Heat and Power has joined with Council to develop the concept for a bioenergy plant that uses locally sourced straw and stubble to create energy.
The plant will transform farm waste into one or multiple renewables, with the potential to produce reliable base-load power, heat and renewable gas, as well as biochar.
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Ararat Rural City Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison welcomed the survey results and saying everyone in the community deserved credit for their commitment to work together and support local businesses.
“From the outset of the health crisis, the Ararat community put its hands up to say – we’re going to support each other and come back stronger together,” Dr Harrison said.
“While the coronavirus is a new threat to all of us, facing regular challenges such as fire, flood and drought are not.
“This determination to face any curve balls that are thrown at us defines the attitude of rural people to accept the challenge and just get on with the job.
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