Climate Change
07 Jul 2009
Energy sector transformation drives new jobs
Speaking at the EPIC Industry Training Board ‘Power Forward’ forum, Mr Batchelor said that as the Victoria’s energy industry moved toward a low-emissions future, new industries, businesses and jobs were being created.
06 Jul 2009
Smart funding supports smart local energy solutions
Community facilities across Melbourne – including swimming pools, shopping centres and public housing buildings – will be given funding to create and share their own electricity, under an innovative Brumby Government program unveiled today by Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings.
08 Apr 2009
Plumbing centre to deliver skills for green economy
Premier John Brumby today officially opened a new $9 million training centre which will help grow the Victorian green plumbing sector, create jobs and economic opportunities for Victorian businesses.
25 Mar 2009
Recycled water marks another milstone for Aurora
Residents of VicUrban’s Aurora development will be the first in Melbourne’s north to enjoy greener gardens whilst helping to save Melbourne’s drinking water, thanks to a roll-out of recycled water by Yarra Valley Water.
31 Oct 2008
Bendigo leads the way on recycled water
The Bendigo region will use up to four billion litres of recycled water every year from the new Recycled Water Factory at Epsom which was officially opened today.
16 Oct 2008
Major upgrades for Buchan Caves
The tourism potential of Gippsland’s Buchan Caves Reserve has been boosted by a $700,000 Brumby Government upgrade and the Government will spend a further $1 million on upgrading facilities at the Caves over the next two years.
04 Oct 2008
Major upgrade to Victoria's parks
The Brumby Government is spending $28 million in 2008/09 to upgrade Victoria’s world-famous parks and reserves as well as plan for new parks across the state.
22 Sep 2008
$12.6 million to make our buildings greener
A $12.6 million Brumby Government boost to sustainable building will help put Victoria at the forefront of building design as the nation transitions to a new carbon economy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said today.
04 Sep 2008
$1 million to improve coastal safety projects
The Brumby Government is spending $1 million this financial year to improve safety along the state’s coast. The latest round of funding is for 20 projects worth $460,000.