Power for the people: Community Battery in The Gap

You may have heard that Brisbane City Council has rejected the proposal for a community battery at The Gap. This battery was part of a Federal Government commitment and strongly supported by my office after extensive conversations with local residents and community groups. 

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The battery was intended to act as a pilot for future community energy solutions across Brisbane. Unfortunately, Council has dismissed the plan, with a civic cabinet spokesperson saying they don't support “plonking giant batteries in public parks.” 

For context, the battery was to be pole-mounted and similar in size to a fridge—designed specifically not to disrupt green space. It would have stored solar energy and delivered it to around 1,000 local homes, reducing electricity bills, storing backup energy, and lowering our reliance on coal. 

Tell the Brisbane City Council get out of the way and let Labor DELIVER OUR COMMUNITY BATTERY.