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30 Business View Australia - March-April 2016
PUBLIC WORKS &
being both cost efficient and having
positive spillover effects.
“We could see it could pay for itself
in a very short period of time, with
a payback period in 3-4 years. Any
savings are put straight into other
energy savings projects. It’s been
really worthwhile and so far the
projects we’ve put them in, we’re
exceeding expectations both with
carbon emissions and energy costs.”
The leadership by example has paid
off, with Mandurah residents being
some of the highest users of solar
panels in the state. Some of the
smaller recreation clubs have also
started to ask for assistance, leading
to the growing momentum in the use
of renewable energy.
Old Mandurah Traffic
Bridge
Transport upgrades have been a
noticeable feature in the Mandurah’s
development plan. Onenotableproject
was the upgrade of the 62-year–old
Old Mandurah Traffic Bridge. The $51
million project was granted funding
from Federal and State levels, with
the Council also contributing. Once
completed, it will be four lanes wide
and have a far more modern feel to it.
Claydon says there was a lot of public
consultation, helping residents to
recognise it’s practical needs whilst
still maintaining some of the bridge’s
heritage.
“The shape and form has been there
for so long. In recognition of that,