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Newcastle transforms closed landfill into solar and energy hub to cut emissions and lower bills.
The City of Newcastle plans to transform the former Shortland tip site into the Astra Street Community Energy Precinct, a solar farm, battery storage hub, and EV charging facility.
The 60-hectare site, closed in 1995, has been remediated to protect wetlands and native vegetation.
The project, part of the draft Climate Action Plan 2026–2030, aims for net zero emissions by 2030 and supports regional net zero by 2040.
It could include a 10-megawatt solar farm, 20-megawatt battery storage, EV charging, and expanded landfill gas collection for carbon credits.
The $42 million project, with half funded through grants and partnerships, may generate $3.5–4 million annually by 2030.
The Energy for All program will help low-income and diverse residents reduce energy bills.
The plan will be presented for public exhibition.
Newcastle transforma un vertedero cerrado en un centro solar y de energía para reducir las emisiones y las facturas.