Go shopping in the CBD or spend time in the Parkes Library while you charge your electric vehicle (EV) at one of the four new EV charging stations now located in the library carpark.
The works were completed last week and the stations are now in the final stages of configuration and registration.
Parkes Shire Council said its installation is supported by funding from the NSW Electric Vehicle Destination Charging Grants program.
The new stations are one of several now located around the town, with units in the Parkes M and D carpark and the Parkes Services Club - though these are not Council owned.
It's anticipated the Council stations will be operational within the next fortnight, providing a convenient and sustainable charging option for residents, visitors, and Council staff.
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Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire Marg Applebee said the project demonstrates Council's commitment to sustainability and innovation.
“The installation of these charging stations is a key step in supporting our community with the transition to electric vehicles and outlines Parkes Shire Council's commitment to creating a more sustainable future," she said.
"We're proud to be part of this significant state-wide push towards reducing emissions and promoting cleaner, greener transport solutions.
The charging stations will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be designated exclusively for EVs, making them accessible for everyone.
Council will charge a minimal fee for usage, which will be determined annually by the average cost of electricity at the Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre over a 12-month period.
Council said this project will enable them to future-proof the community while ensuring they keep pace with evolving technology and sustainability trends.
This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2023 and the NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy.
These strategies aim to reduce transport emissions and establish NSW as the easiest and most affordable place in Australia to purchase and operate an EV.
