Harnessing solar energy in Yamanto

Member for Ipswich, Ms Jennifer Howard MP visited Yamanto Police Complex to congratulate the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on the Electricity Optimisation Project (EOP) and the installation of solar power into QPS facilities across the state, including Yamanto Police Complex.
The 2015/16 financial year saw the QPS spend $13.5 million on electricity to power facilities and keep regional and rural stations air-conditioned. Based on current trends, this cost is predicted to increase to $20 million by 2020.
The EOP started in December 2016 with the goals of reducing electricity related costs and improving energy efficiencies across the Service so funding could be spent on other areas, including frontline policing.
Organisational Capability Command Assistant Commissioner Allan McCarthy said the EOP had identified potential savings of up to $1M a year by implementing a range of efficiency and cost saving initiatives.
“Not only is the project delivering significant cost savings to the Service, but it also

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Free kids bike safety session, Saturday August 19

The Ipswich District Road Safety Expo is hosting free children’s bicycle safety sessions at this years’s event. Bring your bicycle and helmet along so you can join in and ride the fun obstacle course.
Our Trainers will talk about how kids can put their safety first, covering the topics of helmet safety and the ABC of bike maintenance, then it will be onto the obstacle course.
These sessions are free, although bookings are essential.
When: Saturday August 19
Where: Ipswich Road Safety Expo Stand, Ipswich District Road Safety Expo
Ipswich Turf Club, Bundamba
Time: 9.00am – 9.45am Childrens Safety Session 1
10.00am – 10.45am Childrens Safety Session 2
Other activities include face painting, children’s activities and giveaways!

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