1. Who We Are
ACE is a group of Anglesea locals promoting community energy projects in Anglesea
SCEG, some of whose members live in Anglesea, promotes sustainable living in the Surf Coast Shire
We would like to see renewable energy generated and stored on the site
We will facilitate community engagement and investment

2. Proposal
Renewable energy generation and storage such as a floating solar farm with pumped hydro energy storage
Preliminary analysis suggests the potential to cover Anglesea’s yearly electricity needs, with zero pollution
Visitor centre for school and tourist audiences with tours, exhibitions, art works, theatre, café and shop

3. Location
Pumped Hydro
Floating Solar Farm
Visitor Centre

4. Benefits Cheaper electricity Community income Tourist attraction
Supports local jobs & businesses
Supports the environment

5. Potential Partners Renewable Energy Visitor Centre
Floating Solar feasibility: RES Group
Floating Solar developer: RES Group
Pumped Hydro feasibility: Entura
Pumped Hydro developer: Pacific Hydro
Visitor Centre
Exhibition space: ScienceWorks
Art works: Climarte festival organisers
Theatre: Anglesea Performing Arts
Café & shop: local business operators

6. Project Timeline Planning Approval Construction
Site will be re-zoned by DELWP and Shire Council
Allow 12 months for approvals, post re-zoning
Construction
Site will be rehabilitated by Alcoa
Allow 12 months for construction post rehabilitation, subject to planning approval