City of Newcastle (CN) has led the way for decades in developing and implementing strategies and initiatives to tackle climate change head on, dating back to the Pathways to Sustainability Conference in Newcastle in 1997.

This latest project will see the installation of 32 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across 11 locations, adding to the existing public EV charging network at Wharf Road, No. 2 Sportsground, Laman

Street and Perkins Street in the Newcastle CBD.

We applaud the NSW Government’s commitment to making NSW the easiest and most affordable place to buy and use an EV in Australia and thank them for their support in driving our sustainability initiatives forward in Newcastle.

CN is investing almost $450,000 to triple the number of EV stations in the city, with the latest being installed throughout Beresfield, Georgetown, Stockton, Adamstown, Mayfield, Hamilton, New Lambton, Newcastle, Wallsend and Wickham.

The chargers will be powered by 100% renewable energy from City of Newcastle’s Summerhill Solar Farm and existing power purchase agreements.

Transitioning to net zero emissions was a key priority under the Newcastle Environment Strategy.

We boast a well-earnt reputation when it comes to protecting our natural environment, while also investing in progressive actions to ensure our city is more sustainable.

Delivering the public infrastructure to support electric vehicles is an essential step in our vision for a city-wide net zero transition.

The roll out of EV chargers is expected to be completed by February and has been supported by a $270,000 grant from the NSW Government as part of its Electric Vehicle Strategy.

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