Gas customers across NSW will soon be able to buy renewable gas to help reduce their carbon emissions following the launch of Australia’s first Renewable Gas Certification scheme.
Energy Minister Matt Kean said a renewable gas certification scheme will unlock a voluntary market for gas users to buy renewable gases, like biomethane which can be produced from wastewater, food and garden waste.
New dining options, spectacular harbour views and educational tours celebrating the heritage of this unique site will soon be available for the whole community to enjoy, as part of the NSW Government’s plan to revitalise Fort Denison.
Environment Minister Matt Kean said the up to 25 year lease to operate a restaurant, manage functions and conduct tours on the Sydney Harbour island was awarded to Fort Denison Dining, part of The Point Group, following a competitive tender process.
A 100-megawatt battery will help to power schools, hospitals and Government buildings across NSW under the state’s new electricity supply contract.
As part of the $3.2 billion 10 year contract, awarded to Shell Energy and Edify, a 100-megawatt battery will be built alongside the Darlington Point Solar Farm in the Riverina, providing critical dispatchable electricity prior to the closure of the Liddell Power Station.
Energy Minister Matt Kean said the deal delivers great value for money and electricity security for the people of NSW.
NSW is set to become home to Australia's first dual fuel capable hydrogen/gas power plant following an $83 million funding agreement for the Tallawarra B project in the Illawarra.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the project is vital infrastructure needed to provide dispatchable electricity capacity to replace the Liddell Power Station and create the industries and jobs of the future.
Hidden away just down the road from Hornsby Hospital is one of the suburbs best kept secrets … Edgeworth David Community Garden A group of hardworking volunteers have turned what was an unused and unloved piece of grass into a flourishing eco-garden with everything from bananas to kale. Member for Hornsby Matt Kean dropped in to meet with the committee and see first-hand some of the work that has been done since the garden opened in 2016.
Matt Kean MP says … “The Salvation Army at Hornsby do amazing work in our community which is why I was thrilled to drop in to let them know they will be receiving $45,000 to upgrade their kitchen.
“I met Captain Sean and his wife Lydia (pictured above) who have recently taken over the Hornsby branch having spent the last 7 years in Hurstville. They are both excited to be in Hornsby and have already started to look at ways they can help serve our local community.
106 years on from the landing at Anzac Cove, we remember that morning when Australian soldiers waited in small boats on a darkened sea, awaiting the call to battle.
One of our own - a Hornsby man, Private Len Smith, recorded in his diary the events he witnessed on the 25th of April 1915 as a member of the 1st Australian Field Ambulance.
He wrote: “After landing, the men made a gallant charge up the hill in the face of the Turkish machine guns and bayonets.
“It is said that they reached the top of the hill inside 7 minutes.
Then he wrote:
Berowra local and PHD Student, Luke Silver, is part of a team of scientists at the University of Sydney working on ‘genetic sequencing’ to protect Koalas. The program, a world-first, could help protect the Australian species from disease and other threats.
Member for Hornsby and Minister for Environment Matt Kean said this ground-breaking genomic research will be critical in guiding future conservation efforts.
New draft rules that ensure that energy from waste projects in NSW meet and exceed world best practice air quality standards, have been released by the NSW Government for community and industry feedback.
Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean said the draft Energy from Waste Policy Statement has been revised and bolstered to align with recommendations from the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer.
The Hunter is set to become the home of one of the State’s first green hydrogen hubs with the NSW Government committing at least $70 million to their development.
Energy Minister Matt Kean said the Hunter is a key site for these developments due to its access to existing energy infrastructure, sustainable water sources, ports and logistics capabilities and a future supply of cheap, reliable renewable energy.
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.
