Three community organisations in Nundah are receiving solar installations through the energy efficiency program, designed to reduce electricity costs and support renewable energy use across local facilities.
Solar Investment Strengthens Nundah’s Community Network
Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness at Oxenham Park, Virginia United Football Club at Albert Bishop Park, and Northern Suburbs Rugby League Football Club on Franklin Street are among the local recipients of solar installations under stage two of BCC’s Community Facility Solar and Energy Efficiency Program.
Together with 23 other Brisbane sites, the projects share nearly $937,000 in funding this financial year and will deliver 505 kilowatts of additional solar capacity.
Background on the Solar Program
The initiative contributes to BCC’s target of cutting carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2031–32 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The program provides solar panels, lighting upgrades, and heat-pump systems across council-leased community facilities to lower energy costs and improve efficiency.
Since the program began, BCC has installed over 7 megawatts of solar power across its facilities, including Kangaroo Point Bridge and the Brisbane International Cycle Park. Once stage two is completed, total solar capacity will reach 7.5 megawatts — enough energy to power more than 2,000 Brisbane homes.
Collaboration for Sustainable Outcomes
Stage two is jointly funded by BCC and the Commonwealth Government through the Community Energy Upgrade Fund. The installations are being coordinated with the Brisbane Sustainability Agency to ensure efficient delivery and lasting environmental benefits.
Contribution of Nundah Sites
Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness will receive a 37.6-kilowatt system, while Virginia United Football Club and Northern Suburbs RLFC will each install 39.06-kilowatt systems. The upgrades will reduce operational costs for these organisations and help advance Brisbane’s renewable energy objectives.
Ongoing Impact on Brisbane’s Sustainability
Across the city, solar systems now reduce carbon emissions by more than 7,900 tonnes each year — the equivalent of taking 2,600 cars off the road — and generate about 10,700 megawatt hours of electricity, powering around 1,900 homes annually. The long-term outcome is a cleaner, more cost-efficient network of community facilities.
Looking Ahead
With the addition of the Nundah installations, Brisbane continues its progress toward sustainable energy goals. The solar upgrades deliver practical savings for local organisations while contributing to a greener city future.
Published 12-Oct-2025
