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"Watts Working Better" Project Finalists in 2015 Premier’s Sustainability Awards

The $4.4 million project replaced street light bulbs with a more energy efficient alternative across nine councils including:

Benalla Rural City
Campaspe Shire Council
Greater Shepparton City Council
Mansfield Shire
Mitchell Shire
Moira Shire
Murrindindi Shire
Rural City of Wangaratta
Strathbogie Shire

Now in their 13^th year, the Awards continue to promote leadership and innovation in sustainability, and encourage others to adopt more sustainable practices in their everyday lives.

The Premier of Victoria will select two overall winners for the Premier’s Recognition Award and the Premier’s Regional Recognition Award who have implemented sustainable benefits for regional Victoria.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 29 October at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. Tickets are now available for purchase at www.sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au

First published as: http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/premiers-sustainability-awards-finalists-announced