Wednesday, 31 July 2024

 Chris COUZENS (Geelong) (10:42): I want to congratulate Barwon Water and acknowledge the extraordinary work that they are doing in showing what can be achieved when we set 100 per cent renewable electricity use as part of Barwon Water’s strategic direction. Barwon Water committed to this target back in 2016 under the leadership of Tracey Slatter, and eight years later has now achieved 100 per cent electricity from renewable sources under the leadership of Shaun Cumming. I am proud to say that Barwon Water is the first urban water corporation in Victoria to reach this target. I also want to acknowledge the Barwon Water board members for their deep listening when setting the strategic direction of the organisation. It clearly makes a difference having Wadawurrung woman and traditional owner Corrina Eccles represented on the board, providing a cultural lens on all decision-making and contributing to strategic direction.