Ararat's Elizabeth Park will be the first of three new council-run electric vehicle charging stations in the region.
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On Wednesday, March 3, the Ararat Rural City Council confirmed it would invest $80,000 on charging stations in Ararat, Pomonal, and Lake Bolac.
Council's chief executive Dr Tim Harrison said the new Elizabeth Park station would make Ararat more accessible to people with electric vehicles.
"Being situated along a major highway, the new charging station in Ararat provides another reason for people to stop and spend time here," he said.
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"The station in Elizabeth Park is close to the Alexandra Gardens and a short walk to the main shopping district, giving people a chance to recharge their car and themselves."
Dr Harrison said the growing market for electric vehicles meant Ararat would benefit from being proactive in catering for them.
"People are now embracing electric cars because of their improved affordability, better acceleration and on-road performance, which has caused electric vehicle sales in Australia to triple in recent years," he said.
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"These trends are likely to grow over the coming years, and the Council will be ahead of the curve. Building a reputation as an electric vehicle-friendly region.
"Investing early in growing markets and embracing new technology is key to growing our region. Situating Ararat Rural City as a prosperous rural centre for people to visit, live and invest."
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