Camden Council is encouraging residents to consider the benefits of electric vehicles as part of a new awareness campaign highlighting local charging infrastructure across the area.
As Camden continues to grow, Council is working to support and promote sustainable transport options that support a cleaner and more connected future. The campaign aims to increase community understanding of electric vehicles, promote the environmental and long-term cost benefits and provide local charging options.
In an effort to make it easier for drivers to power up close to home, Council now operates three public electric vehicle charging stations across the Camden area on a cost for service basis. They include:
- Oxley Street Car Park, 40-46 Oxley Street, Camden;
- Oran Park Library Car Park, 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park; and
- Narellan Library Car Park, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan.
The rollout supports Council's recently adopted EV Charging Infrastructure on Public Lands Policy, which provides an opportunity for Council to work with providers of EV charging infrastructure to ensure adequate access to public chargers for all users.
Camden Council General Manager, Andrew Carfield, said the initiative reflected Council's commitment to practical sustainability measures that benefit the whole community.
"Electric vehicles are becoming a really popular choice for families and businesses," he said.
"We're making information on charging infrastructure clear and easy to access so we can make sure we're supporting our residents in making informed decisions about sustainable transport.
"Access to local charging stations not only helps to reduce transport emissions, it also means our community is well prepared for the future."
For more information, to find a charging station near you and to learn more about electric vehicles in Camden, visit bit.ly/camden-electric-vehicles
