Centenary area clubs in Darra and Wacol are confirmed for new rooftop solar and efficiency upgrades to help reduce electricity costs.
Centenary Sites Confirmed For Upgrades
The program was announced in early October 2025 and will be delivered across the 2025–26 financial year. Confirmed recipients include the Scouts Association – West Centenary site in Darra, the Western Districts Baseball Club at Atthows Park on Sumners Road in Darra, and the Taringa Rovers facility operating from a Wacol address on Grindle Road.
Each will receive new solar infrastructure ranging from around 6 kW to more than 18 kW in size. These upgrades are part of a wider rollout across 26 Brisbane community facilities in the current stage.
Program Aims To Lower Costs For Local Families
Brisbane City Council has stated the initiative is focused on easing cost pressures for families and volunteer-run community groups. Savings generated from lower power bills are expected to be redirected to programs, facility maintenance, and member services.
Brisbane Sustainability Agency provided statements supporting the program, which aligns with Council’s emissions reduction strategy.
Part Of A Broader Clean Energy Rollout
Council has already installed more than seven megawatts of solar capacity across its facilities, with the total set to reach 7.5 megawatts after this stage is complete. The city has a target of cutting its carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2031–32.
Council has framed the initiative as both an environmental and community cost-of-living measure rather than a political announcement.
Direct Local Relevance To Centenary Residents
With Darra and Wacol sites in the rollout, Centenary-area clubs such as Scouts and local sports will see neighbourhood-level benefits.
These organisations are expected to see immediate improvements in operating costs once the systems are switched on, reinforcing Council’s focus on helping grassroots clubs remain sustainable.
Published 20-October-2025