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15 November 2001

Mildura Rural City Council
MEDIA RELEASE
For more information or to arrange interviews, contact:
Communications Officer
Deborah Banks on (03) 5021 9154
or mobile 0417 567 006
Facsimile: (03) 5021 3589
Website: http://www.mildura.vic.gov.au

Tower of Power Nod to Ned's

Mildura Rural City Council has welcomed enthusiastically EnviroMission's announcement that scientific testing has started at Ned's Corner Station - its preferred site for the world's first Solar Thermal power station.

The 1,000-metre tall Solar Tower proposed for the power station will make it the tallest built structure in the world when constructed.

The company has commissioned geotechnical testing at the site, 70 kilometres west of Mildura to confirm its suitability. The site has been identified for its suitable solar energy gain, ideal humidity levels, proximity to regional population (which provides a substantial local market for the renewable energy produced) and commercially viable access to an electricity grid.

Tests will include soil and sub-soil analysis to evaluate site suitability for the foundation structure of the power stationÕs Tower. Additional tests will include site specific solar measurements and construction material sample testing and evaluation. Discussions are underway with the Victorian State Government's Department of State and Regional Development, regarding the facilitation of the development approvals process for the project.

Mildura Mayor Ann Cox today (Thursday) said regional jobs, associated agribusiness and tourism would be just some of the spin-offs the municipality would enjoy.

"The sustainability of this project is its greatest appeal, giving this region the opportunity to be viewed as clean and green, a solar city and technologically advanced," Cr Cox said.

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