Northam council has passed a motion to convert its entire vehicle fleet to electric or hydrogen by 2031.
abc.net.au/news/northam-shire-pledges-electric-vehicle-fleet/101799320A West Australian council has pledged to transition its entire light vehicle fleet to electric and hydrogen within a decade.The Shire of Northam has pledged to convert its entire light vehicle fleet to electric and hydrogenThe policy will be reviewed in 2027 after some councillors voiced concerns
Six electric vehicle charging points will be built, including at the homes of some Shire staff, with the transition set to cost ratepayers $200,000 over 10 years.Northam Shire CEO Jason Whiteaker says the move is part of a wider plan to reduce emissions. "It's really part of a push, from council's perspective, to be mindful of our environment and to show some leadership in the community," Mr Whiteaker said.
A review would be held in 2027 following a late amendment, with some councillors expressing concern over a complete reliance on EVs."Council has got backup power supplies ... if you do get a blackout for a day or for a few hours, we just don't think that's going to have a significant impact on our operations," he said.
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