Environmental Learning Facility
The Environmental Learning Facility (ELF) is an innovative project built at the Orange Showground. A multi-functional centre for learning which is designed to provide a working demonstration of the technologies available for developing more ecologically sustainable lifestyles.
Work commenced on the construction of the facility in April 2003 and the support from the community, business and TAFE has been astounding. Support in the form of materials, labour and other in-kind assistance has clearly demonstrated the community's commitment to this project.
NetWaste is a major partner and sponsor in the development of the ELF and instrumental in providing cost effective resource sharing opportunities for the operation of the ELF. Construction of the ELF was completed in April 2005 and is now the office base for NetWaste staff. The development of the permaculture gardens on the site continue to be enhanced by the invaluable support of volunteers from the Orange community.
Orange City Council and NetWaste would like to formally recognise the invaluable support from sponsors involved in the development of the Environmental Learning Facility. Four levels of sponsorship were available and supporting organisations contributed as follows:
- "Diamond Sponsor - to the value of $8,000 and over"
- Orange City Council
- NetWaste
- Department of Environment and Conservation
- Western Institute of TAFE – Orange Campus
- SAI Global
- Electrolux
- AGL
- "Gold Sponsor - to the value of $5,000 to $7,999"
- GBS Mitre 10, Orange
- Picton Bros Home Improvements
- Solahart
- Insulco Insulation
- Country Energy
- "Silver Sponsor - to the value of $1,000 to $4,999"
- Parkes Shire Council
- R W Corkery & Co Pty Ltd
- Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability
- Bushmans Group Pty Ltd
- Colour City Waste Solutions
- Concrete Colour Systems
- Cowra Shire Council
- Bathurst Regional Council
- Revegetation and Erosion Control Services
- "Bronze Sponsor – up to the value of $999"
- Lockwood Security
- Tradelink Plumbing Centres\Bio-diversity Plants and Products Pty Ltd
- Fourjay Farms
- Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust
If you would like to find out more information on this key educational resource and its regional significance contact:
Wayne Davis at Orange City
Council.
Ph 02 6393 8113
Email: wdavis@orange.nsw.gov.au
