Brighton Council has success­fully secured funding through a federal government grant to support energy upgrades at the Brighton Regional Sports Pavilion. The project aims to reduce emissions and energy costs at the facility.

Key upgrades will include the electrification of the gas hot water system, installation of solar panels and addition of a battery storage system. These improvements will significantly reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources, lower electricity and gas bills and contribute to the council’s target of net-zero emissions by 2035.

Local community organisations leasing the facility are expected to benefit from lower energy costs, easing financial pressure on clubs and groups that use the space. Additionally, the project will generate valuable insights to support similar energy upgrade initiatives across the region, helping build capacity for more sustainable infrastructure projects.

Brighton Council welcomes this funding as a crucial step toward a more energy-efficient, environmentally responsible and cost-effective future for local facilities.