Council has launch community engagement on a proposed trial of pole-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Merri-bek.
These chargers attach to existing power poles and provide a practical, lower-cost way to expand charging access, particularly for residents who do not have off-street parking.
Potential locations have been identified in collaboration with charging providers, electricity distribution businesses and Council teams, and residents will be invited to give feedback on individual sites through a Conversations Merri-bek page.
Engagement outcomes will help inform recommendations to Council on where chargers should be installed. This compliments our Home-to-Street Trial, in further responding to residents who do not have off-street parking.
This trial supports delivery of the Climate Emergency Action Plan 2025–2030 and our goal to expand publicly accessible EV charging across the municipality.
The engagement is an opportunity to hear directly from the community while continuing to position Merri-bek as a leader in practical, on-the-ground climate action and sustainable transport.
