Power up – the Civic Precinct and Community Hub now has EV chargers
Published on 09 April 2025
A new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub has been installed at the Civic Precinct and Community Hub in Footscray, featuring three dual DC chargers. Each charger delivers up to 150kW of power, enabling up to six electric vehicles to charge at once.
The new chargers are now available for public use and are located in the Civic Precinct and Community Hub carpark. Together with the existing chargers at the Raleigh Street Carpark, these latest installations will improve access to fast-charging options for EV drivers across the City of Maribyrnong. The addition of this latest site brings the total in Footscray to five fast chargers available across ten charging bays.
Evie Networks is the operator of these chargers, leasing the car spaces from Council for their operation. EV drivers are required to download the Evie app to access the charging services. Information regarding charging fees is available on Evie’s website.
"We are committed to promoting sustainable transport solutions within our community. The installation of these new EV chargers at the Civic Precinct and Community Hub is a significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint and encouraging the use of electric vehicles in Maribyrnong," Mayor, Cr Pradeep Tiwari said.
Geoff Brady, Chief Operating Officer of Evie Networks, said they are proud to strengthen their partnership with Council with the launch of the new EV charging site.
Building on the success of our popular Raleigh Street chargers, this expansion reflects our commitment to supporting the growing number of EV drivers in the area. With the addition of this new site, Footscray now boasts five fast chargers across ten charging bays, making it even more convenient for drivers to power up and keep moving."
Evie Networks, an Australian-owned and operated company, has established over 290 charging locations nationwide. Their chargers are powered by 100% renewable energy, aligning with Council's dedication to environmental sustainability.
For more information on public electric vehicle charging in Maribyrnong, visit our Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging page.
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