Eco Friendly

Harnessing the Power of Nature

Proudly eco-friendly, Ocean Park utilises innovative design and the latest in technologies to maintain the park’s facilities and aquariums.

Harnessing the energy of the sun, the park is powered by one of the largest private solar installations in Western Australia. Generating 273 kilowatt hours each day, the installation powers the parks lighting and pump systems, as well as a reverse osmosis desalination unit for generating fresh water.

The $1.2million solar power installation was privately funded by the owners of Ocean Park and secured with a loan through Keystart Country Housing Authority. Part of the cost is rebated through the Remote Area Power Scheme.

Other eco-friendly initiatives at Ocean Park include:

• Collection and storage of rainwater to augment the desalinated water
• Use of a windmill to prime pumps and also act as a giant vacuum cleaner of display ponds
• Use of energy-efficient fridges and freezers which consume 65 per cent less power than conventional units
• Technologically efficient pumps and filters that reduce energy use

In April, 2010, the Ocean Park solar power project featured on ABC Rural.