Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, announced the latest beneficiaries of the $9.2 million Solar on Public Buildings program which helps put solar systems on community buildings across the state.

These include eight locations in Horsham municipality that will soon be installing solar PV systems.

They include Dock Lake Reserve, Dooen Public Hall, Dooen Recreation Reserve, Horsham Show Grounds and Recreation Reserve, Kalkee Recreation Reserve COM, Riverside Recreation Reserve (Indoor Arena), Wail Nursery and Wonwondah Recreation Reserve.

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"This is a great example of how we're delivering real action on climate change in Horsham Rural City Shire by investing in local projects that will help our communities build thriving and sustainable futures," Ms Pulford said.

"This is a terrific outcome for the community, the environment and our hardworking volunteer committees who are the backbone of small communities across Victoria."

Solar panels will save on energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.

The program will rollout across Victoria over the next two years.

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