The City's East End will be shrouded in darkness for an hour this weekend to celebrate Earth Hour 2009.
Adelaide City Council will switch off the Rundle Lantern, located on the Rundle Street U-Park, on Saturday 28 March from 8.30pm - 9.30pm.
Several other City landmarks will also be turned off including the Victoria Square Fountain and Council's administration building at 25 Pirie Street.
Lord Mayor Michael Harbison said Council is committed to green initiatives, and turning off the power at major landmarks for Earth Hour is a strong show of support for this event.
"Some of the world's most famous icons including the Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Twoer in Paris will also switch off during Earth Hour, and Adelaide is also doing its big by flicking the switch on some of our City's best known landmarks including the Rundle Lantern and the Victoria Square Fountain.
"Adelaide City Council is joining millions of businesses and people around the world to support Earth Hour and the fight against climate change," said the Lord Mayor.
"This is a small yet symbolic way that our Council can celebrate Earth Hour, which is now in its second year in Adelaide."
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
SA businesses set to sign up to Earth Hour
The Adelaide City Council is challenging South Australia's business community to go green this month in a united fight against climate change.
Lord Mayor Michael Harbison is calling on at least 500 businesses to sign up to participate in Earth Hour 2009.
"South Australia's businesses are cutting edge in a number of ways, and now it's time for us to show the world how bsuinesses can join together and make a difference by turning off our lights and appliances en masse for Earth Hour 2009" said the Lord Mayor.
"With 63 participation rate in Earth Hour last year, Adelaide had the second highest participation rate in the country, so its important that we make an even bigger effort this year to beat that figure.
"While 500 businesses is an ambitious target, it can be achieved - and offers an ideal opportunity for businesses to show their commitment to tackling climate change" he added.
Lord Mayor Michael Harbison is calling on at least 500 businesses to sign up to participate in Earth Hour 2009.
"South Australia's businesses are cutting edge in a number of ways, and now it's time for us to show the world how bsuinesses can join together and make a difference by turning off our lights and appliances en masse for Earth Hour 2009" said the Lord Mayor.
"With 63 participation rate in Earth Hour last year, Adelaide had the second highest participation rate in the country, so its important that we make an even bigger effort this year to beat that figure.
"While 500 businesses is an ambitious target, it can be achieved - and offers an ideal opportunity for businesses to show their commitment to tackling climate change" he added.
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