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Montgomery Road

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Name Montgomery
Type Designation Road
Place Id 24300
Place Type Road
Status Registered
Date Registered 11 April 2012
Locality / Suburb  
  Arumbera
Local Government Area  
  Alice Springs Town Council
History/Origin In commemoration of Greg Montgomery, the first person in the Northern Territory to put grid-connected solar power on his home. Greg lived in the rural area of Alice Springs, not far from the site of the proposed solar power station. Greg worked at Pine Gap and cared about the environment. His home featured best practice in energy efficiency, water efficiency, passive cooling and included appropriate gardening and plantings.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
03/04/2012 Date added to the Register
11/04/2012 NTG 15
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