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RACV Energy Breakthrough

Event
19 - 22 Nov 2009
 
Address
Princes Park
1 Park Rd
Maryborough VIC 3465
Phone
03 5461 0621
Fax
03 5461 0666
Email
breakthrough@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

The RACV ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH provides an opportunity for students, teachers, parents and local industry to work together to design and construct a vehicle, a machine or innovation in technology that will represent an energy breakthrough.

School groups work throughout the year to design, build and test vehicles or machines within detailed specifications. It requires a team effort and an across-the-curriculum approach.  These groups then bring their vehicles and machines to Maryborough, Victoria in November, for a huge celebration in which they can demonstrate and trial them in action.

More than 5,000 student entrants converge on Maryborough, a further 3,000 will work as support crew and another 13,000 will be visitors to the event.

The Energy Expo is amongst the action of the RACV ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH and offers visitors and entrants the chance to relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere.  The Energy Expo provides entertainment, fascinating energy efficient displays and opportunities for career advancement.

Opening Hours
Thursday
9:00am 8:00pm
Registration for all human powered event categories opens today, plus vehichle testing begins.
Friday
8:30am 11:30pm
Innovations team registration. Some team briefings, trials and vehicle testing today.
Saturday
6:00am 12:00am
Vehicle testing and 24 hour time trials begins today.
Sunday
12:00am 1:45pm
Finish of 24 hour time trials and presentations

Event Pricing Information:
This event has free entry

Tourism Awards
Year
Award
2007
Finalist in the Victorian Tourism Awards
Activities
  • Camping
  • Evening activities
  • Sports Viewing
  • Swimming
Property Facilities
Catering  Various food outlets to satisfy all tastebuds
Child Activities/Child Minding  Amusement rides
Disabled Toilet  
First Aid  St John's Ambulance
Parking  
Picnic Area  
Public Toilet  
Viewing Platform  
Visitor Information Centre