Wambo Wind Farm supercharging the region with funding for vital community groups
Wambo Wind Farm supercharging the region with funding for vital community groups
Seven community initiatives across the Jandowae region will share in grants totalling $83,000 to improve their community services and facilities thanks to the Wambo Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
Each year Cubico Sustainable Investments and Stanwell Corporation the co-owners of Wambo Wind Farm, provide up to $200,000 in funding to support the communities in which it will operate and establish long-term benefits for surrounding towns including Jandowae and Bell.
The fund aims to improve the lives of those who live, work and play alongside Wambo Wind Farm and make the region more connected, sustainable, resilient and healthy.
Carl Allcorn, Project Director said the grant program was making a positive difference within the community and congratulated the latest round of recipients.
“Being a good neighbour is an important part of how Wambo Wind Farm operates. It was fantastic to receive so many applications for funding in this round– I would like to thank all the applicants and congratulate the successful recipients,” he said.
“We are extremely proud to be part of this community and look forward to contributing to the local community for many more years to come.”
The Wambo Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund provides up to $200,000 each year to local community initiatives.
Wambo Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Recipients
Recipient | Funded project | About |
|---|---|---|
Jandowae & District Progress and Heritage Association Inc | Project: Heritage Precinct Improvements | Funding to weatherproof and increase display capacity of the Jandowae Heritage Precinct’s former School building and Shearer’s Quarters. Project increases the available area for historical displays and all-weather access. |
Jandowae & District Tennis Association | Project: Clubhouse Upgrades | Funding to install air conditioning and add table tennis to club’s sporting options. Project improves the amenity of the clubhouse for players and hirers, as well as adding an additional all-weather sporting and recreation activity for the community. |
Bell & District Golf Club | Project: Electronic payment and Digital Record Keeping systems | Funding to install an electronic payment system in the clubhouse to improve Club’s capacity to support member and visitor transactions. Digital record keeping tool assists volunteers maintain accurate records of player handicaps and scores. |
Bell Theatre Group Inc. | Project: Acquire Catering Equipment | Funding to purchase energy efficient, safe, and fit for purpose food preparation equipment in partnership with the Bell Memorial Public Hall (currently hired for events). Project improves the functionality and viability of the Theatre Group’s activities and the Hall’s hire offerings. |
Jandowae Bowls Club Inc. | Project: Enhance clubhouse amenity and accessibility | Funding to attach shade awnings and build a disability ramp at the clubhouse. Project improves the functionality and amenity of the club’s public areas and enables accessibility for members and the large number of hirers of the facility. |
Taralga Retirement Village | Project: “Taralga Master Plan” | Funding to engage a qualified Community, Health & Aging design consultant to review existing residential assets and propose design concepts for future development. Project provides Taralga with a plan to guide future development and secure funding to meet growing demand for “in community” aged care. |
Jandowae Squash Club | Project: Replace Building air conditioning systems | Funding to replace aged and inadequate air conditioning system. Project supports the physical wellbeing of squash players and club’s capacity to host additional inter-club competitions and coaching events. |