01-09-2022
Community groups in the Upper Lachlan Shire will benefit from a combined $27,204 in funding under the Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund in 2022/23.
The grants were assessed by the Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund S355 Committee and were approved at the August 2022 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
Crookwell II Wind Farm owner and operator Global Power Group supports the Fund with an annual financial contribution, as part of its ongoing commitment to local communities.
The grants will help to fund the following projects:
| Organisation | Project | Amount |
| Crookwell Community Garden | Growing our Patch | $5,000 |
| Oolong Rural Fire Brigade | Communications and personal lighting | $2,204 |
| Crookwell Golf Club Maintenance Association | Two new golf carts for seniors/members with disabilities | $20,000 |
| TOTAL | $27,204 |
The Committee also agreed to award an amount to the Crookwell District Tennis Association for maintenance and improvements at the Crookwell Tennis Courts with the amounts yet to be determined.
Upper Lachlan Shire Council General Manager Colleen Worthy said the Fund provides grants to projects or initiatives that benefit the community within 20km of the wind farm.
“The Wind Farm Grants make a significant contribution to their local communities in the Shire,” she said.
“It is very pleasing to see such a diverse group of projects being assisted by the Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Enhancement Program in the 2022/2023 Grants.”