05-07-2023
Seven community groups in the Upper Lachlan Shire will benefit from a combined $72,399.54 in funding from the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund for 2023.
The grants were assessed by the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund S355 Committee and were approved at the June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
Gullen Range Wind Farm owner and operator BJCE Australia 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 | Amount |
| Australian Agricultural Centre | $10,000.00 |
| Anglican Church Parish of Crookwell – St George’s Church | $7,282.00 |
| Breadalbane Hall Committee | $1,100.00 |
| Upper Lachlan Landcare Inc. | $11,121.00 |
| Anglican Church Parish of Crookwell – St Bartholomew’s Church | $24,847.00 |
| International Women’s Day 2023 | $3,500.00 |
| Southern Tablelands Group 12 | $14,549.54 |
| TOTAL | $72,399.54 |
Upper Lachlan Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Alex Waldron said the Fund provides grants to projects or initiatives that benefit the community within 10km 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 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Funds in the 2023 Grants.”