Stockyard Hill Wind Farm reaches $1 Million in community investment commitments
The new Beaufort Bowling rink will become major asset for the community
Over $1 million has been committed to the local community by Stockyard Hill Wind Farm, benefiting many services, foundations, clubs, sporting associations and causes important to the local community.
Stockyard Hill Wind Farm General Manager, Jackson Hill, said the funding commitments by the project helps build sustainable communities in the Beaufort, Skipton and Lismore areas.
“The $1 million committed by Stockyard Wind Farm to date is part of our long-term partnership and support for the local community where the project operates. Funding will continue throughout the life of the wind farm.”
Some of the worthy local community organisations that have benefited from the community investment funding provided by Stockyard Hill Wind Farm include:
Beaufort and Skipton Health Services Limited Foundation who received $115,000 for two community buses
Beaufort and Skipton Primary Schools who are receiving ongoing support to fund a Sustainable School Program
Lions Club of Skipton who received $30,000 for a skate park
Skipton Recreation Reserve who received $30,000 to upgrade the lighting on the football ground
Friends of Beaufort Swimming Pool who received $17,000 to install a pool cleaning system
Skipton Tennis Club who received $35,000 to install a new tennis surface
Beaufort Football Netball Club who received $45,000 for safety netting behind the goals
Beaufort Bowls and Golf Club who received $272,000 for a new bowling rink
