Several local organisations will benefit from funding through Round 2 of the Sapphire Wind Farm Community benefit fund with almost $142,000 to be distributed.
Inverell VRA Rescue squad has been granted $20,000 to purchase Battery Powered Rescue Tools, $18,755 to Gum Flat P & C for a Play and Imagination Village, $14,000 to Inverell Sporties and Ashford Memorial Bowling Club for improved lighting on greens, National Transport Museum will receive over $13,500 for an awning and BBQ area, Inverell RSM Clay Target Club will benefit from over $13,000 to rebuild the Club’s Trap Houses, and $11,000 to Operation Operating Room for a Tourniquet machine.
Northwest Mower Racing Association, Community College Northern Inland, Inverell Touch Association, Bonshaw Campdraft Committee, Inverell Hockey Association, Inverell Saints Football Club, Sapphire Social Committee and Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group also benefitted from funding.
Twice a year, Sapphire Wind Farm invites local community organisations to submit applications for a share of funding that can be used on equipment and infrastructure purchases, repairs and renovations, and programs and events.
