Local Benefits
FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
- $20,000 community benefit fund
- 3 permanent local full-time staff
- Ongoing opportunities for local businesses to support and work on the project through operations
- Agrisolar partnerships
REGIONAL JOBS
During construction, there were over 300 jobs created.
At its peak, over 500 people were employed on the site.
Currently, there are 3 local full-time employees ensuring the site is manned 7 days a week.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND
The Coleambally Solar Farm Community Fund consists of:
- $10,000 will be distributed to the Murrumbidgee Experimental/Demonstration Farm
- $10,000 will be distributed via the Murrumbidgee Council amongst projects which align with at least one of our community growth focus areas.
This video shows how another Neoen project, Bulgana Green Power Hub in Victoria, funds community projects.
APPLY FOR A GRANT
The Murrumbidgee Council administers the Coleambally Solar Farm community fund on behalf of Neoen.
The applications open in May each year. Monitor the Murrumbidgee Council website and Coleambally Solar Farm website for annual announcements.
COMMUNITY GROWTH FOCUS AREAS
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Inspiring participation, development and uptake of new technologies and ideas
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes in regional communities
STRONG CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
Encouraging community participation, involvement and connection
SPORT AND RECREATION
Encouraging participation in sport and recreational activities
ARTS AND CULTURE
Fostering creativity and connection in the community through art and culture
SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Addressing local skills development and adding value to educational opportunities
PREVIOUS GRANT RECIPIENTS
- Coleambally Darlington Point Junior Rugby League
Drink Bottles and crates - Coleambally Rescue Squad
Equipment for emergency response boat - Coleambally Townlife
Raised garden beds - Cypress View Lodge
King Single sofa bed - Murrumbidgee Physical Culture Club
Ipads and spreaker - Waddi Housing and Advancement Corporation
Solar Lighting for mural
- Coleambally Preschool Association
Nature based Play space - Country Education Foundation
Coleambally-Darlington Point Education Grant - Darlington Point Public School P&C Association
Intensive Swimming Program - St Joseph’s Primary School Jerilderie Parent and Friends Association
Echuna Day Trip – Twisted Science and Paddlesteamer Experience - Tirkandi Inaburra Cultural And Development Centre
Sporting equipment and promotional brochure
- Coleambally Central School P&C
Covered Outdoor Learning Area - Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point Inc.
Education grants - Cypress View Lodge
Server hardware and licensing - Jerilderie Apex Club
Install solar lighting at Jerilderie Racecourse - Jerilderie Preschool & Kindergarten Inc.
Smart board - St Joseph’s Primary School Jerilderie Social & Fundraising Committee
Expand vegetable garden, including garden shed and chicken coop - St Peter’s Primary School Coleambally
Goal posts for sporting field - Taste Coleambally Food and Farm Festival
Advertising in Murrumbidgee Trails
- Coleambally Central School P&C
Blinds for classrooms - Coleambally Preschool Assoc Inc
Enhancing outdoor space to fit “Nature Play” theme - Darlington Point Public School P&C Assoc
Student Wellbeing Program - Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point Inc
Education grants - Darlington Point Riverina Classic Catch & Release Fishing Competition
Fingerlings - St Peter’s Primary School Coleambally
Refurbish school library to become “learning hub” - Taste Coleambally
Broadening advertising/ promotional reach for 2020 festival - Coleambally Community Club Ltd
Solar panels - Coleambally Argoon CWA
Stationery storage cupboards
