News Room
October 3 2024
The presentation evening for the Waterloo Wind Farm community grants took place at the Waterloo District War Memorial Hall on Monday, September 23. Around 40 attendees gathered to enjoy a supper while honouring and celebrating the recipients of the grants.
A committee of 3 local community members assessed the applications. Their insights and recommendations ensure Waterloo Wind Farm continue to support initiatives that provide the greatest benefit to the community. The committee was notably impressed by the quality of the applications submitted and with so many worthy applicants, it was a difficult decision. Of the 21 applications, a total of 11 organisations received a share of $30,299.46 in funding from the 2024 Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Program, based on their positive impact and contribution to the local community.
The successful recipients cover a diverse array of local initiatives, including essential repairs and upgrades, support services for retirees, the rehabilitation of a grassland habitat that supports a population of Pygmy Bluetongue lizards, the construction of a barbecue trailer for fundraising and community events, outdoor furniture for a community garden, quilt-making activities for underprivileged communities, and the development of a website for a learner driver mentor program.
The full list of grant recipients is as follows:
The Compassionate Friends of SA: Inc “Community Accessibility of Grief Support” $1,150
Eudunda Community Business and Tourism Inc “Probus Club Support” $2,000
Riverton Community Management Committee Inc “Facilities for outdoor shelter at Jingles garden” $3,411
Nature Foundation Limited “Rehabilitation of a degraded Iron-grass natural Temperate Grassland” $5,000
Lions Club of Gilbert Valley Incorporated “BBQ Trailer” $3,500
Eudunda and Districts Community Op Shop “Sustainable Us” $1,150
Mintaro Progress Association Inc “Youth Fashion – Art Wool and Sustainability Exhibition” $1,500
St Matthew Lutheran Church Riverton Inc. “Quilt making” $2,500
Manoora Primary School “Sustainable Garden Project” $4,388.46
Riverton Bowling Club “Dishwasher purchase and installation” $2,000
Employment Directions “Wheels in Motion – Website Development” $3,700
November 24, 2023
Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Program recipients
The recipients of the 2023 Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants program were announced at a presentation evening held at the Waterloo Hall on November 22, 2023. The recipients were:
Mid North Theatre/Arts Group: SA-LGBTQIA+ Country Pride Feast – Burra $2000
The Compassionate Friends SA: Inc Community Awareness of Grief Support $2983
Watervale Community Association Inc: New dishwasher for The Vale community space $4500
Saddleworth and Districts Historical Society Inc: Saddleworth Museum Signage $468
Manoora Centenary Park Inc: Underfloor plumbing for Manoora Wellness Centre $5000
WoTL (Women of the Land): Waterloo Womens Agri-Business Group $2379
MinMan Sporting Club (Mintaro Manoora Sporting Club Inc): Culture of Change through Sport $2100
Marrabel and District Community Hall: Marrabel Hall fencing and drainage renovations $5000
Saddleworth Bowling Club Inc: Defibrillator Cabinet $535.09
Auburn Community Development Committee – Memorial Place Sub-committee: Memorial Place – Landscaping and seating $4535
Friends of Burra Parks: Endoscope to establish presence of Flinders Ranges Worm Lizard $500
Total Funding: $30,000.09
Projects or groups that inspire community pride and
diversity, enhance the regions environment or contribute to
the local economy are encouraged to apply.
For further information and to apply, please
visit the Community page
Archived News
May 15, 2019
Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants awarded to ten local projects
Ten local projects will receive a share in $30,000 funding from this year’s Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Program.
Read more here
March 11, 2019
Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Program now open
Local groups looking to deliver grassroots community projects are invited to apply for funding through the 2019 Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Program. Now in its sixth year, the grants program has already donated over $150,000 to support local community initiatives across the Mid North region.
Read more here
December 13, 2018
Waterloo Wind Farm announces five-year sponsorship of the Marrabel Bull Ride
Waterloo Wind Farm is delighted to announce a five-year sponsorship deal with the Marrabel Rodeo Club for its popular Marrabel Bull Ride event.
Read more here
May 1, 2018
Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants – 2018 recipients announced
This year’s Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Program has received an additional $25,000 funding boost to support a very special local initiative.
Read more here
February 20, 2018
Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Program now open
Community groups seeking much needed funds for local projects can now apply to the 2018 Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Program.
Read more here
October 31, 2016
New turbines at Waterloo Wind Farm start production
Waterloo Wind Farm’s six new 3.3MW wind turbines have successfully exported renewable power to the South Australian electricity transmission system for the first time over the weekend.
Read more here
May 13, 2016
Increased funding for Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants program
The Waterloo Wind Farm has increased the amount of funding available for community projects and initiatives that benefit the Mid North region this year, with a share in $30,000 available.
Read more here
January 19, 2016
Local Businesses, Employment to Benefit from Windfarm Extension
Local Clare based business, OTM Civil Construction, will be front and centre of construction works at Waterloo wind farm, having won a major contract as part of the $43 million project.
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November 18, 2015
Extension of Waterloo Wind Farm progresses
Construction of the $43 million Waterloo wind farm extension could start early next year, with plans for the six new turbines nearing completion.
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October 12, 2015
Waterloo Wind Farm Grants to Help Community Groups
Four local projects will share $20,000 in funding from the 2015 Waterloo Wind Farm Community Fund.
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March 23, 2015
EnergyAustralia sells minority interest in Waterloo Wind Farm
EnergyAustralia has agreed to sell its remaining 25 per cent equity interest in the 111MW Waterloo Wind Farm, and the development rights to the Waterloo expansion project, to Palisade Investment Partners and Northleaf Capital Partners.
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December 9, 2014
Waterloo Wind Farm CLG calls for new members to strengthen ties with Mid North community
EnergyAustralia calling for new members to join its Waterloo Wind Farm Community Liaison Group (CLG) in 2015.
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June 6, 2014
Waterloo Wind Farm Community Grants Announced
EnergyAustralia, operators of the 111MW Waterloo wind farm, announces the recipients for Round 1 of the 2014 Waterloo Wind Farm Community Fund.
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May 14, 2013 Joint venture to own Waterloo Wind Farm
EnergyAustralia announced that it had reached a definitive agreement with infrastructure investment specialists, Palisade Investment Partners and Northleaf Capital Partners, who will acquire a majority shareholding in the 111MW Waterloo Wind Farm.
Read more here