Hilltops Council resolved to approve a recommendation from the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund Committee that will allocate funds to a number of Boorowa community groups and organisations. The committee recommended to Council that funding totaling $76,094 plus GST be awarded to 18 local projects out of 29 applicants. "The committee concluded that 18 out of the 29 applications were most deserving of grant funding, as they demonstrated a direct and immediate positive impact on the Boorowa community," the recommendation read. "Each recommended application successfully met multiple selection criteria and received corresponding scores. "The committee has confidence in each applicant's ability to successfully execute their respective projects." The following projects were awarded: Boorowa Ex Services Club - International Women's Day 2025 - $7,500 Boorowa Quick Shear - $2,000 Boorowa Central School and St Joseph's Boorowa - Touch Football and Netball Carnival - $5,381 Boorowa Central School - Student Wellbeing Project - $1,020 St John's Anglican Church - Fellowship Meals - $3,000 Young Neighbourhood Centre Inc - Off the Beaten Track, Boorowa and surrounds - $4,950 Boorowa Irish Woolfest - $10,000 Boorowa and District Historical Society and Museum - Protection of Historical Clothing - $600 Hilltops Youth Action Group - Boorowa and Rye Park Movie Nights - $4,180 St Joseph's Boorowa - Touch Football and Netball Carnival First Aid and Portaloos - $2,955 Boorowa Rugby Club - Beer and Rugby Festival First Aid Supply - $1518 Hilltops Arts Inc - Unleash Boorowa's Creative Power - $2,000 Carinya Court - Additional Units - $5,000 Boorowa Aged Care Facility - Modify Entrance Doors - $5,500 Boorowa Hostel Inc - Multi-purpose Hygiene Chair - $5,000 Lions Club of Boorowa - New Driver Reviver/Food van storage shed - $7,500 Yass Valley Hilltops Trail Riders Club - Boorowa Adult Riding Club Camp - $3,000 Boorowa Ex-Services Club Bowling Club - Replacement of Score Board - $4,990 The Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund has been established by Hilltops Council in conjunction with the owner and operator of the wind farm, Squadron Energy. "The fund will sponsor local projects and organisations that benefit the community throughout the operational life of the Bango Wind Farm," Council said. "The fund will contribute $76,094 plus GST this year and is designed to share the financial benefits of the wind farm with not for profit groups, associations and clubs that make a positive difference in the local community." The key objective of the Community Enhancement Fund is to provide financial support to not for profit community groups and organisations working to mak3e a positive and lasting contribution to regional communities near the Bango Wind Farm. "Organisations with projects within a 20km radius of the wind farm were eligible to apply for a grant from the fund," Council said.
