Men’s Shed gets a power-up

THE community of Linton and District Men’s Shed expects to open their new purpose-built facility for action by mid-April.

But before the team moves into the space, president Michael Hough said it’s set to be energised by one of their neighbouring groups.

“Our windows and doors will soon be installed, and we’ll also be getting power put on in the shed with the support of Stockyard Hill Wind Farm,” he said.

“They are generously and enthusiastically donating solar power for us.

“They will be providing the whole of the solar system, and it will be a system that enables us to connect to 240-volts in case we need to do any welding work.”

Goldwind, via the Stockyard Hill Wind Farm, is providing the panels and supporting the members of the grassroots group through the energy group’s Community Investment Program.

This initiative has seen the Wind Farm’s team commit near-on $1 million to local projects since construction commenced in Stockyard Hill in 2018.

They will invest a further $300,000 per annum over the next 25 years into the nearby community.

Visit bit.ly/39R1AzD for more information or to apply for a Community Investment Program grant. Applications are reviewed in April and October.