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“But it’s also a really well used community space that people are really proud of,” she said.<\/p>\n
Golden Plains Soccer Club president Donna Mott said her club is thrilled to be supported.<\/p>\n
“This support will allow us to purchase some much-needed items that will make a real difference to the development of our club and its facilities,” she said.<\/p>\n
“One of the most important additions will be an outdoor defibrillator, which will also be accessible to the wider community and supported by appropriate training.<\/p>\n
“We’re also excited to improve our club’s visibility with entrance and facility signage, as well as invest in equipment that will enhance both our presentation and operations at events.”<\/p>\n
Golden Plains Shire mayor Cr Owen Sharkey said the projects awarded in the 2025 grant round would strengthen and celebrate local communities.<\/p>\n
“This ongoing program continues to deliver vital funds for community events and projects which bring communities together,” he said.<\/p>\n
“We thank Berrybank Wind Farm for its ongoing support to the local community.<\/p>\n
“We look forward to these projects delivering numerous benefits to their communities through increased access to arts and culture, improved amenity to public spaces and increased physical activity.”<\/p>\n
The Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program provides funding opportunities to support local events and projects in Golden Plains.<\/p>\n
Its Grants Committee has representatives from the farm, Golden Plains Shire Council and local community members. It advises on grant criteria, evaluates applications and recommends project for council support.<\/p>\n
There is a minimum of one round of application opportunities each year with funding made available over the 15-year term of the agreement between the council and the Berrybank Wind Farm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FROM repair of an historic police lock-up to the installation of a life-saving defibrillator, the latest round of Berrybank Wind Farm community grants will enable a wide range of projects and improvements throughout Golden Plains Shire. The 2025 round of Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants has been awarded to six groups who will share in […]<\/p>\n