Benefit Fund
Community Benefit Fund
The Lal Lal Wind Farms Community Benefit Fund, established in 2017, is a key part of our commitment to strengthening our local communities. It contributes to local sporting clubs, community groups, schools and universities, culture and arts initiatives and other community needs.
Since 2017, we have provided more than $300,000 in funding to 17 community projects located within a 5km radius of the wind farm, including Lal Lal, Yendon, Elaine, Cargerie, Clarendon, Bungaree, Dunnstown, Mt Doran and Millbrook.
Community Benefit Fund announces 2019 recipients
Applications for the 2021 round of funding have now closed. Allocations will be announced in July 2021. The Lal Lal Wind Farms community benefit fund is administered once a year. Applications open each year in May, for the life of the project.
| Organisation | Community benefit |
|---|---|
| Ballarat Tree Growers | Construction of Hut in Imlal reserve Lal Lal (subject to Moorabool Council planning permission) |
| Clarendon Recreation Reserve | Concrete entrance from gate to the building with concrete walk path around building |
| Dunnstown Community Centre | Install 4 light towers to the oval to allow night use of field |
| Elaine Mechanics Institute | Gutter / Spouting / downpipes and installation of hot water to kitchen |
| Lal Lal Primary School | Supply and Installation of 2 air conditioning units into children’s class rooms |
| Millbrook Community Centre | Ride on Lawn mower plus landscaping |
| St Brendan’s School Dunnstown | Supply of materials for the construction of a vegetable garden for the children at St Brendan’s School |
| Yendon Recreation Reserve | Installation of solar panels to the Community Building |
| Organisation | Community benefit |
|---|---|
| Bungaree Recreation Reserve | Solar panels |
| Clarendon Cemetery Trust | Toilet system |
| Clarendon Recreation Reserve | Car park (fencing, rock and bobcat hire) |
| Dunnstown Community Centre | Resurface floors in home and visitor change rooms |
| St Brendan’s Primary School, Dunnstown | Timing service for the annual school fundraiser, Mountain of Fun Run |
| Elaine Recreation Reserve | Solar panels, split systems, blinds, lights |
| Lal Lal Camera Club | Laptop, projector, camera |
| Lal Lal Primary School | Two flag poles and shade sail |
| Lal Lal Soldiers Memorial Hall | Post and rail fence, bluestone wall |
| CFA Millbrook | Emergency access resource kit |
| Yendon Recreation Reserve | Upgrade lining of shed, two split systems, carpet tiles |
| Organisation | Community benefit |
|---|---|
| Bungaree Bowls Club | Sun shelter |
| Clarendon Recreation Reserve | Kitchen upgrade |
| Dunnstown Community Centre | Kitchen upgrade |
| Elaine Soldiers Memorial Hall | Floor replacement |
| Lal Lal Soldiers Memorial Hall | PA system and petting zoo for annual Lal Lal Farmers Market |
| Millbrook Fire Brigade | Audio visual equipment |
| Yendon Recreation Reserve | Hall upgrade |
| Organisation | Community benefit |
|---|---|
| Bungaree Recreation Reserve | Complete storage shed project |
| Mt Buninyong CFA | Purchase generator and trailer |
| Elaine Cricket Club | Improve ground facilities |
| Dunnstown Netball Club | Replace existing netball court fence |