Revealed: 16 community groups to benefit from CS Energy sponsorship program

“So many of these projects involve local community groups, often run by volunteers, who are passionate about making this region a better place to work, learn and play.”

Sixteen community groups in the Banana Shire and Western Downs Region Council areas are sharing in approximately $113,000 in funding from the latest round of CS Energy’s Community Sponsorships Program.

Sixteen community groups in the Banana Shire and Western Downs Regional council areas are sharing in about $113,000 in funding from the latest round of CS Energy’s Community Sponsorships Program.

CS Energy, which operates the Callide Power Station in Biloela, offers two sponsorship rounds per year to community groups and not-for-profit organisations located in the regions that host its operations.

In the Banana Shire, seven projects received sponsorship including the refurbishment of the Biloela Community Garden, a play equipment storage shed at Biloela State School and an office upgrade for the Banana Shire Support Centre.

Callide Power Station general manager Ben Hayden said CS Energy looked for projects that would deliver lasting benefits to the region.

“So many of these projects involve local community groups, often run by volunteers, who are passionate about making this region a better place to work, learn and play,” Mr Hayden said.

“I look forward to seeing their projects come to fruition over the coming months.”

In the Western Downs, the sponsorship will support nine projects such as upgraded boxing bag equipment at the Dalby PCYC, an instrumental program at Drillham Primary School and a shade cloth at the Chinchilla Family Support Centre.

Kogan Creek Power Station general manager Jacques Dippenaar said the sponsorship program continued to be very popular, particularly since COVID-19.

“We recognise that the last 18 months have been challenging for community groups,” Mr Dippenaar said.

“It’s great to see that the Western Downs continues to produce such as diverse range of community-led initiatives, many of which will help stimulate local economic activity.”

Sponsored projects have received financial support ranging from $1,500 to $18,000, depending on the nature of the project.

Applications for Round 7 of CS Energy’s Community Sponsorships Program opened last week and close on September 16.

For more information, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit www.csenergy.com.au/community/sponsorships

BANANA SHIRE SPONSORSHIP RECIPIENTS – Round 6 FY2021

Biloela State School- Early Childhood Development Program play storage facility

Biloela Golf Club - Practice nets

Banana Shire Community Arts Association - Biloela Community Garden

Taroom Tennis Club - Safety fence

Banana Shire Emergency Accommodation and Support Centre - Office refurbishment

Callide Valley Agricultural and Pastoral Society - Fridge replacement

Greycliffe Social Club - Purchase playgroup equipment

WESTERN DOWNS SPONSORSHIPS RECIPIENTS – Round 6 FY2021

Helping Hands Outreach Project - Purchase volunteer equipment

Miles & District Historical Society - Submersible solar pump for display bore

Queensland Music Festival - Opera at Jimbour

Drillham Primary P & C Association - School instrumental music program

Goondir Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Association - Big Buddy program to engage Indigenous youth

St Joseph’s Parents and Friends Association Chinchilla - Outdoor tables and chairs for children

Qld Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association - Boxing bag upgrade and engineering certification at PCYC Dalby

Chinchilla Family Support Centre - Shade cloth

It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation - Prostate cancer awareness