Local organisations and schools from all across the Burdekin region were announced as the beneficiaries of a generous grant from Melbourne-based energy powerhouse Pacific Blue at last weekends Sweet Days Hot Nights festival.
Community Investment Coordinator for Pacific Blue Jackie Stojanoski attended the event, handing out a number of checks aimed at aiding operations of different organisations in the area as part of the company’s Haughton Sustainable Communities Fund.
The Haughton Sustainable Community Fund shares the benefits of the Haughton Solar Farm—a large-scale solar photovoltaic power station located in North Queensland’s Burdekin Shire—with the surrounding communities, providing more than $300,000 to 52 local sustainable projects since 2019.
Recipients included:
Brandon Bowls Club Inc. - New Solar Battery
Burdekin Artisan Community Association Inc. - Summer Comfort Area
Burdekin Community Association Inc. - New PA System
Burdekin Fitness Hall - Upgrade to Amenities
Burdekin Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc. - Upgrade to Canteen appliances
Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Inc - New Strimmer for Grounds Maintenance
Burdekin Potters Inc. - New electric pottery wheel
Burdekin Rugby League Inc. - Electrical Upgrades to facilities
Burdekin Swimming Club (Burdekin Torpedoes) - Upgrade of Club House and Facilities
Clare Sports and Recreation Club - New Lawn Mower
Clare State School Parents and Citizen's Association - Arts Activity Trail
Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation - New Generators
Home Hill Choral Society Inc. - Electrical Works
Home Hill Community Sports Club Inc - Restoration of main floor
Pacific Blue voiced their support for the Burdekin-based organisations on their official Facebook page: “Congratulations to all the successful 2025 applicants of the Haughton Community Fund! Your projects are making a real difference in your community, and we’re proud to support your inspiring work.”
Local organisations and schools from all across the Burdekin region were announced as the beneficiaries of a generous grant from Melbourne-based energy powerhouse Pacific Blue. Photo supplied.
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