Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund boosts 13 local organisations

Twice a year, Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm invites local community organisations to submit applications for a share of funding that can be used on equipment and infrastructure purchases, repairs and renovations, and programs and events.

As part of the funding awarded in round 1 2024, Inverell Cycle Club were awarded $9,000 for the Grafton to Inverell Finish Line Festival.

Mr Chris Thompson from the Inverell Cycle Club has thanked Squadron Energy Sapphire Wind Farm for the funding.

“The support of Sapphire Wind Farm was instrumental in attracting the Inverell community to be part of the 63^rd edition of the iconic Cycling Classic and the Sapphire Wind Farm Finish Line Festival is a highlight. Thanks to the support of the Sapphire Wind Farm, the local Inverell community and visitors enjoyed a two-day festival including food, entertainment and cycling related activities.”

The Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic was held on Saturday, 27 April 2024 with the Finish Line Festival being held in Victoria Park.

Sapphire Wind Farm Operations Manager David Williamson said Squadron Energy was proud to support such a wide range of terrific organisations that are integral parts of the local community.

“Squadron Energy is always looking for ways to support our communities over the long term and bolster community ties by backing projects that promote healthy, active communities.

“We were also immensely proud to support the Grafton to Inverell sporting event for the third year running this year. Major sporting events like the Grafton to Inverell bring communities together. As Australia’s leading renewable energy company, we couldn’t think of a better way to support the entire community than by backing this fantastic world class cycling event that showcases the very best of Northern New South Wales.”

Through the generous contribution made by Sapphire Wind Farm, the Inverell Cycle Club was able to provide vital infrastructure, equipment, and services to host a Finish Line Festival over two days that included a range of activities in Victoria Park and at the fantastic purpose-built Lake Inverell Off-Road Cycling Facility.

“The community and visitors experienced the atmosphere of a National Road Series cycling event on Saturday that included a multicultural food festival and a post-event celebration dinner and event highlights at a popular local venue. Sunday at Lake Inverell included family cycling activities and invited local cyclists to either enter or support the circuit racing action that featured the leading Australian domestic riders at one of the most exciting racing venues in the country,” Mr Thompson said.