Project Benefits

The Silverton Wind Farm has created 10 ongoing full-time jobs in the community.

The Project also injects funds into the local community through payments to involved landholders, use of local goods and services and community fund contributions

The Silverton Wind farm can generate enough renewable energy to power up to 98,000 homes.

The Silverton Wind Farm Community Enhancement Program includes:

• Silverton Community Fund (see below)
• Solar Silverton Program with leaseholders and residences within 10 kilometres of the wind farm offered a 5kw solar system
• Water Tank Program with all residences within 10 kilometres of the wind farm offered a rainwater tank
• Mobile Reception Program which provided 4G coverage to the Silverton Village

For more information about how the project was developed and the Community Enhancement Program click the following link:

Background information

The Silverton Wind Farm Local Community Fund supports initiatives that:

• Deliver community wide benefits
• Encourage innovation in and support for issues of community significance
• Support the work of community organisations.

The Local Community Fund is run annually and awards funding for community initiatives within the Silverton NSW and surrounding area of up to $17,500.