Project Benefits
At FRV, we believe the communities in which we operate should share the benefits of renewable energy.
Benefits for the Local Community
To date, FRV Australia’s projects have committed over $9.5 million to benefit regional communities. The Goonumbla Solar Farm will provide ongoing funding to the local community for the life of the project.
$2million
planned investment in local community benefits
FRV welcomes feedback from the community on specific initiatives they would like to see funded as part of the project’s investment in community benefits, such as:
Employment and training
Improvements to local facilities
Funding for local community groups
Sponsorship of local events or sports groups.
Employment and the Local Economy
Please register your interest or join our mailing list for upcoming employment and contractor opportunities during construction.
150 construction jobs
over the 24 month estimated construction period
5 ongoing local jobs
not including contractors or supply chain opportunities
These benefits extend through the local supply chains to:
Accomodation
Vehicles & Maintenance
Cafés, Pubs
Catering
Cleaning Companies
Tradespeople
Tool and Equipment Suppliers
Environmental Benefits
The project delivers clean, zero emissions electricity to meet the region’s energy needs and helps further cement NSW as a leader in renewable energy.
The project would procure up to
117,500 MWh of electricity
Equivalent to:
140,000 tonnes CO2
avoided every year
35,000 Aussie homes
powered by renewable, green energy
40,000 Cars
removed from the roads