Ausgrid supports wildlife foundation with $15,000 Grant for Good
The Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary in Calga is an integral part of the Central Coast community and is now set to become an even safer place for its furry friends.
Ausgrid’s Group Executive, Market Development & Strategy, Tim Jarratt said he is pleased to see an environment and community-minded organisation benefit from the Ausgrid Grants for Good program.
“The shift towards electrification is powered by innovative technologies and a growing awareness that electrification can reduce greenhouse emissions,” he said.
This is an example of a foundation with the environment at its core taking steps to do their bit in shifting to a greener future.
“We are proud to support the Walkabout Wildlife foundation to protect the environment on the Central Coast, where so many of our workforce work and live.”
The Walkabout Wildlife Foundation is one of 22 local charities, volunteer groups, sports teams and organisations who have been awarded one of Ausgrid’s Grants for Good.
The $15,000 grant will allow the sanctuary to purchase a battery to store power from an existing solar installation, to provide continuity in the event of a power outage.
Walkabout Founder and General Manager, Tassin Barnard, said the grant had two benefits.
“Firstly, for the planet, because a greater proportion of our energy usage will come from solar,” she said.
“The second, is for the animals in our sanctuary, because our fox-proof fence will keep operating when there's a power outage.
“We are hugely appreciative of Ausgrid helping us to buy a battery to store the surplus energy our solar panels are generating.
Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary gives a forever home to rescued wildlife needing lifetime care and participates in breed-for-release rewilding programs for endangered Australian wildlife.
Grants are one important way Ausgrid is helping communities. By providing funding, Ausgrid is investing in its commitment to community and sustainability.
“The calibre of this year’s applications for Ausgrid’s Grants for Good was exceptionally high, making our selection process incredibly challenging,” Mr Jarratt said.
“Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who nominated.”