31 MW , Victoria
Kiata Wind Farm is located approximately 50km north west of Horsham and consists of 9 x 3.45MW turbines. Commercial operations were reached in February 2018 and is connected to the Horsham-Nhill 66kV distribution network.
Status: Operational
Asset: Wind
Capacity: 31 MW
Location: Nhill, VIC
Local Council: Hindmarsh Shire
Partners: 100% Atmos Renewables
The Kiata Wind Farm Community Grant Program offers financial support to eligible community groups to encourage and support community projects that provide a service or program to residents. Funding to the value of $20,000 is allocated each year to projects that contribute to the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the community in the vicinity of Kiata Wind Farm.
Applications are open in November each year.
Please see the community grant guidelines, along with the application form to submit your project proposal.
For further information or assistance contact us.
The 2021 Community Grants Program awarded funding to eight organisations:
Photos will be added here on completion of these projects.
The 2020 Community Grants Program awarded funding to seven organisations:
Congratulations to these successful applicants.
In 2019 Kiata Wind Farm received 17 applications totaling over $55,000 of funding requested, delivering $20,000 to 8 successful community groups and assisting with funding for larger works and enabling others to complete their entire projects.
Nhill Fire Brigade – Remote access lighting
Winiam Hall repairs
10 Successful applicants shared in $20,000 this year, with 16 applications received from local community groups.
Purchased 4 mannequins allowing a rotational display of their wedding gown collection.
Purchased 40 new outdoor chairs, allowing spectators and bowler alike to rest their weary legs.
Commissioned a local fabricator to fabricate some custom-made outdoor tables & benches.
During 2015 & 2016, Kiata Wind Farm made available four $1,000 grants in each year, available to suitable community groups as part of the initial stage of construction.
The 2017 program was expanded to the full $20,000 as the site began to operate. 21 applications were received, and 10 successful applicants selected to receive funding from across the region.
Developed a very comprehensive year-book, displaying the seasons action.
undertook a revamp of the Wagonin tourist information board.
Was able to update the ladies honour board which had not been touched since 1987.
Purchased a new ride-on mower, not just mowing lawn but assisting in maintaining the cemetery grounds in many ways.
Received small contribution towards the “Wirraway” project, where the restored ex-flight training plane was purchased for display at the heritage centre.
Received assistance in completing the resurfacing of the netball court.
Received funding for a Defibrillator (AED), ensuring the community has access to life saving equipment.