The renewable energy company allocated $50,000 in its first Clements Gap Sustainable Communities Fund.

Organisations from Crystal Brook, Redhill, Gulnare, Port Broughton and Mundoora shared in the funding.

Deputy Mayor of the Port Pirie Regional Council and Crystal Brook resident Neville Wilson had nothing but gratitude for the energy company and said it was a generous offer. “I welcome the ongoing initiative by Pacific Hydro,” he said.

“The funding gives community groups the opportunity to improve facilities for the community at large.”

Mr Wilson said the fund would be a great help to community organisations.

President of the Crystal Brook History Group Dawn Greig said she was delighted to find out that they had received more than $200 in funding.

“Our group survives on grants and donations,” she said.

“It means so much to us.”

The group will use the funding to buy a voice recorder to retain history from elderly citizens.

Vice president of the Crystal Brook Show committee Julie Price said they had a great partnership with the company.

The show committee will receive $11,000 over the next three years.

“We are thrilled to have them on board,” Ms Price said.

“The money will be used to provide entertainment for the young at the show.”

The Port Broughton Bowling Club was successful in achieving funding of more than $3,000.

Secretary-treasurer of the club Col Gigney said they would use the money to purchase a 27,000-litre water tank.

“It will service the whole clubrooms with rainwater,” he said.

“We think it’s terrific that they look after local clubs.”

Mr Gigney said over the last few years saving water had become a high priority.

“It will save $500 a year in mains water,” he said.

General manager of the energy company Lane Crockett said they thought showing support to the community was important.

“We do it for all our projects,” he said.

“A certain percentage of revenue is put back into the community.”

Mr Crockett said they had received 43 applications, totalling $250,000.

– Dylan Smith