Communities in the Snowy Mountains will celebrate 75 years of the Snowy Scheme with a range of events and initiatives supported by $83,000 in funding from Snowy Hydro.
Successful 75th Anniversary Community Grants Fund applicants will receive amounts up to $5,000 to celebrate the shared milestone in a way that is meaningful to them. Snowy Hydro’s investment in local communities through the special community grants fund will support grassroots, community-led projects.
Some of the creative ways local community groups will be celebrating include a cultural connection program recognising the spirit of multiculturalism and community-building, the installation of a large-scale painted mural, an audio-visual project sharing the unique stories of the Snowy Scheme, an exhibition of historic machinery used during the Scheme construction and educational activities with preschool children.
Snowy Hydro Manager Social Impact and Engagement Sarah Norris said Snowy Hydro is committed to acknowledging the 75th-anniversary milestone and sharing the celebrations with the local communities of the Snowy Mountains.
“We understand the community’s strong connection to the Snowy Scheme, especially for those whose family members worked on its construction. The successful initiatives selected for grant funding reflect this sentiment. We believe these community-led initiatives will deeply resonate with those who appreciate the immense contribution the Scheme has made and continues to make to Australia,” Ms Norris said.
The Snowy Hydro supported initiatives reflect the lasting impact of the Snowy Scheme on the local region. By supporting these community-led endeavours, we recognise the importance of the region’s ongoing connection to our proud history.
Round 2 of Snowy Hydro’s 2024 Community Grants Program will open on 23 September at 9am.
For more information about Snowy Hydro’s 75th anniversary initiatives, please visit www.snowyhydro.com.au/75years