Local Benefits
Community Benefits Program
We believe in sharing the benefits of renewable energies with the communities we operate in.
Moorabool Battery is committed to supporting local community initiatives through an annual Community Benefit Fund.
Growth focus areas
FIRST NATIONS FUNDING &OPPORTUNITIES
We can allocate funds to local First Nations community for heritage conservation and self determined initiatives.
ARTS AND CULTURE
Fostering creativity and connection in the community through art and culture
SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Addressing local skills development and adding value to educational opportunities
For your community
HMC Capital is committed to investing annually through the Moorabool Benefit-Sharing Program, aimed at supporting two long-term initiatives that are currently in the planning stage.
As we progress towards the commercial operational date of the Moorabool project, our team is dedicated to engaging closely with both the local community and the Traditional Owners Corporation. This engagement is crucial for understanding the community’s needs and aspirations, which will play a pivotal role in shaping our long-term initiatives.
Kardinia International College Junior School are very excited to be a long-term partner with the VBB Community. With our Year 5 students spending the year at our Grove Campus learning about sustainability and having the VBB geographically close to our campus the ideological links were obvious. We are grateful to Neoen and Tesla for the time invested in educating our students with site visits, formal presentations, and the development of Neoen’s Learning Hub. It is these connections that help us develop the next generation of sustainably minded citizens.
Glenn Evans, Kardinia Grove Teacher
Regional economy
The project is expected to deliver over 80 jobs during construction and 6 full time permanent jobs.
It will also provide opportunities for local suppliers, businesses, schools and community groups.
Local Employment
We try not to fly in workers from everywhere to help us complete our renewable energy projects.
Instead, we hire local people who know the land and have the skills and enthusiasm to support us during construction.
Our core team become regulars at local cafes and pubs, and we love to work with local suppliers who provide their products and services to help us over the life of the project.
Apply for advertised positions or sign up for updates on our jobs page.
HELPING THE CLIMATE
The Moorabool Battery has the:
