On Thursday 21 March 2024, Council endorsed changes to the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund. This fund is now available to the whole Snowy Monaro local government area (LGA).
The Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund is a condition of the State Government approved Boco Rock Wind Farm project. The funding operates on an annual timetable and is offered once a year to eligible applicants whose project or event will benefit the Snowy Monaro.
The total amount of funding allocated in the 2024 round was $285,768.27.
Community Membership
This year, membership on the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund Committee opened to members from the whole Snowy Monaro LGA. Community members serve a two-year term on this committee. Members are required to attend the two annual meetings and may be invited to attend openings of projects, or events, as a representative of the Boco Rock Enhancement Fund.
The six community representatives for the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund were selected during the Boco Rock Sub-Committee meeting on May 14, 2024.
Follow the link to see the representatives of the Boco Rock Enhancement Fund Committee
Enhancement Funding
On 6 August 2024 funds were awarded to the successful applicants.
Key dates:
The below schedule is a guide. Dates for the 2025 funding round will be confirmed in early 2025.
- May - Advertising commences
- June - Applications Open
- July Applications Close
- September - Committee decide funding
- October - Funding distributed to successful applicants
The 2024 Boco Rock Community Enhancement fund concluded in August.
Key information
Contacting Council
You must allow 10 working days for Council staff to respond to your request.
Renovating a Council asset
If the project is to renovate or make physical changes to a Council asset (including Crown land managed by Council) you must obtain Council’s consent as the owners of the land. A copy of the written response from the relevant Council officer and a completed Facilities Implication Form(PDF, 1MB) must be attached.
Holding an event
If the application is to hold an event, you are required to attach a copy of the Notice of Intention to Organise an Event(PDF, 82KB) form submitted to Council.
How to apply
Eligible applicants must complete an application form, addressing all required information. Applicants may download a PDF form to fill out. Follow the link to the PDF version of the Application Form(PDF, 483KB)
How to submit your application
- Ensure your contact details are correct
- Ensure all sections/fields (relevant to your request) are complete
- Include all supporting documents
- Complete section 7 and sign the form
- If you are emailing your application to Council, please ensure the subject of your e-mail states 'Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund'*
- Submit completed form, and all supporting documents, to Council:
- Hand in your application to one of our friendly Customer Service Officers at a Council office.
*If you do not include a reference to Boco Rock community enhancement fund in your email subject, or you attach your application as part of another email trail, your application may be missed. If council misses your application, because it was unidentifiable, it will not be considered for funding in this year’s program.
For more information on how to apply or submission requirements, please refer to the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund Guidelines(PDF, 640KB).(PDF, 640KB)
Should you have any questions regarding the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund, please contact the Governance Team on 1300 345 345 or email council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au.
Applications submitted after the closing date, Friday 7 June 2024 will not be considered.
The Enhancement Fund committee has been formed to inform the distribution of funds. The committee consists of 11 members;
- Six community representatives
- The Mayor
- Two Councillors
- One Squadron Energy Representative
- SMRC CEO
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Position |
| Mayor Hanna |
Chairperson |
| Councillor Hopkins |
SMRC Councillor Representative |
| Councillor Stewart |
SMRC Councillor Representative |
| David Hogan |
SMRC Chief Executive Officer |
| David Laing |
Squadron Energy Representative
(Boco Rock Wind Farm)
|
| Jenny Alcock |
Community Member |
| Sue Bate |
Community Member |
| John Harrington |
Community Member |
Lucy Morrell
|
Community Member |
| Lorayne Roberson |
Community Member |
| Katrina Roper |
Community Member |
Funding application forms