Our Contribution
Pacific Hydro's commitment to social responsibility touches all
aspects of the development process. We believe that delivering
benefits to the communities in which we operate is essential for
successful project development and business growth.
Marching to the same tune
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A few years ago, the Ararat City Band was down to just five
members and close to folding. Today, its future has never been
brighter, thanks to a grant from Pacific Hydro's Sustainable
Communities Fund to buy new uniforms. The band is keen to really
look the part, and attract new members and appearances with a
smarter, more professional image. We're proud we've been able to
help them hit the right fashion note. |
A bridge over troubled water
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Our Bakun Hydro Project generates an invaluable 225GWh of clean
electricity each year, but its contribution to the local community
left another important legacy. The Luzon Hydro Corporation (LHC),
our joint venture with Aboitiz Equity Ventures, exemplified our
commitment to community development by building the 292 metre long
Luzon Hydro Friendship Bridge across the Amburayan River. The
bridge offers 4000 locals a permanent path across dangerous wet
season swells to enable agricultural trade and access to essential
services. LHC also spends more than $80,000 each year on watershed
re-vegetation, rural electrification, medical missions and
education scholarships. |
Growing our communities
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Pacific Hydro's projects create much-needed employment and
investment, especially in regional areas. Codrington Wind Farm in
southwest Victoria, Australia's first fully privately funded wind
farm, created 40 construction jobs and injected more than $12
million into the local economy. |
Educating the next generation
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Pacific Hydro has developed relationships with organisations
such as the Melbourne Museum, Asthma Victoria and Smogbusters. We
believe it's important to raise community awareness of climate
change and the need to reduce greenhouse |