COMMUNITY
Shannon Smith Awarded Metlen-Coles Sustainability Scholarship
“I have always been drawn to supporting those around me, and I consider it my true calling. It’s a fulfilling experience to make a positive impact in the lives of others.” – Shannon Smith
We are proud to announce that Shannon Smith from Canberra has been awarded the prestigious Metlen-Coles Sustainability Scholarship at Charles Sturt University, valued at $10,000. Shannon, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work, expressed her gratitude, saying, “With this scholarship, I can drive positive change and innovation in the field of social work, aligning with my long-term commitment to creating a meaningful impact on individuals and communities.”
Shannon was chosen from a pool of exceptional candidates by Metlen due to her dedication to our core value of “continuous improvement by all in everything we do.” Her belief in “creating a positive impact in the social work world” resonates deeply with our ethos and commitment to being part of a wider, supportive community.
Metlen is committed to empowering the next generation to make a lasting difference in the communities we serve. We believe that by supporting talented and passionate individuals like Shannon, we are investing in a brighter, more sustainable future for all. As Charles Sturt University eloquently states, “Let’s create a world worth living in.”
This scholarship not only provides financial support but also recognises the potential of students like Shannon to lead and innovate in their chosen fields. Shannon’s vision for social work and her dedication to making a positive impact align perfectly with our mission to foster continuous improvement and community engagement.
We look forward to seeing the incredible contributions Shannon will make in her studies and future career. Congratulations, Shannon, on this well-deserved recognition. Your commitment and passion are truly inspiring, and we are honoured to support you on your journey.
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE PERIOD 2022-2023
The Festive Season is once again here and we are giving our team a well-earned break. We would also like to inform the community of our shutdown times over the Christmas period.
Our final day of trading for the year is FRI 23rd December 2022 with the site reopening as of TUE 3rd January 2023.
From all of us here at Metlen we thank you for helping us throughout the year and we look forward to helping you in the year to come. Stay safe and enjoy the holidays!
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BACKGROUND Information
AT Metlen, we recognise that each community is both diverse and unique. In response to this, we acknowledge and respect this by working closely with communities that will have either direct or indirect involvement with projects. We are intent on delivering projects that will have a positive, long-term impact on the community and other stakeholders, and deliver renewable energy projects safely. We believe in transparency and communication and take pride in ourselves when projects greatly benefit local communities, whether that be through a boost in the local economy, the development of long-lasting stakeholder relationships, or the creation of job prospects.
Benefits provided to the local community Wagga Wagga Stage 1
- Installed 14,879 native species tube stock, (trees, shrubs, grasses)
- Donated 10,000 native species tube stock (trees, shrubs, grasses) to the nearby Landcare group (based out of Junee)
- An additional 70,000 tube stock will be planted along Dry Creek Bed
- 93 Ha of stable pastoral grasses sown to reduce weed invasion & to retain top cover during dry periods
- 10 permanent nesting boxes were installed in a protected habitat area to reduce the impact.
- 7 HBT (Hollow Bearing Tree), which are home to Hollow Dependant Species (bats, birds, small mammals, etc.) and 4 Paddock trees were removed under ecologist supervision, without injuring any animals. The HBT’s that provided a habitat to animals were retained on site.
- Installed 96,096 panels, which are estimated to produce 73,500MWh per year (equivalent to over 12,000 households usage per year)
