AMPYR delivers $40,000 through the Wimpole Battery Community Fund
Bunyip, Australia, 16 March 2026 — AMPYR is investing $40,000 directly into Bunyip and the surrounding community’s future, supporting nine local community organisations through its Wimpole Battery Community Fund. This is the first investment of the Fund.
The funding backs grassroots projects spanning environmental education, cultural heritage, youth sport and vital community infrastructure, ensuring the benefits of the Wimpole Battery are felt well beyond construction.
Among the recipients, the Cannibal Creek Catchment Landcare Group received $5,000 to supporting a tree-planting campaign, including community and corporate planting days.
“AMPYR’s funding will help us with our planting of shrubs, grasses and trees by supplying the mulch and workforce to place mulch around 6,000 plants to help with their survival,” Pam Cunningham, Secretary said.
“The planting of 6,000 plants in autumn 2026 at Lovers Land will continue to strengthen the landscape for generations to come. Revegetating this site is a critical step in creating a strong biodiversity corridor through the catchment. By reconnecting habitats, we’re supporting native wildlife and improving the overall resilience of the landscape.
“Promoting sustainable land management practices is at the heart of what we do. Projects like this empower landholders, community members and our corporate citizens to be active stewards of our environment.”
AMPYR Project Director Mark Thompson said the strong interest in the fund reflected the spirit and resilience of the Gippsland community.
“We were pleased by both the number and quality of applications received, and are pleased to be able to support projects that will create meaningful, long-term outcomes,” Mr Thompson said.
“Whether it’s protecting the environment, celebrating local culture or supporting grassroots sporting groups, this funding allows us to invest in the communities located closest to our projects.
“The Wimpole Battery represents more than an upgrade to Victoria’s energy network. It demonstrates our commitment to being an enduring community partner – supporting initiatives that unite people, build local capability, foster community pride and respond to priorities identified by the region, all while delivering essential energy infrastructure.”
| Recipient | Project |
| Cannibal Creek Catchment Landcare Group | Funding to support the planting of 6,000 new trees |
| Bunyip Connect | Improvements to the Wattletree Road BMX track and playgroup |
| Bunyip Landcare Group | Undertaking further SwampCare works to improve biodiversity and threatened species habitat |
| Bunyip Primary School | Funding to build new garden beds and improved school grounds |
| Bunyip Netball Club | Refurbishment and resurfacing of the netball and tennis courts |
| Longwarry Primary School | Funding to support a new outdoor learning and wellbeing space |
| Tonimbuk Hall | Installation of a new perimeter fence |
| Bunyip Junior Football | Upgrading lighting at the recreation reserve football grounds |
| Bunyip Basketball | Upgrading an existing tennis court to accommodate multiple sports |
The next round of the Wimpole Battery Community Fund is expected to open in late 2026.
For more information on AMPYR or the Wimpole Battery please visit
www.ampyr.com.au/our-projects/wimpole-battery/
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Photo attached: Cannibal Creek Catchment Landcare Group volunteers at a tree-planting day. Image supplied by the Cannibal Creek Catchment Landcare Group.
About AMPYR
AMPYR is a new independent power producer in Australia with global backing from AGP. AMPYR’s grid-scale battery projects offer innovative energy solutions, which are built from the ground up with customers in mind, to power Australia’s future industries. AMPYR’s energy solutions empower Australia’s future industries, like hyperscale datacentres, to decarbonise reliably and cost-effectively. AMPYR is on track to deliver more than 6 GWh of grid-scale battery storage in strategic grid locations by 2030, providing up to 20% of Australia’s future storage demand.
AMPYR is part of AGP, an independent global investor and asset manager that owns, develops and operates sustainable real assets across three core strategies: Energy, Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) and Real Estate. AGP has over 13 GW of clean energy assets under development globally.
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