Firm splits $4000 between four worthy causes

WA engineering firm IHI / Civmec has shared $4000 between four organisations in Port Hedland as part of a new initiative to give back to the community.

In the recent round of donations, four $1000 donations were presented to Care For Hedland Environmental Association, Port Hedland Pony Club, Native Animal Rescue and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

An spokesman from IHI/Civmec, which is constructing the new South Hedland Power Station, said the company had a desire to care and contribute in a meaningful way to the communities in which it operated to make sustainable change.

“The best way for IHI/Civmec to do this is by supporting local businesses and donating to local community groups,” he said.

“We envisage that further donations to eligible local volunteer groups will take place further down the track during the construction phase of the project.”

Care For Hedland chairwoman Kelly Howlett said the contribution made to the four local organisations would go a long way to funding valuable initiatives in the community.

“The donated funds to Care for Hedland will be split, with some going towards the Association’s ongoing efforts to monitor the re-nourishment and erosion of the popular turtle nesting beach Cemetery Beach,” she said.

“The remaining funds will go towards Hedland Schools Veggie Patch Project, which (provides) gardening support and assistance for all the local Port and South primary schools.

“The donation was a wonderful acknowledgement of the work of Care For Hedland Environmental Association and matches IHI/Civmec’s desire to contribute to local, on-the-ground efforts to make long-term sustainable change.”