Safe shooting grant powers up Walcha Gun Club

Walcha Clay Target Association has gone from strength to strength in recent years and the hardworking club again undergo more upgrades after securing a grant through the Safe Shooting Program 2025-26.

$19,531 was received by the club to install a solar panel and battery system to replace the current generator system.

“The Walcha Clay Target Association is a busy sporting club with multiple shoots per month and further competitive events which draw shooters from as far away as the coast and interstate,” Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan said.

“Their main power supply for the clubhouse and their equipment is a generator which is noisy and costly to run.

“By installing solar and a battery system, the club can eliminate the need for the loud generator and have a constant power source.

“It is great to see the club come along in leaps and bounds with this grant heading their way.”

Walcha Clay Target Association member Greg Brunsdon said the new power system will ensure the club’s facilities can be used more efficiently by their members and guests.

“Replacing the existing generator with a solar panel and battery system will significantly improve the Walcha Gun Club’s facilities in several ways,” he said.

“The current generator is noisy, inefficient, and costly to operate, which impacts both the comfort of members and the club’s long-term sustainability.

“The project will replace the existing noisy, inefficient generator with a clean, quiet solar panel and battery system, providing reliable renewable energy to power the club’s facilities while reducing emissions, operating costs, and environmental impact.”