Twofold Aboriginal Corporation Empowered to Go Off-Grid on Far South Coast
23-02-2026
Twofold Aboriginal Corporation has taken a major step towards its long-term sustainability, switching on a new solar and battery system at Jigamy Farm on the Sapphire Coast.
With the assistance of more than $248,000 in support from the Aboriginal Economic Development Package from the NSW Government, they have installed a 62-kilowatt-hour solar energy system with battery storage. This has a double positive effect of advancing their environmental sustainability while dramatically reducing operating costs, effectively taking the site off-grid.
Located just north of Eden on Yuin Country, Jigamy Farm is a thriving cultural and economic hub including a campground, training centre, art studio, cultural learning spaces and creates employment opportunities for Aboriginal people across the region.
The funding was delivered under the Aboriginal Economic Development Package through the Minns Government’s Regional Development Trust, which supports Aboriginal businesses to unlock new commercial opportunities and training initiatives. In addition to the solar installation, NSW Government support has enabled Twofold Aboriginal Corporation to work with a business mentor, strengthening organisational capacity and positioning the corporation to take advantage of new growth opportunities following completion of the project.
For Twofold Aboriginal Corporation, the project marks a strategic investment in the organisation’s future. Co-CEO Elvis Amair said the funding had been critical to delivering the project and strengthening the site’s long-term economic sustainability.
“The AEDP funding was crucial to the completion of our project and its economic sustainability. The funding has set us on the path towards making our site totally green and lowering our operating costs,” Elvis said.
By eliminating ongoing electricity expenses, the organisation can now redirect savings into expanding its services, growing tourism offerings and creating more employment pathways for local Aboriginal people. The next stage of development is already underway at Jigamy, to develop and improve their accommodation to provide glamping to visitors, growing their operations and expanding their service to the community.
Twofold’s latest achievements are a great example of how ACHAA’s core membership of community-controlled organisations continue to grow their support for their local economies, communities, and Country. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris touched on this impact, saying:
“This investment is a great example of empowering Aboriginal organisations to lead the way in sustainability and economic growth. We know that Aboriginal organisations and people implementing initiatives in partnership with the NSW Government result in better Closing the Gap outcomes.”
