- Three
Goldfields-Esperance projects to receive $555,000 Regional Economic Development Grant funding
- Cook Government investing in local
construction and manufacturing businesses, and Aboriginal workforce development
in the region
Three Goldfields-Esperance projects will share in $555,000 funding
under Round 6 of the Regional Economic
Development (RED) Grants program.
The RED Grants program is a Cook Government initiative investing $50.85
million over nine years towards locally driven projects that build
regional business resilience and diversify the economy.
Northern Goldfields'
business Kai Rho Contracting will use their $235,000 grant to purchase a dual cab grader to be utilised for civil
projects, and the training of new grader operators to meet growing road network
needs in the region.
The project will create new
jobs, build the skills and experience of a locally based workforce, as well as
encourage Aboriginal skills development and procurement opportunities.
Bedford Harbour
Engineering Pty Ltd have been awarded $235,000 to purchase and install overhead cranes at their new facility
located in Shark Lake Industrial Park near Esperance.
This will enable the
local manufacturing of a wider range of agricultural equipment and products
including larger silos, to be sourced locally, while also supplying the rest of
the Western Australian market.
MAS Equipment Pty Ltd
will use their $85,000 grant to purchase a collaborative robot welding
assistant known as a 'cobot', to perform maintenance and repair tasks at their
Kalgoorlie-Boulder workshop.
This automation
technology will place the Goldfields at the forefront of new industry and new
economy jobs. It will bring innovation to the Goldfields and increase capacity
to service industries locally and increase overall productivity.
Successful projects in Round
6 will diversify local manufacturing and construction sectors, and enhance the
region's capacity to offer more Aboriginal workforce development opportunities.
Comments attributed to Regional Development
Minister Don Punch:
"This year's RED Grants program will fund local projects bringing new
technology, innovation, and skills to the region, as well as supporting
industry-based training and increased productivity.
"The funding will be used to purchase new manufacturing equipment that
will deliver new jobs, new products, industry diversification, and skills
development.
"The RED Grants continue to support local businesses and organisations
to adapt, develop, grow and diversity to better service regional communities".
Comments attributed to Kalgoorlie MLA Ali
Kent:
"I'm thrilled to see
the diversity of fantastic projects receiving REDs funding this year and I look
forward to seeing them prosper and grow into the future.
"By supporting these
local initiatives, the Cook Government is demonstrating its commitment and
support to diversifying small businesses and enterprises in the region."
Successful Round 6 RED Grant recipients - Goldfields-Esperance
