- Six
Peel projects to receive $453,000 Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant funding
- Cook Government investing in
agribusiness, manufacturing, and tourism sectors to stimulate business growth and create more job
opportunities in the region
Six Peel projects will share in $453,000 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.
Among the successful
recipients is Honey West, which will use a $100,000 grant to purchase
equipment to transition from a wholesale to a retail business, and increase its
pollination services in the Shire of Boddington.
Dolphin Quay Cruises has received $30,000 funding to hire a
vessel to determine the feasibility of running cultural tours, to explore the
rich Aboriginal cultural history of the Mandurah region.
Peel Tyre Service will
use a $43,000 grant to install a heavy-duty wheel and tyre changing machine,
and create an outdoor undercover work zone for agricultural and commercial
operations.
Herron-based Thorny Devil
Brewing Company has been awarded $100,000 to purchase new brewery equipment,
which will enable it to increase production capacity and efficiency.
Successful projects in Round
6 will diversify the agribusiness, manufacturing, and tourism sectors in Peel and
enhance capacity to stimulate
business growth and create more job opportunities for the region.
Comments attributed to Regional Development
Minister Don Punch:
"As the fastest growing region in Western Australia, the Peel offers a vibrant
range of investment and growth prospects, especially as it continues to expand
in export-oriented sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.
"The most recent round of RED Grants provides strong backing for these
key growth sectors, empowering businesses to expand their operations.
"The funding will facilitate capacity building, promote job growth, and
provide skills development opportunities in Peel, resulting in positive outcomes
that extend beyond these businesses and resonate throughout the entire region."
Successful Round 6 RED Grant recipients – Peel
