Six Wheatbelt projects will share $573,500 in funding under the sixth round of the Western Australian government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.
The RED Grants program is investing $50.85 million over nine years towards locally-driven projects to stimulate economic growth and build resilience in the regions.
One of the recipients, Tradesales, will receive $90,000 in government funding to construct dedicated office facilities at its factory at Avon Industrial Park.
Tradesales General Manager Ben Judd said: “We moved into the Avon Industrial Park in October last year, and currently, our office workers operate either in a temporary space at the facility or at other locations in Cunderdin and Perth. With the support of the Wheatbelt RED grant, Tradesales aims to address these challenges and attract highly skilled workers to the Wheatbelt.”
The project involves the construction of modern offices equipped with dedicated meeting rooms, workstations, collaborative areas, and essential amenities.
By unifying the workforce, the new offices will facilitate communication and foster worker collaboration, enhancing job performance and efficiency.
“The project aligns with the economic development objectives of the Wheatbelt region. It diversifies the industry by investing in manufacturing capabilities, attracting skilled workers to the region, and showcases Tradesales as an exemplar of regional business investment,” said Judd.
Alongside Tradesales, successful projects in round six will diversify the agriculture business and tourism offerings in the Wheatbelt, increase the availability of industrial land, and support the expansion of childcare and construction services in the Wheatbelt.
Regional Development Minister Don Punch stated: “The successful Wheatbelt RED Grant applicants demonstrate the growth and diversification of the Wheatbelt region over the past few years.
“Spanning childcare, tourism, agribusiness, construction, and land development, the Wheatbelt RED Grants will enhance local services along with employment and training opportunities.”