Australia Red Grants Tender

Boosting tourism development to bring more visitors to the Pilbara region and creating opportunities for new industries are the key focus for projects funded through the McGowan Governments Regional Economic Development RED Grants program.The State Government has allocated 23.9 million over four years to the RED Grants program administered by the nine Regional Development Commissions providing 690455 to the Pilbara region in the first round.Eight Pilbara projects will receive RED grants set to create an estimated 60 new jobs in the region over five years.The McGowan Government will provide 50000 towards a feasibility study for a hot dip galvanising plant based in Karratha which would expand the capabilities of local fabrication and engineering companies and allow local businesses to become more competitive in resources industry projects.Three projects will receive funding that will directly contribute to the development of new tourism opportunities in the Pilba The North West Brewing Company Pty Ltd will receive 185000 towards the construction of a microbrewery in Karratha that will investigate using bush foods to create a beer flavour unique to the region.Tabba Tabba Pty Ltd is proposing a start-up Aboriginal owned and operated tourism business Pilbara Tours servicing the north-east Pilbara with 150000 in grant funding allocated.A diverse range of new tour opportunities will be available including resource-focused tours of local salt and lithium mining beef production land-based fishing and Aboriginal cultural and nature-based experiences.Offering land and sea adventures at Point Samson is the focus of the Point Samson Adventure Rentals project which will receive 60000. The funding will assist to expand the current The Cove Holiday Village to offer visitors opportunities for kayaking diving snorkelling fishing and bike adventures.Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernanThe Pilbara is in a unique position to diversify its economic growth from the traditional mining and resources sector and develop into a recognised tourism destination in WA.The proposal for a galvanising plant in Karratha would be a major boost for the local fabrication industry and help to support more local involvement in major resources projects.The RED Grants provide the opportunity to focus on community-led projects which will boost our regional economy create jobs and add vibrancy to towns.By investing in a variety of regional initiatives the State Government is helping to grow Western Australias regional areas into thriving and sustainable communities.