Eleven South West businesses will share in almost $10 million in funding as part of the WA Government’s Native Forest Transition Plan to continue to drive economic diversification and jobs in the region. Source: Timberbiz
The New Industry Development Grants (NIDG) aim to attract new industries and support the expansion of businesses in timber communities.
Bendotti Exporters, which trades under the WA Chip brand, will receive almost $2 million in funding.
This will allow the Manjimup-based company to upgrade its potato processing line, increase production and offer new full-time employment opportunities.
WA Chip supplies premium French fries to cafes, restaurants and pubs across Western Australia, processing up to 20,000 tonnes of locally grown potatoes every year.
Other projects include the development of a new industrial floor resin industry in Northcliffe and Pemberton, a three million seedling nursery and mechanised planting unit in Albany as well as the establishment of a 50-seat Indigenous-themed restaurant in Nannup.
The Cook Government says it is committed to the $80 million Native Forest Transition Plan which includes significant industry restructure payments and grant support to dependent industries and communities.
For more information on the New Industry Development Grants visit: Native Forest Transition: New Industry Development Grants (www.wa.gov.au)
