- 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.
As stated by 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
Grant Applicant | Project | Grant Amount |
Groundswell Drivethru | Value Add Coffee and Chocolate Products in Collaboration with Food Innovation Precinct WA (FIPWA) | $150,000 |
Thorny Devil Brewing Company | Thorny Devil Expansion Project | $100,000 |
Honey West | Peel Beekeeper expanding Bee Products, Honey Production, Pollination services, and Retail Packaging | $100,000 |
Peel Tyre Service | Agricultural and Commercial Work Zone | $43,000 |
Dolphin Quay Cruises | Australian Aboriginal cultural history tours for the Mandurah region in WA | $30,000 |
Salt & Ember Glamping | Salt & Ember Glamping Project | $30,000 |
