- Cook Governmentpartners with industrytoexpandmanufacturingin the Pilbara
- TheMade in the Pilbaragrants willcreate 40 jobs,14 apprenticeships
- Nearly $14 millionallocatedtobusinesses under the fund
- Cook Government developing a skilled and productive workforce
The CookGovernmenthas partnered withBHP and CORE Innovation Hubto deliver $500,000 through theMade in the Pilbarainitiative tosupport businesses to grow and diversify in the region.
ElevenPilbara businesseswill befunded to develop projects that willdrive innovation, expand local capability, and create newemployment and trainingopportunities across the region.
The projects willcreatemorethan 40 jobs and 14 apprenticeshipsand unlock morethan$800,000 in private sector investment,demonstratingstrong industrysupport forPilbara-led innovation.
Made in the Pilbara was developed by CORE Innovation Hub with support from theCookGovernment through the Local Manufacturing Investment Fund (LMIF),withco-investment from BHP.
Nearly $14 millionhas beenallocatedto Western Australian-basedbusinessesunder the fund.
For more information, visitthe CORE Innovation Hub website .
As stated by Manufacturing and Pilbara Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"By supporting localbusinessesto grow and diversify, we're helping to create more skilled jobs, strengthen regional supply chains, and build long-term capability in our manufacturing sector."
As stated by Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"I'm proud to be part of a government that's diversifying the Pilbara's economy and ensuring our region continues to drive the national economy forward."
As stated by BHP Western Australia Iron Ore Asset President Tim Day:
"Initiatives like this build long term capability and help to keep the Pilbara firing.
"Made in the Pilbara gives local businesses the chance to innovate, grow and compete - while creating skilled employment and training opportunities in the communities where we operate.
"A strong local supply chain really strikes at the heart of our strategy in the region."
