SixGoldfields-Esperance projects share $635,000inRegional Economic Development (RED) Grant fundingin Round 8
The Cook Labor Government's RED Grantscontinue tostrengthen local businesses, develop localcapacityand support training pathways for employment
SixGoldfields-Esperance businesses will receive fundingtowards projects thatexpand and diversify their operations underRound8of theStateGovernment's Regional Economic Development (RED) Grantsprogram.
Round8of the Goldfields-Esperance RED Grantsprogramwill supportGoldfields-Esperance projectstodeliver training,boostproductionand access new markets.
Kambalda basedLeeson Electricalwill receive a$250,000 granttosupporttheexpansion of theiroperations with the creation of Silky Pear Energy. The new divisionto be based in Boulder,focuseson renewable energy solutionsfor the Goldfields region, with theconstruction of a dedicated workshop, featuring spaces for assembly, research and development and practical training.
Elpha Contracting, an Esperance based grain covering business,secured $100,000forthe expansion of its main operating facility, including a shed extension to create a dedicated training and administration area, growingits permanent workforce, creating more stable, year-round employment in the agricultural industry.
Pitbull Serviceswill receive$138,000 to develop anewvehicle decommissioning facility at its existing Kambalda site. The project will enable the safe and compliant removal, dismantling, and recycling of end-of-life vehicles.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder based Goldfields Testing Laboratory Pty Ltd has secured $43,000 toestablishalocalround determinate paneltesting service, a specialised quality assurance test, used to verify the performance of fibre reinforced concrete, known asfibrecrete. The product is widely used in mining operations to stabilise underground tunnels and open pit walls.
SEA Heavy Diesel, a leading heavy vehicle service provider based in Esperance, is set toincreaseits operations with a new heavy vehicle service bay at its existing workshop,with aREDs Grantallocation of $39,000.
Westralia Homes, based in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, has secureda $65,000grantfor new equipment and machineryto introduce anewmodern slab construction method using recycled cardboard pod technology.
The RED Grants program is aWA Labor Government initiative investing $60.85million over11 years in locally driven projectsto stimulate economic growth in the regions.
As stated by Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
"The latest round of RED Grants will support a range of local businesses to increase productivity, introduce newproductsandprovidespecialised training opportunities.
"The support will be used to diversify business operations in the mining services, renewableenergyand innovation space.
"The Cook Labor Government is committed to supporting businesses to adapt and grow across regional WA."
As stated by Goldfields-Esperance Minister David Michael:
"I'mproud to be part of a government that is supporting businesses in the Goldfields-Esperance region to expand and diversify their operations.
"I was lucky enough to meet two of these worthy recipients in a visit to Kalgoorlie this week and can confirm that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the region.
"I wish the recipients all the best for their innovative new ventures and hope they can become important divisions of their already-thriving businesses."
Comments attributed toKalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
"It's fantastic to see RED Grants empowering businessesin the regionto innovate and grow,opening upnew jobs and opportunities.
"These recipientswill play an important rolein their community,and we're proud to celebrate their achievements."
Successful Round8RED Grant recipients - Goldfields-Esperance
Grant Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Amount |
Elpha Contracting Pty Ltd |
Roger Street Facility Expansion:The project expands the main facility with a shed extension to create dedicated training and administration space, improving equipment management and operational capacity. It supports workforce growth while strengthening the region's grain industry. |
$100,000 |
Goldfields Testing Laboratory Pty Ltd |
ProvidingFibrecreteTesting in the Goldfield:The projectestablishesa round determinate panel testing service in Kalgoorlie-Boulder to assess fibre reinforced concrete, reducing costs, turnaroundtimesand transport risk. It expands regional testing capability by providing accredited, high quality assurance services locally, |
$43,000 |
Leeson Electrical |
Renewable Energy Workshop and Training Spaces:The projectestablishesa renewable energy division, Silky Pear Energy, including a dedicated workshop in Boulder for solar battery solutions,researchand training. |
$250,000 |
Pitbull Services Pty Ltd |
Kambalda Vehicle Recovery and Recycling Project:The project develops a vehicle decommissioning facility to safely dismantle and recycle end-of-life vehicles. It will create local jobs while reducing environmental risk and improving responsible disposal in the region. |
$138,000 |
SEA HeavyDiesel |
SEA Heavy Diesel Expansion:The project will add a fullyequipped service bay, including four new wireless mobile column lifts, enabling safer, more efficient diagnostics,maintenanceand repair of heavy vehicles. |
$39,000 |
Westralia Homes |
Construction Innovation: Waffle Pod technology:The project will introduce modern slab construction methods using recycled cardboard pod technology. This approach will significantly improve efficiency, safety and build quality while reducing construction time. |
$65,000 |
