Regional Economic Development Round 8 Recipients Announced Six successful recipients for Round 8 of the State Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program have been announced by Minister for Regional Development, the Hon. Stephen Dawson. $635,000 has been shared across businesses in Esperance, Kambalda and Kalgoorlie-Boulder, supporting business expansion, workforce training, and access to new markets. The following projects will receive funding: - Goldfields Testing Laboratory Pty Ltd ($43,000) will introduce a specialised Round Determinate Panel (RDP) testing service to assess fibre reinforced concrete, widely used in mining operations to stabilise tunnels and pit walls.
- Westralia Homes ($65,000) will invest in new equipment and machinery to implement a modern, sustainable slab construction method using recycled cardboard pod technology, enhancing efficiency and environmental outcomes.
- Kambalda based Leeson Electrical ($250,000) will establish a renewable energy division, Silky Pear Energy, with a purpose-built workshop in Boulder including assembly, research and development and training facilities.
- Pitbull Services ($138,000) will develop a vehicle decommissioning and recycling facility at its Kambalda site, enabling safe, compliant dismantling and recycling of end-of-life vehicles.
- In Esperance, Elpha Contracting ($100,000) will expand its grain covering operations, adding a dedicated training and administration area to grow its permanent workforce and provide stable, year-round employment in the agricultural sector.
- SEA Heavy Diesel ($39,000) will increase its workshop capacity with a new heavy vehicle service bay to improve service efficiency and support the region’s transport and logistics needs.
The RED Grants program is a $60.85 million State Government initiative supporting locally driven projects that stimulate regional economic growth, innovation, and job creation. For further information on the RED Grants Program and future grant rounds, contact the GEDC Grants Team on 9080 5000 or email grants@gedc.wa.gov.au |
