Tag: Western Australia
Manufacturing begins on WA-built electric ferry fleet for METRONET on Swan project
Construction has officially begun on Western Australia’s first locally built electric ferry fleet, marking a manufacturing milestone for the $107 million METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project.
WA invests $2M in manufacturing and trade training equipment for South Regional TAFE
The Western Australian Government has announced more than $2 million in funding for new training equipment at South Regional TAFE, with a focus on supporting manufacturing, mining and construction training opportunities as student enrolments continue to rise.
WA schools secure $113,000 to cut waste and boost recycling
Schools across Western Australia have been awarded a combined almost $113,000 in grants to support projects aimed at reducing waste and improving recycling practices.
WA injects $9.8M into Collie green steel project to boost Australian manufacturing
The Western Australian Government has committed a further $9.8 million to advance plans for a proposed low-emissions steel mill in Collie, a project it says could bolster Australia's manufacturing capability while supporting the regional community's transition away from coal-fired power.
WA to establish $10M AI fund and Centre of Excellence to boost public sector...
Western Australia will establish a new Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence alongside a $10 million AI Investment Fund, as part of a push to expand the use of artificial intelligence across government services, the Government of Western Australia has announced.
WA invests $17.8M to build solar panel, battery recycling capacity under circular economy push
The Western Australian Government has announced a $17.8 million investment in its 2026–27 State Budget to expand the State’s capacity to recycle solar panels and embedded batteries, in a move it says will support environmental protection while also strengthening local manufacturing and resource recovery capability.
WA gov’t commits $49M to boost local housing manufacturing capacity
The Western Australian government says it will provide $49 million through its Housing Innovation Fund to support 15 local housing manufacturing projects aimed at increasing housing supply and expanding the use of prefabrication and other modern construction methods across the state.
Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke announces East Rockingham expansion
Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke has announced a $22 million investment in a new advanced manufacturing facility in East Rockingham, Western Australia, as the company said it seeks to expand its manufacturing capacity and support future growth.
$8M funding to expand WA paper and cardboard recycling capacity
The Western Australian Government says the state’s paper and cardboard recycling capacity is set to expand following a $7.92 million joint funding package from the Albanese and Cook Governments to upgrade infrastructure at the Canning Vale Materials Recovery Facility.
ARENA backs lithium refining manufacturing trial in Western Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing up to $38.1 million to support a lower-emissions lithium processing demonstration plant in Western Australia, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing in critical minerals.
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