Tag: Western Australian Government
Manufacturing training boost as WA allocates $2M for South Regional TAFE equipment
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 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 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.
WA seeks global industry input for advanced defence manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) from local, national and international companies to help shape a proposed advanced defence manufacturing hub in Western Australia, with the initiative positioned as a major step in strengthening the state’s manufacturing capability and sovereign industrial base.
WA budget boosts manufacturing, energy transition and industrial investment
The Western Australian Government says its 2026-27 State Budget will deliver billions of dollars in investment aimed at supporting manufacturing, energy transition projects and broader economic diversification across the State.
Manufacturing investment targets housing supply boost in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government says a $48 million investment in advanced manufacturing facilities will support faster housing delivery and improve productivity in the construction sector.
$1.4B Clean Energy Fund to drive WA renewable projects and infrastructure
The Western Australian government says it will establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support a range of projects aimed at expanding access to clean, affordable and reliable energy across the State, particularly in the South West.
$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.
Pilbara manufacturing boosted through $846,700 in RED Grants
The Western Australian Government is investing in the Pilbara’s economic diversification and manufacturing capacity, awarding $846,700 to five regional projects through Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.
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