Mid West Claims State Government Headworks Funding
Posted on: 21/01/2008
Mid West Claims State Government Headworks Funding
Two Mid West projects have been successful in attracting $200,000 each through the Regional Headworks Program (RHP).
The RHP is one of five programs within the State’s Regional Investment Fund and is administered by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development. The program assists organisations and businesses with the costs associated with connecting to essential services like power, water and sewerage in regional areas.
In the latest round, local business Wests Glass secured $200,000 to upgrade power and enable the establishment of a toughened glass manufacturing facility in the region.
Wests Glass Director, Todd West is very pleased to receive the funding which he described as critical for establishing the new industry in the Mid West.
“It is good to see that the State Government allows small business to access funding in this area and the process was relatively simple without a lot of red tape,” Mr West said.
Mr West said work will start on the project in mid February and it is anticipated the facility will be operational by September this year.
The Shire of Mingenew has also been granted $200,000 for headworks at the Ernest Street Industrial subdivision.
Mingenew Shire President Michelle Bagley said the council is thrilled to receive the full amount requested.
“As a small country council there is no way that we can do this kind of thing on our own.”
“We have a number of small businesses wanting to set up in town, being able to offer serviced lots will breakdown another barrier to them,” President Bagley said.
Commission Chief Executive Steve Douglas said he is very pleased the Commission was able to support quality applications to this program.
“In regional areas connections to essential services often have to cover a significant distance making headworks very expensive. The RHP as part of the State Government’s $80M Regional Investment Fund helps to ensure regional projects are not disadvantaged by distance,” Mr Douglas said.
People interested in applying for funding should contact the Mid West Development Commission on 9921 0702 or contact the Department of Local Government and Regional Development on 92171465.
Contact: Steve Douglas- Chief Executive Officer 0428 210 713