Gascoyne RED Grants supporting business recovery

Capacity-building to start or grow a business available at Gascoyne Aboriginal Business Development Forum
People from a diverse range of backgrounds will come together at the first Gascoyne Aboriginal Business Development Forum next month, with a focus on engaging and empowering existing and potential Aboriginal business owners.
The Forum is designed to facilitate the connection of Aboriginal businesses with the necessary knowledge and resources to be successful and sustainable.
There will be an emphasis on building capacity to start and grow a business, raising awareness of programs and services available to support Aboriginal businesses and strengthening relationships between Aboriginal entrepreneurs, private sector, industry, government and non-government organisations.
Gascoyne Development Commission CEO Tym Duncanson said the Forum would provide access to information about establishing cultural tourism and construction businesses through guest speakers Darren Capewell from Wula Gura Nyindi Eco Adventure Tours and Robbie Mallard from Mallard Contracting.
“In addition, Tony Emmott from Business Local will be on hand to talk about all aspects of small business establishment and management,” he said.
“The Gascoyne Development Commission supports a strong, diverse and self-sufficient Aboriginal business sector and we’re excited at the prospect of bringing this event to Carnarvon.”
The Forum is free to attend, and takes place on Tuesday 20 October from 10.30am-3.30pm at the Gwoonwardu Mia Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre.
For more information, refer to the Gascoyne Aboriginal Business Development Forum event page.
All aboard – $7 million for Carnarvon Fascine solution

- regular movement of the channel markers to ensure boats can safely use the deepest water
- bringing forward increased mooring infrastructure at the Carnarvon Boat Harbour
- boat owners currently paying fees in the fascine waterway will stay 'fee free' at the boat harbour until they can return to the fascine
- provide overland relocation for vessels not able to exit the waterway on their own.
Plan for Gascoyne region unveiled as part of WA Recovery Plan

- $7 million for immediate measures to assist with access to the Carnarvon fascine while also finalising and implementing a long term plan
- $1.3 million towards planning for the redevelopment of the Tantabiddi Boat Ramp facility in Exmouth, to cater for recreational tourists and separate commercial use
- $1.47 million to upgrade wastewater services to allow for the expansion of the Coral Bay Caravan Park
- $2.65 million for significant upgrades to visitor access and facilities in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, near Denham including upgrades to:
- visitor facilities at Monkey Mia including constructing interpretive trails and features and improving dolphin viewing facilities
- vehicle access and visitor facilities at Steep Point including improving the four-wheel drive access track, new campground infrastructure and the installation of a renewable power supply
- vehicle access and visitor facilities in Francois Peron National Park including improvements to Peron homestead, and new facilities at Cape Peron and Big Lagoon
- visitor facilities at Shell Beach Conservation Park including new toilets, shade shelters and interpretation
- $1.2 million for upgrades to visitor access and facilities in the Ningaloo Coast World
Heritage Area, near Exmouth including:
- Constructing the new Over the Range walk trail in Cape Range National Park
- Upgrading visitor facilities and services in Cape Range National Park, including new facilities at Oyster Stacks, new interpretation and building improvements to the Milyering Visitor Centre and new visitor services at the park headquarters
- Upgrading vehicle access in Nyinggulu (Ningaloo) Coastal reserves and upgrading park services in Coral Bay
- $6 million for the Regional Aviation Recovery program to ensure affordable airfares for residents and tourists including between Perth and Exmouth to stimulate visitation between July and October 2020
- $3 million in total for regional aviation support to ensure a minimum level of service to regional locations Monkey Mia and Carnarvon.
- $18.8 million towards operating regional renal hostels including a service in Carnarvon
- $1.85 million for upgrades to sobering up centres including in Carnarvon
- $8.32 million for upgrades to air conditioning at police stations in regional WA including Burringurrah Police Station
- $14 million to widen Minilya-Exmouth Road in Exmouth
- $6 million towards the realignment of Yardie Creek Road in Exmouth
- $116 million for the Regional Land Booster Package that will make residential, commercial and industrial lots more affordable including residential lots in Carnarvon and Denham and industrial lots in Carnarvon
- $4.7 million through the Regional Road Safety Program to upgrade 78 kilometres of Gascoyne roads with shoulder sealing and installation of audible lines, creating around 120 local jobs
- $2.01 million towards the Police radio network at regional locations converting from analogue to digital including across the Gascoyne
- $80 million State-wide for targeted maintenance programs for regional social, remote and government workers housing properties, including approximately 100 homes across the Gascoyne and Mid-West regions
- $141.7 million to refurbish social, remote and government workers housing across WA's ageing housing stock, including approximately 80 homes in the Gascoyne and Mid-West regions
- $3.81 million to regularise the electricity network in remote communities including Woodgamia, making it safer and more reliable.
Bridging the digital divide for Carnarvon growers

Infrastructure upgrades at Quobba Coast Tourism Precinct

Gascoyne Food Festival back on for 2020

Register your business with new Gascoyne Local app

Solar Power investment for Upper Gascoyne

Round three of RED Grants now open
The State Government is investing up to $6 million in regional projects to sustain jobs and build business resilience, opening round three of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program today.
The RED Grants program supports locally driven projects that contribute to the economic growth and development of regional Western Australia.
The State Government has committed $28.8 million over five years towards the regional grants program.
Round three RED grants will have a particular focus on projects which help sustain jobs, expand or diversify industry, build skills and capacity, attract new investment and maximise the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic impacts.
Applications are now open and close on July 7, 2020.
For more information about the RED Grants program, including guidelines and application details, refer to the Regional Economic Development Grants funding page.
DPC media statement: Round three of RED Grants now open