Category: Regional Development

Funds for Bunbury Boat Facilities

Bunbury has been the beneficiary of $235000 from the last round of the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) announced today by Transport Minister Troy Buswell, and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls. The RBFS has been boosted by $20m from the…

New Bridge at Jalbarragup

A contract has been awarded to Bocol Constructions Pty Ltd to build a new bridge across the Blackwood at Jalbarragup, in Nannup Shire. The $4.3 million contract was announced yesterday by the Minister for Transport and Housing, Troy Buswell. The…

Reprieve for Bunbury Panel Beaters

Bunbury panel beaters have been working under the shadow of a threatened severe downturn in work since promises were made to build a flyover to replace the Eelup roundabout. They can breath easier following an announcement by the Director of…

Bandaid Budget Fatal for Regional Roads

Another fatal accident on Coalfields Highway has thrown a spotlight on highways joining regional industry to the Port of Bunbury. On Saturday July 3 two children died when a car being driven by their mother collided with a truck. Following…

Collie River Bridge Opens

The new bridge over the Collie River on the old Coast Road between Bunbury and Eaton was officially opened today by the Minister for Transport Simon O’Brien, and Federal Member Nola Marino. The 121 metre bridge replaces a timber structure…

Simcoa Doubles Production Capacity

South West silicon producer Simcoa has obtained government approval to double production capacity at their Kemerton facility near Bunbury. The project involves the construction of two new furnaces with completion scheduled for 2013, with the first stage announced on April…