September 8, 2020
Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan announced on 3 September that the State Government will take the next steps in exploring the viability of the proposed hub. It is envisioned a facility in Bunbury Geographe would give manufacturers an edge when competing for work by providing local access to infrastructure, technology, training, education and research. The State Government has identified technology and advanced manufacturing as a priority economic sector that will help to grow and diversify the economy, create jobs, and secure WA’s future. By boosting business capability and capacity to develop new supply chains that would capitalise on global markets, the hub would support hundreds of future jobs, including apprenticeships. “We have the capability to be manufacturing much more than we currently do in WA,” said MacTiernan. “We know that the skills and services developed by our mining expertise can drive local manufacturing. We are inspired by success stories of numerous South West advanced manufacturers. This study will show where the industry has the potential to grow, build…