Tradesales will receive $90,000 in government funding through the Western Australian Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) grants program to construct dedicated office facilities at its factory at Avon Industrial Park.
Six wheatbelt projects including national heavy-duty storage, workshop equipment and relocatable site solutions manufacturer Tradesales will share $573,500 in funding under round six of the RED grant program.
The RED grants program is investing $50.85 million over nine years towards locally-driven projects to stimulate economic growth and build resilience in the regions.
“We moved into the Avon Industrial Park in October last year, and currently, our office workers operate either in a temporary space at the facility or at other locations in Cunderdin and Perth,” Tradesales general manager Ben Judd said.
“With the support of the wheatbelt RED grant, Tradesales aims to address these challenges and attract highly skilled workers to the wheatbelt.”
The project involves the construction of modern offices equipped with dedicated meeting rooms, workstations, collaborative areas, and essential amenities.
By unifying the workforce, the new offices will facilitate communication and foster worker collaboration, enhancing job performance and efficiency.
“The project aligns with the economic development objectives of the wheatbelt region,” Judd said.
“It diversifies the industry by investing in manufacturing capabilities, attracting skilled workers to the region, and showcases Tradesales as an exemplar of regional business investment.”
Alongside Tradesales, successful projects in round six will diversify the agribusiness and tourism offering in the wheatbelt, increase the availability of industrial land, and support the expansion of childcare and construction services.
“The successful wheatbelt RED grant applicants demonstrate the growth and diversification of the wheatbelt region over the past few years,” Minister for Regional Development Don Punch said.
“Spanning childcare, tourism, agribusiness, construction, and land development, the wheatbelt RED grants will enhance local services along with employment and training opportunities.
“These grants demonstrate the WA Government’s commitment to supporting economic development opportunities in the regions.”
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