Regional Development Scheme opens in Peel

4/07/05 The 2005-06 round of the Peel Regional Development Scheme is now open with applications being sought for projects that deliver regional development outcomes.

4/07/05
The 2005-06 round of the Peel Regional Development Scheme is now open with applications being sought for projects that deliver regional development outcomes.
The State Government, through the Peel Development Commission, will provide $500,000 to projects that improve the economic and social development and the environment of the Peel region.
Minister for Peel Mark McGowan said the Regional Development Scheme was one part of the State Government's $80million Regional Investment Fund.
"The Regional Investment Fund has been increased from $75million over four years in the Gallop Government's first term, to $80million over four years in the second term," Mr McGowan said.
"This reflects this Gallop Government's commitment to ensuring regional WA receives its fair share and to improving the quality of services to all Western Australians."
Mandurah MLA David Templeman launched the scheme this week in Mandurah and advised that the priorities for funding in 2005-06 were:

  • employment creation;
  • education and training;
  • caring for our environment;
  • social initiatives resulting in long-term, positive communities; and
  • infrastructure, particularly as it relates to the other priorities.
Over the past four years, the Regional Development Scheme has leveraged $1.6million of Regional Development Scheme funds into more than $20million worth of projects, creating 132 jobs with many more to be realised as the projects achieve their outcomes.
In 2004-05, projects included the development of industrial land in the Shire of Murray, business and community development in Waroona, support for indigenous and youth projects across the region, and the development of a sustainable display home in Mandurah.
The scheme is administered through the Peel Development Commission and potential applicants are encouraged to contact the commission on 9535 0000 for further information. Applications forms are also available at http://www.peel.wa.gov.au
Applications to the Regional Development Scheme close on September 23.
Minister's office: 9222 9111