Crighton Rural Engineering - Hay
Credit: NSW Government
Twelve business projects across the Riverina have secured more than $31 million in funding through the Australian and NSW Governments’ Sustainable Communities Program Business and Industry Round.
Announced by NSW Minister for Agriculture, Regional New South Wales and Western New South Wales, Tara Moriarty, the funding will support business growth, infrastructure improvements, advanced manufacturing, agricultural innovation, tourism development and workforce opportunities across the region.
Successful Riverina projects include:
Carrathool Shire Council - to upgrade The Spring Road between Hillston and Rankins Springs
DC Networx Pty Ltd - establish a robotics training and demonstration facility in Leeton
Murrumbidgee Council - redevelopment of the Darlington Point Caravan and Tourism Park
Rice Breeding Australia Limited - establish water-efficient rice facilities
RWW Group Pty Ltd - manufacturing facility expansion in Leeton
BioAg Pty Ltd - expand facilities in Narrandera with new sheds and production lines
Australian Juice Processing and Bottling Pty Ltd- install new citrus and cold-press oil processing equipment in Leeton
Fonte Pty Ltd - new food manufacturing and visitor facility at Morella Grove in Yoogali
Hay Shire Council -will establish a regional circular economy hub
RW & RB Crighton Rural Engineering Hay Pty Ltd - build a new purpose-built facility with upgraded equipment
The Trustee for the AgField Development Fund Unit Trust - intersection upgrades and internal access road at Darlington Point
Collier & Miller Pty Ltd - will install an advance laser cutting system at its Griffith facility
Across the Riverina, these projects are expected to strengthen local industries, support regional jobs, improve productivity and create new economic opportunities for communities and businesses.
RDA Riverina congratulates all successful recipients and looks forward to seeing the positive impact these investments will deliver across the region.
