“This investment aligns with our community’s vision, as outlined in the Future of Benalla and District Local Development Strategy, and will pave the way for long-term economic growth, job creation, and innovation in our region.”
So says Benalla Rural City Council Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn of a $240,000 grant from the Community Development Fund that will be used to advance the Council’s Future Economy Employment Precinct.
The project is expected to transform the Benalla-Yarrawonga Road Industrial Precinct and Enterprise Park into a hub for manufacturing, logistics and sustainable industries.
The funding will kickstart planning for the precinct, including an infrastructure needs analysis, and a conceptual masterplan and precinct design.
A transport strategy will also be developed to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure across the municipality as the precinct grows.
The precinct is expected to attract high-value industries and deliver long-term benefits to the local and national economy through job creation, infrastructure improvements and increased industrial output.