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Regional Jobs and Investment Packages, RegionalTasmania grant recipients

The list of successful applicants that have been offered funding under the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages,Regional Tasmania region.

ApplicantOrganisation Project Name Project Description Stream Project

LocationGrantApproved

TotalProjecCost

Burnie CityCouncil

Burnie WaterfrontEasternPromenade

The construction of aPromenade at theBurnie Waterfront tocomplete the BurnieWaterfront MasterPlan. The Promenadeis the final stage in theWaterfrontdevelopment, a keyvisitor attraction in theBurnie region.

LocalInfrastructure

Burnie $377,450 $754,9

River PowerTasmania PtyLtd

Construction of aDamlessHydroelectricPower Station

This project is stageone of the constructionof fourteen damlesshydroelectric powerstations in regionalTasmania that willgenerate clean energy,increase off-islandincome, reduce thecost of electricity forlocal businesses,provide sustainablelocal employment andunlock furtherinvestment.

BusinessInnovation

Ouse $587,865 $2,351



TotalProjecCost

Sam King PtyLtd

Kings OutdoorLiving - NewManufacturingFacility andDisplay Area

This $606,500 projectwill enable KingsOutdoor Living, aTasmanian-ownedbusiness in Sorell, tocreate a new displayarea, enlarge its officeand admin area, andconstruct a newmanufacturing andstorage facility to allowthe company tocommencemanufacture of Ziptrakblind systems andprovide new onsitestorage, and indoorworking areas,resulting in increasedefficiency andproductivity. It willcreate 10 new ongoingfull time equivalentemployees in regionalTasmania plus anadditional 25construction jobsduring the build phase.

BusinessInnovation

Sorell $303,250 $606,5

Mount CygnetDairy Pty Ltd

AgriculturalProductsProcessingAttraction andEducation

The project willconstruct infrastructure,including a processingplant and shop front. Itwill also include fitoutand equipmentinstallation to supportthe region's only dairyfarm and increaseemploymentopportunity for locals.The project will includefactory hire facilitiesand educationalopportunities for schoolgroups.

BusinessInnovation

Cygnet $236,375 $472,7

AgronicoTechnologyPty Ltd

Unlocking ExportOpportunities forSeed PotatoProduction inTasmania

The project will extendthe coolstore, build aminituber facility,construct a machineryshed that will doubleproduction capacity,access new interstateand exportopportunities, andsupport the region'spotato industry toincrease productivity.

BusinessInnovation

Spreyton $1,688,097 $3,376



TotalProjecCost

TasmanianMountainWaters ExpPty Ltd

ManufactureMixer DrinksValue Adding toExistingProductionFacility

The project will installplant and equipmentinto our existingmanufacturing facility tobroaden our productrange for export. Theproject will value add toour core water bottlingbusiness by addition of5 new mixer drinksusing our spring water.

BusinessInnovation

SouthBurnie

$312,690 $625,3

CMTP Pty Ltd BranxholmSawmillOptimiser &Control System

Branxholm Sawmill(CMTP Pty Ltd) hastraditionally producedlow value green sawntimber products with alimited volume ofmanufactured itemssuch as pallets andbins being produced asfinished outputs. Ofrecent years the millhas taken significantsteps and committedsubstantial investmentto increase its value-adding to yield highervalue from the timberresource and to growthe business value andits markets. Thisproject will install a 3Dlog optimisation andscanning system andupgrade to set workson the primarybreakdown machine toincrease availability ofvalue added timber.Additionallyemployment of localtimber processingworkers will occur dueto increased logrecovery drivingproductive timbervolume throughout.

BusinessInnovation

Branxholm $350,000 $912,0



TotalProjecCost

Rojok Pty Ltd Canola ValueAddedProcessingFacilityExpansion

This project will expandthe Macquarie OilCompany productionfacility, doubling thecapacity of existingoperations andenabling the growth ofTasmania's GM freecanola industry. Thisexpansion will includepurchase andcommissioning of anadditional expeller,build of new storagesilos and augers andexpansion ofprocessing and packingareas. This excitingproject will reduce thereliance on importedcanola products foragriculture andaquaculture inTasmania. It will alsoprovide an importantadditional croppingoption for Tasmanianfarmers, supporting theopportunity presentedby the investment intoirrigation infrastructureand mitigating the riskof downturn of othercrops such as poppies.

BusinessInnovation

Cressy $108,413 $216,8

Crisp Bros &Haywards PtyLtd

IncreaseHaywardscapability inheavy steelproduction

The project aims toincrease theworkshop's overheadcrane capacity bypurchasing 4 newcrane units of 80 tonnecapacity includingincreasing the cranehandling capacity totransport largecomponents betweendifferent sites bygetting 2 new travellerunits of 80 tonne. Thisproject aims to supportvarious Australianindustries and alsobecome a major playerin the Australianconstruction industry.

BusinessInnovation

WesternJunction

$1,317,442 $3,293



TotalProjecCost

BrittonBrothers PtyLtd

High ValueTimber DryingImprovementProject (HVTDIP)

The project willconstruct a purposebuilt pre-drying facilityincluding drying sheds,paved loading andunloading areas, firemitigation, monitoringand securityinfrastructure anddevelop and implementsuitable dryingschedules to increasethe recovery by volumeand grade of the highervalue Tasmaniantimbers processed onsite.

BusinessInnovation

Smithton $367,836 $735,6

The SalvationArmy (TAS)Property Trust

Construction of aCreativeEntrepreneurialPrecinct

We are creating amanufacturing facilitythat connects anentrepreneurial creativebusiness that hassignificant exportpotential with a non-profit charitableorganisation thatassists marginalised &disadvantagedcommunities. Theproject is a uniquepartnership leveragingprivate investmentdollars, relationshipsand knowledge with aSalvation Army's socialenterprise to constructa plant that canmanufacture highquality ceramic tiles forthe commercialproperty exportmarkets. Oncompletion the projectwill create workforcetraining & jobs, fosternew small businessesand build theentrepreneurialcapacity of theunemployed &disadvantaged ofSorell. Onceoperational the facilitywill be financially self-sustaining.

LocalInfrastructure

Carlton $399,150 $810,3



TotalProjecCost

Daly PotatoCompany Pty.Ltd.

Expansion ofPotato SaladProduction Lineto Meet MarketDemand

The Daly family, one ofTasmania's largestpotato growers andprocessor of freshwashed potatoes, hasproduced a range ofhighly value-addedready-made potatosalads since 2016. Thisproject will enable thecompany to purchasecooking, chilling andfood processingequipment to underpina 20-fold expansion ofits potato saladproduction in order tomeet a current marketopportunity. Thissignificant volumeincrease in thecompany's most value-added product,together withguaranteed off-islandsales to Australia slargest grocery chain,will ensure thecompany's long-termfinancial sustainability,consolidate its strengthas an off-islandexporter, and create 12new permanent jobs inregional Tasmania.

BusinessInnovation

Sorell $312,804 $625,6



TotalProjecCost

South CoastTrack HutsWalk Pty Ltd -previouslyThe MariaIsland WalkPty Ltd

The South CoastTrack Huts Walk,South WestNational ParkTasmania

The project involvesbuilding 6environmentallysensitive walker's hutsalong the 85 km SouthCoast track in themagnificent TasmanianWilderness WorldHeritage Area(TWWHA) in southernTasmania for a 7 daycommercial guidedwalk for small groups of10 guests and 2guides. It provides anew opportunity forpeople to walk in thisremarkable wildernessin safety and withouthaving to carry a heavypack. The new guidedwalk will raise theprofile of the HuonValley and Far Southareas as a tourismdestination and bringlasting benefits withincreased visitation,new accommodationand cafes, new tourismand transportoperations, the sameway the OverlandTrack, Three CapesTrack and Derbymountain biking havedone for their regionalcommunities.

BusinessInnovation

RechercheBay

$2,950,000 $5,900



TotalProjecCost

Salty SeasPty Ltd

Facility Upgradeof FloatingSeafood RetailCentre

The project aim is toredevelop the existingfloating platform bydesigning and buildinga safe and effectiveretail facility thatprovides an enhancedvisitor experience,accommodates ourcurrent demand andcaters for futuretourism growth andincreased employment.The training andpromotion in the projectwill enable us tocontinue to showcaseour local sustainableseafood and ancillaryproducts to theestablished localpopulation and growingvisiting customersthrough sales andengaging experiences,on a unique floatingfacility that reflects ourculture and connectionto the region.

BusinessInnovation

St Helens $135,000 $285,4



TotalProjecCost

AshgroveCheese PtyLtd

New Dairy Doorand VisitorCentre for North-West Tasmania

The project willconstruct a new DairyDoor and Visitor Centrefor iconic Tasmaniandairy producerAshgrove Cheese,enabling it tosignificantly expand itsvisitor experience byoffering new sit-downdining, curatedtastings, tours,immersive interpretiveexperiences andregional tourismlinkages with theCradle to Coast TastingTrail and the CradleMountain Gateway.This $1.2 million projectwill leverage $620,000in new privateinvestment and create14 new full time,ongoing jobs, with anadditional 40 jobsduring construction. Itwill also injectapproximately $1.5million per annum intothe region through localsourcing of restaurantingredients andspecialist retail items,supporting up to 10new indirect full timeequivalent employeesin the region.

BusinessInnovation

ElizabethTown

$565,000 $1,185



TotalProjecCost

PetunaAquaculturePty Ltd

AquacultureFarmingCapacityExpansion,NorthernTasmania

This $4.48 millionproject, whichcomprises Stages 2and 3 of a larger $8.7million investment, willexpand Petuna'sAtlantic Salmonfarming capacity at itsfarm in Rowella, at themouth of the TamarRiver in NorthernTasmania. New penswill be constructed inan innovative new sitelayout, in which parts ofthe site will remainpermanently fallow.This will ensure thelong termenvironmentalsustainability of thelease, encourageoptimum fish health,and demonstrateinternational bestpractice in salmonfarming. The projectwill create 23 newongoing full timeequivalent employees(FTEs) with anadditional 6 FTEs on12-24 month contractsand a further 12 FTEsduring construction.

BusinessInnovation

Rowella $850,000 $4,448



TotalProjecCost

Break O'DayCouncil

St Helens MTBTrail Network

The St HelensMountain Bike (MTB)Trail Networkcomprises 66km ofquality mountain biketrails on Tasmania'sEast Coast cementingSt Helens as anadventure hub andproviding a trailnetwork in a coastallocation, something theTasmanian MTB trailoffering is currentlymissing. The TrailNetwork comprises 4gravity trails and 7stacked loops offeringa unique trailexperience and avariety of trails suitablefor a range of skilllevels from beginner toblack diamond (thesecond hardest MTBgrading) located inclose proximity to atown capable of holdingmajor events. TheNetwork presents aunique butcomplimentary networkof trails to the highlysuccessful Blue DerbyMBT Network bringingemployment,development andeconomic activity to StHelens.

LocalInfrastructure

St Helens $1,537,500 $3,158

ForagerFoods Pty Ltd

Specialist FoodPowdering andPacking Facility

The project will see theconstruction of adedicated facility withinthe existing buildingthat will house apowdering line withmill, sieve and dustextraction along with apackaging line. Thesetwo lines will expandForager Foods'capability in terms ofboth volume and newproducts. Customershave been identifiedwho will utilise theselines and it will result ina new capability withinTasmania that doesn'tcurrently exist.

BusinessInnovation

Red Hills $75,675 $151,3



TotalProjecCost

CastingsTasmania PtyLtd

AdvancedPatternManufacturing

Advanced patternmanufacturing by wayof CNC technology willenable the company toexpand its salesthrough reducing thelead time and cost ofproducing patternequipment required forsand moulding in thefoundry. Availability ofpattern equipment is asignificant limitation tothe company's growthas new patternscurrently have to beproduced byconventional patternmaking means. Thedemand for these newpatterns is highbecause the companyis growing its customerbase, and productsbeing produced.

BusinessInnovation

Youngtown $80,000 $160,0



TotalProjecCost

AquacultureServicesAustralasiaPty Ltd

Aquaculture R&DFacility

Aquaculture ServicesAustralasia (ASA) willupgrade an existingfacility at Triabunna tobecome acontemporary andindependent R&D hubcapable of supportingmarine research inaquaculture andecology. Tank space fortrials will deliverimprovements in multi-species aquacultureproduction throughincreased growth andsurvivorship, andreduced disease andenvironmental impact.Implicit in this project isbuilding communitysupport by fostering aninnovative approach toaquaculture. This R&Dfacility will deliver thefollowing industrybenefits:

Increased production

Improved efficiency

An integrated eco-aquaculture system

Potential to integratea trade trainingcentre to supporteducation, andultimatelyemployment, in thisregional area.

BusinessInnovation

Triabunna $600,000 $1,690



TotalProjecCost

JaybenAustralia PtyLtd

Industrial MobilePlantDevelopmentandManufacturingFacility

This project will expandJayben'smanufacturing facilities,plant and equipment, toenable the manufactureof a new range ofmobile plant which hasbeen recentlycommercialised,creating sustainablejobs growth andinvestment in designcapability. Theinvestment is requiredto ensure efficientmanufacture in order tosupport identifiedmarket expansionplans for off-islandmarkets and exportopportunities. Jaybenhas a proven history ofbringing newopportunities andproducts to the regionover the past 13 years.

BusinessInnovation

Cooee $430,000 $861,0

HempHarvests PtyLtd

Hemp HarvestsHemp SeedProcessingFacility

The project willconstruct a hemp seedprocessing facility,including constructionof a dedicated building,fit-out, and thepurchase andinstallation ofmachinery, in order toestablish vital value-adding infrastructure tosupport the region'sindustrial hempfarmers, while directlycreating rural, low-skilled economicopportunities.

BusinessInnovation

Red Hills $405,500 $811,0



TotalProjecCost

New NorfolkRowing ClubIncorporated

Construction OfDerwent ValleyBoat Club(DVBC)

Derwent Valley BoatClub (DVBC) is acommunity-basedproject to establish anew centre and focusfor aquatic leisure andsport. DVBC will takeadvantage of thesuperb Derwent Riverat New Norfolk, and willincorporate relocationof New Norfolk RowingClub (NNRC) from itscurrent unsafe locationon Boyer Road which isused by heavyvehicles. NNRC willrelocate to theEsplanade side of theriver to improve safetyand amenity for allusers. DVBC willencourage increasedparticipation in sportand physical activityand will promote healthawareness across allcommunity sectors.Establishment of DVBChas a long-term focuson provision of vitalcommunity rowing andother facilities, supportand leisure services fora growing outer-urbancommunity.

LocalInfrastructure

NewNorfolk

$1,150,000 $2,300



TotalProjecCost

Huon ValleySeafood PtyLtd

Huon UrchinAlliance

The Huon UrchinAlliance is a proposedHuon Valley supplychain partnership forprovision of processedurchin to Marusui(Japanese importer).Outputs of theproposed RJIP projectare:

An initial baseworkforce of at leastten (new) local fulltime equivalentemployees

Tasmanian expertisein producing uni forthe Japanese marketfrom bothCentrostephanusrodgersii (pestspecies) andHeliocidariserythrogramma(native species)

A financially viablesupply chainoperating on urchinwildcatch

An operationaldemonstration urchinranch - Heliocidariserythrogramma

Development ofTasmanianaquaponic(seaweed-urchin)husbandry ofHeliocidariserythrogramma.

Forward planning for aproof of conceptTasmanian urchinhatchery for long termindustry growth.

BusinessInnovation

Huonville $465,000 $987,0



TotalProjecCost

QuoinHoldings PtyLtd

The FlindersWharf TourismInnovation Hub

The Flinders WharfTourism Innovation Hubis a new concept withthe primary objective ofsupporting localbusiness innovation,expansion andproduction bydelivering new visitorexperiences onFlinders Island. Theproject will stimulatesignificant activity for asmall economy intransition and assistthis remote communityto achieve economicgrowth, increase skillscapacity and createjobs. The vision is todevelop a world classhospitality and culturalexperience on FlindersIsland to increase theattraction of local,domestic andinternational visitors. Itwill also provide newopportunities for thedevelopment andgrowth of newbusinesses andinvestment on FlindersIsland.

BusinessInnovation

Whitemark $612,450 $1,361



TotalProjecCost

SouthernCross MarineCulture Pty.Limited

An InnovativeRecovery fromPacific OysterMortalitySyndrome(POMS)

Utilising the disruptionand opportunities of thePOMS outbreak, thisproject extends thescope of both MarineCulture's operationsand market integration,increasing our marketreach, efficiency,flexibility androbustness with seedinputs and adifferentiated productoffering. The projecthas 2 parts at 2regional sites:

Part A) ReducingOperation Risks andCosts - byconstructing at LittleSwanport an oysternursery to enable asustainableimplementation ofour POMS mitigationseed input strategy.

Part B) Value AddedProcessing andExport Marketdevelopment byconstructing atBoomer Bay anexport certifiedprocessing andpackaging capabilityenabling directexport fromTasmania, to servicenew channels tomarket.

BusinessInnovation

BoomerBay

$369,844 $739,6



TotalProjecCost

Tas SealifeCentre Pty Ltd

Farm Expansionto Grow POMSResistantOysters in SouthEast Tasmania

The project will enableus to employ 3 morestaff, purchase a largerbarge, oyster basketsand their holding gearas well as equipmentfor intertidal lines, andgrow more PacificOyster MortalitySyndrome (POMS)resistant oyster seedfrom baby to marketsizes. Currently we aregrowing oyster seedfrom a family line thathad a 93% survival ratein the last POMSseason. We have theability to considerablyincrease the oysterseed numbers and todo so we need toincrease ourinfrastructure. Thisproject will substantiallyincrease the amount ofavailable juvenileoysters for purchase bylocal farmers, affectedby POMS, to supportand increase theirproductivity to growoysters out to marketsize as well as increaseour markets.

BusinessInnovation

BoomerBay

$193,393 $386,7



TotalProjecCost

PolyMarketing PtyLtd

Fully IntegratedRecycling Linefor PelletisingSoft WastePlastics

This project will enablethe installation ofTasmania's only softwaste plastic recyclingplant which will providelong-term solutions forthe State's soft plastics.Initially this recyclingline will process aminimum of 600 tonnesof silage wrap plus 168tonnes of fertiliser bagsfrom the agricultureindustry, 507 tonnes offish feed bags from theaquaculture industry &316 tonnes of tunnelfilm from thehorticulture industry perannum. The aboveidentified waste willprovide for 6 full timeemployees on 2 fulltime shifts & with thecollection of additionalsoft waste plastic ie:pallet wrap & shrinkwrap from vineyards &manufacturers, willprovide for a third shift& the strong possibilityof self-funding a furtherrecycling line.

BusinessInnovation

GeorgeTown

$736,223 $1,472



TotalProjecCost

OscarTasmanianSeafood PtyLtd

Development ofa ProcessingFacility for Long-Spined SeaUrchin Roe

The long-spined seaurchin devours thenatural kelp onTasmania's east coastand creates hectares ofunproductive barrens.The pest depletes rocklobster and abalonestocks, jeopardisingTasmania's $1 billionfisheries industry. Ourproject will convert theocean's pest into ahighly prizedcommodity sea urchinroe. To meet local andAsian demand, we willestablish a processingand packing facilityproducing up to 24tonnes of sea urchinroe per year. Our plantwill generate 12 jobs inthe first 2 years, and anumber of ancillaryjobs in the local diving,tourism, transportationand logistics industries.This project will alsoregenerate Tasmania'sreefs, and help protectthe valuable abaloneand rock lobsterfisheries industry.

BusinessInnovation

Rocherlea $201,817 $403,6



TotalProjecCost

CultivateProductionsPty Ltd

CultivateProductionsStudio

The development of aTV and videoproduction studio,including kitchenstudio, videoproduction/photographystudio, editing suitesand offices for CultivateProductions, includinginvestment in state ofthe art video productionand editing equipment.The facilities andequipment will allowCultivate Productionsto grow its operationsin North WestTasmania, producingtelevision,entertainment,educational andpromotional content.This will provideemployment pathwaysthat currently do notexist in North WestTasmania CultivateProductions will alsouse the facilities andtheir expertise toeducate thecommunity, particularlyyoung people in mediaproduction.

BusinessInnovation

Devonport $300,000 $600,0

Huon ValleyCouncil

HuonvilleInfrastructureUpgrade(Stormwater)

This project will enableCouncil to construct adrainage system whichwill mitigate floodingissues associated withrunoff in the HuonvilleMain Drain catchment,facilitate developmentand promote moreholistic stormwatermanagement.

LocalInfrastructure

Huonville $1,614,758 $3,229

AustralianHoneyProducts PtyLtd

Honey BasedCraft Breweryand Distillery

The project will supplythe equipment neededto upgrade the existinghoney based craftbrewery along with theaddition of a distillery toproduce small volumehoney based specialityproducts. It will provideadditional value addingto honey sourced fromwithin Tasmania andwill enhanceTasmania's reputationfor producing uniquebeverages and food.

BusinessInnovation

Launceston $175,000 $350,0



TotalProjecCost

RathoDevelopmentsPty Ltd

Ratho Farm GolfLinks &Highlands Resort

Australia's Oldest GolfCourse has theopportunity to becomea world-class golfdestination and one ofthe country's funnestgolf courses, with somesimple upgrades to afew golf holes to makethem much safer andmore sustainable, anda major investment inmodernising the golfcourse's irrigationsystem. This willensure the golfdestination evolvesfrom being a novelty forhistory buffs anddiscerning golfers, tobeing one of the majordestinations inTasmania's growinggolf economy, and animportant resource forTasmania's own publicgolfers and existingmembers.

BusinessInnovation

Bothwell $73,000 $146,0

KentishCouncil

Wild MerseyMountain BikeTrails Project -Stage 2

This project is stage 2of the Wild Merseymountain bike trailproject in regionalTasmania, which willsee the construction of45kms of world-classmountain bike trails,new trail head facilitiesat Warrawee andredevelopment of toiletblock at the Sheffieldtrail head.

LocalInfrastructure

Latrobe $800,000 $1,600



TotalProjecCost

GlamorganSpring BayCouncil

Prosser PlainsRaw WaterScheme:Aquaculture,Agriculture &Tourism

The construction of theProsser Plains RawWater Scheme(PPRWS) is the gamechanger for a regionaleconomy still sufferingfrom the significantdownturn in Tasmania'sforestry. Capturing anddistributing this region'sheavy yet irregularrainfalls will deliverwater surety to unlock$97 million of capitalinvestment, includesover $80 million ofprivate investment, pluscreate between 85 to100 direct jobs whencompleted across thethree key sectors oftourism, aquacultureand agri-business. ThePPRWS will alsoprovide additionalwater capacity andcontingency for theregion's strategicpotable water needs toservice now increasedgrowth expected inresidential andcommercialdevelopment inresponse to PPRWScoming online.

LocalInfrastructure

Buckland $2,337,500 $4,675

Live WellTasmania

Training youthvia an AgrifoodSocial Enterprise

This project will providea combination of on-the-job training andclassroom training forjob seekers via unitsfrom the Certificate IIIin Horticulture, and anon-accredited Unit -'Job Readiness andEstablishing a SocialEnterprise/SmallBusiness'. The on-the-job training willincorporate beginningto set up an AgrifoodSocial Enterprise whichaims to make theproject sustainable inthe longer term. Thiswill benefit the regionby building bothdemand and supply forlocally produced food.

Skills andTraining

Calder $26,951 $53,90



TotalProjecCost

StillwaterProvidore andGallery PtyLtd

Stillwater Inn The vision for theStillwater Inn project isto create a brandaligned and categoryleader inaccommodation forTasmania in the historicwaterfront Ritchie'sMill. We want to createan iconic short stayexperience focusedaround our Tasmanianfood and beverageculture supporting localgrowers, makers andartisans showcasingTasmania'sarchitectural heritageand 19th centurybuilding innovation inthis architecturaltreasure. This will buildon the already iconicStillwater restaurantbrand and servicequality endeavouring tolift the bar for service inthe accommodationsector and addingmuch needed 5 staraccommodation to thecity.

BusinessInnovation

Launceston $200,750 $821,5



TotalProjecCost

Norske SkogPaper Mills(Australia)Limited

InvestmentReady Analysisfor CommercialCyreneProduction inTasmania

This project willestablish the feasibilityof building acommercial-scaleadvancedmanufacturing facility inTasmania to produceplatform and specialtybiochemicals fromcertified, renewableplantation forestbiomass wastes.Underpinned by stronginternational legislation,high value productsfrom this facility wouldbe destined for globalexport into pharma-and agrichemicalindustries with a needto replace a range ofexisting toxic, fossil-derived chemicals withsafer alternatives. Thiswould be the firstcommercial facility ofits kind. Beyond theinitial capitalinvestment, anoperating facility wouldcreate new high-skilledjobs, support thetransformation of theTasmanian forestrysector and contributesignificantly to stateGDP.

BusinessInnovation

Boyer $1,507,500 $3,015



TotalProjecCost

FreycinetMarine FarmPty Ltd

VerticallyIntegratedSeafoodProduction &FarmgateTourismExpansion

This project willvertically integrateFreycinet MarineFarm's (FMF) seafoodproduction andfarmgate tourismbusiness from farmingoperations through toretail sales andpromotion of tourismexperiences. Theproject will expandoyster and musselproduction through in-water development,purchase of anadditional productionboat to allow moreefficient access to deepsea leases andconstruction of farmand visitor facilities tosupport increasedproduction and tourismdemand. The projectwill construct and fit-outthe marine farmgatecommercial kitchen toexpand the currentintegrated production,farmgate and retailstore offering to visitorsand develop a premiumTasmanian value-added packagedseafood product range.

BusinessInnovation

Coles Bay $306,366 $612,7



TotalProjecCost

Lease 15 PtyLtd

Pipeclay OystersNorfolk BayMarine FarmDevelopment

The Tasmanian OysterIndustry is slowlyrecovering from POMSwhich criticallyimpacted the industryin January 2016,destroying manymillions of oysters andplacing manybusinesses and jobs injeopardy. This projectwill further developPipeclay Oysters'existing Norfolk BayMarine Farm, whichhas remained POMSfree, by establishingadditional capacity toproduce ongroweroysters i.e. oysters ofaround 50mm whichare then sold to otherfarms for finishing tomarket. There iscurrently unmetdemand for ongroweroysters and anopportunity for thebusiness to leverageoff its success inproducing ongroweroysters and undertakean expansion to supplyother growers in needof this product,assisting in theindustry's post POMSrecovery.

BusinessInnovation

Taranna $90,000 $194,0

Cameron ofTasmania Pty.Ltd.

Sub-TidalCultivation andHarvestingModernizationProgram

The project willconstruct a floatingdeep water oysterfarming system,including equipmentinstallation anddecommissioning ofexisting infrastructure,to cultivate and harvesthardened, marketabledeep water oysters ona commercial scalewithout the need forrelocation to intertidalwaters prior toharvesting.

BusinessInnovation

Eagle HawkNeck

$353,858 $707,7



TotalProjecCost

SeaPerfectPty Ltd

Multi-speciesShellfishHatchery/NurseryOperationSecuring theFuture

This project supportsthe recovery of theTasmanian PacificOyster industryfollowing the outbreakof POMS, by beingresponsive toproducers needing toadopt a variety of keystrategies, includingselective breeding forresistance to disease,exposure to POMS atsmaller sizes, reducingthe costs of losingstock at a bigger size,and protecting oystersthrough biosecurity. Itprovides sustainableopportunities, to buildupon the knowledgeand investment incapital and people todiversify into otherspecies including FlatOysters and SydneyRock Oysters whichare high valued andimmune to POMS,removing theroadblocks to growthand profit. It does thisthrough expansion inSeaPerfect's hatcheryand nursery allowingspecies diversification.

BusinessInnovation

LittleSwanport

$243,107 $486,2



TotalProjecCost

AustralianQuality HoneyPty Ltd

AustralianQuality HoneyPty LtdExpansion andVisitorExperience

The project will expandthe current capacity ofthe Blue Hills Honey(BHH) / AustralianQuality Honey Pty Ltd(AQH) by 100 per cent,increasing ourproduction capacityfrom 80 tonnes (60%total volume retailpackages) toapproximately 160tonnes per year. AQHexport 60% of theirproduct into segmentsthat require levels ofquality, efficiency andvolume. Theincorporation of state ofthe art honey fillingtechnology willincrease productivityand the output of valueadded products. Theproposed extensions toinfrastructure at thehome site will allow thecompany to diversify itsoperations and enterthe Tourism Industry.

BusinessInnovation

Mawbanna $369,345 $738,6

WesthavenDairy Pty Ltd

Professionalapproach tocheesepresentation,ahead of thegame!

Westhaven Dairy PtyLtd is an innovativespecialty dairymanufacturingbusiness based inLaunceston, NorthernTasmania. The projectis designed to secureand expand this Artisanproducers rangepresenting aprofessionallypackaged product tothe market. The newequipment including atherm-a-form machine,labeling and metaldetection capability, willensure the facility cancompete not only onprice but presentation.Markets have beenidentified locally,nationally andinternationally assuringthe demand for theadditional capacity andnew products.

BusinessInnovation

Invermay $160,021 $320,0



TotalProjecCost

T.O.P. FishPty Ltd

Top Fish Pty LtdOctopus FreezerVessel PurchaseandCommissioning

The project willintroduce of anadditional specialistoctopus catcher vesselinto the fleet, capableof freezing the catch atsea. Octopuses arehighly perishable andneed to be snap frozenwithin 12 hours ofbeing caught. Thisvessel will have a muchwider range enablingincreased production,maximising the currentoctopus fishinglicenses (covering all ofBass Strait up tolatitude 39deg12S,almost to Victoria, andan octopus permit tofish the East Coast ofTasmania). Thisincreased capacity andcapability will result inan additional 6employees and enablean increase inproduction while havingless impact on thefishery by fishing a farbroader area. Thisproject will help meetthe current marketdemand for the supplyof a quality Tasmanianproduct.

BusinessInnovation

Stanley $350,000 $700,0

Gourmet Oil(Australia) PtyLtd

Hagen Oil LiquidWaste ServicesProcessingFacility

The project willconstruct a new wastewater and mineralbased oil treatmentplant as a largeextension to an existingbuilding. The plant willprovide Tasmania witha purpose built facilityto accommodate anincreased demand foroil recycling and tocollect waste bilgewater from researchvessels returning fromAntarctica to the Port ofHobart fortransportation to thenew facility forprocessing.

BusinessInnovation

Invermay $75,000 $150,0



TotalProjecCost

FlindersIsland Tourismand BusinessInc

Café in theNorth: Workingtitle from theDestinationAction Plan

This project will delivera facility at Killiecrankiein the north of FlindersIsland that willcontribute significantlyto the visitor economy,to the experience ofvisitors to FlindersIsland and to theFlinders Islandcommunity. The projectwill build a café andcommunity centre. Theproject will also providean accommodation unitfor the operator of thecafé. In partnershipwith the communityorganisation that will bethe owner of the facilityand manage itsoperations the projectwill undertake andcomplete a process ofbusinessestablishment. Theoutcomes of thisproject will contribute toeconomic growth anddiversification, jobcreation and asustainable communityon Flinders Island.

LocalInfrastructure

Killiecrankie $365,000 $365,0

St GilesSocietyLimited

Providing anEntrepreneurialOpportunity forPeople withDisability

St Giles, incollaboration withIlluminate Education,will deliver four short-term self-employmentaccelerators in theNorth and North Westof Tasmania to assistpeople with mild andsensory disabilities toengage in a process toidentify their interests,strengths andpassions, and translatethem into businessplans. Through sharingspecific content andpeer mentoring, theseindividuals will grow inskills and confidence tostart their ownbusinesses, inspiringeveryone in theirnetwork with theopportunities that canbe grasped.

Skills andTraining

Launceston $40,352 $81,20



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FreshlineMarketing PtyLtd

Shallot Peelingand Value AddingProcessing Line

This project will providefor the addition ofshallot peeling andvalue adding to currentfresh shallot supplythroughout Australia.

BusinessInnovation

WesternJunction

$70,000 $170,0

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