November 3, 2020

Gunnedah Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s $100 million Regional Job Creation fund and is urging local businesses to take a closer look at whether their project could be eligible.

The NSW Government has said the Regional Job Creation Fund has been set up for businesses to establish or expand in regional NSW.

Up to $10 million in co-funding is being offered to activate or bring forward regional projects in engine, enabling or emerging engine industries. Examples of eligible projects could include the:

• replacement, upgrade or adaptation of plant and equipment at an existing regional NSW business
• establishment of an additional production line for an existing regional NSW business
• onshoring of activity currently done overseas to a regional NSW location
• development of new regional tourism experiences and visitor attractions
• relocation of a business operation from out of state to regional NSW.

The Regional Job Creation Fund’s focus is to co-fund projects creating at least five sustainable regional jobs.

Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the fund offered opportunities for existing and new businesses.

“The Regional Job Creation Fund could be a significant boost for any business on the brink of expansion, establishment or change,” Cr Chaffey said.

“With all that the Gunnedah Shire has to offer, the future is bright with confidence high. I am sure our business community will welcome the opportunity to grow and employee more local people, so I urge businesses who think they might be eligible to take a good look at this unique funding program.”

                                         
More information is available on the NSW Government link: https://www.investregional.nsw.gov.au/investment-support/regional-job-creation-fund/
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Media contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.