Latest News
• Add My News • Search Old News
More Jobs and More Investment for the Latrobe ValleyPrivate sector investment to grow the Latrobe Valley’s economy.
By Portal Admin - 27th May 2018 - Back to News The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with creating hundreds of new jobs and securing tens of millions of dollars in private sector investment to grow the Latrobe Valley’s economy for today and the future.
Premier Daniel Andrews today visited Latrobe Valley Bus Lines at their Traralgon workshop to meet with workers who have gained employment after being directly affected by the closure of Hazelwood.
With strong support from the Labor Government, the company is looking to become the first in the State to run hybrid buses. This will enable the company to not only reduce emissions but costs as well, with former Hazelwood and Carter Holt Harvey workers given a new start as the company ploughs these savings into new jobs.
The bus company has also invested in their state-of-the-art heavy-vehicle maintenance workshop in Traralgon, which presents an opportunity for future growth for both themselves and others who will be able to use the facility.
As part of the visit, the Labor Government announced $2.7 million from the Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund to five businesses that will create another 257 new jobs and generate over $36.3 million in local investment.
Thanks to this package of support, Victoria Valley Meat Exports will invest $7.5 million in upgraded facilities to support growth in key export markets in the United States and South East Asia, creating 89 jobs. Other companies to receive funding include Mecrus, Riveria Farms, Trafalgar Medical Centre and Gibson Groundspread.
Since it was created the Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund has created 836 new jobs and delivered $86.9 million of private investment. This builds on the Labor Government’s $266 million support package for the Latrobe Valley, which is delivering economic growth and creating new jobs.
The Valley will also share in the Growing Regional Opportunities for Work (GROW) initiative that is set to bring business, government, community organisations and individuals together to address local disadvantage.
This program is about creating jobs by encouraging businesses to use local products and services, and by embedding social procurement in contracts with training and employment targeted in areas of high unemployment.
Since November 2014, there have been a total of 3,100 new jobs created across the Latrobe-Gippsland region.
Quotes attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews:
"We’ll always stand up for the Latrobe Valley and thanks to this dedicated fund we’re backing local businesses to create jobs and deliver the strong future that hard working families deserve."
"Whether it’s fixing the Gippsland Line, rebuilding local schools or supporting businesses to deliver new jobs, the Labor Government is getting it done right across the Latrobe Valley."
Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing:
"These fantastic jobs announcements are another vote of confidence in the Latrobe Valley workers, industries and businesses – we’re backing them all the way to grow and create new jobs."
"We’re proud of the skills and expertise we have here in the Valley and we’re working hard every day to create hundreds of new jobs thanks to this unique fund."
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: support@gippsland.com
Related Articles- Cowes Foreshore Precinct Project begins, for safer, more accessible visitor experience from $9.6M shared investment
Work has begun on the $9.6 million Cowes Foreshore Precinct Project, delivering staged upgrades to create a safer, more accessible, pedestrian-friendly destination while supporting businesses and preserving Cowes' vibrant visitor appeal. - Latrobe City launches investment campaign showcasing strength, innovation, and opportunities across Gippsland
Latrobe City Council launched an investment campaign showcasing business strength, innovation, and opportunities positioning itself as Gippsland's hub for growth, transformation, and future industries. - Latrobe Valley's new 100MW big battery boosts energy reliability, cuts power bills, and supports Victoria's renewable transition
A 100MW Latrobe Valley big battery has officially opened, boosting energy reliability, cutting power bills, and supporting Victoria's renewable transition, helping achieve government storage targets while delivering affordable electricity. - Latrobe Valley households to cut energy bills with efficient electric heat pump hot water system upgrades
Latrobe Valley households can cut energy bills by $330 annually with efficient heat pump hot water systems, thanks to the Allan Labor government's SEC one stop shop pilot expansion. - Latrobe City Council endorsed applications for the 2026/2027 Black Spot Program, targeting high-risk crash sites across the shire
Latrobe City Council has applied for the 2026/2027 Black Spot Program, proposing safety upgrades at Traralgon, Morwell, and Newborough crash sites. Successful projects will involve community consultation during the design phase. - Latrobe City Council seeks community feedback on the future of Moe Gardens Caravan Park as lease nears end
Latrobe City Council is inviting community feedback on the future of Moe Gardens Caravan Park, with the current operator's lease expiring in May 2026 under Crown Land Leasing Policy requirements for open and impartial processes. - Latrobe City Council endorses submissions on Hazelwood and Yallourn declared mine rehabilitation plans
Latrobe City Council has endorsed submissions on Hazelwood and Yallourn mine rehabilitation plans, promoting sustainable restoration, strong coordination, environmental accountability, community benefits, and long-term regional resilience. - Shop Local in South Gippsland to strengthen community, support jobs, and keeping our economy thriving together everyday
Shopping locally in South Gippsland strengthens our economy, supports jobs, services, and community groups. Every dollar spent locally multiplies impact, with increased spending boosting growth by millions annually. Shop Local South Gippsland. - Labor government backs Moe's Ted Summerton Reserve upgrades with major investment in cricket, football and community facilities
Works have begun on Moe's Ted Summerton Reserve, delivering oval upgrades, lighting, new changerooms, and improvements through the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program, boosting community sport, events, jobs, and local participation. - Latrobe City Council endorses community engagement on draft financial, asset, and road management plans
Council endorsed community engagement on key draft plans, including the Financial, Asset, and Road Management Plans, ensuring alignment with the Community Vision, Council Plan, and long-term strategic planning framework. - Martin Cameron slams Energy Minister D'Ambrosio's false claims on power prices and jobs in Latrobe Valley
Nationals MP Martin Cameron condemned Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio's claims of delivering for Latrobe Valley, citing soaring power prices, weak jobs growth, and neglect of residents during Victoria's energy transition. - Over 350 attended Youth Agritech Expo, experiencing hands-on innovation and future opportunities in modern farming industry
More than 350 people joined East Gippsland's Youth Agritech Expo, where students explored hands-on agricultural innovations, from drones to driverless tractors, sparking fresh excitement about farming's high-tech, diverse, and innovative future. - Darren Chester welcomes $6.2M Traralgon Recreation Reserve redevelopment with upgraded facilities for Latrobe Valley sports clubs
Darren Chester welcomed the $6.2 million Traralgon Recreation Reserve redevelopment, providing modern changerooms and upgraded facilities through joint funding to support Latrobe Valley sports and long-term community participation.
|
|
